Single File (band)
Single File | |
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| Origin | |
| Years active | 2005 – 2010 |
| Labels | Reprise Records |
| Members | Sloan Anderson Joe Ginsberg Chris Depew |
| Past members | Ray Salazar (Drums), John Chyben (Bass) |
Single File was a band from Westminster, Colorado / Cleveland, Ohio. After achieving local success, the band was signed to Reprise Records in 2006.
History
The group started out originally as a
Vans Warped Tour[3][4] as well as scoring regular airplay on Denver radio station KTCL with the song "Zombies Ate My Neighbors" (named after the video game of the same name), which became a local hit.[1] Single File were also named one of MySpace's Top 10 Unsigned Bands in 2006.[3]
In early 2006 Single File recorded their debut full-length, which was tentatively titled Benson Shady Grove, with producer
Billboard Heatseekers chart.[5] Upon releasing the EP, the group opened for The Fray on several tour dates in America.[6][7] Following this, the group opened for Saves the Day on their US tour.[8]
Their debut full-length was retitled Common Struggles[9] (former titles include Young Goodman Brown: A Book of Short Stories and Benson Shady Grove),[1] was produced by Howard Benson,[8] and was slated for release on Reprise in 2008.[1] The album's release date was later changed to April 7, 2009.[10]
The band has since toured with artists like
Reading Festival in 2009.[12]
Members
- Sloan Anderson – vocals, guitar, bass guitar
- Joe Ginsberg – bass, guitar, backing vocals, piano
- Chris Depew – drums, backing vocals, piano
- Ray Salazar – drums (Heartbreak & Masturbation EP)
- John Chyben - bass (Song writing and studio work)
Discography
Studio albums
- Common Struggles (Reprise Records, 2009)
EPs
- As You Were (Self-released, 2003)
- Heartbreak & Masturbation (Self-released, 2005)
- My Best Defense(Self-released, 2006)
- No More Sadface (Reprise Records, 2008)
References
- ^ Denver Post, July 5, 2007. Accessed September 14, 2007.
- ^ Review of My Best Defense. Sputnikmusic.com, February 2, 2007. Accessed September 14, 2007
- ^ a b Single File. CampusCircle.net, 2006. Accessed September 14, 2007
- ^ a b Biography at Allmusic.com
- ^ Billboard, Allmusic.com
- ^ The Fray Show Review. Saint Rock N Roll, July 29, 2007. Accessed September 14, 2007
- ^ The Fray gives local bands a chance to play Red Rocks Archived 2007-08-13 at the Wayback Machine. The Daily Camera, August 2, 2007. Accessed September 14, 2007
- ^ Absolutepunk.net. September 27, 2007. Accessed October 4, 2007.
- SPIN
- ^ "Chorus.fm".
- ^ "MusicRemedy".
- ^ "Reading 2009 Festival :: Artist". 2009.readingfestival.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15.
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