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{{Short description|American indie rock band}}
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- For individuals; see Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Illinois
| landscape = yes
| name = Illinois
| image = Illinois - Cover Art.jpg
| landscape = yes
| alt =
| image = Illinois B&B.jpg
| alt = Illinois playing at Bourbon & Branch in Philadelphia on June 16, 2016
| background = group_or_band
| caption = Illinois the band
| caption = Illinois live at Bourbon & Branch (June 2016)
| alias =
| alias =
| origin = [[Bucks County, Pennsylvania]], United States
| origin = [[Bucks County, Pennsylvania]], United States
| genre = [[Suburban Soul]], [[Indie Rock]], [[Indie Folk]], [[Alternative Rock]], [[Folk Rock]], [[Adult Alt.]]
| genre = [[indie rock]], [[indie folk]], [[suburban soul]], [[alternative rock]], [[folk rock]], [[adult album alternative|adult alt.]]
| years_active = 2006–present
| years_active = 2006–present
| label = [[Rockhampton Records]], [[+1 Records]], [[Ace Fu Records]]
| label = [[Rockhampton Records]], [[+1 Records]], [[Ace Fu Records]]
| associated_acts = [[Eastern Conference Champions]]
| associated_acts = [[Eastern Conference Champions]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.illinoistheband.com/}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.illinoistheband.com/}}
| current_members = Chris Archibald<br/>Martin Hoeger<br/>John-Paul Kuyper<br/>Jason Buzolits<br/>Matt Thieroff<br/>Andrew Lee
| current_members = Chris Archibald<br/>Martin Hoeger<br/>John-Paul Kuyper<br/>Jason Buzolits<br/>Andrew Lee
| past_members = Daniel Pawlovich
| past_members = Daniel Pawlovich<br/>Matt Thieroff
}}
}}
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'''Illinois''' is an American [[indie rock]] band from [[Bucks County]], [[Pennsylvania]], fronted by Chris Archibald (vocals, guitar, banjo, keyboard). The other members of the band are Martin Hoeger (bass guitar, vocals), John Paul Kuyper (drums), Jason Buzolits (keyboard, synthesizer, guitar), and Andrew Lee (guitar). The band is occasionally accompanied on stage by Dee Jay Skipmode (turntables). The band has released four albums and two EPs.

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'''Illinois''' is an American [[indie rock]] band from [[Bucks County]], [[Pennsylvania]] fronted by singer/guitarist/banjoist/keyboardist Chris Archibald. The other members of the band are Martin Hoeger (bass, vocals), John Paul Kuyper (drums), Jason Buzolits (keyboard, synthesizer, guitar), Andrew Lee (guitar), and Matt Thieroff (guitar, percussion). The band is occasionally accompanied on stage by Dee Jay Skipmode (turntables). To date, the band has released five albums, the most recent a 2015 release entitled [[Shine (Illinois album)|Shine]].

Illinois continue with their genre spanning vastness that is part indie-folk rock with some pop-rock and when it all comes together they label it as “suburban soul music”. After three years in the making, the release of ‘Shine’ is a serious nod to what feels like Illinois’ resurgence.


==History==
==History==
Illinois self-released their first EP, ''Revenge of Some Kid'' in 2006.<ref>[https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9521362 Illinois in Concert]. [[NPR]], April 13, 2007,</ref> and, in early 2007, [[Ace Fu Records]] signed the group after hearing it.<ref>[http://www.aversion.com/news/news_article.cfm?news_id=8107 Ace Fu Signs Illinois]. Aversion, February 15, 2007.</ref> Illinois released ''What the Hell Do I Know?'' on Ace Fu later that year,<ref>[https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/31992/illinois-what-the-hell-do-i-know/ Review of ''What the Hell Do I Know?''], ''[[Pop Matters]]'', March 6, 2007.</ref> attracting comparisons with [[The White Stripes]], [[The Arcade Fire]],<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p865241/biography|pure_url=yes}} Illinois] at ''[[Allmusic]]''</ref> [[Coconut Records (band)|Coconut Records]], [[The Morning Benders]] and [[Wilco]].<ref>[http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/43216-what-the-hell-do-i-know-ep Review of ''What the Hell Do I Know''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704201506/http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/43216-what-the-hell-do-i-know-ep |date=July 4, 2008- }}. ''[[Pitchfork Media]]'', June 4, 2007.</ref> The group toured and played at [[SXSW]] following the release of the EP.<ref>[https://www.spin.com/2007/03/trainwreck-riders-illinois-detonate-underground/ Trainwreck Riders, Illinois Detonate Underground]. ''[[Spin magazine|Spin]]'', March 27, 2007.</ref> Following this, the group toured with [[The Kooks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/the-kooks/28307 |title=The Kooks wrap up US tour with sold-out shows|publisher= |work=NME |date=May 13, 2007 |accessdate=July 23, 2013}}</ref> After signing with +1 Records in 2009, Illinois released ''The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe'' and subsequently embarked on nationwide tours with Menomena and [[The Builders and the Butchers]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.plusonemusic.net/images/press/illinois/IllinoisEmbarkOnUSTour.pdf |title=Illinois Embark on US Tour |publisher=+1 Records|accessdate=July 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424233531/http://www.plusonemusic.net/images/press/illinois/IllinoisEmbarkOnUSTour.pdf |archivedate=April 24, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
llinois was formed in 2004 when childhood friends Chris Archibald (singer-songwriter, guitar, banjo, keys), Martin Hoeger (bass, vocals), and JohnPaul Kuyper (drums) got together to play and showcase Archibald’s prolific song catalog. With time came several lineup changes over the years but Archibald, Hoeger and Kuyper remain as the founding members with the seemingly permanent addition of Jason Buzolits (synthesizer, guitar, vocals), and Matt Thieroff (guitar, percussions) giving the band cohesion and constructing Illinois’ live performances with an impermeable wall of sound.


In July 2011, a new album titled ''Lemonade Stand'' was released and was made available to stream on SoundCloud and the band's official website.<ref>{{cite web|author=Martin Hoeger |url=http://soundcloud.com/mhoeger/sets/lemonade-stand# |title=Lemonade-Stand by Martin Hoeger on SoundCloud |publisher= |website=Soundcloud|date=July 21, 2011 |accessdate=July 23, 2013}}</ref> Some time in 2011, the band left +1 Records and created Rockhampton Records with the band Eastern Conference Champions.
The band released their first EP ‘Revenge of Some Kid’ in 2006 and it caused quite a buzz in the industry. After signing with Ace Fu the band released the EP ‘What The Hell Do I Know’ to critical acclaim. Ace Fu and Illinois followed that release up with a single “We Were Wrong” in 2008. As the industry crumbled so did many labels including Ace Fu. Illinois found a home at +1 Records and set to release their first LP ‘The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe’ in 2009. It was an auspicious effort that started with digital downloads of 3 songs released in monthly chapters and a short movie accompanied each chapter. After the six-month long affair all the chapters came together for the full release. In 2011 Illinois self-released their fourth album ‘Lemonade Stand’ a retrospective album featuring several demos from the hundreds written from 2004 to 2010.


Illinois released their third album, ''Shine,'' in February 2015. This was followed by the release of their fourth album, ''Shady Lane'', in September 2021.
Sometime in 2011, the band left +1 Records and created Rockhampton Records with fellow band [[Eastern Conference Champions]]. After three hard years at work, setbacks and detours notwithstanding, Illinois released the long awaited record [[Shine (Illinois album)|Shine]]. The release will certainly lead to more shows and activity from the band. As Illinois explains it “with everything the industry is going through there is really no reason to give up control of our art. There is really no telling where Illinois will go next, we just know we can’t stop.” Stay tuned for more.


The group's song "Nosebleed" was featured in the season three episode of ''[[Weeds (TV series)|Weeds]]'', called, "The Brick Dance." "Hang On" was featured on the soundtrack for the [[video game]], ''[[NBA 2K10]]''.
The group's song "Nosebleed" was used in the season three episode of ''[[Weeds (TV series)|Weeds]]'', called, "The Brick Dance." "Hang On" was used on the soundtrack for the [[video game]], ''[[NBA 2K10]]''. "Mama-a-Mine" was used in the closing credits for the [[Comedy Central]] web series, ''[[Tommy Pope|Delco Proper]]'', which began in July 2015. "Mama-a-Mine" was also featured in the season two episode of [[Kingdom (American TV series)]], titled "Living Down."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://seriestrack.com/show/kingdom-2014/season-2/26332/ |title=Kingdom soundtrack |publisher= |website=Seriestrack |date=December 15, 2015}}</ref>

“When you have the opportunity, go see these guys live. Their energy’s buzzy, friendly, bring the roof down fun.” — Luxury Wafers

“Stylistic schizophrenia – which is to say, there is something there for everyone: a manic mix of banjo-laced saloon anthems, hip hop beats, rip-roaring electric guitar riffs, and tender acoustic soul-searching – traversing fresh genre terrain seemingly with every passing track.” – SPIN


==Members==
==Members==
;Current
;Current
*Chris Archibald - vocals, guitar, keyboards, banjo
*Chris Archibald - vocals, guitar, keyboards, banjo
*Martin Hoeger - bass, vocals
*Martin Hoeger - bass guitar, vocals
*John-Paul Kuyper - drums
*John-Paul Kuyper - drums
*Jason Buzolits - guitar, keyboards, vocals
*Jason Buzolits - guitar, keyboards, vocals
*Andrew Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals, dancing, magic
*Andrew Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals, dancing, magic
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*Matt Thieroff - guitar, percussion


;Previous
;Previous
*Daniel Pawlovich - guitar, keyboards, vocals
*Daniel Pawlovich - guitar, keyboards, vocals
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*Matt Thieroff - guitar, percussion


==Discography==
==Discography==
*''[[Revenge of Some Kid]]'' EP (2006)
*''Revenge of Some Kid'' EP (2006)
*''[[What the Hell Do I Know?]]'' EP ([[Ace Fu Records]], 2007)
*''What the Hell Do I Know?'' EP ([[Ace Fu Records]], 2007)
*''[[We Were Wrong]]'' Single ([[Ace Fu Records]], 2008)
*''We Were Wrong'' Single ([[Ace Fu Records]], 2008)
*''[[The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe]]'' Deluxe Edition LP ([[+1 Records]], May 5, 2009)
*''The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe'' deluxe edition LP ([[+1 Records]], May 5, 2009)
*''[[Lemonade Stand (album)|Lemonade Stand]]'' LP (Self-released, July 21, 2011)
*''Lemonade Stand'' LP (self-released, July 21, 2011)
*''[[Shine (Illinois album)|Shine]]'' LP (Self-released, February 24, 2015)
*''Shine'' LP (self-released, February 24, 2015)
*''Shady Lane'' LP (self-released, September 10, 2021)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.illinoistheband.com Official Website]
*[http://www.illinoistheband.com Official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081210041012/http://www.illinoistheband.com/ |date=2008-12-10 }}
*[http://grooveshark.com/#!/illinoistheband Grooveshark]


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Illinois
Illinois playing at Bourbon & Branch in Philadelphia on June 16, 2016
Illinois live at Bourbon & Branch (June 2016)
Background information
OriginBucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Genresindie rock, indie folk, suburban soul, alternative rock, folk rock, adult alt.
Years active2006–present
LabelsRockhampton Records, +1 Records, Ace Fu Records
MembersChris Archibald
Martin Hoeger
John-Paul Kuyper
Jason Buzolits
Andrew Lee
Past membersDaniel Pawlovich
Matt Thieroff
Websitewww.illinoistheband.com

Illinois is an American indie rock band from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, fronted by Chris Archibald (vocals, guitar, banjo, keyboard). The other members of the band are Martin Hoeger (bass guitar, vocals), John Paul Kuyper (drums), Jason Buzolits (keyboard, synthesizer, guitar), and Andrew Lee (guitar). The band is occasionally accompanied on stage by Dee Jay Skipmode (turntables). The band has released four albums and two EPs.

History

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Illinois self-released their first EP, Revenge of Some Kid in 2006.[1] and, in early 2007, Ace Fu Records signed the group after hearing it.[2] Illinois released What the Hell Do I Know? on Ace Fu later that year,[3] attracting comparisons with The White Stripes, The Arcade Fire,[4] Coconut Records, The Morning Benders and Wilco.[5] The group toured and played at SXSW following the release of the EP.[6] Following this, the group toured with The Kooks.[7] After signing with +1 Records in 2009, Illinois released The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe and subsequently embarked on nationwide tours with Menomena and The Builders and the Butchers.[8]

In July 2011, a new album titled Lemonade Stand was released and was made available to stream on SoundCloud and the band's official website.[9] Some time in 2011, the band left +1 Records and created Rockhampton Records with the band Eastern Conference Champions.

Illinois released their third album, Shine, in February 2015. This was followed by the release of their fourth album, Shady Lane, in September 2021.

The group's song "Nosebleed" was used in the season three episode of Weeds, called, "The Brick Dance." "Hang On" was used on the soundtrack for the video game, NBA 2K10. "Mama-a-Mine" was used in the closing credits for the Comedy Central web series, Delco Proper, which began in July 2015. "Mama-a-Mine" was also featured in the season two episode of Kingdom (American TV series), titled "Living Down."[10]

Members

[edit]
Current
  • Chris Archibald - vocals, guitar, keyboards, banjo
  • Martin Hoeger - bass guitar, vocals
  • John-Paul Kuyper - drums
  • Jason Buzolits - guitar, keyboards, vocals
  • Andrew Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals, dancing, magic
Previous
  • Daniel Pawlovich - guitar, keyboards, vocals
  • Matt Thieroff - guitar, percussion

Discography

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  • Revenge of Some Kid EP (2006)
  • What the Hell Do I Know? EP (Ace Fu Records, 2007)
  • We Were Wrong Single (Ace Fu Records, 2008)
  • The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe deluxe edition LP (+1 Records, May 5, 2009)
  • Lemonade Stand LP (self-released, July 21, 2011)
  • Shine LP (self-released, February 24, 2015)
  • Shady Lane LP (self-released, September 10, 2021)

References

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  1. ^ Illinois in Concert. NPR, April 13, 2007,
  2. ^ Ace Fu Signs Illinois. Aversion, February 15, 2007.
  3. ^ Review of What the Hell Do I Know?, Pop Matters, March 6, 2007.
  4. ^ Illinois at Allmusic
  5. ^ Review of What the Hell Do I Know Archived 2008-07-04 at the Wayback Machine. Pitchfork Media, June 4, 2007.
  6. ^ Trainwreck Riders, Illinois Detonate Underground. Spin, March 27, 2007.
  7. ^ "The Kooks wrap up US tour with sold-out shows". NME. May 13, 2007. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  8. ^ "Illinois Embark on US Tour" (PDF). +1 Records. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 24, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  9. ^ Martin Hoeger (July 21, 2011). "Lemonade-Stand by Martin Hoeger on SoundCloud". Soundcloud. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  10. ^ "Kingdom soundtrack". Seriestrack. December 15, 2015.
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