Adam Clair is a writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His work has appeared in Stereogum, Vice, The Verge, Paste, Real Life, Flagpole, and on WHYY.
"Endless Endless is a kaleidoscopic ride through the magical,
cacophonous, punk-pop world of Elephant 6 bands. The story of this
unique musical community explains why so many of us make music
despite all obstacles--and also documents a parallel universe to
the late-nineties corporate major label music scene. Reading this
book captures the spirit and the joy of music that comes from the
heart."--Naomi Yang (Galaxie 500, Damon & Naomi)
"Endless Endless is an intimate portrait of a small, out-of-the-way
scene touched by magic. It captures the raw thrill of creative
discovery in the time before digital culture took over our lives,
and it's a testament to the power of friendship, showing what can
happen when you find your people and make your own world."--Mark
Richardson, rock and pop critic for the Wall Street Journal and
former Editor-in-Chief of Pitchfork
"A thorough and accurate look at Elephant 6! It's wild that I
played music with some of these people for around 20 years and
didn't know some of this stuff. A fascinating read!"--John Kiran
Fernandes (The Olivia Tremor Control, Circulatory System, Cloud
Recordings)
"Effective and entertaining... an enduring indie rock mystery that
shines a light on the power of community and creativity."--Kirkus
Reviews
"Elephant 6 stormed Athens and breathed new energy into an already
stratospherically creative scene. Their love of music was and is
remarkable."--Michael Stipe
"Elephant 6 was the model for our little scene in Bellingham in the
late nineties. I adored their music, and what they taught me about
community, friendship, and creative collaboration were lessons I've
carried with me ever since. Every aspiring, independently minded
artist should read this book."
--Benjamin Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie)
"Everyone who listened to (and became obsessed with) In the
Aeroplane Over the Sea has wondered, at some point, how the hell
such a masterwork could've emerged, seemingly out of nowhere.
Endless Endless answers that question by meticulously tracking the
artists and themes and magic that led to the seminal indie rock
album of our generation. I still regret that I missed a Neutral
Milk Hotel concert in Boston in 1997. I thought they'd be around
forever, that there was no rush. Adam Clair has given me the next
best thing: the definitive story of who they were, where they came
from, and how they assembled one of the greatest indie rock records
of all time."--Michael Schur, TV writer/producer and creator of The
Good Place
"It's the ultimate dream for any musician throughout their career
to be surrounded by a community full of geniuses and freaks
supporting and contributing to each other's art, and that's exactly
what E6 was. Endless Endless perfectly captures the beautiful and
complex dynamics between the longtime friends and bandmates
involved in E6, and it left me longing for the era of four-track
recording, mixtapes, and the inspiration that is so powerfully
fostered by close-knit, small town communities. Indie music truly
would not be where it is today without all of these artists paving
the way!"--Julia Shapiro (Chastity Belt)
"One person thinks Elephant 6 is a tree. Another thinks it is a
snake. One person thinks it is an art commune. Another thinks it is
a record label. Taken together, all the different perspectives
build up to a thoughtful and authoritative account of our
collective."--Robert Schneider, Elephant 6 co-founder (The Apples
in stereo)
"Part oral history, part celebration, part mystery, Endless Endless
is a lovely, compulsively readable book about a musical movement
that was as important and lasting as it was humble and modest. Adam
Clair clearly adores this world and draws us into it with deep
research and sharp perspective, but, more than anything, laid-back,
endearing prose that draws you in and lets you be a part. Reading
this book makes you feel like you're listening to the music it
chronicles, which might be the best compliment, among many, that I
can give it."--Will Leitch, author of How Lucky
"The Elephant 6 collective stands as part of and apart from the
wonderful and world class music scene of Athens, Georgia. Endless
Endless provides an in-depth look at wonders and mysteries of its
creation and lasting impact. It's also a great read."--Patterson
Hood, writer and artist (The Drive-By Truckers)
"While their sales always belied their inspiring communal spirit,
creativity, ambition, and (as we now see) far-reaching influence,
the bands of the so-called Elephant 6 collective have long deserved
the kind of thorough biography and scene overview that Adam Clair
provides in Endless Endless. Music journalism and criticism at its
best, Clair makes it as fun and trippy to read about Neutral Milk
Hotel, the Apples in Stereo, and the Olivia Tremor Control as it is
to listen to their recordings. And you don't even need a cassette
deck!"--Jim DeRogatis, music journalist and critic, Sound Opinions
co-host
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