Silkworm (band)


Silkworm was an American indie rock band active from 1987 to 2005 whose core members were Tim Midyett, Andy Cohen, and Michael Dahlquist.

History

Origins: Missoula, MT (1987-1990)

Founding members Tim Midyett, Joel RL Phelps, and Andy Cohen began writing and performing under the name Ein Heit in Missoula, Montana from 1985-1987. In 1987, they adopted the name Silkworm.

Early years: Seattle

They relocated to Seattle in 1990, where they met drummer Michael Dahlquist. During a radio interview on WNUR at Northwestern University Steve Albini called in as he had attended Hellgate High School, the same high school as Phelps, Midyett, and Cohen. This connection led to Albini recording the band's album In the West. Phelps left the band in 1994 due to mental health issues and the rigors of touring.

Later career and breakup

of Bedhead and The New Year played keyboards on Italian Platinum and It'll Be Cool. Michael Dahlquist was killed on July 14, 2005 when his car was rammed from behind by a car driven by Jeanette Sliwinski, who intended to commit suicide. Douglas Meis and John Glick were also killed in the crash.

Post-Silkworm: 2005-present

Midyett and Cohen went on to form Bottomless Pit.
A feature-length documentary, , was released in February 2013, featuring interviews with Jeff Tweedy, Steve Albini, Stephen Malkmus, Gerard Cosloy, Clint Conley and other notable admirers. It is currently available streaming and as a DRM-free download from their official website.
A remastered and expanded 2x12" + CD edition of the third Silkworm album Libertine including the group's "Marco Collins Sessions" and two additional tracks was issued by the label Comedy Minus One in May 2014.

Discography

Albums