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Dan Michaelson and the Coastguards

Whilst recording their third album Victory Shorts, the rhythm section of Absentee spent their spare time as lo-fi outfit Wet Paint while frontman Dan Michaelson recruited some coastguards and went about recording his solo debut Saltwater. With members of Rumblestrips, Magic Numbers and Broken Family Band also in toe, the record matched the band's best Schmotime.

MP3: Dan Michaelson and the Coastguards - Bust (2009)

Discography

Albums: 
Saltwater (Memphis Industries) 2009
EPs: 
Bust (Memphis Industries) 2009

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Dan Michaelson and the Coastguards

Articles

The unmistakable voice of Absentee, Dan Michaelson's bit on the side Saltwater - backed by some Coastguards and a host of stellar guests - is released in a couple of months and here's what to expect:

What's it called? Saltwater

Review of Saltwater by Dan Michaelson and the Coastguards

Saltwater, the debut offering from Absentee front man Dan Michaelson, showcases his distinctive voice in a different, somewhat stripped-down setting and the results are highly encouraging. This collection of ten songs may not have been quite right for Absentee, but they fit Michaelson’s...