Voicst
Voicst | |
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Voicst at a concert in 2008 |
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General information | |
Genre (s) | Indie rock , pop rock |
founding | 1994, 2001 |
Website | www.voicst.com |
Current occupation | |
Vocals, guitar |
Tjeerd Bomhof |
Bass, vocals |
Sven Woodside |
Drums, sampling |
Joppe Molenaar |
Voicst is an indie rock - band from Amsterdam . The name comes from the discoverer of the Nepalese yak , who called his first animal "Voicst".
history
After starting as a school band in 1994, the band got back together in 2001. After about a year of rehearsals in a basement room without playing in the meantime, the career began in 2002 with a concert in Winston in Amsterdam. They were then invited to act as opening act for Millionaire .
Voicst released their first EP Eat the Evidence EP on the independent label Labelman .
In 2004 they released their first album 11-11 . It was recorded in the private studio of James Iha ( Smashing Pumpkins ). It was produced by Eli Janney ( Girls Against Boys ).
The second single from the album Whatever You Want From Life can be heard in a Heineken commercial, in the American television series One Tree Hill and in the video game 2006 FIFA World Cup .
In early 2007 Voicst returned to the studio for their second album, A Tale of Two Devils . You worked with Peter Katis (producer of Interpol and The National ).
In 2011 they produced the song Glow exclusively for the introductory campaign for the BMW F20 .
Discography
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Albums
- 2004: 11-11 (Duurtlang Records)
- 2005: US re-release: Intrigue Music
- 2006: AU re-release: Cortex Records
- 2007: JP re-release: Kurofune Records
- 2008: A Tale of Two Devils ( Play It Again Sam / Goodbusy Records)
EPs
- 2003: Eat The Evidence (Labelman / Six-Def Recordings)
Singles
- 2001: Sgt.Gonzo / Major Tom (7 "split single w / Buffoon; Labelman)
- 2005: Dazzled Kids (Duurtlang Records)
- 2006: Whatever You Want From Life (Duurtlang Records)
- 2006: Acts Of Fire (Duurtlang Records)
- 2008: Everyday I Work On The Road (Play It Again Sam / Goodbusy Records)
- 2008: Feel Like A Rocket (Play It Again Sam / Goodbusy Records)
- 2009: A Year and a Bit (Intrigue Music)
Web links
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- ↑ Interview with Tjeerd Bomhof on Hififi & Sterereo
- ↑ Chart sources: NL