Illinois (band)
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Illinois is an American indie rock
band from Bucks County, Pennsylvania
fronted by singer/guitarist Chris Archibald. The other members of the band are Martin Hoeger (bass, vocals), John-Paul Kuyper (percussion), Jason Buzolits (keyboard, synthesizer, guitar) and Craig Laber (percussion). The band is occasionally accompanied onstage by Scott Laber (guitar, miscellaneous) and Dee Jay Skipmode (turntables). To date, the band has released four albums, while a fifth is slated for an early 2012 release.
in 2006. In early 2007, Ace Fu Records
signed the group after hearing their debut EP. Illinois released What the Hell Do I Know?
on Ace Fu later that year, garnering comparisons to The White Stripes
, The Arcade Fire
, Coconut Records
, The Morning Benders
and Wilco
. The group toured with Trainwreck Riders and played SXSW following the release of the EP. Following this, the group toured with The Kooks
. After signing with +1 Records in 2009, Illinois released The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe
and subsequently embarked on a nationwide tour headlining alongside The Builders and the Butchers
.
In July 2011, a new album titled Lemonade Stand
was released and has been made available to stream on SoundCloud and the band's official website.
Illinois is currently in the studio finishing up a full length album for release in early 2012 which will be the successor to The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe
. Touring in support of the album is likely soon to follow.
"The Brick Dance."
"Hang On" is featured on the soundtrack for the video game NBA 2K10
.
Previous Members
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band from Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
fronted by singer/guitarist Chris Archibald. The other members of the band are Martin Hoeger (bass, vocals), John-Paul Kuyper (percussion), Jason Buzolits (keyboard, synthesizer, guitar) and Craig Laber (percussion). The band is occasionally accompanied onstage by Scott Laber (guitar, miscellaneous) and Dee Jay Skipmode (turntables). To date, the band has released four albums, while a fifth is slated for an early 2012 release.
History
Illinois self-released their first EP, Revenge of Some KidRevenge of Some Kid
The Revenge of Some Kid is the first EP by indie-rock band Illinois, released in 2006.-Track listing:# "Nancy/Nosebleed" – 3:12# "Screendoor" – 2:15# "Old Saloon" – 3:32# "Oh Asia" – 3:00# "Idiot Statue" – 5:17# "If You Love Something" – 4:47...
in 2006. In early 2007, Ace Fu Records
Ace Fu Records
Ace Fu Records is an independent record label founded in 1998 by Eric Speck and is currently located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.-Roster:*Acid Mothers Temple*Annuals*An Albatross*Aqui*The Dears*Devotchka*Ex Models*Illinois*Kaiser Chiefs*Man Man...
signed the group after hearing their debut EP. Illinois released What the Hell Do I Know?
What the Hell Do I Know?
What the Hell Do I Know? is the second EP by indie-rock band Illinois, released in 2007.-Track listing:# "Alone Again" – 3:11# "Nosebleed" – 2:46# "What Can I Do for You" – 2:35# "One on One" – 2:33# "Screendoor" – 2:08# "Headphones" – 3:14...
on Ace Fu later that year, garnering comparisons to The White Stripes
The White Stripes
The White Stripes was an American rock band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The group consisted of the songwriter Jack White and drummer Meg White . Jack and Meg White were previously married to each other, but are now divorced...
, The Arcade Fire
The Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire is an indie rock band based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It consists of the husband and wife duo of Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, along with Will Butler, Richard Reed Parry, Tim Kingsbury, Jeremy Gara, and Sarah Neufeld. William Butler and Régine Chassagne attended McGill University,...
, Coconut Records
Coconut Records (band)
Coconut Records is a Los Angeles, California based indie pop musical solo project by Jason Schwartzman , which began in 2006. The debut album, Nighttiming, was released on Schwartzman’s Young Baby Records in 2007. The album had musical contributions by members of Incubus, as well as appearances by...
, The Morning Benders
The Morning Benders
The Morning Benders are an indie rock band from Berkeley, California, now based in Brooklyn, New York.In 2008, they released their debut album Talking Through Tin Cans on +1 Records...
and Wilco
Wilco
Wilco is an American alternative rock band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar's departure. Wilco's lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John...
. The group toured with Trainwreck Riders and played SXSW following the release of the EP. Following this, the group toured with The Kooks
The Kooks
The Kooks are an English indie rock band formed in Brighton, East Sussex, in 2001. Formed by Luke Pritchard , Hugh Harris , Paul Garred , and Max Rafferty , the lineup of the band remained constant until 2008 and the departure of Rafferty...
. After signing with +1 Records in 2009, Illinois released The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe
The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe
The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe is the third album by indie-rock band Illinois, released in 2009.-Track listing:# "Kid Catastrophe" - 4:07# "Big Country" - 3:08# "An Open Door" - 2:38# "She's So Blonde" - 3:32# "How Do You Feel?" - 2:59...
and subsequently embarked on a nationwide tour headlining alongside The Builders and the Butchers
The Builders and the Butchers
The Builders and The Butchers are a Folk Rock band based in Portland, Oregon, United States, fronted by singer/guitar player Ryan Sollee. The other members of the band are Willy Kunkle , Justin Bier , Ray Rude , and Harvey Tumbleson The Builders and The Butchers are a Folk Rock band based in...
.
In July 2011, a new album titled Lemonade Stand
Lemonade Stand (album)
Lemonade Stand is the fourth album by indie-rock band Illinois, released in 2011.-Track listing:# "Mountain" - 2:32# "Tractor Show" - 2:52# "Posture" - 1:07# "Artillery" - 4:07# "Phone Messages" - 0:55# "Metropolis New" - 3:18...
was released and has been made available to stream on SoundCloud and the band's official website.
Illinois is currently in the studio finishing up a full length album for release in early 2012 which will be the successor to The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe
The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe
The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe is the third album by indie-rock band Illinois, released in 2009.-Track listing:# "Kid Catastrophe" - 4:07# "Big Country" - 3:08# "An Open Door" - 2:38# "She's So Blonde" - 3:32# "How Do You Feel?" - 2:59...
. Touring in support of the album is likely soon to follow.
In popular culture
"Nosebleed" was featured in the Season 3 episode of WeedsWeeds (TV series)
Weeds is an American television comedy created by Jenji Kohan and produced by Tilted Productions in association with Lionsgate Television. The central character is Nancy Botwin , a widowed mother of two boys who begins selling marijuana to support her family after her husband dies suddenly of a...
"The Brick Dance."
"Hang On" is featured on the soundtrack for the video game NBA 2K10
NBA 2K10
NBA 2K10 is a basketball video game based on the National Basketball Association developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. It was released on October 6, 2009 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and PSP and on October 12, 2009 on PC. It was released on Wii on November 9, 2009 in...
.
Members
Current- Chris Archibald - vocals, guitar, keyboards, banjo
- Martin Hoeger - bass, vocals
- John-Paul Kuyper - percussion
- Jason Buzolits - guitar, keyboards, vocals, being a jedi
- Craig Laber - percussion
Previous Members
- Daniel Pawlovich - guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Andrew Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals, dancing, magic
Discography
- Revenge of Some KidRevenge of Some KidThe Revenge of Some Kid is the first EP by indie-rock band Illinois, released in 2006.-Track listing:# "Nancy/Nosebleed" – 3:12# "Screendoor" – 2:15# "Old Saloon" – 3:32# "Oh Asia" – 3:00# "Idiot Statue" – 5:17# "If You Love Something" – 4:47...
EP (2006) - What the Hell Do I Know?What the Hell Do I Know?What the Hell Do I Know? is the second EP by indie-rock band Illinois, released in 2007.-Track listing:# "Alone Again" – 3:11# "Nosebleed" – 2:46# "What Can I Do for You" – 2:35# "One on One" – 2:33# "Screendoor" – 2:08# "Headphones" – 3:14...
EP (Ace Fu RecordsAce Fu RecordsAce Fu Records is an independent record label founded in 1998 by Eric Speck and is currently located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.-Roster:*Acid Mothers Temple*Annuals*An Albatross*Aqui*The Dears*Devotchka*Ex Models*Illinois*Kaiser Chiefs*Man Man...
, 2007) - We Were WrongWe Were WrongWe Were Wrong was a single by Illinois recorded for Ace Fu Records in 2008....
Single (Ace Fu RecordsAce Fu RecordsAce Fu Records is an independent record label founded in 1998 by Eric Speck and is currently located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.-Roster:*Acid Mothers Temple*Annuals*An Albatross*Aqui*The Dears*Devotchka*Ex Models*Illinois*Kaiser Chiefs*Man Man...
, 2008) - The Adventures of Kid CatastropheThe Adventures of Kid CatastropheThe Adventures of Kid Catastrophe is the third album by indie-rock band Illinois, released in 2009.-Track listing:# "Kid Catastrophe" - 4:07# "Big Country" - 3:08# "An Open Door" - 2:38# "She's So Blonde" - 3:32# "How Do You Feel?" - 2:59...
Deluxe Edition LP (May 5, 2009, released on iTunes) - Lemonade StandLemonade Stand (album)Lemonade Stand is the fourth album by indie-rock band Illinois, released in 2011.-Track listing:# "Mountain" - 2:32# "Tractor Show" - 2:52# "Posture" - 1:07# "Artillery" - 4:07# "Phone Messages" - 0:55# "Metropolis New" - 3:18...
LP (July 21, 2011, streaming online)
External links
- Official Website
- Illinois at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....