Scrawl
Scrawl | |
|---|---|
Scrawl in 1988 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Skull (1985) |
| Origin | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active |
|
| Labels |
|
| Members | Marcy Mays Sue Harshe Jovan Karcic |
| Past members | Carla Sanseri Carolyn O'Leary Dana Marshall |
Scrawl is an American indie rock band. The band were formed in Columbus, Ohio in 1985 by guitarist and vocalist Marcy Mays, bassist and backing vocalist Sue Harshe and drummer Carolyn O'Leary, from the ashes of Mays' previous band Skull; they adopted their current name after playing their first show together. The band has been described as a precursor to riot grrrl, though they do not consider themselves part of the movement.
In 1987, Scrawl released its debut album Plus, Also Too, which earned the band a deal with Rough Trade Records. The band released two albums with the label, He's Drunk (1988) and Smallmouth (1990), before parting ways with the label. O'Leary left the band in 1992 and was replaced by Dana Marshall, who made his recording debut on Velvet Hammer (1993). The band moved to the major label Elektra Records for two albums, Travel On, Rider (1996) and Nature Film (1998), which were both underpromoted. Although they have not released any new material since Nature Film, Scrawl have continued to tour with drummer Jovan Karcic, who joined in 2007.