Figurines
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Figurines is an indie rock
band from Denmark
, formed in the mid-1990s. The band released their first EP, The Detour, in 2001 and their first full-length album, Shake a Mountain, in 2004. The band began to receive national attention in Denmark around the time of the full-length release, and began touring Germany in 2003. Their second full-length, Skeleton, was released in 2005 on Danish label Morningside Records
and German label Pop-U-Loud, and on US label The Control Group
in 2006.
The band began a North American tour after being nominated for a Canadian Music Week
Indie award and has since performed at the Indies ceremony, SXSW
, KEXP
, and in cities in the US, Canada, and Europe. The band has also received positive press from Pitchfork Media
, The New York Times
, and Spin
, among others. Figurines's sound has been most often compared to that of Pavement
, Modest Mouse
, and Built to Spill
.
The band released their third record When the Deer Wore Blue in 2007 with Chicago-based co-producer/engineer Jeremy Lemos, who has worked with Smog, Jim O'Rourke, Loose Fur, and many other Windy City acts in the past. The new material is more psychedelic than previous efforts, but remains faithful to the melodic-pop sounds of Skeleton and Shake a Mountain on several tracks, including "Hey, Girl", the first single from the record.
In 2010 they released their 4th record titled "Figurines".
In May 2006 Andreas Left the band and Mads Kjærgaard and Mathe Fischer joined.
In 2007 Mathe Fischer left the band, for playing with "Oh no ono" and Jens Ramon joined.
They went to Sweden in "Silence studios" (An analog studio), where they were living sperated from normal life, while they were working on their next release "When the Deer Wore Blue".
The album was leaked on the internet 7/6/2007 and was produced by Jeremy Lemos (Who later worked with Sonic Youth) and Figurines. After touring they began making songs for their new album.
Then Kristian and Mads left the Figurines, and the band was a trio. In 2010 they released "Figurines".
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 Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
, formed in the mid-1990s. The band released their first EP, The Detour, in 2001 and their first full-length album, Shake a Mountain, in 2004. The band began to receive national attention in Denmark around the time of the full-length release, and began touring Germany in 2003. Their second full-length, Skeleton, was released in 2005 on Danish label Morningside Records
Morningside Records
Morningside Records is a Danish independent record label founded in 2001....
and German label Pop-U-Loud, and on US label The Control Group
The Control Group
The Control Group is a relatively small record label, founded by Nabil Ayers. Notable artists to have albums released by this label include Kings of Leon and The Killers.-Bands Signed with TCG :*Alien Crime Syndicate*El Perro Del Mar*Figurines...
in 2006.
The band began a North American tour after being nominated for a Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week is an industry conference and music festival held over four days in various venues throughout Toronto, Ontario, Canada.-History:...
Indie award and has since performed at the Indies ceremony, SXSW
South by Southwest
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, KEXP
KEXP
KEXP-FM is a public radio station based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in alternative and indie rock programmed by its disc jockeys. Its broadcasting license is owned by the University of Washington, which operates the station in a partnership with Paul Allen's Experience Music Project...
, and in cities in the US, Canada, and Europe. The band has also received positive press from Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
, The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
, and Spin
Spin (magazine)
Spin is a music magazine founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione Jr.-History:In its early years, the magazine was noted for its broad music coverage with an emphasis on college-oriented rock music and on the ongoing emergence of hip-hop. The magazine was eclectic and bold, if sometimes haphazard...
, among others. Figurines's sound has been most often compared to that of Pavement
Pavement (band)
Pavement is an American alternative rock band that formed in Stockton, California in 1989. In their career, they achieved a significant cult following, and they were called the best band of the 1990s by prominent music critics Robert Christgau and Stephen Thomas Erlewine...
, Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think...
, and Built to Spill
Built to Spill
Built to Spill is an American indie rock band based in Boise, Idaho. The band has released seven full-length albums. Their most recent album, There Is No Enemy, was released on October 6, 2009.-History:...
.
The band released their third record When the Deer Wore Blue in 2007 with Chicago-based co-producer/engineer Jeremy Lemos, who has worked with Smog, Jim O'Rourke, Loose Fur, and many other Windy City acts in the past. The new material is more psychedelic than previous efforts, but remains faithful to the melodic-pop sounds of Skeleton and Shake a Mountain on several tracks, including "Hey, Girl", the first single from the record.
In 2010 they released their 4th record titled "Figurines".
Discography
- The Detour EP (2001)
- Shake a Mountain (2003)
- Shake a Mountain SE (2004)
- SkeletonSkeleton (album)-Track listing:#"Race You" – 3:02#"The Wonder" – 3:06#"All Night" – 2:22#"Silver Ponds" – 2:48#"Ambush" – 3:08#"Rivalry" – 5:49#"I Remember" – 2:38#"Other Plans" – 3:23#"Ghost Towns" – 2:56#"Continuous Songs" – 2:40#"Fiery Affair" – 2:59...
(2005) - Silver Ponds 7" Single (2006)
- SkeletonSkeleton (album)-Track listing:#"Race You" – 3:02#"The Wonder" – 3:06#"All Night" – 2:22#"Silver Ponds" – 2:48#"Ambush" – 3:08#"Rivalry" – 5:49#"I Remember" – 2:38#"Other Plans" – 3:23#"Ghost Towns" – 2:56#"Continuous Songs" – 2:40#"Fiery Affair" – 2:59...
(Canada/US, 2006) - When the Deer Wore BlueWhen the Deer Wore Blue-Track listing:#"Childhood Verse" – 3:47#"The Air We Breathe" – 3:47#"Hey, Girl" – 2:34#"Drove you Miles" – 3:43#"Let's Head Out" – 3:01#"Good Old Friends" – 3:59#"Drankard's Dream" – 7:29#"Half Awake, Half Aware" – 2:10#"Angles of the Bayou" – 4:40...
(2007) - Lucky to Love EP (2010)
- FigurinesFigurines (album)Figurines is the self-titled album by Figurines, released in 2010.- Track listing :# "Hanging From Above" - 3:32# "The Great Unknown" - 3:24# "New Colors" - 3:54# "Free Today" - 3:49# "Glee" - 2:54# "We Got Away" - 3:29# "Every Week" - 3:16...
LP (2010)
Members
- Christian Hjelm – Vocals and Guitar
- Claus Salling Johansen – Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Jens Ramon - Guitar, synths
- Kristian Volden – Drums, Percussion
- Mads Kjærgaard – Bass
History
The Figurines were formed in the mid 1990s when Christian, Claus and Andreas all began to "jam" together. Originally all the Figurines were compromised of all guitarists. Eventually Andreas switched over to Bass and Claus swapped to drums until Kristian joined the band (Claus’ drumming can be heard on the The Detour EP).In May 2006 Andreas Left the band and Mads Kjærgaard and Mathe Fischer joined.
In 2007 Mathe Fischer left the band, for playing with "Oh no ono" and Jens Ramon joined.
They went to Sweden in "Silence studios" (An analog studio), where they were living sperated from normal life, while they were working on their next release "When the Deer Wore Blue".
The album was leaked on the internet 7/6/2007 and was produced by Jeremy Lemos (Who later worked with Sonic Youth) and Figurines. After touring they began making songs for their new album.
Then Kristian and Mads left the Figurines, and the band was a trio. In 2010 they released "Figurines".