Single File (band)
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Single File is a band from Westminster, Colorado
. After achieving local success, the band was signed to Reprise Records
in 2006.
with the song "Zombies Ate My Neighbors" (named after the video game
), which became a local hit. Single File were also named one of MySpace's Top 10 Unsigned Bands in 2006.
In early 2006 Single File recorded their debut full-length, which was tentatively titled Benson Shady Grove, with producer Ed Rose
(who has worked with such bands as Motion City Soundtrack
, The Get Up Kids
, Senses Fail
, Emery
, Reggie and the Full Effect
, The Spill Canvas
, and The New Amsterdams). However, instead of releasing the full-length, the band put the project on hiatus and continued touring. In July 2007, they released an iTunes
-exclusive EP, No More Sadface, on Reprise Records
instead, which hit #43 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Upon releasing the EP, the group opened for The Fray
on several tour dates in America. Following this, the group opened for Saves the Day
on their US tour.
Their debut full-length was retitled Common Struggles
(former titles include Young Goodman Brown: A Book of Short Stories and Benson Shady Grove), was produced by Howard Benson
, and was slated for release on Reprise in 2008. The album's release date was later changed to April 7, 2009.
The band has since toured with artists like Alkaline Trio
, Plain White Tees, and even made it to the United Kingdom for Reading Festival in 2009.
Westminster, Colorado
Westminster is a Home Rule Municipality in Adams and Jefferson counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. Westminster is a northwest suburb of Denver. The Westminster Municipal Center is located north-northwest of the Colorado State Capitol. The United States Census Bureau that the city population...
. After achieving local success, the band was signed to Reprise Records
Reprise Records
Reprise Records is an American record label, founded in 1960 by Frank Sinatra. It is owned by Warner Music Group, and operated through Warner Bros. Records.-Beginnings:...
in 2006.
History
The group started out originally as a swing jazz trio when its members were in high school, though members Sloan Anderson and Chris Depew had been playing together since middle school. Their first EP, As You Were was self-released in 2003, followed by two further EPs, Heartbreak and Masturbation (2004) and My Best Defense (2005). After that they promoted several national tours in 2005 and 2006, including touring with the Vans Warped Tour as well as scoring regular airplay on Denver radio station KTCLKTCL
KTCL is a commercial radio station owned by Clear Channel Communications that airs a modern rock music format. Licensed to Wheat Ridge, Colorado, it serves the Denver, Colorado area. The station uses the branding "Channel 93.3".-History:...
with the song "Zombies Ate My Neighbors" (named after the video game
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
Zombies Ate My Neighbors, released as Zombies in Europe and Australia, is a run and gun video game for the Sega Mega Drive/Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo consoles. The game was developed, distributed and produced by LucasArts and published by Konami.-Gameplay:The player chooses between two...
), which became a local hit. Single File were also named one of MySpace's Top 10 Unsigned Bands in 2006.
In early 2006 Single File recorded their debut full-length, which was tentatively titled Benson Shady Grove, with producer Ed Rose
Ed Rose
Ed Rose is an American sound engineer and record producer. He has worked extensively with groups in the modern emo and pop punk scenes. He also co-owns Black Lodge Recording with Rob Pope and his brother Ryan Pope.-History:...
(who has worked with such bands as Motion City Soundtrack
Motion City Soundtrack
Motion City Soundtrack is an American rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, formed in 1997. The band consists of founding members Justin Pierre and Joshua Cain , along with keyboardist and moog synthesist Jesse Johnson, bassist and backing vocalist Matthew Taylor, and drummer, percussionist and...
, The Get Up Kids
The Get Up Kids
The Get Up Kids are an American alternative rock band from Kansas City, Missouri. Formed in 1995, the band was a major player in the mid-90's emo scene, otherwise known as the "second wave" of emo music...
, Senses Fail
Senses Fail
Senses Fail is an American post-hardcore band from Ridgewood, New Jersey. Formed in 2002, the line up initially consisted of vocalist Buddy Nielsen, drummer Dan Trapp, guitarists Dave Miller and Garrett Zablocki and being completed by bassist Mike Glita. The band quickly issued their debut EP, From...
, Emery
Emery
Emery may refer to:* Emery ** Emery paper** Emery board, nail filers* Emery , a post-hardcore band from Rock Hill, South Carolina* Emery Theatre, a historic multi-purpose theatre in Cincinnati, Ohio* Emery Worldwide, a cargo airline...
, Reggie and the Full Effect
Reggie and the Full Effect
Reggie and the Full Effect was a Kansas City indie rock band, the solo project for The Get Up Kids keyboardist James Dewees.-Early years, Greatest Hits 1984-1987, Promotional Copy and Under the Tray :...
, The Spill Canvas
The Spill Canvas
The Spill Canvas is an alternative rock band from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.-Career:The Spill Canvas started as a side project for lead singer, Nick Thomas, who at the time, was guitarist and backup vocalist for Metalcore outfit Nodes of Ranvier ....
, and The New Amsterdams). However, instead of releasing the full-length, the band put the project on hiatus and continued touring. In July 2007, they released an iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
-exclusive EP, No More Sadface, on Reprise Records
Reprise Records
Reprise Records is an American record label, founded in 1960 by Frank Sinatra. It is owned by Warner Music Group, and operated through Warner Bros. Records.-Beginnings:...
instead, which hit #43 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Upon releasing the EP, the group opened for The Fray
The Fray
-Literature:*Fray, a phenomenon in Terry Pratchett's The Carpet People*Fray , a comic book series by Joss Whedon**Melaka Fray, titular character of the comic book series-Music:*"Fray", a song from the album 14 Shades of Grey by Staind...
on several tour dates in America. Following this, the group opened for Saves the Day
Saves the Day
Saves the Day is an American rock band from Princeton, New Jersey, formed in 1994. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chris Conley, guitarist Arun Bali, bassist Rodrigo Palma, and drummer Claudio Rivera....
on their US tour.
Their debut full-length was retitled Common Struggles
Common Struggles
Common Struggles is the debut album by the Denver, Colorado based rock band Single File. It was released on April 7, 2009 through Reprise Records...
(former titles include Young Goodman Brown: A Book of Short Stories and Benson Shady Grove), was produced by Howard Benson
Howard Benson
Howard Benson is a two-time Grammy-nominated music producer and aerospace engineer.-Biography:Howard Benson has a degree in materials engineering from Drexel University and studied composition at the Philadelphia College for Performing Arts. Later he worked for Garrett AiResearch, where he worked...
, and was slated for release on Reprise in 2008. The album's release date was later changed to April 7, 2009.
The band has since toured with artists like Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio is an American punk rock band that formed in McHenry, Illinois, in 1996. The band's line-up consists of Matt Skiba , Dan Andriano , and Derek Grant...
, Plain White Tees, and even made it to the United Kingdom for Reading Festival in 2009.
Members
- Sloan Anderson – vocals, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Joe Ginsberg – bass, guitar, backing vocals, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
- Chris Depew – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, backing vocals, piano
EPs
- As You Were (Self-released, 2003)
- Heartbreak & Masturbation (Self-released, 2004)
- My Best DefenseMy Best DefenseMy Best Defense is the third EP released by the Denver, Colorado based trio Single File. This album was the band's final independent release before getting signed to Reprise Records. When Single File's first radio single, "Zombies Ate My Neighbors," was released in September 2006 My Best Defense...
(Self-released, 2005) - No More SadfaceNo More SadfaceNo More Sadface is the fourth EP released by the Denver, Colorado based trio Single File. It features the radio hit "Zombies Ate My Neighbors" and was their first release on Reprise Records...
(Reprise RecordsReprise RecordsReprise Records is an American record label, founded in 1960 by Frank Sinatra. It is owned by Warner Music Group, and operated through Warner Bros. Records.-Beginnings:...
, 2007)