Artist

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

1994-2003, 2010-present·Montreal

Godspeed You! Black Emperor formed in Montreal in 1994 around Efrim Menuck, Mike Moya, and Mauro Pezzente, and grew by way of an almost accidental recruitment policy: 'if anyone knew anybody who played an instrument and seemed like an okay person, they would sort of join up.' The lineup swelled to nine members before stabilizing, a collective built less on auditions than on friendship and proximity.

The full story is in Post-Rock.

At a glance

Active
1994–2003, 2010–present
From
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Records in the issues
2 (1997–2000)
Original label
Constellation
Listening guide track
“Storm”

Listen

In the Post-Rock listening guide: “Storm”

Spotify

In the issues

  • Post-Rock
    Principal · 1986-2005 · Members

    Post-Rock is a genre from International (Louisville, Chicago, Montreal, Glasgow), 1986–2005. Its principal artists include Slint, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Mogwai and Tortoise. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 19 dated events.

Records

Family tree

Bands that shared members with Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and who.

  • Set Fire to Flames1999–
    Aidan Girt, Bruce Cawdron, David Bryant, Michael Moya, Sophie Trudeau
  • A Silver Mt. Zion1999–2014
    Efrim Menuck, Sophie Trudeau, Thierry Amar
  • HṚṢṬA2001–
    Michael Moya, Sophie Trudeau