Morningwood is a rock band from New York City, USA, founded in 2001 and signed to Capitol Records. The band currently consists of Chantal Claret (vocals), Peter Yanowitz (bass), Sam Koppleman (drums) and Jen Turner (guitar). Guitarist Richard Steel and drummer Japa Keenon have left the group.
Their debut album, Morningwood, was produced by Gil Norton, known for his work with Pixies, the Foo Fighters, and Echo and the Bunnymen. Singles from the album include “Nth Degree”, “Jetsetter” and “New York Girls”. They toured with Mindless Self Indulgence, Head Automatica, Gang of Four, Kasabian, and The Sounds on various legs of their US gigs in 2006.
Morningwood’s “Nth Degree” has been used in several Mercury vehicle commercials, featuring actress Jill Wagner. Their song “Nü Rock” was used in the video games Burnout Revenge, SSX On Tour’, “Thrillville”’. A demo version of a Morningwood song ... read more »