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'''Illinois''' is an American [[indie rock]] band from [[Bucks County]], [[Pennsylvania]] fronted by singer/guitarist Chris Archibald. The other members of the band are Martin Hoeger (bass, vocals), John-Paul Kuyper (percussion), Jason Buzolits (keyboard, synthesizer, guitar) and Craig Labor (percussion). The band is occasionally accompanied by Scott Labor (guitar, miscellaneous) and Dee Jay Skipmode (turntables). To date, the band has released 3 albums with a fifth on the way.
'''Illinois''' is an American [[indie rock]] band from [[Bucks County]], [[Pennsylvania]] fronted by singer/guitarist [[Chris Archibald]]. The other members of the band are Martin Hoeger (bass, vocals), John-Paul Kuyper (percussion), Jason Buzolits (keyboard, synthesizer, guitar) and Craig Labor (percussion). The band is occasionally accompanied onstage by Scott Labor (guitar, miscellaneous) and Dee Jay Skipmode (turntables). To date, the band has released four albums, while a fifth is slated for early 2012 release.


==History==
==History==
Illinois self-released their first EP, ''Revenge of Some Kid'' in 2006.<ref>[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9521362 Illinois in Concert]. [[NPR]], April 13, 2007.</ref> Early in 2007, [[Ace Fu Records]] signed the group after hearing the debut EP.<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 in 2007,<ref>[http://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> garnering comparisons to [[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'']. [[Pitchfork Media]], June 4, 2007.</ref> The group toured with [[Trainwreck Riders]] and played [[SXSW]] following the release of the EP.<ref>[http://www.spin.com/articles/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>http://www.nme.com/news/the-kooks/28307</ref> 2009 saw the release of ''The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe'' along with a nationwide tour alongside [[The Builders and the Butchers]].
Illinois self-released their first EP, ''Revenge of Some Kid'' in 2006.<ref>[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9521362 Illinois in Concert]. [[NPR]], April 13, 2007.</ref> In early 2007, [[Ace Fu Records]] signed the group after hearing their debut EP.<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>[http://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> garnering comparisons to [[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'']. [[Pitchfork Media]], June 4, 2007.</ref> The group toured with [[Trainwreck Riders]] and played [[SXSW]] following the release of the EP.<ref>[http://www.spin.com/articles/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>http://www.nme.com/news/the-kooks/28307</ref>After signing with [[+1 Records]]in 2009, Illinois released ''The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe'' and subsequently embarked on a nationwide tour headlining alongside [[The Builders and the Butchers]].


In July 2011, a new album titled ''Lemonade Stand'' was released and has been made available to stream on SoundCloud and the band's official website.<ref>http://soundcloud.com/mhoeger/sets/lemonade-stand#</ref>
In July 2011, a new album titled ''Lemonade Stand'' was released and has been made available to stream on SoundCloud and the band's official website.<ref>http://soundcloud.com/mhoeger/sets/lemonade-stand#</ref>


Illinois is currently in the studio finishing up a full length album for release in early 2012 which will be the successor to ''The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe.'' Touring in support of the album is soon to follow.
Illinois is currently in the studio finishing up a full length album for release in early 2012 which will be the successor to ''The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe.'' Touring in support of the album is likely soon to follow.


==In popular culture==
==In popular culture==

Revision as of 03:52, 31 October 2011

Illinois
Background information
OriginBucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
GenresIndie Rock, Folk Rock
Years active2006–present
LabelsAce Fu Records, +1 Records
MembersChris Archibald
Martin Hoeger
John-Paul Kuyper
Jason Buzolits
Craig Labor
Past membersDaniel Pawlovich
Andrew Lee
Websiteillinoistheband.com

Illinois is an American indie rock band from Bucks County, Pennsylvania fronted by singer/guitarist Chris Archibald. The other members of the band are Martin Hoeger (bass, vocals), John-Paul Kuyper (percussion), Jason Buzolits (keyboard, synthesizer, guitar) and Craig Labor (percussion). The band is occasionally accompanied onstage by Scott Labor (guitar, miscellaneous) and Dee Jay Skipmode (turntables). To date, the band has released four albums, while a fifth is slated for early 2012 release.

History

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

In July 2011, a new album titled Lemonade Stand was released and has been made available to stream on SoundCloud and the band's official website.[8]

Illinois is currently in the studio finishing up a full length album for release in early 2012 which will be the successor to The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe. Touring in support of the album is likely soon to follow.

"Nosebleed" was featured in the Season 3 episode of Weeds "The Brick Dance."
"Hang On" is featured on the soundtrack for the video game NBA 2K10.

Members

Current
  • Chris Archibald - vocals, guitar, keyboards, banjo
  • Martin Hoeger - bass, vocals
  • John-Paul Kuyper - drums
  • Jason Buzolits - guitar, keyboards, vocals, being a jedi
  • Craig Labor - drums
Previous Members
  • Daniel Pawlovich - guitar, keyboards, vocals
  • Andrew Lee - guitar, keyboards,vocals,dancing,magic

Discography

References

  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. Pitchfork Media, June 4, 2007.
  6. ^ Trainwreck Riders, Illinois Detonate Underground. SPIN, March 27, 2007.
  7. ^ http://www.nme.com/news/the-kooks/28307
  8. ^ http://soundcloud.com/mhoeger/sets/lemonade-stand#
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