Sprites are an independent
new wave/
indie pop
Indie pop (also typeset as indie-pop or indiepop) is a music genre and subculture that combines guitar pop with DIY ethic in opposition to the style and tone of mainstream pop music. It originated from British post-punk in the late 1970s and sub ...
music group from
Maryland
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, United States. Their lineup is ever-changing, with only the founding members (the husband-wife duo of Jason Korzen, formerly of
Barcelona
Barcelona ( , , ) is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within ci ...
, and Amy Korzen) staying constant. Contributors include Christian Scanniello, Ivan Ramiscal, Kevin Alvir, Armin Pruessner, Derek Strausbaugh, and Reid Dossinger.
History
2002 to 2006: Starling, Spiders, Tiger and Sprites
Sprites was formed in 2002 by Jason Korzen following the breakup of
Barcelona
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. The band released ''Starling, Spiders, Tiger and Sprites'' in 2003 on
March Records. They have done some touring, including a United States tour with
The Lucksmiths
The Lucksmiths were an Australian indie pop band formed in March 1993 by Marty Donald on guitar, Mark Monnone on bass guitar and Tali White on drums and lead vocals. Louis Richter (ex-Mid State Orange) joined on guitar in 2005. They released ei ...
.
2006: Modern Gameplay
Sprites' second album, ''Modern Gameplay'', was released in August 2006 through
Darla Records
Darla Records is an independent record label founded by James Agren in October 1993 while he was in New York. Darla's first release was a 7-inch by Grifters, an indie rock/lo-fi band from Memphis.
Background
The music of the artists on the ...
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Discography
Albums and EPs
* ''
Starling, Spiders, Tiger and Sprites'', 2003, March Records
* ''
Bionic Hands
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The word ''bionic'', coined by Jack E. Steele in August 1 ...
'' e.p., 2004, Lejos Discos
* ''
Modern Gameplay
Modern may refer to:
History
* Modern history
** Early Modern period
** Late Modern period
*** 18th century
*** 19th century
*** 20th century
** Contemporary history
* Moderns, a faction of Freemasonry that existed in the 18th century
Phil ...
'', 2006, Darla Records
Featured on
* ''Little Darla Has a Treat for You vol. 19'', 2002 ("Following Her Around")
* ''Teenbeat Sampler'', 2003 ("Keep it Together")
* ''Little Darla Has a Treat for You vol. 24'', 2006 ("George Romero")
* ''Little Darla Has a Treat for You vol. 25'', 2006 ("
Pac-Man Fever")
* ''
Wish I'd Kept a Scrapbook: A Tribute to Tullycraft'', 2010 ("Wish I’d Kept a Scrapbook")
See also
*
Barcelona
Barcelona ( , , ) is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within ci ...
References
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External links
Official siteSprites MySpace*
AllMusic Guide Sprites site
American new wave musical groups
Indie rock musical groups from Maryland
Darla Records artists
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