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Suburban Kids with Biblical Names

 
Artist: Suburban Kids with Biblical Names
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  • Formed: 2003 12, Haninge, Sweden
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "#3

Biography

Like their name suggests, Suburban Kids with Biblical Names draw on influences from the highly literate and playful '90s U.S. indie scene. Traces of Silver Jews, Pavement, and Magnetic Fields can be heard. But much more than actually sounding like these bands, the near-unique Suburban Kids with Biblical Names share their penchant for mixing intelligent and humorous lyrics with irresistible classic pop melodies, electronic beats, and quirky instrumentation. The band name isn't just a Silver Jews homage either: Peter and Johan are actually suburban kids -- from Haninge, just outside Swedish capital Stockholm -- with undeniably biblical names. The self-consciously geeky pop duo first appeared with the EP #1 on Labrador Records in 2004, after generating something of a buzz through the Internet. With their first release, featuring the sublime meta-indie pop anthem "Rent a Wreck" as the EP's lead-off track, they already seemed destined for underground stardom. The next EP, #2, was released in the spring of 2005, including another classic A-side, the inde pop-meets-Afro-pop gem "Funeral Face." In October 2005 their eagerly anticipated full-length debut, unsurprisingly entitled #3, finally appeared, propelling them further into worldwide indie pop acclaim. In late 2006 the band signed with U.S. label Minty Fresh. ~ Anders Kaasen, All Music Guide
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Suburban Kids with Biblical Names

Background information
Origin Haninge, Sweden
Genres Twee pop, indie pop
Years active 2003–present
Labels Labrador
Minty Fresh
Yesboyicecream
Website Official website
Members
Johan Hedberg
Peter Gunnarson

Suburban Kids with Biblical Names is a Swedish twee pop band consisting of Johan Hedberg and Peter Gunnarson. The band was formed in December 2003, in Haninge. Their name comes from a lyric in the song "People" by the Silver Jews.[1]

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History

In the beginning of 2004, they put two songs on the internet and received warm listener response. After this, Sonic magazine interviewed them and included one of the band's songs in their compilation CD. They were signed to Labrador Records and released their first EP, #1. In 2005, they released their second EP, #2. Their debut album #3 was released on 18 October 2005 in Sweden and has subsequently been released in the US by Minty Fresh and by Yesboyicecream Records in the UK and Ireland. Their song "Rent a Wreck" from #3 is featured in the Prius "Yes" commercial.

On 4 February 2009, the band released their third EP, #4.[1] The band's second studio album, #5, will be released in 2009.[1]

Discography

Albums

  • #3 (2005)
  • #5 (2009)

EPs

  • #1 (2004)
  • #2 (2005)
  • #4 (2009)

Singles

  • "Loop Duplicate My Heart" (2007)

References

  1. ^ a b c "About". Suburban Kids with Biblical Names blog at Labrador Records. http://www.labrador.se/skwbn/?page_id=2. Retrieved 2009-02-07. 

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