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Viva Voce (band)

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Viva Voce
This article is about the band Viva Voce. For alternative meanings see: viva voce.

Viva Voce is an American indie rock band formed by husband and wife duo Kevin and Anita Robinson.

History

Viva Voce was formed in 1998 in the Robinsons' native Muscle Shoals, Alabama and relocated to the Portland, Oregon area in 2001. The debut Hooray for Now, released in 1998 on Cadence Communications, was ill-fated. When Cadence became insolvent and was liquidated, the Robinsons took a hiatus, focusing on family matters. Eventually, they formed their own label, Amore!Phonics, and released 2003's Lovers, Lead the Way! in conjunction with Asthmatic Kitty. The follow up, The Heat Can Melt Your Brain, was released in 2004 on the Minty Fresh label and has garnered positive critical response and heightened exposure for the band. The song "Lesson No. 1" from this album was featured in an ad for Motorola's SLVR cellular phone. Broadening their fanbase worldwide, Viva Voce has toured extensively in Europe after signing with UK indie powerhouse, Full Time Hobby. Their newest album, entitled, Get Yr Blood Sucked Out, was released August 21, 2006 in Europe and September 12, 2006 in the USA. Viva Voce is currently touring with the indie band The Shins where singer Anite Robinson often joins The Shins on stage to sing backing vocals on a few songs. She also features on The Shins' third studio album, 'Wincing the Night Away.'

Discography

Albums

Compilations and EPs