Rebecca Gates is a songstress and soundphile who led the critically acclaimed group The Spinanes (Sub Pop). She composes and performs as a solo artist, sound designer and as a guest vocalist (recording with artists as wide ranging as Willie Nelson, Laetitia Sadier and The Decemberists). Her record Ruby Series was hailed by Spin Magazine as “warm, thoughtful, and melodically gorgeous.”



Now based in Portland, Oregon, Gates has released "The Float" (Parcematone Presents/12XU). Recorded in Montreal, Marfa, Chicago and other points near and far, it features an astonishing cast of musicians including players from A Silver Mt Zion, Califone, Tortoise, The Jicks, Wild Flag and more : the Consortium.



"It’s a beautifully paced and placed record, where each song describes its own arc, and fits the loose narrative of the entire album…full of the sound of people who love making music, loving making music." - Dusted



“Whether folding Memphis R&B into slacker bedroom laments or post-rock abstractions into catchy pop, she nails the ennui of lovesick transitions and physical displacements with a marksman’s aim. And she might just possess the sexiest voice in rock.” – Entertainment Weekly



The summer 2012 Consortium live line-up features Joanna Bolme (Jicks), Rebecca Cole (Wild Flag) and Ji Tanzer (Blue Cranes).