Crime in Choir

San Francisco quintet Crime In Choir was an instrumental progressive rock band. Founded in 2000, Crime In Choir released their previous full-length releases on Frenetic Records (2004's The Hoop) and Omnibus (2002's self-titled debut), respectively. The band's third full-length, Trumpery Metier, was recorded by Tim Green, and is their first release for Gold Standard Labs. The band includes two original members of At the Drive-In, guitarist Jarrett Wrenn and bassist Kenny Hopper.[additional citation(s) needed] On September 13, 2007, Crime in Choir performed at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art accompanied by light projections by visual artist, Anthony McCall. Crime in Choir's fourth release, "Gift Givers" was released on 22 January 2009 on Kill Shaman Records - their previous label (Gold Standard Labs) closed its doors in October 2007. Recent projects (2026) include, Long Twins on Hidden Harmony Recordings, featuring Kenny Hopper and New Scenery featuring Jesse Reiner. Kenny Hopper - Rhodes piano, bass guitar Jesse Reiner - synthesizers (Moog and analog) Jarrett Wrenn - electric guitar, baritone guitar Warren Huegel - drums Matt Waters - saxophone Jonathan Skaggs - bass guitar Tim Green - Guitar Zach Hill - drums Ian Hill - drums Carson McWhirter - bass, electric guitar, keyboards Jeff Hunt - bass, Dan Electro baritone guitar Jay Pellicci - Drums Crime in Choir — 2002 (Omnibus) The Hoop — 2004 (Frenetic) 2005 (Moorworks, Japan) Trumpery Metier — 2006 (Gold Standard Labs) Gift Givers - 2009 (Kill Shaman) "Crime in Choir". AllMusic. Retrieved November 5, 2025. "!!!KILL SHAMAN!!! - Crime in Choir GIFT GIVERS". Archived from the original on January 29, 2009. Retrieved January 24, 2009. "SONG PREMIERE: High Heavens Offer Lush, Synth-driven Indie Rock on "Life is a Loan Shark"". Glide Magazine. September 6, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2025. "Crime In Choir - Crime In Choir". Stylus Magazine. Retrieved November 5, 2025. "Crime in Choir - Crime in Choir". AllMusic. Retrieved November 5, 2025. "Crime In Choir - Crime In Choir". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 5, 2025. "The Hoop - Crime in Choir". AllMusic. Retrieved November 5, 2025. "SN&R • Music • In the Mix - Music • Crime In Choir • Apr 22, 2004". Sacramento News & Review. July 7, 2005. Retrieved November 5, 2025. "Crime In Choir - The Hoop". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 5, 2025. "CRIME IN CHOIR Trumpery Metier CD". www.ox-fanzine.de (in German). Retrieved November 5, 2025. Official site SFWeekly profile v t e