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'''An Horse''' is a two-person [[indie pop]]<ref name="myspace">{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/anhorse|title=MySpace.com - An Horse - Brisbane, AU - Pop / Indie|publisher=MySpace.com|accessdate=2008-05-15}}</ref> band from [[Australia]], comprising Kate Cooper of [[Iron On (band)|Iron On]] and Damon Cox of [[Intercooler (band)|Intercooler]] and Mary Trembles.<ref name="onmilwaukee"/> In 2008 they [[concert#Concert tour|toured]] the [[United States]] as an opening act for [[Tegan and Sara]], prior to the release of their first album. In August of 2008, they opened for [[Death Cab for Cutie]] for their Australian tour. |
'''An Horse''' is a two-person [[indie pop]]<ref name="myspace">{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/anhorse|title=MySpace.com - An Horse - Brisbane, AU - Pop / Indie|publisher=MySpace.com|accessdate=2008-05-15}}</ref> band from [[Brisbane]], [[Australia]], comprising Kate Cooper of [[Iron On (band)|Iron On]] and Damon Cox of [[Intercooler (band)|Intercooler]] and Mary Trembles.<ref name="onmilwaukee"/> In 2008 they [[concert#Concert tour|toured]] the [[United States]] as an opening act for [[Tegan and Sara]], prior to the release of their first album. In August of 2008, they opened for [[Death Cab for Cutie]] for their Australian tour. |
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To date An Horse has completed an [[Extended play|EP]], ''Not Really Scared'', and |
To date An Horse has completed an [[Extended play|EP]], ''Not Really Scared'', and an album, ''Rearrange Beds''. Both were produced by renowned Australian producer Magoo, at Applewood studios in [[Queensland]]. ''Rearrange Beds'' was available on iTunes as of December 8, 2008, and is due to be released in stores on March 17, 2009.<ref name="altsounds">{{cite web|url=http://hangout.altsounds.com/news/103834-an-horses-rearrange-beds-in-stores-march-17-2009-a.html|title=An Horse's Rearrange Beds in stores March 17, 2009 |date=2008-12-08|publisher=Altsounds Ltd|accessdate=2008-12-21}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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[[Image:Not Really Scared album cover.jpg|thumb|right|[[Album cover]] of "Not Really Scared", An Horse's first EP]] |
[[Image:Not Really Scared album cover.jpg|thumb|right|[[Album cover]] of "Not Really Scared", An Horse's first EP]] |
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An Horse originally began as a [[solo project]] |
An Horse originally began as a [[solo project]] of Kate Cooper, who is the principal [[songwriter]].<ref name="before hollywood">{{cite web|url=http://before-hollywood.blogspot.com/2008/05/review-horse-not-really-scared-ep.html|title=Review: An Horse - Not Really Scared EP|date=2008-05-08|publisher=Before Hollywood|accessdate=2008-05-17}}</ref> Tegan and Sara met Cooper while touring Australia, after playing in a record store, Skinny's music, where she worked. After playing together at several Australian shows, Sara invited An Horse along for their US tour. The tour was An Horse's first time playing in the United States.<ref name="western">{{cite web|url=http://westernfrontonline.net/200804159859/art-life/they-may-be-siblings-but-they-re-hardly-rivals/|title=They may be siblings but they're hardly rivals|last=Winters|first=Amanda|date=2008-04-15|publisher=The Western Front|accessdate=2008-05-15}}</ref> The band has quickly gained popularity, in part due to this tour, leading reviewers to note that they "came out of nowhere".<ref name="off the record">{{cite web|url=http://marchonelectricchildren.blogspot.com/2008/04/horse.html|title=An Horse|date=2008-04-22|publisher=Off The Record|accessdate=2008-05-17}}</ref>. In February of 2009, the pair relocated indefintely to the US to focus on touring. |
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An Horse has generally received favorable reviews for their first EP, ''Not Really Scared''.<ref name="before hollywood"/><ref name="off the record"/> |
An Horse has generally received favorable reviews for their first EP, ''Not Really Scared''.<ref name="before hollywood"/><ref name="off the record"/> |
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An Horse is a two-person indie pop[2] band from Brisbane, Australia, comprising Kate Cooper of Iron On and Damon Cox of Intercooler and Mary Trembles.[3] In 2008 they toured the United States as an opening act for Tegan and Sara, prior to the release of their first album. In August of 2008, they opened for Death Cab for Cutie for their Australian tour.
To date An Horse has completed an EP, Not Really Scared, and an album, Rearrange Beds. Both were produced by renowned Australian producer Magoo, at Applewood studios in Queensland. Rearrange Beds was available on iTunes as of December 8, 2008, and is due to be released in stores on March 17, 2009.[4]
Career
An Horse originally began as a solo project of Kate Cooper, who is the principal songwriter.[5] Tegan and Sara met Cooper while touring Australia, after playing in a record store, Skinny's music, where she worked. After playing together at several Australian shows, Sara invited An Horse along for their US tour. The tour was An Horse's first time playing in the United States.[6] The band has quickly gained popularity, in part due to this tour, leading reviewers to note that they "came out of nowhere".[7]. In February of 2009, the pair relocated indefintely to the US to focus on touring.
An Horse has generally received favorable reviews for their first EP, Not Really Scared.[5][7]
Their song "Postcards" was used in a TV ad for the Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class in 2008.[8]
On March 12, 2009 An Horse made their first ever television appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman performing 'Camp Out'.
Discography
References
- ^ Killackey, Fiona. "An Horse". Retrieved 2008-05-15.
- ^ a b "MySpace.com - An Horse - Brisbane, AU - Pop / Indie". MySpace.com. Retrieved 2008-05-15.
- ^ a b Tanzilo, Bobby (2008-05-01). "Gig round-up: An Horse rides into town". OnMilwaukee.com, LLC. Retrieved 2008-05-15.
- ^ a b "An Horse's Rearrange Beds in stores March 17, 2009". Altsounds Ltd. 2008-12-08. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
- ^ a b "Review: An Horse - Not Really Scared EP". Before Hollywood. 2008-05-08. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
- ^ Winters, Amanda (2008-04-15). "They may be siblings but they're hardly rivals". The Western Front. Retrieved 2008-05-15.
- ^ a b "An Horse". Off The Record. 2008-04-22. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
- ^ "The Mercedes CLC-Class". Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
- ^ "Amazon.com: Not Really Scared: An Horse: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2008-05-15.
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