Post by macgirl on Oct 30, 2007 1:29:38 GMT -5
DISCO ENSEMBLE
www.discoensemble.com/news.php
www.myspace.com/discoensemble
Members
Miikka Koivisto - vocals, keys
Jussi Ylikoski - guitar
Lasse Lindfors - bass
Mikko Hakila - drums
www.discoensemble.com/news.php
www.myspace.com/discoensemble
Members
Miikka Koivisto - vocals, keys
Jussi Ylikoski - guitar
Lasse Lindfors - bass
Mikko Hakila - drums
Info by Wikipedia; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disco_Ensemble
Disco Ensemble is a Finnish post-hardcore/indie/punk band.
History
Early years (1996-2002)
The band was formed in 1996 by drummer Mikko Hakila and guitarist Jussi Ylikoski. Originally they were named simply Disco but they were forced to change their name to Disco Ensemble due to a Finish electronic pop group having the same title.
The band played small venues and quickly gained notoriety in the local music scene. In 2000, future singer Miikka Koivisto attended one of their shows as a fan and later joined the band, first as a guitarist and later switching to vocals. After the three band members moved to study in Helsinki, they went through a number of bass players until Lasse Lindfors joined the group as a permanent member.
The band released their first EP Memory Three Sec in 2000. This was a lo-fi recording and it did not receive much attention. More notoriety came with their second effort Ghosttown Effect, released in 2001. The band's first single "Tupentine", was released off this EP.
Viper Ethics (2003-2005)
In 2003, Fullsteam Records signed Disco Ensemble and their first full-length album, Viper Ethics was released the same year. The album received critical acclaim and the single "Videotapes" was moderaately successful, peaking at #17 on Finnish charts.[1] This allowed the band to tour in Finland and around Europe as well.
First Aid Kit (2006-present)
Disco Ensemble's second album, First Aid Kit was released in 2006. It was unquestionably the band's most commercially successful release. The album peaked at #9 on the official Finnish chart.[2] The singles "Black Euro" and "We Might Fall Apart" both peaked at #6 on the singles chart. The Song "This is my Head exploding" also gained popularity due to the song being added to the soundtrack on the video game "NHL 08". [3][4]
In the spring of 2006, following the national success of the second album, Disco Ensemble and Fullsteam Records signed a world-wide distribution deal with Universal Music. First Aid Kit was reissued and released first in Europe and later in North America, South America and Asia. The band toured heavily in promotion of the album. They embarked on the Antidote Tour with Danko Jones, Bedouin Soundclash and Gogol Bordello They also played on Kerrang!'s Most Wanted tour.
Discography
Albums
First Aid Kit (2006)
Viper Ethics (2003)
EP:s
Ghosttown Effect (2001)
Memory Three Sec (2000)
Singles
Drop Dead, Casanova (2006)
Black Euro (2005)
We Might Fall Apart (2005)
Videotapes (2004)
Mantra (2003)
Transatlantic (2002)
Turpentine (2002)