- The Upsidedown
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- For other uses, see Upside Down (disambiguation).
The Upsidedown Background information Origin Portland, Oregon, U.S. Genres Alternative rock
Psychedelic rock
ShoegazingYears active 2003–Present Labels Reverb Records
Beat the World RecordsWebsite theupsidedown.com Members Jsun Atoms
Matt Moore
Bob Mild
Brett Kron
Tristan Evans
Sarah JanePast members Jonathan Allen
Rob Scrivner
Caroline BuchalterThe Upsidedown is an alternative rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States.
The band released their debut album, Trust Electricity, in 2004. The album has received national attention, and the band has been noted in several newspapers and magazines as an up-and-coming band to watch, including Magnet, The Boston Globe, and The Oregonian. Their music has also been featured on the television programs What About Brian, Sons of Anarchy and Trauma.
The Upsidedown has toured the United States, sometimes as an opening act. They have a close friendship with The Dandy Warhols, and have also performed with The Jesus and Mary Chain, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Richard Butler, David J, Colin Meloy, The Black Angels, The Dears, The Out Crowd, The Village Green, and Spindrift. They have also worked with Tony Lash and Jeremy Sherrer, who helped them finish their album.
Contents
Discography
Albums
- Trust Electricity (2004) Reverb
- Human Destination (2008) Beat the World Records
- The Town With Bad Wiring (2010) Reverb
Soundtracks
The Upsidedown supplied four songs from their catalog ("Human Destination", "Sacred Call", "Umbrella", and "The Way In") to the film "Water Wings", directed by Johno Wells and Justin Adams.[1]
Commercial Usage of Tracks
National Television
- "Hell", the 2nd track from Human Destination was used in Season 2, Episode 15 of Sons of Anarchy, "Small Tears", airing September 15, 2009 on the American commercial cable television network, FX (TV channel). The song was used during and through the post party bar scene, 7 minutes into the episode.
The Upsidedown's music has been featured extensively on NBC's Trauma (TV series)
- "Hey Man I'm Kissing The Angels Shoes", Track 12 from Human Destination: episode 102, airing October 5, 2009. The song was used near and over the climax of the episode.
- "Silver Wind", Track 3 from Human Destination: episode 104, airing October 19, 2009.
- "Light", Track 7 from Human Destination: episode 104, airing October 19, 2009.
- "Bumpersticker", Track 6 from Trust Electricity: episode 104, airing October 19, 2009.
- "Black Rainbow", Track 10 from Human Destination: episode 105, airing October 26, 2009
"Elizabeth", episode 408 of Californication:
References
External links
Categories:- Musical groups from Portland, Oregon
- United States alternative rock musical group stubs
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