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| origin = [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] |
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| genre = [[Indie rock]] |
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| years_active = 2003–present |
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| label = [[Jade Tree Records]] |
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| website = [http://snowden.info/ Official website] |
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| current_members = Jordan Jeffares<br />Chandler Rentz<br />Keith Vogelsong |
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| past_members = Corinne Lee<br/>David Payne<br />Brandon Ivey<br />Anthony Davis<br />Aimee Rydarowski<br /> |
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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|Snowden]], a fictional character from the novel ''[[Catch-22]]'' by [[Joseph Heller]]. |
'''Snowden''' is an American [[Indie (music)|indie]] band formed in Atlanta, and currently based out of Austin. They get their name from [[Yossarian#Snowden|Snowden]], a fictional character from the novel ''[[Catch-22]]'' by [[Joseph Heller]]. |
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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 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. |
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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 [[ |
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> |
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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 [[ |
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]]. |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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===EPs=== |
===EPs=== |
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* '''''[[The Snowden EP|Snowden EP]]''''' 2005 |
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* '''''[[Black Eyes 7"]]''''' 2005 [[Stick Figure Distribution]] |
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* '''''[[Licorice EP]]''''' 2005 |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* {{official|http://snowden.info/}} |
* {{official website|http://snowden.info/}} |
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* {{MySpace|snowden|Snowden}} |
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* [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p660449|pure_url=yes}} Snowden at Allmusic.com] |
* [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p660449|pure_url=yes}} Snowden at Allmusic.com] |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Jade Tree Records |
| Members | Jordan Jeffares Chandler Rentz Keith Vogelsong |
| Past members | Corinne Lee David Payne Brandon Ivey Anthony Davis Aimee Rydarowski |
| Website | Official website |
Snowden is an American indie band formed in Atlanta, and currently based out of Austin. They get their name from Snowden, a fictional character from the novel Catch-22 by Joseph Heller.
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 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.
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 label.[1]
On March 15, 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 2011 full length follow up to Anti-Anti.
Discography
Albums
EPs
- Snowden EP 2005
- Black Eyes 7" 2005 Stick Figure Distribution
- Licorice EP 2005
- Fuel of the Celebration 2007
- Slow Soft Syrup EP 2010
References
- ^ artistdirect.com: accessed April 8, 2007
- ^ myspace.com Accessed March 15, 2010