Killradio
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Killradio is a punk-revival and punk-pop band formed in 2001 in Thousand Oaks, California. They use a mix of music styles, including heavy rock, ska, funk, and hip-hop. The band consists of Brandon Jordan (vocalist/guitarist), 'Dirty' (bassist), and 'Duke' (drummer).
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[edit] Album: Raised On Whipped Cream
In 2004 the band released the album Raised on Whipped Cream on the Columbia label. It contained the single "Do You Know (Knife in Your Back)". The music revolves around a broad range of social commentary (i.e., from criticism of the Iraq war to modern radio programming).
[edit] Songs On Games
Scavenger - Need For Speed Underground 2
Scavenger - Need For Speed Underground Rivals
Do You Know - ATV Offroad Fury 3/ Blazin' Trails
[edit] Touring
Killradio tours extensively, most notably throughout the California and Ontario, Canada regions. They have shared the stage with bands such as Mindless Self Indulgence, Jello Biafra, Moneen, Rise Against, Coheed and Cambria, Alexisonfire, and Billy Talent. In addition, they have been featured on the Warped Tour.
[edit] Past Members
Killradio's original guitarist, Bird, left the band before it signed to Columbia. Jasten King left in 2005 to go pursue other things, including Strobelife Radio.
[edit] Present
As of March 2007, the band stated that they are back and currently working on a new EP entitled 'Good Americans'. Jordan also started a new band project, which is recording an album, but the details are under wraps (except that a blend of punk / blues / hiphop).
[edit] External links
- Official Killradio Website: http://www.killradiorevolution.com/news.html
- Brandon Jordan Myspace Webpage: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=119808789
- Killradio at MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/killradio Killradio at MySpace
- Review of Raised on Whipped Cream (2004 album) on allmusic.com: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0xk0ikbdbb69