Like most bands, the Whigs—guitarist/vocalist Parker Gispert, drummer Julian Dorio and bassist Tim Deaux—have had to endure their fair share of rough patches during their eight-year existence, including major-label troubles and lineup changes, but perhaps these bumps in the road were merely the stars aligning for the Athens, Ga., trio. The label issues prompted them to record and release their debut album, 2005’s Give ‘Em All A Big Fat Lip independently, earning them the title of “the best unsigned band in America” from Rolling Stone. It wasn’t long before they were signed to ATO Records—which issued the band’s critically acclaimed second release, Mission Control, in 2008—and playing high-profile shows at festivals and late-night talk shows and touring with some really famous names. New album In The Dark is the Whigs’ grittiest and most explosive album yet. Ever the kings of the road, the Whigs are currently on tour in support of the release, but they’ll also be guest-editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our brand new Q&A with the Whigs and our 2008 feature on them.
Gispert:
1. Glazed
“Man, you are healthy. Eating me is almost like not even eating a donut. Good job.”
2. Chocolate Cake (Devil’s Food)
“Order a coffee to dip me in, douchebag.”
3. Sprinkles
“You only like me because I’m pretty.”
4. Blueberry
“You definitely have to order another donut. I appreciate you choosing me and know you will enjoy devouring me, but I recognize that I am not enough donut to complete your donut experience. It’s OK. I’m not offended. Now hurry up and order another donut. There’s someone behind you in line.”
5. Powdered
“Why did you even leave your house today? You could have bought a bag of me from the grocery store. I’d actually probably be a little more powdery, and I’d at least have been able to hang out with a bag of my friends. You selfish asshole.”
6. Crème/Jelly Filled
“Stop acting surprised when I bleed on you. Yeah, we both know how awesome I am. That’s right, bitch.”
Video after the jump.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3BrwaUdbtM
One reply on “The Whigs Got Ideas: Parker’s Top-Six Donuts (And What They Say To His Brain)”
“Paging Dr. Kurosky. . .Dr. Miles Kurosky. Please report back to your MAGNET guest editorship, STAT. That is all.”