Viva Voce (band)
- This article is about the band Viva Voce. For alternative meanings see: viva voce.
Viva Voce | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Muscle Shoals, Alabama |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Members | Kevin Robinson (left) Anita Robinson (right) |
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 Robinson's native Muscle Shoals, Alabama and relocated to the Portland, Oregon area in 2001. The debut Hooray for Now, released in '98 on Cadence Communications was ill fated. When Cadence became insolvent and was liquidated, the Robinsons took a hiatus focusing on family matters. They eventually 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 generally 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 have toured extensively in Europe after signing with UK indie powerhouse, Full Time Hobby. Their upcoming fall 2006 release entitled, Get Yr Blood Sucked Out, will be available August 21st in Europe and September 12th in the USA.
Discography
Albums
- Hooray For Now (1998)
- Lovers, Lead the Way! (2003)
- The Heat Can Melt Your Brain (2004)
- Get Yr Blood Sucked Out (2006)
Compilations and EPs
- Weightless EP (2000)
- Cut & Paste Collective (2001)
- Scissors and Blue Series, Vol. 3 (2002)
- Live at KEXP (2004)
- Alive with Pleasure EP (2005) (UK)
- Center Of The Universe EP (2005) (UK)