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| Img_capt = West Indian Girl performing live, 2006
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| origin = [[Los Angeles, California]]
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| genre = [[Dream pop]], [[psychedelic rock]]
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| years_active = 2004&ndash;present
| Genre = [[Dream pop]], [[psychedelic rock]]
| label = [[Astralwerks]]
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| associated_acts = [[How To Destroy Angels (band)|How To Destroy Angels]]
| Years_active = 2004&ndash;present
| Label = [[Astralwerks]]
| website = http://www.westindiangirl.com/
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| current_members = Robert James<br/>Francis Ten<br/>Amy White
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| Associated_acts = [[How To Destroy Angels (band)|How To Destroy Angels]]
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| past_members = Nathan Van Hala<br/>[[Mariqueen Maandig]]<br/>Mark Lewis
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'''West Indian Girl''' is a [[rock and roll|rock]] [[Musical ensemble|band]] from [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]].
'''West Indian Girl''' is a [[rock and roll|rock]] [[Musical ensemble|band]] from [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]].
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Revision as of 10:05, 19 July 2011

West Indian Girl
West Indian Girl performing live, 2006
West Indian Girl performing live, 2006
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresDream pop, psychedelic rock
Years active2004–present
LabelsAstralwerks
MembersRobert James
Francis Ten
Amy White
Past membersNathan Van Hala
Mariqueen Maandig
Mark Lewis
Websitehttp://www.westindiangirl.com/

West Indian Girl is a rock band from Los Angeles.

The band's name comes from a type of lysergic acid (LSD) that was popular in the early 60s. The initials are also a reference to Robert James' and Francis Ten's previous band, "WIG"

History

The band released their self-titled debut album in August 2004 on Astralwerks.

West Indian Girl singer and guitarist Robert James and bassist Francis Ten first met in Detroit in the early '90s. After Ten moved to Los Angeles, the pair continued their collaboration through the mail until James followed westward. Taking their name from a strain of early street LSD, James and Ten signed with EMI's imprint Astralwerks and formed a proper band for live gigs. After the 2004 release of their self-titled debut album, West Indian Girl released a more dance-oriented remix EP in 2006. Parting company with Astralwerks after their two releases failed to ignite much notice, West Indian Girl signed with the indie label Milan Records and announced the release of their second proper album, 4th and Wall, in October 2007.

In August 2007, the band signed a recording and wireless distribution deal with digital media and entertainment company Flycell. The first single, Blue Wave, was released on September 25, 2007. The band released "4th On the Floor Remixes, Vol. 2" on January 6, 2009 on Smash Hit Music Co.

Members

  • Robert James (guitar/vocals)
  • Francis Ten (bass)
  • Amy White (keyboards/vocals)
  • Jesper Kristensen (drums)
  • Laura Vall (vocals)
Former members
  • Chris Carter (keyboards) 2004–2005
  • Nathan Van Hala (keyboards) 2006–2009
  • Mariqueen Maandig (vocals) 2004–2009
  • Mark Lewis (drums) 2004–2009

Discography

  1. "Trip (Richard Fearless Remix)"
  2. "What Are You Afraid Of (Dert Remix)"
  3. "Miles From Monterey (L'arsen Mix)"
  4. "Hollywood (Gabin's Organic Mix)"
  5. "What Are You Afraid Of (Mercir [1] Remix)"
  6. "Hollywood (Mark Sgarbossa's '86 Club Mix)"
  7. "What Are You Afraid Of (King Britt Scuba Mix)"
  • 4th & Wall, October 23, 2007
  • 4th On The Floor (Remixes, Vol. 2) January 6, 2009
  • We Believe, July 7, 2009 (B-sides and rarities collection), Origami Records

References

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