TV on the Radio
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TV on the Radio (TVOTR
TVOTR has released five studio albums: Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes (2004), Return to Cookie Mountain (2006), Dear Science (2008), Nine Types of Light (2011), and Seeds (2014), alongside several EPs.
History
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The first release from TV on the Radio (initially just founding members Adebimpe and Sitek) was the self-released OK Calculator (the title being a reference to Radiohead's album OK Computer[4]). They were later joined by Kyp Malone and released the Young Liars EP in 2003. This was followed by the full-length Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes, which earned the band the 2004 Shortlist Music Prize. They released a second EP, New Health Rock, later that year.[citation needed]
The band's second album,
The band's third album, Dear Science, was released on September 23, 2008, on Interscope. It was made available for streaming on their Myspace page and subsequently leaked onto the internet on September 6, 2008. The album was named the best album of 2008 by Rolling Stone,[8] The Guardian,[9]
Spin,
On September 22, 2008, TV on the Radio performed "Dancing Choose" on the
On September 3, 2009, Tunde Adebimpe announced that TV on the Radio would be taking a year-long hiatus.
In March 2010, Tunde Adebimpe designed a charity t-shirt for the
On February 7, 2011, the band announced an end to their hiatus, along with an upcoming fourth album.[21][22]
Nine Types of Light was released on April 12, 2011, along with a one-hour film under the same name, containing music videos for all the songs on the album, as well as interviews with various New Yorkers. The film was directed by different directors under Adebimpe's supervision.[citation needed]
It was announced in March 2011 that the band's bassist, Gerard Smith, was diagnosed with lung cancer. On April 20, 2011, the band announced Smith's death on their homepage: "We are very sad to announce the death of our beloved friend and bandmate, Gerard Smith, following a courageous fight against lung cancer. Gerard passed away the morning of April 20th, 2011. We will miss him terribly."[23]
In May 2013, TVOTR headlined and curated the
On November 8, 2013, via their Facebook page, the band announced they were at work on a new album. They made an official announcement on July 29, 2014, that this new album, titled Seeds, was scheduled for a late 2014 release.[citation needed]
In early 2015, it was announced that TVOTR would perform at the Shaky Knees and Boston Calling Music Festivals in May.[25] On April 9, 2015, the band announced a 2015 North American summer tour to promote the new record. The tour began in May and included a concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 27.[26][27]
Style and influences
TV on the Radio has said that their eclectic music is due to their appreciation for diverse bands, including Bad Brains, Earth, Wind & Fire, Nancy Sinatra, Serge Gainsbourg,[28] Brian Eno,[29] and Pixies. Adebimpe covered the Pixies song "Mr. Grieves" under the TVOTR moniker at the beginning of his career, layering his voice over forty times.[citation needed] The band has also cited Prince's "Purple Rain" as a classic.[30] TV on the Radio have also named post-punk acts Wire[28] and Siouxsie and the Banshees as influences.[31]
Band members
Current members
- Tunde Adebimpe – co-lead vocals, backing vocals, programming, sequencer (2001–present)
- David Sitek– lead guitar, programming, sampler, bass, synthesizer, horns, percussion (2001–present)
- Kyp Malone – co-lead vocals, backing vocals, guitar, bass, synthesizer, strings (2003–present)
- Jaleel Bunton – drums, percussion (2005–present in studio; 2005–2011 live); guitar, Rhodes, organ, synthesizer, backing vocals (2005–present); programming, strings (2008–present); bass (2011–present)
Touring members
- Dave Smoota Smith – trombone, percussion, Mellotron, Moog, bass (2011–present)
- Jahphet Landis – drums (2011–present)
Former members
- Gerard Smith – bass, organ, piano, sampler, programming, Rhodes (2005–2011)
Former touring members
- Stuart D. Bogie– saxophone (2008–2009)
- Colin Stetson – saxophone (2008–2009)
Discography
- Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes (2004)
- Return to Cookie Mountain (2006)
- Dear Science (2008)
- Nine Types of Light (2011)
- Seeds (2014)
References
- ^ Phares, Heather. "TV On The Radio – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
- TheGuardian.com. November 2, 2014.
- ^ "How TV on the Radio Influenced Popular Rock Music". January 25, 2019.
- Washington Post, pp. WE06, retrieved September 30, 2008
- ^ Dahlen, Chris. "Return to Cookie Mountain Archived 2007-07-14 at the Wayback Machine". Pitchfork Media, July 5, 2007. Retrieved on June 24, 2007.
- ^ "The 40 Best Albums of 2006". Spin, December 14, 2006. Retrieved on November 2, 2007.
- ^ ""Wolf Like Me" on YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2008". Rolling Stone. December 25, 2008. Archived from the original on December 11, 2008. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ Jonze, Tim (December 12, 2008). "No 1: TV On the Radio – Dear Science". London: Guardian. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ "The 20 Best Albums of 2008". Spin.com. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ "The best music of 2008". The A.V. Club. December 10, 2008. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ Montgomery, James (December 17, 2008). "The Best Albums Of 2008, In Bigger Than The Sound". MTV.com. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ "10 Best CDs of 2008: Leah Greenblatt's Picks". EW.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2012. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ "2008 Pitchfork Readers Poll". Pitchforkmedia.com. December 12, 2008. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ "New York Pazz and Jop". Villagevoice.com. November 10, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ "TV on the Radio – Dancing Choose on Letterman". YouTube. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ Montgomery, James (September 3, 2009). "TV On The Radio To Go On Hiatus". MTV.com. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ "Rain Machine". ANTI. Archived from the original on January 3, 2010. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ Billy Jones (June 14, 2010). "an interview with Dave Sitek of Maximum Balloon (the TVOTR guitarist/producer's new project w/ many guest vocalists)". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
- ^ Matheson, Whitney (March 30, 2011). "Cool book alert: 'Indie Rock Poster Book'". USA Today. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
- ^ "TV on the Radio Return!". Pitchfork. February 7, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
- ^ "NEW ALBUM, Nine Types of Light, COMING SPRING 2011 – BAND TO PLAY RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL APRIL 1". Myspace.com. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ "TV On The Radio's Gerard Smith dies at 36". Marquee.blogs.cnn.com. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ "ATP curated by TV On The Radio". atpfestival.com. Retrieved October 12, 2014
- ^ Ollman, Jonah (January 13, 2015). "Boston Calling Announces May 2015 Lineup". Sound of Boston. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ "TV On The Radio 2015 North American Tour Schedule". April 16, 2015. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ "ANNOUNCED: TV On The Radio East Coast Tour". April 9, 2015. Archived from the original on April 11, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ a b Harris, David. "TV on the Radio (David Sitek): Interview". Tinymixtapes.com. September 2008
- ^ "SoundToys Fanatic – David Sitek" Archived May 17, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Soundtoys.com.
- ^ Keyes, J. Edward. "TV on the Radio"[dead link]. Rollingstone.com.
- ^ "Icon: Siouxsie", The Fader Magazine, The Icon Issue 67, April/May 2010. Page 74
External links
- Official website
- TV on the Radio discography at Discogs
- Interscope Records profile
- November 2008 interview at Webcuts
- November 2008 interview with L.A. Record
- Interview with Gerard & Tunde Brooklyn Rail 2008 – contains details of band's formation.
- Kyp Malone discusses his favorite songs with NPR Music.