Minipop is an
American
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-based
Indie
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Gaming
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electronic
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and
dream pop
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band formed in 2004 in
Oakland, California
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. The band consists of Tricia Kanne (vocals/guitar), Lauren Grubb (drums), Matthew Swanson (guitar/keyboard) and Nick Forte (bass).
[https://www.spin.com/2008/03/minipop/ Spin Magazine]
The band garnered much popularity and attention when they self-produced their first
EP, ''
Precious EP'' in 2006.
The band is signed to
Take Root Records, an
independent record label
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. Their debut record with the label, ''
A New Hope
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'', was released on November 7, 2007.
Discography
Studio albums
* ''
A New Hope
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'' (2007)
EPs
* ''
Precious EP'' (2006)
* ''
Automatic Love EP'' (2010)
* ''
Chances EP'' (2014)
See also
*
Hazel English
Hazel English (born Eleisha Caripis) is an Australian-American indie pop musician based in Oakland, California. She fronts a band of the same name.
Early life and career
Before creating music, English devoted her time to studying creative writing ...
References
External links
Official MySpace pageTake Root Records WebsiteAmplifier MagazineSpin Magazine Online Artist of the DayReview on IndieballOfficial Facebook page
Indie rock musical groups from California
Musical groups from Oakland, California
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