Edie Brickell & New Bohemians emerged from the vibrant Deep Ellum scene in Dallas, Texas, during the mid-1980s. Originally a ska-influenced trio, the band evolved into a sophisticated alternative rock outfit after Brickell joined in 1985.
Their sound is characterized by a blend of folk, rock, and jazz, anchored by Brickell's idiosyncratic vocal phrasing and the band's rhythmic fluidity. Their 1988 debut, Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars, was a massive commercial success, propelled by the hit 'What I Am,' which became a touchstone for the burgeoning 'college rock' and 'alternative' movements. Despite their mainstream success, the band maintained an improvisational 'jam band' ethos in their live performances. Following 1990's Ghost of a Dog, Brickell pursued a solo career and high-profile marriage to Paul Simon, though the band has reunited periodically for well-received projects like 2006's Stranger Things and 2021's Hunter and the Dog Star. They are critically regarded as pioneers of a specific brand of literate, organic alternative pop that paved the way for the 1990s singer-songwriter boom.
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