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American post-punk revival band From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thunderbirds are Now! were an American, Livonia, Michigan-based post-punk revival band, whose sound used a mix of traditional post-punk, new wave and noise rock. The band was heavily influenced by 1980s new wave and other post-punk revival acts like Les Savy Fav. They were signed to French Kiss Records, with an additional two releases on Action Driver Records and an EP on Acutest Records.
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Origin | Livonia, Michigan |
Genres | Post-punk revival, noise rock, new wave, indie rock |
Years active | 2002–2009, 2013, 2017 |
Labels | Action Driver Records French Kiss Records |
Members | Ryan Allen Scott Allen Matt Rickle Julian Wettlin |
Past members | Howard Chang Mike Durgan Marty Smith |
The band's name is based on the popular British television program Thunderbirds, known for its use of marionettes.
They became inactive in 2009, but reunited for a one-off show in Detroit in 2013.[1]
In 2017, they reunited once again and released two new songs.[2]
During and since Thunderbirds Are Now!, Ryan Allen has been involved in numerous projects, including Friendly Foes (2008-2010), Ryan Allen & His Extra Arms (2011–present), and Destroy This Place (2013–present). Before Thunderbirds Are Now!, he was a drummer in Red Shirt Brigade.
Scott Allen plays in Livonia-based band Big Mess (2011–Present), while Matt Rickle and Julian Wettlin continue to be active in Detroit-based Javelins (2004–present).[1]
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