The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up is a 5 piece band formed in 1997 in Oakland, California. Named after a high school friend of the band, their highly textured sound spans the range from indie to post-rock. They have released three full lengths on Absolutely Kosher Records. The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up has recorded with Christopher Walla of Deathcab for Cutie and Xiu Xiu.[1] As of 2006, the band is on hiatus. Paul Gonzenbach is currently releasing albums under his own name. Noah Blumberg is in the duo Meanest Man Contest.

Members

  • Paul Gonzenbach - guitar, vocals, piano
  • Ryan Craven - drums
  • Frankie Koeller - bass
  • Sikwaya Condon - guitar (1997-2001)
  • Noah Blumberg - guitar (2001–Present)
  • Ian Connelly - guitar (2000–Present)

Discography

Albums

  • It's Winter Here (March, 2001)
  • Homemade Drugs (October, 2002)
  • Picks Us Apart (July, 2005)

EPs

  • Self-Titled CD-EP (1999)
  • It's Winter Somewhere (2001)
  • Burning Flag (Self-Released Tour EP, (2002)

Splits

Compilation appearances

  • Cool Beans issue # comp (Cool Beans, 2000)
  • Tired of Standing Still (Highpoint Lowlife, 2001)

References

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