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Cold War Kids are an indie rock band from Fullerton, California, USA. Band members are Nathan Willett (lead vocals, piano, guitar), Jonnie Russell (guitar, vocals, percussion), Matt Maust (bass guitar) and Matt Aveiro (drums). According to Songfacts, Matt Maust came up with the band’s name. He was inspired by a trip to Eastern Europe where he came across a big park where they’d dumped statues that had been removed after Communism fell. Within the park he found a playground and being in that environment the phrase ‘Cold War Kids’ popped into his head.
The band started in historic downtown Fullerton in Jonnie’s apartment above the restaurant Mulberry St. (their first EP title). They are avid supporters of unsigned talent such as the band Electric Furs. They have toured in support of Two Gallants, Tapes ‘n Tapes, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Sound Team, Muse and The White Stripes. Their music is heavily inspired by artists such as Jeff Buckley, Bob Dylan, Velvet Underground and Johnny Segment. Recently they starred in an MTV2 special titled “Cold War Kids Takeover!” They appeared on Soccer AM and were announced as Norwich City F.C. Fans. They were going to tour with The White Stripes for their Icky Thump tour, but The White Stripes had to cancel.
In 2007, they contributed to OKX, a tribute to the 10-year-old Radiohead album OK Computer, recording their version of the track “Electioneering.
The band started in historic downtown Fullerton in Jonnie’s apartment above the restaurant Mulberry St. (their first EP title). They are avid supporters of unsigned talent such as the band Electric Furs. They have toured in support of Two Gallants, Tapes ‘n Tapes, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Sound Team, Muse and The White Stripes. Their music is heavily inspired by artists such as Jeff Buckley, Bob Dylan, Velvet Underground and Johnny Segment. Recently they starred in an MTV2 special titled “Cold War Kids Takeover!” They appeared on Soccer AM and were announced as Norwich City F.C. Fans. They were going to tour with The White Stripes for their Icky Thump tour, but The White Stripes had to cancel.
In 2007, they contributed to OKX, a tribute to the 10-year-old Radiohead album OK Computer, recording their version of the track “
Electioneering.
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SamanthaTMB wrote:
COME TO LONDON
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mojo_coruja wrote:
great band, different of everything...
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bruno_borat wrote:
skip the charades!
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hereyoufocus wrote:
Really enjoying their cover of Leonard Cohen's "There is a War" it is rather excellent! http://filtermagazine.com/index.php/media/entry/watch_cold_war_kids_there_is_a_war
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chr504 wrote:
i LOVE their cover of Leonard Cohen's "There is a War", Check it out! http://filtermagazine.com/index.php/media/entry/watch_cold_war_kids_there_is_a_war
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Jaanisk wrote:
Tell Me in the Morning
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lotsapasta5137 wrote:
Hey remember when Jonnie used to be in the band? RIP CWK as we know it.
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kooksfan1 wrote:
Don't like the guys so much, but Saint John is awesome.
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Full_Jesus wrote:
Hang Me Up To Dry!
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IMFire wrote:
their cover of 'Electioneering' is dreadful. It sounds like someone recorded a dying dog howling in a garage.
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priedits wrote:
Reminds me riding a bike at nights last summer with Royal Blue in my ears. Good memories.
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icegate wrote:
This used to be fun, what happened?
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bruitigor wrote:
Bulldozer is not in the top 15?! this song definitely deserves top 5 imho! [5]
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Xoloitzcuintle_ wrote:
Chingado, por qué nadie me dijo de su existencia hasta ahora?
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Acquiescee wrote:
muito bom!
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Acquiescence wrote:
Bulldozer is not in the top 15?! this song definitely deserves top 5 imho! [4]
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bruno_borat wrote:
Bulldozer is not in the top 15?! this song definitely deserves top 5 imho! [3]
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vividserenity wrote:
I can't believe I haven't listened to these guys before tonight... how tragic. Fantastic band and so glad I stumbled upon this beautiful music!
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c0rdell wrote:
I dont understand why no one likes Loyalty to Loyalty.
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bruitigor wrote:
Bulldozer is not in the top 15?! this song definitely deserves top 5 imho! [2]
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