One for the Team
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One for the Team is an indie rock group from Minneapolis, Minnesota
. In 2006, the band was formed by American songwriter Ian Anderson
, who is also the founder of Afternoon Records
. One for the Team served as an outlet for Anderson's musical talent and songwriting that did not fit his older band Aneuretical. The band has released two full-length albums, "Good Boys Don't Make Noise" in 2006 on [Afternoon Records] and "Build It Up" in 2008 on the Militia Group and [Afternoon Records] and one EP, “Build Garden” in 2009. The band is completed by co-lead-vocalist and keyboard player Grace Fiddler, and drummer Elliot Manthey, and bass player Jacob Huelster.
BAND MEMBERS
Ian Anderson
– Vocals and Guitar
Grace Fiddler – Vocals and Keyboard
Elliot Manthey – Drums
Jacob Huelster – Bass
and received a mass of critical acclaim, which moved the project from the studio and onto the stage.
Although receiving attention almost exclusively via blogs and building large fan bases in New York, Los Angeles, England, Germany and Japan, One for the Team stuck to the Midwest while Anderson finished his undergraduate degree in English at Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.
After several tours, multiple member changes, which included Bill Caperton of Ela
, Sam Gerard(Voytek, Squareshooters, Musket, The Talkers, Teen Eagle) One for the Team settled on its current lineup, which features Fiddler, Manthey and bass player Jacob Huelster, formerly of Look Down.
The addition of Fiddler was integral to what is now considered the band’s sound: dual vocals. Anderson and Fiddler share vocal duties almost equally as the pair sing in unison throughout their most recent albums and during live shows. Grace Fiddler left the band The Battle Royale
, to further her dreams after being in their band for four years.
, Frightened Rabbit
, the French Kicks
, So Many Dynamos, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
and Select Start.
, received critical acclaim and was featured by SPIN, NPR, MTV and the band recorded a Daytrotter Session in Rock Island, Ill. in December 2008. The band toured extensively after the release, visiting 38 states with over 180 tour dates.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
. In 2006, the band was formed by American songwriter Ian Anderson
Ian M. Anderson (musician)
Ian Anderson is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, author, journalist, producer, publicist and music promoter. He started his own recording label, Afternoon Records, after graduating high school that has evolved into The Afternoon Company, which is composed of Afternoon Records, Afternoon...
, who is also the founder of Afternoon Records
Afternoon Records
Afternoon Records is a record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The label was founded by Ian Anderson and Michael M. Sandstedt in 2003, the year of Ian's graduation from high school...
. One for the Team served as an outlet for Anderson's musical talent and songwriting that did not fit his older band Aneuretical. The band has released two full-length albums, "Good Boys Don't Make Noise" in 2006 on [Afternoon Records] and "Build It Up" in 2008 on the Militia Group and [Afternoon Records] and one EP, “Build Garden” in 2009. The band is completed by co-lead-vocalist and keyboard player Grace Fiddler, and drummer Elliot Manthey, and bass player Jacob Huelster.
BAND MEMBERS
Ian Anderson
Ian M. Anderson (musician)
Ian Anderson is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, author, journalist, producer, publicist and music promoter. He started his own recording label, Afternoon Records, after graduating high school that has evolved into The Afternoon Company, which is composed of Afternoon Records, Afternoon...
– Vocals and Guitar
Grace Fiddler – Vocals and Keyboard
Elliot Manthey – Drums
Jacob Huelster – Bass
History
Originally intended as an outlet for Anderson’s pop-songs that didn’t quite the aesthetic of his first band, Aneuretical, One for the Team started as a strictly-studio side project with Manthey and original bass player John Krueger. In 2006, One for the Team released “Good Boys Don’t Make Noise” on Anderson’s own Afternoon RecordsAfternoon Records
Afternoon Records is a record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The label was founded by Ian Anderson and Michael M. Sandstedt in 2003, the year of Ian's graduation from high school...
and received a mass of critical acclaim, which moved the project from the studio and onto the stage.
Although receiving attention almost exclusively via blogs and building large fan bases in New York, Los Angeles, England, Germany and Japan, One for the Team stuck to the Midwest while Anderson finished his undergraduate degree in English at Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.
After several tours, multiple member changes, which included Bill Caperton of Ela
ELA
ELA or Ela may refer to the following:In organizations:*Euskal Langileen Alkartasuna, a Basque trade union*English Lacrosse Association, the governing body for lacrosse in England*Epanastatikos Laikos Agonas, see Revolutionary Nuclei...
, Sam Gerard(Voytek, Squareshooters, Musket, The Talkers, Teen Eagle) One for the Team settled on its current lineup, which features Fiddler, Manthey and bass player Jacob Huelster, formerly of Look Down.
The addition of Fiddler was integral to what is now considered the band’s sound: dual vocals. Anderson and Fiddler share vocal duties almost equally as the pair sing in unison throughout their most recent albums and during live shows. Grace Fiddler left the band The Battle Royale
The Battle Royale
The Battle Royale is an electronic dance group from Minneapolis, Minnesota signed to Afternoon Records.-Discography:* Sparkle Dust Fantasy, * Wake Up, Thunderbabe, -External links:* * *...
, to further her dreams after being in their band for four years.
Build It Up
One for the Team’s second album, “Build It Up,” was recorded in Minneapolis, Minnesota in April 2008 at Fur Seal Studios with Rob Skoro and Joe Johnson. Released jointly by Militia Group and Afternoon Records on August 19, 2008, the album received critical acclaim and was featured by SPIN, NPR, MTV and the band recorded a Daytrotter Session in Rock Island, Ill. in December 2008. The band toured extensively after the release, visiting 38 states over180 tour dates and spent time on the road with Dressy BessyDressy Bessy
Dressy Bessy is an indie rock band from Denver, Colorado, associated with the Elephant Six Collective. Guitarist John Hill also plays with The Apples in Stereo. Lead vocalist/guitarist Tammy Ealom formed the band with drummer Darren Albert and guitarist turned bassist Rob Greene in 1996. The name...
, Frightened Rabbit
Frightened Rabbit
Frightened Rabbit are a Scottish indie rock band from Selkirk, formed in 2003. The lineup consists of lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and lyricist Scott Hutchison, guitarist and bassist Billy Kennedy, guitarist Andy Monaghan, drummer Grant Hutchison and guitarist and keyboardist Gordon Skene...
, the French Kicks
French Kicks
French Kicks are an indie rock group from New York City, USA. Their sound is a mix of garage rock, post-punk, and modded pop.Three of the original four band members, bassist Jamie Krents, vocalist/drummer Nick Stumpf, and vocalist/guitarist Matthew Stinchcomb, are from Washington, D.C. They were...
, So Many Dynamos, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin is an indie pop band from Springfield, Missouri. Their first full-length album Broom, independently released in 2005, received good reviews from Spin Magazine and they are now signed with Polyvinyl Record Co....
and Select Start.
Build A Garden
One for the Team’s third studio album, “Build A Garden,” is an eight-song E.P. that was recorded by One for the Team in their apartment in Minneapolis and released by Afternoon Records. It was engineered, mixed and produced by Anderson entirely in his bedroom. Released on April 14, 2009, the E.P. comprises four songs from “Build It Up” re-arranged and re-recorded and four new songs. There was a limited pressing of 500 hand-made copies and it is available for digital download.Recognition
One for the Team's second album, Build It UpBuild It Up
Build It Up is a full-length album released by indie rock band One for the Team based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The album was recorded in April of 2008 at Fur Seal Studios with Rob Skoro and Joe Johnson and subsequently released jointly on Militia Group and Afternoon Records labels in...
, received critical acclaim and was featured by SPIN, NPR, MTV and the band recorded a Daytrotter Session in Rock Island, Ill. in December 2008. The band toured extensively after the release, visiting 38 states with over 180 tour dates.
Discography
- Good Boys Don't Make Noise (Afternoon RecordsAfternoon RecordsAfternoon Records is a record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The label was founded by Ian Anderson and Michael M. Sandstedt in 2003, the year of Ian's graduation from high school...
, 2006) - Build It UpBuild It UpBuild It Up is a full-length album released by indie rock band One for the Team based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The album was recorded in April of 2008 at Fur Seal Studios with Rob Skoro and Joe Johnson and subsequently released jointly on Militia Group and Afternoon Records labels in...
(Afternoon RecordsAfternoon RecordsAfternoon Records is a record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The label was founded by Ian Anderson and Michael M. Sandstedt in 2003, the year of Ian's graduation from high school...
, 2008) - Build a Garden EP (Afternoon RecordsAfternoon RecordsAfternoon Records is a record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The label was founded by Ian Anderson and Michael M. Sandstedt in 2003, the year of Ian's graduation from high school...
, 2009) - Ghosts (Afternoon RecordsAfternoon RecordsAfternoon Records is a record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The label was founded by Ian Anderson and Michael M. Sandstedt in 2003, the year of Ian's graduation from high school...
, 2010)