Other Lives (band)
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Other Lives are an American
indie rock
band from Stillwater
, Oklahoma
. The band formed in 2004 as Kunek and released one album in 2006 under that name. Other Lives' self-titled album was released physically April 7, 2009 by TBD Records
and digitally March 17, 2009. The album was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Joey Waronker
. The lead single "Black Tables" was featured on the 16th episode of season three, "Things Fall Apart
" of the television show Ugly Betty
, the first episode of season five, "In the Light" of the television show "Covert Affairs
", Dream a Little Dream of Me, Part 1
of the television show Grey's Anatomy
. and the episode Every Picture Tells A Story of the television show One Tree Hill
.
"For 12" was featured as KCRW's "Today's Top Tune" on October 27, 2010.
Other Lives finished working on their latest album Tamer Animals in February 2011. The album was released on May 10th 2011 in the USA and August 29th 2011 in UK/Europe.
In the summer of 2011, the band toured with S. Carey
and The Rosebuds
. Following a month of shows in the UK, the band joined Bon Iver
in September in the USA and Canada. The band return to the UK in October to support Chapel Club
in London on October 18th. The band will also play headline shows across UK and Holland in October and November 2011. The band will open for Radiohead on the first leg of their 2012 North American tour in February and March, 2012.
In September 2011, Other Lives launched their Wirewax interactive website which was built around the band's official video for "For 12" and allows users to access audio and visual content within the video.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
indie rock
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 Stillwater
Stillwater
-Places:Canada*Stillwater, Nova Scotia New Zealand*Stillwater, Auckland*Stillwater, West CoastUnited States*Stillwater, Minnesota*Stillwater, Nevada*Stillwater, New Jersey*Stillwater , New York*Stillwater , New York...
, Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
. The band formed in 2004 as Kunek and released one album in 2006 under that name. Other Lives' self-titled album was released physically April 7, 2009 by TBD Records
TBD Records
TBD Records is an American record label co-founded by Coran Capshaw and Phil Costello, and is a sublabel of ATO Records, distributed by RED Distribution. The label was founded in August 2007 and quickly announced its first release, the band Underworld's first studio album in five years, Oblivion...
and digitally March 17, 2009. The album was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Joey Waronker
Joey Waronker
Joseph "Joey" Waronker is an American drummer and music producer. He is the son of record producer Lenny Waronker and singer/actress Donna Loren; his younger sister is musician Anna Waronker; and his grandfather is record executive and professional violinist Simon Waronker. He has three other...
. The lead single "Black Tables" was featured on the 16th episode of season three, "Things Fall Apart
Things Fall Apart (Ugly Betty)
"Things Fall Apart" is the sixteenth episode in the third season, the 57th episode overall, of the American dramedy series Ugly Betty, which aired on February 26, 2009. The episode was written by Henry Alonso Myers and directed by Tom Verica.-Plot:...
" of the television show Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Silvio Horta, which premiered on ABC on September 28, 2006, and ended on April 14, 2010. The series revolves around the character Betty Suarez and is based on Fernando Gaitán's Colombian telenovela soap opera Yo soy Betty, la fea...
, the first episode of season five, "In the Light" of the television show "Covert Affairs
Covert Affairs
Covert Affairs is a USA Network television series starring Piper Perabo and Christopher Gorham. The one-hour drama premiered on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. The show concluded its first season on September 14, 2010 and was renewed for a second season on August 19, 2010. The second season began airing on...
", Dream a Little Dream of Me, Part 1
Dream a Little Dream of Me (Grey's Anatomy)
"Dream a Little Dream of Me, Parts 1 & 2" are the first and second episodes of the fifth season of the ABC series, Grey's Anatomy. The episodes are written by Shonda Rhimes and directed by Rob Corn. It aired on September 25, 2008.-Plot:...
of the television show Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes. The series premiered on March 27, 2005 on ABC; since then, seven seasons have aired. The series follows the lives of interns, residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital in...
. and the episode Every Picture Tells A Story of the television show One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
.
"For 12" was featured as KCRW's "Today's Top Tune" on October 27, 2010.
Other Lives finished working on their latest album Tamer Animals in February 2011. The album was released on May 10th 2011 in the USA and August 29th 2011 in UK/Europe.
In the summer of 2011, the band toured with S. Carey
S. Carey
S. Carey is the moniker of musician Sean Carey of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Carey is best known as the drummer and supporting vocalist of indie folk band Bon Iver...
and The Rosebuds
The Rosebuds
The Rosebuds are an indie rock band from Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Its current members are Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp...
. Following a month of shows in the UK, the band joined Bon Iver
Bon Iver
Bon Iver is a Grammy nominated folk band founded in 2007 by American indie folk singer-songwriter Justin Vernon. It includes Michael Noyce, Sean Carey, and Matthew McCaughan. Vernon released Bon Iver's debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago independently in July 2007. The majority of that album was...
in September in the USA and Canada. The band return to the UK in October to support Chapel Club
Chapel Club
Chapel Club are an English indie/alternative rock band from London. The band are currently signed to Loog/Universal .- Formation :Founder member and guitarist Michael Hibbert formed the first incarnation of Chapel Club in late 2007...
in London on October 18th. The band will also play headline shows across UK and Holland in October and November 2011. The band will open for Radiohead on the first leg of their 2012 North American tour in February and March, 2012.
In September 2011, Other Lives launched their Wirewax interactive website which was built around the band's official video for "For 12" and allows users to access audio and visual content within the video.
Discography
- Flight of the Flynns (CD) (as Kunek, 2006)
- Other Lives (EP, 2008)
- Other LivesOther Lives (album)Other Lives is the self titled debut album by American indie rock band Other Lives which was released physically April 7, 2009 by TBD Records and digitally released March 17, 2009.-Track listing:-Reception:-Critical:...
(Debutalbum) (April 7, 2009) - For 12 (12" Vinyl with 2 bonus tracks) (2011)
- For 12 (2 Track - UK Promo Single with Edit Version) (2011)
- Tamer Animals (2 Track - Promo Single with Edit Version) (2011)
- Tamer AnimalsTamer AnimalsTamer Animals is the second album of the American indie rock band Other Lives.-Track listing:...
(CD) (May 10, 2011 - USA / August 29, 2011 - UK/Europe)
External links
- Tamer Animals website
- Other Lives YouTube
- Other Lives full hour concert in France at Liveweb.Arte.TV