Boomkat
Boomkat | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | BoomKAT |
Origin | Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Genres | Pop rock, R&B, electropop, dance-pop, pop, hip hop |
Years active | 2002-present |
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Website | Tarynmanning.com |
Boomkat is an American
Taryn is also an actress who has appeared on television in CSI: Miami, Boston Public, Sons of Anarchy, Hawaii Five-0 and Orange Is the New Black as well as the films Crazy/Beautiful, Crossroads, Hustle & Flow, and 8 Mile.
Background
Boomkat is the result of many different influences, "everything from The Beatles to A Tribe Called Quest to Motown to Depeche Mode to Oasis," said Kellin Manning.[2]
History
The band first signed a major label deal with American Idol producer Randy Jackson, but the deal fell through for unknown reasons. In an interview in October 2005's issue of Nylon, Taryn mentioned that Boomkat would be back eventually, and that she is writing songs for the new album once they find another record label.[3]
After a break from music, Boomkat released their first single in four years, called "Runaway." The music video premiered on their official
In September 2009, Taryn Manning released her first solo single, "So Talented". On October 28, 2009, she announced that Boomkat is working on their 3rd album.[10]
The band's 5th music video from A Million Trillion Stars premiered on Myspace on February 17, 2010.
Band members
- Taryn Manning (2003–present)
- Kellin Manning (2003–present)
Live band members
- Jeremy Faccone
- Ryan Walker
- Front Row
Discography
- Boomkatalog.One (2003)
- A Million Trillion Stars (2008)
See also
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. dance chart
References
- ^ "Boomkat Biography". VH1. 2005-11-04. Archived from the original on August 31, 2003. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
- ^ "Boomkat genre information". Much Music. Archived from the original on 2007-11-05. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
- ^ Boomkat music page Archived June 22, 2007, at the Wayback Machine Music.yahoo.com
- ^ Boomkat releases new single, called "Runaway" Absolutely.net. May 5, 2008.
- ^ "FIRST LOOK: Taryn Manning's 'Run Boy' Video". People.com. 2009-03-27. Archived from the original on 2009-03-06. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
- ^ Taryn Manning: "I can't hide the rock star in me!" Paper Mag. Alex Catarinella. Retrieved on October 23, 2009.
- ^ Stomp music video by Boomkat YouTube.com
- ^ Boomkat - Don't Be So Shy music video Boomkat, YouTube channel. September 2, 2009. Retrieved September 10, 2009.
- ^ Boomkat's Burn featured on The Hills Twitter. Boomkat Music. October 27, 2009.
- ^ Taryn Manning Working On Solo & Boomkat Albums Pop Dirt. October 28, 2009. Retrieved October 30, 2009.
External links
- Boomkat – MTV Artist Page
- Boomkat's Official YouTube Channel