The Whitest Boy Alive
Biography
Formed in 2003 as an electronics-based group with an emphasis on the dancefloor, the Whitest Boy Alive eventually abandoned all programming and most other forms of synthetic instrumentation for a typical rock band setup. Guitarist/vocalist Erlend Øye (the Kings of Convenience), bassist Marcin Öz, drummer Sebastian Maschat, and keyboardist Daniel Nentwig began playing a form of straightforward and stripped-down indie rock informed by early Talking Heads (particularly the spindly sound of Talking Heads: 77) and Josef K. They released their first album, titled Dreams, in 2006, and followed it up with the more outgoing and uptempo Rules in 2009. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
wow!! this is the second time within a half hour that i completely agree with gillian star bender...cre e p y . .
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Erlend Oye is officially the busiest and most ambitious man in music.
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First heard here on Pandora. Wont be the last time I listen to them. Actually, I think I'll make a station to see what else plays!!!
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Really enjoyed the music, very mellow but not depressing. Great study jams
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First time i heard of TWBA, was at my friends tea/juice party. After that day it was non-stop TWBA for me.......
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a rocking kings...
had not even researched and i could tell there was a connection. love the dance pop. |
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Pleasantly surprised. Not usually into this mellow low-key indie rock but i'm diggin this. Kinda reminds me of Swedish band Puffin.
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nice band, i dare you to not tap your foot or air drum while listening to these guys...they' r e that good
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yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!!!!! ! !
Kings of Convienience all hail Erland oye! ! |
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