Thunderbirds Are Now!
Thunderbirds Are Now!
Thunderbirds Are Now! | |
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| Origin | Livonia, Michigan |
| Genres | Post-punk revival, noise rock, new wave, indie rock |
| Years active | 2002–2009, 2013, 2017 |
| Labels | Action Driver Records French Kiss Records |
| Members | Ryan Allen Scott Allen Matt Rickle Julian Wettlin |
| Past members | Howard Chang Mike Durgan Marty Smith |
Thunderbirds are Now! were a Livonia, Michigan-based post-punk revival band whose sound used a mix of traditional post-punk, new wave and noise rock. The band was heavily influenced by 1980s new wave and other post-punk revival acts like Les Savy Fav. They were signed to French Kiss Records, with an additional two releases on Action Driver Records and one self-released album.
The band's name is based on the popular British television program Thunderbirds, known for its use of marionettes.
They became inactive in 2009, but reunited for a one-off show in Detroit in 2013.[1]
In 2017, they reunited once again and released 2 new songs. [2]
Thunderbirds Are Now! | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Livonia, Michigan |
| Genres | Post-punk revival, noise rock, new wave, indie rock |
| Years active | 2002–2009, 2013, 2017 |
| Labels | Action Driver Records French Kiss Records |
| Members | Ryan Allen Scott Allen Matt Rickle Julian Wettlin |
| Past members | Howard Chang Mike Durgan Marty Smith |
Other Projects
During and since Thunderbirds Are Now!, Ryan Allen has been involved in numerous projects, including Friendly Foes (2008-2010), Ryan Allen & His Extra Arms (2011–Present), and Destroy This Place (2013–Present). Before Thunderbirds Are Now!, he was a drummer in Red Shirt Brigade.
Scott Allen plays in Livonia-based band Big Mess (2011–Present), while Matt Rickle and Julian Wettlin continue to be active in Detroit-based Javelins (2004–Present) [3]
Discography
Albums
Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief (2003)
Justamustache (2005)
Make History (2006)
EPs
Thunderbirds Are Now! (2002)
Another One Hypnotized By... (2003)
Necks EP (2005)
Outsiders / Operate (2017)
Singles
Eat This City (2005)
From Skulls (2005)
We Win (Ha Ha) (2006)