Albums : Blondfire : Young Heart
Albums : Blondfire : Young Heart
Listen To Blondfire : Young Heart
Who Is Blondfire?
Blondfire is an indie pop band from Los Angeles whose music is written and produced by the brother-and-sister duo of Bruce and Erica Driscoll.
The Driscolls were born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to an American father and a Brazilian mother. They spent many summers in northern Brazil, and are citizens of both countries. Both Erica and Bruce cite Antonio Carlos Jobim, Caetano Veloso, and Astrud Gilberto as musicians that they listened to often while growing up. In high school, Erica, Bruce, and their older sister Monica formed the band Nectar and eschewed classes to tour nationally.
Erica and Bruce formed Astaire and toured locally behind songs recorded in the basement of their parents' home. During this time the siblings were featured in many music and fashion publications, such as z!nk, America, YRB, College Music Journal, and Entertainment Weekly. The Driscolls relocated to New York City and recorded "Weightless" with Ivy's Andy Chase. They released their first EP, Don't Whisper Lies, on their own record label, Wax Divine.
The EP's single, "L-L-Love" became an iTunes Free Single of the Week and the band embarked on a national tour with Ivy, Robbers on High Street, and Stars.
In the middle of the tour, the Driscolls were contacted by the representatives of the estate of Fred Astaire, asking the band to stop using the name immediately. Facing expensive legal fees, the siblings changed the band's name to Blondfire. They announced the name change with the release of a new iTunes-exclusive acoustic live EP. It featured "L-L-Love" and three new songs, "Paper Doll", "Running Back", and "Fade to Pale".
In October 2006, Blondfire signed a record deal with EMI Records UK. Their debut album, My Someday, was released in 2008. Among the people thanked in the album liner notes was Fred Astaire. In a May 2008 interview, Bruce Driscoll stated that the band had parted ways with the label.
In November 2011 Blondfire released the single and accompanying video for Where The Kids Are to much critical acclaim. In August 2012 Blondfire signed with Warner Bros. Records and Primary Wave Music.
In February 2013, Blondfire released a new music video for their song "Where the Kids Are". The track is also featured heavily in the 2012 Honda Civic television spots.
Blondfire's second album "Young Heart" will be released on February 11, 2014.
Young Heart Review
Los Angeles band Blondfire makes pretty dream pop with an electronic flare. Think the lovechild of Metric and Stars. The brother sister duo have a diverse background, growing up in Michigan but rooted in Brazil. Similarly, their music carries a comfortable yet exotic vibe.
Their second LP Young Heart, out on Tender Tender Rush, kicks things up a notch from their 2008 debut with catchier hooks and addictive synth. The band manages to progress while still maintaining that “go and get it” attitude.
The album begins with the whimsical “Young Heart”, which sets the tone for the rest of the album: an ethereal, electronic heartbeat.
Standout of the album “Where The Kids Are” combines echoey synth with strong electric guitar to make a track worthy of the repeat button.
Near the middle the album things slow down a bit and tempos begin taking their time. Tracks such as “Hide and Seek”, “Kites” and “Wild and Wasted” enable a break until “Life of the Party” picks things back up.
If you’re looking for feel good, whimsical ear candy, look no further than the new album from Blondfire.
Contact Blondfire
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Sources : Blondfire Photo | Listen To Young Heart | Blondfire Biography | Young Heart Review
Purchase : iTunes | Amazon
Listen To Blondfire : Young Heart
Who Is Blondfire?
Blondfire is an indie pop band from Los Angeles whose music is written and produced by the brother-and-sister duo of Bruce and Erica Driscoll.
The Driscolls were born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to an American father and a Brazilian mother. They spent many summers in northern Brazil, and are citizens of both countries. Both Erica and Bruce cite Antonio Carlos Jobim, Caetano Veloso, and Astrud Gilberto as musicians that they listened to often while growing up. In high school, Erica, Bruce, and their older sister Monica formed the band Nectar and eschewed classes to tour nationally.
Erica and Bruce formed Astaire and toured locally behind songs recorded in the basement of their parents' home. During this time the siblings were featured in many music and fashion publications, such as z!nk, America, YRB, College Music Journal, and Entertainment Weekly. The Driscolls relocated to New York City and recorded "Weightless" with Ivy's Andy Chase. They released their first EP, Don't Whisper Lies, on their own record label, Wax Divine.
The EP's single, "L-L-Love" became an iTunes Free Single of the Week and the band embarked on a national tour with Ivy, Robbers on High Street, and Stars.
In the middle of the tour, the Driscolls were contacted by the representatives of the estate of Fred Astaire, asking the band to stop using the name immediately. Facing expensive legal fees, the siblings changed the band's name to Blondfire. They announced the name change with the release of a new iTunes-exclusive acoustic live EP. It featured "L-L-Love" and three new songs, "Paper Doll", "Running Back", and "Fade to Pale".
In October 2006, Blondfire signed a record deal with EMI Records UK. Their debut album, My Someday, was released in 2008. Among the people thanked in the album liner notes was Fred Astaire. In a May 2008 interview, Bruce Driscoll stated that the band had parted ways with the label.
In November 2011 Blondfire released the single and accompanying video for Where The Kids Are to much critical acclaim. In August 2012 Blondfire signed with Warner Bros. Records and Primary Wave Music.
In February 2013, Blondfire released a new music video for their song "Where the Kids Are". The track is also featured heavily in the 2012 Honda Civic television spots.
Blondfire's second album "Young Heart" will be released on February 11, 2014.
Young Heart Review
Los Angeles band Blondfire makes pretty dream pop with an electronic flare. Think the lovechild of Metric and Stars. The brother sister duo have a diverse background, growing up in Michigan but rooted in Brazil. Similarly, their music carries a comfortable yet exotic vibe.
Their second LP Young Heart, out on Tender Tender Rush, kicks things up a notch from their 2008 debut with catchier hooks and addictive synth. The band manages to progress while still maintaining that “go and get it” attitude.
The album begins with the whimsical “Young Heart”, which sets the tone for the rest of the album: an ethereal, electronic heartbeat.
Standout of the album “Where The Kids Are” combines echoey synth with strong electric guitar to make a track worthy of the repeat button.
Near the middle the album things slow down a bit and tempos begin taking their time. Tracks such as “Hide and Seek”, “Kites” and “Wild and Wasted” enable a break until “Life of the Party” picks things back up.
If you’re looking for feel good, whimsical ear candy, look no further than the new album from Blondfire.
Contact Blondfire
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Google+ | Email
Contact The Owl Mag
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Email
Sources : Blondfire Photo | Listen To Young Heart | Blondfire Biography | Young Heart Review
Purchase : iTunes | Amazon
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