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Berkeley, San Francisco CA, United States (2005 – present)
The Morning Benders is a band from Berkeley, California, formed in 2005, consisting of Julian Harmon, Tim Or, Jonathan Chu, and Christopher Chu. In 2008, they released their debut album Talking Through Tin Cans on +1 Records. The band has toured in support of Broken Bells (Spring/Summer 2010), Grizzly Bear (Fall 2009), The Kooks and Death Cab for Cutie (Summer 2008), Ra Ra Riot (Fall 2008), The Black Keys (Summer 2010), and has also played with Yo La Tengo, MGMT, Grand Archives, Yeasayer, Two Gallants, The Rosebuds, Au Revoir Simone, We Are Scientists, and White Rabbits.
They also toured with The Submarines in 2009. Having shared the stage with other bands such as Beach House, MGMT, Ra Ra Riot, Grizzly Bear and Girls, these boys are seasoned vets. Don’t let their age deceive you.
In December 2008, iTunes deemed Talking Through Tin Cans the best indie/alternative album of 2008.
The Morning Benders recorded their 2010 album Big Echo in San Francisco and mixed it in Brookyln. Chris Chu and Chris Taylor (Grizzly Bear) produced it in eleven days. On the twelfth day they rejoiced. There are 10 tracks on Big Echo, which The Morning Benders think is an ideal length for an album.
In December 2008, iTunes deemed Talking Through Tin Cans the best indie/alternative album of 2008.
The Morning Benders recorded their 2010 album Big Echo in San Francisco and mixed it in Brookyln. Chris Chu and Chris Taylor (Grizzly Bear) produced it in eleven days. On the twelfth day they rejoiced. There are 10 tracks on Big Echo, which The Morning Benders think is an ideal length for an album.
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thesweetestkill wrote:
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d1esel6 wrote:
...mentioned in "A Year in the Indies: a Indie Music Report" http://wp.me/p1FrNQ-hN thnks for reading =P
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sigurmum1 wrote:
I am now so proud to sing Lovefool.
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Sekai1987 wrote:
They need to get a new album out! I'm missing these guys so much!
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MakaHidalgo wrote:
<3 love it
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cynnngee wrote:
saw them over the summer at FYF. loved it <3
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Pilgrim_spit wrote:
This artist just blew my mind at first listen! Simply amazing!
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weeeeeeeeeeee wrote:
His voice is like butta.
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slyndsey wrote:
Chis Chu's voice is perfect. I can't wait until the new album comes out. And I can't wait until they start touring again. Last years show was amazing.
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ewa_jac wrote:
Pleasure Sighs <3
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Perdinahardcore wrote:
They are awesome!!!
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jxnxt wrote:
i love them, period
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jmnixon95 wrote:
The death of that terribad artist pic has finally occurred! But I'd love to hear more from them, regardless of their photo on last.fm :3
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uOla167 wrote:
new album pleaseee
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JumpHaround wrote:
I miss Tim
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bullandgate wrote:
esta banda esta espectacular ,son re originales! me encanta ese estilo tipo antiguo que tienen!!!!
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hellotheredeer wrote:
I LOVE THIS BAND SO MUCH <333333333333333333333
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TamTammity wrote:
I <3 <3 <3 The Morning Benders and so does everyone I have introduced to their music! Right at the top of my 'need to hear this every day' list next to The B.Goodes, The National and The Black Keys. <3 Oh yes! <3
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Britrock16 wrote:
mm <3
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hfluffo wrote:
is 'last night' on itunes?
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Fall US Headline Tour + Big Echo $3.99 TODAY ONLY
19 Aug 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/themorningbenders
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announced another full US headline tour for the Fall. It will start
at Austin City Limits in October, continue through November, and
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