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Why Make Clocks
Alternative / Pop / Rock

"We're not happy, until you're not happy"



Des Moines, Iowa
United States

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Member Since3/19/2006
Band Websitewww.whymakeclocks.net
Band MembersDan Hutchison-vocals, guitars, etc.
Will Tarbox-drums, etc.
Chuck Hoffman-bass, vocals, etc.
InfluencesHere are over 100 very diverse artists whose music or films have been inspirational to Will and/or I:

AC/DC, Afghan Whigs, Aimee Mann, the Album Leaf, Alice Donut, American Music Club, Archers of Loaf, Arcwelder, Barkmarket, the Beatles, Belle and Sebastian, Billy Bragg, the Black Heart Procession, Black Sabbath, Bloodbath, Bonnie Prince Billy, thebrotheregg, Burst, Calexico, Celtic Frost, Cinerama, Crooked Fingers, the Cure, Cursive, Dead Kennedys, Death Cab for Cutie, the Dears, Descendents, Deep Purple, Dinosaur Jr., Dissection, Do Make Say Think, Don Cabellero, Ed Hall, Roky Erickson, Exodus, Failure, fIREHOSE, the Fire Theft, Flaming Lips, the Frames, Giant Sand, Godspeed You Black Emperor, Grandaddy, Guided by Voices, Micah P. Hinson, the Holy Ghost, Hot Snakes, the Housemartins, Husker Du, Idaho, Iron and Wine, Iron Maiden, Isis, the Jayhawks, Daniel Johnston, (early) King Crimson, Low, Magnolia Electric Co., Mastodon, Matt Pond PA, Mercury Rev, Mercyful Fate, Minutemen, Morrissey, Mountain Goats, Naked City, Neurosis, Neutral Milk Hotel, Nomeansno, Pedro the Lion, Nothing Painted Blue, The Ocean, On, Opeth, Buck Owens, Palace, Pell Mell, Pernice Brothers, Pig Destroyer, Pink Floyd, Polvo, the Postal Service, Rachel's, Red Sparowes, Rex, Red House Painters, Richard Buckner, Run Westy Run, Samiam, Scrawl, Silkworm, Slovenly, the Smiths, (smog), Sonic Youth, Son Volt, Sparklehorse, Sun Kil Moon, Sunny Day Real Estate, Tanner, Tortoise, Uncle Tupelo, Voivod, Dionne Warwick(Bacharach years), Tom Waits, Wedding Present, Wilco, Witchery, Wolf, Zeni Geva, Yes, John Zorn

The films of: Dario Argento, John Carpenter, Don Coscarelli, David Cronenberg, Akira Kurosawa, Takashi Miike, Werner Herzog, Coen Brothers, Sam Raimi, George Romero, Jean Luc Goddard, David Lynch, Nicolas Roeg, Brian De Palma, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, William Peter Blatty, William Friedkin, Wes Craven, Tobe Hooper, Richard Brooks, Ingmar Bergman, Hayao Miyazaki, Peter Jackson, Clint Eastwood, Peter Medak, Les Blank, Lucio Fulci, Christopher Guest, Sergio Leone, Stuart Gordon, William Lustig, Zhang Yimou and countless others.
Sounds LikeDecide for yourself
Record LabelSLEEP ON THE FLOOR
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 8 2009 8:00P
Vaudeville Mews Des Moines, Iowa
Nov 21 2009 9:00P
Spicoli’s Waterloo, Iowa
Dec 13 2009 5:30P
Vaudeville Mews Des Moines, Iowa

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   About Why Make Clocks
des moines natives WHY MAKE CLOCKS have gone through many lineup changes since 1998 when the band originated, but it's always been the artistic vehicle for singer, songwriter and guitarist dan hutchison. joining up with drummer will tarbox in 2007 the two started rehearsing and making plans for their next full length release. after several sessions with engineer luke tweedy at flat black studio in iowa city, iowa, they had finished their third full length these things are ours. several performances later bassist chuck hoffman was added to round out the mix and give the trio a completed sound.

email: whymakeclocks@aol.com
website: www.whymakeclocks.net

DISCOGRAPHY
1998 "THE TRANSIENT SWIVEL" 7" VINYL EP (SUMP PUMP RECORDS)
2000 "SELF-TITLED 4-SONG CD-R EP (NO LABEL)
2002 "FIFTEEN FEET AND TWENTY DEGREES" FULL LENGTH CD (RUBRIC RECORDS NYC)
2007 "MIDWESTERN FILM" 2ND FULL LENGTH CD (THE BARELY BIAS LABEL)
2007 "EGO REFLECTOR" CD-R/DIGITAL ONLY EP (SELF RELEASED)
2009 "THESE THINGS ARE OURS" (SLEEP ON THE FLOOR)
to read more about, buy or listen to songs from our first album, "Fifteen Feet and Twenty Degrees"

cut and paste the link below:

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/whymakeclocks

Check out the video for "Midwestern Film" (also included on the CD)

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Jinny

Jinny Coles



Nov 1 2009 2:35 PM

It's my honour to meet you.
di

Di dot



Oct 21 2009 11:33 AM

Hey Why Make Clocks
Thaks for adding me as your fan. I like your music and your band.
Di
Flashbulb Fires (new songs up)

Flashbulb Fires (new songs up)



Oct 20 2009 12:31 AM

Thanks for checking us out gents.
Wavelength Masters

Wavelength Masters



Oct 20 2009 12:31 AM

Hi Why Make Clocks!
Just stopping by your page to see whats good! Keep me in mind if you need any high quality/low cost mastering. All the details and samples are on my page. Feel free to get in touch with any questions.
Take care!

Jim Bowen
Wavelength Masters
Jenny Dalton

Jenny Dalton



Sep 26 2009 6:18 AM

I'm coming to Iowa City to play at Public Space One tomorrow night (Saturday 9/26). See you there? XO, Jenny D
Kim

Kim Keo



Sep 25 2009 3:57 PM

you rock! keep rockin! <3<3
sleep on the floor

sleep on the floor



Aug 15 2009 5:34 PM

amazing show tonight guys!!
Little Man

Little Man



Jul 27 2009 4:41 PM

Thank you so much,
Sounds great!
Black Heart Booking

Black Heart Booking



Jul 13 2009 8:07 PM

got Rock Paper Dynamite to take Roman Candles place.....

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Jul 13 2009 8:07 PM

You guys were great in Ames!! I was honored to meet all of you! Stay in touch and we hope to come back soon!
with love,
Kelsey
Black Heart Booking

Black Heart Booking



Jul 13 2009 8:06 PM

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Wavelength Masters

Wavelength Masters



Jun 10 2009 5:12 PM

Hey Why Make Clocks!
Just want to stop by to say thanks for being friends! Keep me in mind if you need any mastering done. All of the info is on my page and feel free to email me anytime. Only $25 per song and $100 for an EP, mix-tape, or full CD!
Thanks!!
Jim
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Dsm Art & Music Network

Dsm Art & Music Network



Jun 10 2009 5:12 PM

thanks for the add. we're looking forward to seeing live.!!!
Chuck Hoffman

Chuck Hoffman



Jun 5 2009 6:25 AM



Ely Falls

Ely Falls



Apr 30 2009 11:29 AM

May 9th!
sleep on the floor

sleep on the floor



Apr 29 2009 11:41 AM


Blutiger Fluss

Blutiger Fluss



Apr 29 2009 11:41 AM

HOS

HOS



Apr 26 2009 4:21 AM


Thank you for being friends and welcome to the HOS-family! We hope like our stuff?! Do you? 

 

Why don’t you check out our live videos from the last HOS-Tour(2008)? Just taste “Trust” 

 

Have fun, stay heavy and healthy! 

Greetz from Germany 
WEINLAND

WEINLAND



Apr 20 2009 11:20 PM

Thanks for the invite, our new record comes out nationally tomorrow!
best-
WEINLAND
sleep on the floor

sleep on the floor



Apr 12 2009 8:46 AM


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Graduated Failure (New EP Out Now!)

Graduated Failure (New EP Out Now!)



Apr 9 2009 8:23 PM

Hey our new single is up...."You cant miss this" if you could check it out and let us know what you think that would be awesome!!!
American Restless

American Restless



Mar 31 2009 5:23 PM

we just posted two new songs, give a listen when you get a chance.


maybe we can shoot for july for a coupe iowa shows.


take it easy. but take it.
american art (new a wolf is the one in me!!!!)

american art (new a wolf is the one in me!!!!)



Mar 20 2009 11:05 PM

hey again, we feel bad sending these but we have to tell you about some new updates. we have remastered all our albums and we have a new album, basically bsides, called rearranging the furniture. it has a cover of arcade fire's rebellion if you would like to check that out. anyway, head to our myspace for free download information. let us know what you think even if you don't think anything of it. thanks, american art
Jenny Dalton

Jenny Dalton



Mar 10 2009 7:26 PM

Vrrry much enjoyed your set on Saturday.
Let's do it again soon, and drop a line if you want to come up to MPLS
Pharmacy Spirits

Pharmacy Spirits



Feb 20 2009 4:57 AM

WELCOME TO LINCOLN'S TERRORDOME=KNICKERBOX!

I'm looking forward to seeing your tunes. It will be my first time... Please be gentle.
-jim
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