Joe Wong (musician)

Wong in 2008

Joe Wong (born 1980) is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer, and podcaster based in Los Angeles, California. He is currently the host of The Trap Set, a weekly podcast and radio show about the lives of musicians.[1]

As a drummer he is known for his work with Parts & Labor, Marnie Stern, Aa, Man Forever, and Mary Timony. Wong was also chosen to participate in the Boredoms' event 88 Boadrum. Wong's drumming style has been described as "trancelike",[2] "propulsive",[3] and "explosive".[4]

As a composer he has worked on projects that include the hit Netflix series Russian Doll and Master of None; the Sundance Special Jury Prize winning feature, The Pool; documentaries such as Collapse, The Yes Men, and Independent Lens; the hit young adult film To All the Boys I've Loved Before; and avant-garde work such as Adult Swim's Superjail! and the 2014 film Hamlet A.D.D.. Wong's scoring projects have garnered praise from the New York Times, Time, and The A.V. Club.[5][6][7][8]

On September 18, 2020, he released his full-length solo debut, Nite Creatures, on Decca Records. The album was produced by Mary Timony of Ex Hex, and features Steven Drozd of The Flaming Lips, Jon Natchez of War on Drugs, Shudder to Think frontman Craig Wedren, Anna Waronker of That Dog, Mary Lattimore, and a 24-piece orchestra.[9]

  1. ^ Levy, Piet (July 9, 2015). "Musician's podcast gets drummers talking". The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  2. ^ "Parts and Labor finds a steady groove". Chicago Tribune. November 9, 2008. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  3. ^ "The Quietus | Parts & Labor". thequietus.com. March 9, 2011. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  4. ^ "SXSW Music – Wednesday Picks: Wednesday Picks – Music – The Austin Chronicle". austinchronicle.com. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  5. ^ Holden, Stephen (September 2, 2008). "Another World, Just Over the Hedge". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  6. ^ "Collapse – The Short List of Things to Do". Time. June 18, 2010. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  7. ^ "Collapse · Movie Review · The A.V. Club". avclub.com. November 5, 2009. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  8. ^ Ryan, Maureen (November 2, 2015). "TV Review: 'Master of None'". Variety. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  9. ^ "Janet Weiss, Mary Timony & more backing Joe Wong on new album / Tour".