The Drums, io Echo
Mon. 10/24 | 8:00PM @ Fitzgerald's (map)
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- The Drums founding members Jonathan Pierce and Jacob Graham first became friends as children, having met at a summer camp. Soon after their first meeting they formed the electro-pop group Goat Explosion, touring in North America. The two separated for several years: Pierce formed indie rock group Elkland which quickly gained attention and was signed by Columbia Records; meanwhile, Graham formed 'Horse Shoes' which was signed by Shelflife Records. Eventually, having both grown tired of electronic music, they decided to switch from synthesizers to guitars, and formed the Drums in late 2006 in New York, recruiting drummer Connor Hanwick. In December 2009, the band were shortlisted as one of the 15 music acts for the BBC Sound of 2010. Subsequently, they placed at #5 in this list on 4 January 2010. The Drums also appeared in Cliché Magazine's December '09/January '10 issue. The article featured an exclusive interview by Executive Editor Miguel Ángel Jimenez and drummer Connor Hanwick. In NME's first issue of 2010 they were named number 1 in the magazine's top tips for the year as well as in Clash Magazine's Tips for 2010. The Drums were also voted 'Best Hope for 2010' in Pitchfork Media's 2009 Readers' Poll. After the disaster in Japan, the Drums released the single "The New World" on April 11 The Drums have recently revealed that their second album is called 'Portamento', symbolising going from one point to another. They also revealed that they almost split at the end of June due to stylistic disagreements
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