my education first emerged in 1999 as a trio, and has since expanded and contracted - currently into the shape of a five piece with Brian Purrington on guitar, Chris Hackstie on more guitar, James Alexander on viola, Scott Telles on bass, and Christopher Stelly on drums. Along the way they've been privileged to have the contributions of Eric Gibbons, Sean Seagler, Kirk Laktas, Travis Weller, and Sarah Norris.

my education has played shows across the United States and Canada, sharing the stage with Pelican, the Red Sparrowes, the Black Angels, Six Organs of Admittance, Trans Am, Tone, Bardo Pond, and many others. The latest tour takes the band through US Southwest, West Coast, and the Mountain States.

my education has released 4 full-length albums, several singles, compilation appearances, and a 12" vinyl collaboration with avant-hip hop duo Dalek. Recordings have been remixed by members of bands Kinski, Pelican, the Red Sparrowes and Dalek. Albums include 5 Popes, Italian, Moody Dipper, and the new release Bad Vibrations.

my education has scored and performed live two original film soundtracks for Angels Egg and Sunrise.

my education has a new release out on Strange Attractors Audio House called Bad Vibrations. It has been well received and was recently featured on NPR's Second Stage. (read less)

my education first emerged in 1999 as a trio, and has since expanded and contracted - currently into the shape of a five piece with Brian Purrington on guitar, Chris Hackstie on more guitar, James Alexander on viola, Scott Telles on bass, and Christopher Stelly on drums. Along the way they've been privileged to have the contributions of Eric Gibbons, Sean Seagler, Kirk Laktas, Travis Weller, and Sarah Norris.

my education has played shows across the United States and Canada, sharing the stage w... (read more)