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{{Short description|American indie rock band}}
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{{About|the band Snowden|other uses|Snowden (disambiguation){{!}}Snowden}}

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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| Name = Snowden
| name = Snowden
| Img = Snowden.jpg
| image =
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| Background = group_or_band
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| Origin = [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
| origin = [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
| Genre = [[Indie rock]]
| genre = [[Indie rock]]
| Years_active = 2003–present
| years_active = 2003–present
| Label = [[Jade Tree Records]]
| label = Serpents & Snakes, [[Jade Tree Records]]
| URL = [http://snowden.info/ Official website]
| website = [http://snowden.info/ Official website]
| Current_members = Jordan Jeffares<br />Chandler Rentz<br />Keith Vogelsong
| current_members = Jordan Jeffares<br />Keith Vogelsong<br />Yoi Fujita<br />Mikey Jones
| Past_members = Corinne Lee<br/>David Payne<br />Brandon Ivey<br />Anthony Davis<br />Aimee Rydarowski<br />
| past_members = Chandler Rentz<br />Corinne Lee<br/>David Payne<br />Brandon Ivey<br />Anthony Davis<br />Aimee Rydarowski
}}
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'''Snowden''' is an American [[Indie (music)|indie]] band formed in Atlanta, and currently based out of Austin. They get their name from [[Yossarian#Snowden|Howard Snowden]], a fictional character from the novel ''[[Catch-22]]'' by [[Joseph Heller]].
'''Snowden''' was an [[indie rock]] band fronted by musician and songwriter Jordan Jeffares. The name is inspired by [[Yossarian#Snowden|Snowden]], a fictional character from the novel ''[[Catch-22]]'' by [[Joseph Heller]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/snowden-mn0000336037/biography|title=Snowden - Artist Biography|first=Kenyon|last=Hopkin|publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=5 September 2013}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
Snowden started out in Jordan Jeffares' bedroom, where he recorded demos. These demos impressed Jeffares' brother [[Preston Craig]], who then introduced other musicians to Jeffares, thus beginning Snowden. Snowden self released [[The Snowden EP]], which was received with immense local success. They landed spots opening for groups such as [[Clap Your Hands Say Yeah]], and [[Arcade Fire]]. In 2006, [[Jade Tree (record label)|Jade Tree]] signed the band and released their debut album ''[[Anti-Anti]]''. The album gained immediate attention, as evidenced by its making the "most blogged" band on the Internet according to elbo.ws and getting airplay by [[Steve Lamacq]] (BBC). In 2007, the band released videos for "Like Bullets" and "Anti-Anti" and made radio appearances around the country. They recorded special features for Comcast, AOL/Spin, and had a concert at Manhattan's [[Bowery Ballroom]] (recorded November 2006) released on DVD by [[Baeble Music]]. In addition, they embarked upon a full US tour opening for [[Kings of Leon]], and were invited to open several European dates as well.
Snowden started out in Jeffares' bedroom, where he recorded demos. These demos impressed Jeffares' brother Preston Craig, who then introduced other musicians to Jeffares, thus beginning Snowden. Snowden self released [[The Snowden EP]], which was received with immense local success. They landed spots opening for groups such as [[Clap Your Hands Say Yeah]], and [[Arcade Fire]]. In 2006, [[Jade Tree (record label)|Jade Tree]] signed the band and released their debut album ''[[Anti-Anti]]''. The album gained immediate attention, as evidenced by its making the "most blogged" band on the Internet according to elbo.ws and getting airplay by [[Steve Lamacq]] (BBC). In 2007, the band released videos for "Like Bullets" and "Anti-Anti" and made radio appearances around the country. They recorded special features for Comcast, AOL/Spin, and had a concert at Manhattan's [[Bowery Ballroom]] (recorded November 2006) released on DVD by Baeble Music. In addition, they embarked upon a full US tour opening for [[Kings of Leon]], and were invited to open several European dates as well.


On March 25, 2010, Snowden released the ''Slow Soft Syrup'' EP as a free download online.<ref name=NewSnowdenEP>[http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=411057&blogId=530989674#bio myspace.com] Accessed March 15, 2010</ref> The five track EP is a [[Work in progress|WIP]] preview of songs from the forthcoming full length follow up to [[Anti-Anti]] to be released on the Serpents & Snakes label, with whom the band signed in August 2011. The band suddenly achieved attention in 2013 due to media coverage of [[Edward Snowden]]. Jeffares, however, has claimed it has made little difference to their popularity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.radio.com/2013/07/02/meet-snowden-the-band-that-shares-its-name-with-the-worlds-most-wanted-criminal/|title=Meet Snowden, The Band That Shares Its Name With The World's Most Wanted Criminal|first=Paul|last=de Revere|publisher=radio.com|date=2 July 2013|accessdate=5 September 2013|archive-date=5 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130905184814/http://news.radio.com/2013/07/02/meet-snowden-the-band-that-shares-its-name-with-the-worlds-most-wanted-criminal/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The band subsequently embarked on a series of small tours with bands including [[Malajube]], [[¡Forward, Russia!]], and [[Twin Tigers]] in order to test out and refine new songs. Snowden was the headlining act at Day 2 of [[Corndogorama]] 2008. In the same year, they parted ways with the [[Jade_Tree_(record_label)|Jade Tree]] label.<ref name=SnowdenHistory>[http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/bio/0,,2919220,00.html#bio artistdirect.com]: accessed April 8, 2007</ref><br/>

On March 15, 2010, Snowden released the [[Slow Soft Syrup EP]] as a free download online.<ref name=NewSnowdenEP>[http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=411057&blogId=530989674#bio myspace.com] Accessed March 15, 2010</ref> The five track EP is a [[Work_in_progress|WIP]] preview of songs from the forthcoming 2011 full length follow up to [[Anti-Anti]].


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

===Albums===
===Albums===
* '''''[[Anti-Anti]]''''' 2006 [[Jade Tree Records]]
* ''[[Anti-Anti]]'' 2006 [[Jade Tree Records]]
* ''No One In Control'' 2013 Serpents and Snakes Records


===EPs===
===EPs===
* '''''[[The_Snowden_EP|Snowden EP]]''''' 2005
* ''[[Snowden (EP)|Snowden EP]]'' 2005
* '''''[[Black Eyes 7"]]''''' 2005 [[Stick Figure Distribution]]
* ''Black Eyes 7"'' 2005 Stick Figure Distribution
* '''''[[Licorice EP]]''''' 2005
* ''[[Licorice EP]]'' 2005
* '''''[[Fuel of the Celebration]]''''' 2007
* ''Fuel of the Celebration'' 2007
* '''''[[Slow Soft Syrup EP]]''''' 2010
* ''Slow Soft Syrup EP'' 2010


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{official|http://snowden.info/}}
* {{official website|http://snowden.info/}}
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* [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p660449|pure_url=yes}} Snowden at Allmusic.com]
* {{MySpace|snowden|Snowden}}
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* [https://archive.today/20130202234420/http://soundcrank.com/Interview.aspx?interviewid=100000001 Soundcrank Podcast Hosted by Snowden]
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* [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p660449|pure_url=yes}} Snowden at Allmusic.com]

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* [http://soundcrank.com/Interview.aspx?interviewid=100000001 Soundcrank Podcast Hosted by Snowden]
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Latest revision as of 05:05, 2 October 2023

This article is about the band Snowden. For other uses, see Snowden.
Snowden
OriginAtlanta, Georgia
GenresIndie rock
Years active2003–present
LabelsSerpents & Snakes, Jade Tree Records
MembersJordan Jeffares
Keith Vogelsong
Yoi Fujita
Mikey Jones
Past membersChandler Rentz
Corinne Lee
David Payne
Brandon Ivey
Anthony Davis
Aimee Rydarowski
WebsiteOfficial website

Snowden was an indie rock band fronted by musician and songwriter Jordan Jeffares. The name is inspired by Snowden, a fictional character from the novel Catch-22 by Joseph Heller.[1]

History

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Snowden started out in Jeffares' bedroom, where he recorded demos. These demos impressed Jeffares' brother Preston Craig, who then introduced other musicians to Jeffares, thus beginning Snowden. Snowden self released The Snowden EP, which was received with immense local success. They landed spots opening for groups such as Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and Arcade Fire. In 2006, Jade Tree signed the band and released their debut album Anti-Anti. The album gained immediate attention, as evidenced by its making the "most blogged" band on the Internet according to elbo.ws and getting airplay by Steve Lamacq (BBC). In 2007, the band released videos for "Like Bullets" and "Anti-Anti" and made radio appearances around the country. They recorded special features for Comcast, AOL/Spin, and had a concert at Manhattan's Bowery Ballroom (recorded November 2006) released on DVD by Baeble Music. In addition, they embarked upon a full US tour opening for Kings of Leon, and were invited to open several European dates as well.

On March 25, 2010, Snowden released the Slow Soft Syrup EP as a free download online.[2] The five track EP is a WIP preview of songs from the forthcoming full length follow up to Anti-Anti to be released on the Serpents & Snakes label, with whom the band signed in August 2011. The band suddenly achieved attention in 2013 due to media coverage of Edward Snowden. Jeffares, however, has claimed it has made little difference to their popularity.[3]

Discography

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Albums

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EPs

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  • Snowden EP 2005
  • Black Eyes 7" 2005 Stick Figure Distribution
  • Licorice EP 2005
  • Fuel of the Celebration 2007
  • Slow Soft Syrup EP 2010

References

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  1. ^ Hopkin, Kenyon. "Snowden - Artist Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. ^ myspace.com Accessed March 15, 2010
  3. ^ de Revere, Paul (2 July 2013). "Meet Snowden, The Band That Shares Its Name With The World's Most Wanted Criminal". radio.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
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