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Marching Band (band)
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Marching Band is a musical duo consisting of Erik Sunbring and Jacob Lind from Linköping, Sweden. Marching Band combines eccentric musical elements with mainstay rock sounds, creating a sonic fusion that finds instrumentation of marimba, banjo and vibraphone meshing with guitars, bass, drums and lush vocal harmonies. The duo’s distinct sound and style can be heard on their first full-length studio album, Spark Large
, which was released by U & L Records on August 5, 2008.
, their first full-length album on U & L Records. Upon hearing it, Rolling Stone
’s Hype Monitor wrote: The Swedish duo crafts their own brand of pillowy pop, brightened with bands of psychedelia. They quickly gained early radio support in Los Angeles when tracks from the debut surfaced on KCRW and INDIE 103.1. In the months to follow their music found fans at NPR where they were featured on World Café, Second Stage and Song of the Day. Marching Band was also featured in Billboard’s Underground Column and got the attention of one of the most discerning critics – Pitchfork.
In addition, Marching Band earned the attention of music supervisors for both film and TV. Their music has been featured in such films and TV-series as Zombieland
, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
, 90210
, How I Met Your Mother
, Scrubs
, Cougar Town
and Greek
.
Marching Band’s second album, Pop Cycle, is set for a May 2010 release on U & L Records.
While the Marching Band’s debut album was recorded in sunny Los Angeles, CA with Adam Lasus
(Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!, Yo La Tengo), Pop Cycle was recorded during the two most miserable winter months of the year in Stockholm with legendary Swedish producer Jari Haapalainen
(Ed Harcourt, Camera Obscura, The Concretes). The ultimate result is a musically darker record. The lyrics are more personal as well, yet Pop Cycle still has the trademark Marching Band sound – intricate melodies and complex arrangements with an effortless, undeniable pop-feeling.
Marching Band's song 'Aggravate' was included on the indie compilation Indiecater Volume IV in August 2009.
Marching Band's EP, 'Pop Cycle Naked - EP' was released November 9, 2010 on U & L Records.
Spark Large
Spark Large is the first release by Swedish indie rock band Marching Band. The scheduled release date was 5 August 2008 by U & L Records.-Production:Spark Large was recorded from January 2008 through April 2008 in Studio City, CA at Fireproof Recording...
, which was released by U & L Records on August 5, 2008.
History
In 2008, Jacob and Erik released Spark LargeSpark Large
Spark Large is the first release by Swedish indie rock band Marching Band. The scheduled release date was 5 August 2008 by U & L Records.-Production:Spark Large was recorded from January 2008 through April 2008 in Studio City, CA at Fireproof Recording...
, their first full-length album on U & L Records. Upon hearing it, Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
’s Hype Monitor wrote: The Swedish duo crafts their own brand of pillowy pop, brightened with bands of psychedelia. They quickly gained early radio support in Los Angeles when tracks from the debut surfaced on KCRW and INDIE 103.1. In the months to follow their music found fans at NPR where they were featured on World Café, Second Stage and Song of the Day. Marching Band was also featured in Billboard’s Underground Column and got the attention of one of the most discerning critics – Pitchfork.
In addition, Marching Band earned the attention of music supervisors for both film and TV. Their music has been featured in such films and TV-series as Zombieland
Zombieland
Zombieland is a 2009 American zombie comedy film directed by Ruben Fleischer from a screenplay written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. The film stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin as survivors of a zombie apocalypse...
, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist is a 2008 romantic comedy film directed by Peter Sollett and starring Michael Cera and Kat Dennings. Written by Lorene Scafaria and based on the novel of the same name by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, the story tells of teenagers Nick and Norah , who meet when...
, 90210
90210 (TV series)
90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS...
, How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.As a framing device, the main character, Ted Mosby with narration by Bob Saget, in the year 2030 recounts to his son and daughter the events that led to his meeting...
, Scrubs
Scrubs (TV series)
Scrubs is an American medical comedy-drama television series created in 2001 by Bill Lawrence and produced by ABC Studios. The show follows the lives of several employees of the fictional Sacred Heart, a teaching hospital. It features fast-paced screenplay, slapstick, and surreal vignettes...
, Cougar Town
Cougar Town
Cougar Town is an American television sitcom that premiered on ABC on September 23, 2009. The series focuses on a recently divorced woman in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life's next chapter, along with her son, ex-husband, and friends who together make...
and Greek
Greek (TV series)
Greek is an American comedy-drama television series, which follows students of the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University , located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Greek system...
.
Marching Band’s second album, Pop Cycle, is set for a May 2010 release on U & L Records.
While the Marching Band’s debut album was recorded in sunny Los Angeles, CA with Adam Lasus
Adam Lasus
Adam Lasus is an American musician and record producer.Adam Lasus credits include albums by Yo La Tengo, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Lilys, Helium, Juliana Hatfield, Mark Mulcahy, , Clem Snide, Amy Ray, Madder Rose, Michael Cerveris, , Chris Harford, Versus, Dumptruck, Varnaline, Saturnine and...
(Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!, Yo La Tengo), Pop Cycle was recorded during the two most miserable winter months of the year in Stockholm with legendary Swedish producer Jari Haapalainen
Jari Haapalainen
Jari Haapalainen, born 1971 in Luleå, is a Swedish musician, songwriter and producer. He currently resides in a cottage in Tumba outside Stockholm...
(Ed Harcourt, Camera Obscura, The Concretes). The ultimate result is a musically darker record. The lyrics are more personal as well, yet Pop Cycle still has the trademark Marching Band sound – intricate melodies and complex arrangements with an effortless, undeniable pop-feeling.
Marching Band's song 'Aggravate' was included on the indie compilation Indiecater Volume IV in August 2009.
Marching Band's EP, 'Pop Cycle Naked - EP' was released November 9, 2010 on U & L Records.
Supplemental Musicians
- Benjamin Forsberg - Guitars, Vocals
- Ludvig Kennberg - Drums
- Gustaf Nygren - Bass
Albums
- EP 3 - 2007
- Spark LargeSpark LargeSpark Large is the first release by Swedish indie rock band Marching Band. The scheduled release date was 5 August 2008 by U & L Records.-Production:Spark Large was recorded from January 2008 through April 2008 in Studio City, CA at Fireproof Recording...
- 2008, U & L Records, Inc. - Pop Cycle - 2010, U & L Records, Inc.
- Pop Cycle Naked - EP - 2010, U & L Records, Inc.