WinterKids

WinterKids

Infobox musical artist
Name = WinterKids


Img_capt =
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Surrey, England
Genre = Indie rock, Art rock
Years_active = 3
URL = http://www.winterkidsmusic.com/
Current_members = James Snider
Tom Downer
Bradley Osborne
Chris Muldoon
Hannah Snider
Past_members =

WinterKids are a 5 piece indie rock band from Peaslake, Surrey, England

Members

* James Snider, 22 - Vocals
* Tom Downer, 22 - Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele & Guitar
* Bradley Osborne, 23 - Guitar, Violin & Vocals
* Chris Muldoon, 21 - Drums
* Hannah Snider, 20 - Organs & Vocals

Style

WinterKids's music can be described as Indie Folk, yet also takes a partially art-pop/art-rock style with use of organs and keyboards.

Recognition and reviews

WinterKids has been recognized by several media outlets, including being named as "One of the 10 most promising British acts of 2007" by the New York Daily News. [ [http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2007/03/06/2007-03-06_ten_most_promising_brit_acts_on_the_hori.html New York Daily News article] . ] They're limited release album, "Memoirs" was reviewed positively by Pitchfork Media [ [http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/41522-memoirs Pitchfork Media review] ] as well as Spin Magazine [ [http://www.spinmagazine.com/mp3/2007/02/070206_winterkids/ Spin.com review] ] . After performing at the Austin, Texas South by Southwest festival and digitally releasing the eponymous collection, "WinterKids" (same music as "Memoirs"), they received modest U.S. radio airplay. As a result of the festival performance and a brief Texas area tour, they reached the top 50 in the "American College radio chart"s. [ [http://www.fistralpr.co.uk/resources/2007523_1584.pdf Fistral Public Relations release on behalf of WinterKids] ]

Discography

*"I'm Not Used To You" (Limited Edition Single)
*"Tape It" (Limied Edition Single)
*"Memoirs" (Limited Edition Promo Album)
*"Marzipan & Ribbons" (US Itunes only)
*"Wonderland"(Limited Edition 7" Single)
*"Wonderland EP" (Germany Only)

External links

* [http://www.winterkidsmusic.com Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/winterkids Official myspace]

References


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