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The Vliets
12+ albums
minimalismsynth rockpsychedelicPsychedelic Rockpsych-rock
about
The Vliets are a band from Austin, TX consisting of Ty Bohrnstedt (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Daniel Gonzalez (bass guitar, keyboards, drums), and Max Anderson (drums). Their band name pays homage to the 1960's avant-garde artist Don Van Vliet (Captain Beefheart). Bohrnstedt and Gonzalez met in Dallas in 2007. Both were nationally ranked junior tennis players that competed against each other throughout their childhood, however they did not become friends until after their tennis careers were over. Bohrnstedt was introduced to Gonzalez via Gonzalez's roommate at that time. Daily hangouts at Gonzalez's apartment quickly developed into a true friendship that started over a love for music, specifically music by John Frusciante, among others. The pair spent hours theorizing, discussing, and playing music in Gonzalez's apartment or Bohrnstedt's parents' house. Their shared passion encouraged the duo to drive regularly from Dallas to Austin to meet with friend, Anderson, who played drums. This bimonthly commute remained consistent for several years and the trio has continued to play together since their first show in Austin in 2010. In 2012 Gonzalez moved to Chicago. Some of their work comes from email exchanges, long phone calls, and occasional travels. In 2012 alone, The Vliets released their second EP, God’s Drug, collaborated with Analog Rebellion (formerly PlayRadioPlay) on the song “Use Your Big Boy Words” which makes an appearance on their upcoming album Full Frontal, and
