June of 44 was an American rock band which was formed in 1994 from ex-members of Rodan, Lungfish, , Rex, and Hoover. The band’s music is often described as ‘math rock’.[citation needed] The band’s name refers to June Miller, wife of author Henry Miller,
The band toured extensively and reached as far as Australia. Often referred to as the punk rock pirates of the math rock world,[citation needed] June of 44 were a collective from 1994–2000. All the members were living in different cities at the time. Often cited for their artistic hand crafted record packaging, June of 44 had six releases in as many years before members went on to form HiM, The Sonora Pine, Shipping News and Rachel’s. This seminal band created music that ranged from experimental jazz to ambient dub to angular post punk.
Members:
Fred Erskine
Sean Meadows
Jeff Mueller
Doug Scharin
Discography
Studio albums
Engine Takes to the Water (1995)
Tropics and Meridians (1996)
Four Great Points (1998)
Anahata (1999)
Live albums
In the Fishtank 6 (1999)
«South East Boston» / «Dexterity of Luck» (2001)
EPs
The Anatomy of Sharks (1997)
