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Music Panoply Trivia Quiz

If mainstream radio and VH1 are your sole means for music information, skip this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by rowdyruby. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rowdyruby

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
198,603

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
265

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the lead singer of the Dismemberment Plan and has recently embarked on a solo career? Hint

Denver Dalley

Isaac Brock

Travis Morrison

Tim Kasher

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the record label that houses some of today's best indie rock bands, such as Cursive, the Faint, Now It's Overhead and Azure Ray? Hint

Barsuk

Jadetree

Drive-Thru

Saddlecreek

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which band was not included in the Cure's 2004 summer festival, Curiosa? Hint

Head Automatica

AFI

Scarling

Mogwai

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Question 4 of 10

4. Members of bands sometimes like to run off and start their own side projects. Which band is a side project of Modest Mouse? Hint

Ugly Casanova

the Killers

Califone

the Good Life

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Question 5 of 10

5. Xiu Xiu has one of the most distinctive sounds in the industry. What is the name of the mastermind behind this band? Hint

Jamie Stewart

Sam Edwards

Ray Smith

Geoff Rickley

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of Mike Patton's record label? Hint

Kung Fu

Ipecac

Merge

Dischord

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Question 7 of 10

7. Year of the Rabbit, A Perfect Circle, Autolux, and the Replicants all have/had members that came from which band? Hint

Cold

Siouxsie and the Banshees

Failure

The Cure

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Question 8 of 10

8. This female fronted group is a side project of Broken Social Scene. Hint

Deerhoof

Rilo Kiley

Metric

Azure Ray

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which member of Death Cab For Cutie has gone on to work on albums for Hot Hot Heat, the Thermals, Nada Surf and the Postal Service? Hint

Chris Walla

Nicholas Harmer

Ben Gibbard

Michael Schorr

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Question 10 of 10

10. Elliott Smith was never in a band.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the lead singer of the Dismemberment Plan and has recently embarked on a solo career?

Answer: Travis Morrison

The Dismemberment Plan recorded an interesting and somber rendition of Jennifer Paige's Top 40 pop hit "Crush" that is worth looking for.

2. What is the name of the record label that houses some of today's best indie rock bands, such as Cursive, the Faint, Now It's Overhead and Azure Ray?

Answer: Saddlecreek

With the recent rise to the mainstream by Bright Eyes, Saddlecreek is quickly garnering more spotlight.

3. Which band was not included in the Cure's 2004 summer festival, Curiosa?

Answer: AFI

Robert Smith extended an invitation for AFI to join the line-up but lead singer Davey Havok was suffering from throat problems and had to decline.

4. Members of bands sometimes like to run off and start their own side projects. Which band is a side project of Modest Mouse?

Answer: Ugly Casanova

Isaac Brock teamed up with various members of Red Red Meat and the Black Heart Procession to form Ugly Casanova.

5. Xiu Xiu has one of the most distinctive sounds in the industry. What is the name of the mastermind behind this band?

Answer: Jamie Stewart

"Fabulous Muscles" is, in my opinion, one of the best albums that has been released in 2004.

6. What is the name of Mike Patton's record label?

Answer: Ipecac

Ipecac is home to many unique and eclectic bands such as Tomahawk, Isis, and the Young Gods.

7. Year of the Rabbit, A Perfect Circle, Autolux, and the Replicants all have/had members that came from which band?

Answer: Failure

Failure was one of the greatest rock bands of the '90's, yet sadly overlooked. The singer, Ken Andrews, has gone on to create music with new solo projects and bands. He's a talented man worth recognition.

8. This female fronted group is a side project of Broken Social Scene.

Answer: Metric

Excellent electro/synth band worth seeing live just to watch singer Emily Haines ooze her infectious energy on stage.

9. Which member of Death Cab For Cutie has gone on to work on albums for Hot Hot Heat, the Thermals, Nada Surf and the Postal Service?

Answer: Chris Walla

A musical genius who will hopefully continue to make exciting music for years to come.

10. Elliott Smith was never in a band.

Answer: False

Elliott Smith was in a Portland, Oregon-based band called Heatmiser. Their third and final album was released in 1996.

Source: Author rowdyruby

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