Disco Ensemble

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{{Infobox musical artist | Name = Disco Ensemble | Landscape = yes | Background = group_or_band | Alias = | Origin = Flag of Finland Pori, Finland | Genre = [[
Punk rock
Post-hardcore | Years_active = 1996–present | Label = Fullsteam Records
Universal Music | Associated_acts = | URL = www.discoensemble.com | Current_members = Mikko Hakila
Miikka Koivisto
Lasse Lindfors
Jussi Ylikoski | Past_members = }} Disco Ensemble are a Finnish post-hardcore/emo/punk band, originated from Helsinki. They've been noted for their energetic sound and rhythm, original neon guitar riffs and electrifying electronic synthesizer sounds.

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[edit] History

[edit] 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 Finnish 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] First Aid Kit (2006)

Disco Ensemble's second album, First Aid Kit was released in 2005. 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.

The song "We Might Fall Apart" was used on the game FIFA 08. Also, "This is my Head Exploding" is on NHL08.

[edit] Magic Recoveries (2008-present)

"Magic Recoveries" was released on 05 May 2008. The band have since reached number 1# in the Finnish Album chart with their new album.[5]

[edit] Gallery

Jussi Ylikoski - guitar

Lasse Lindfors - bass

Miikka Koivisto- vocal, keys

Mikko Hakila - drums

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

[edit] EP's

  • Ghosttown Effect (2001)
  • Memory Three Sec. (2000)

[edit] Singles

  • Bad Luck Charm (2008)
  • Drop Dead, Casanova (2006)
  • Black Euro (2005)
  • We Might Fall Apart (2005)
  • Videotapes (2004)
  • Mantra (2003)
  • Transatlantic (2002)
  • Turpentine (2002)

[edit] DVD's

  • Video Vortex (2008)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Videotapes Chart information. Retrieved on 2007-08-30.
  2. ^ First Aid Kit Chart information. Retrieved on 2007-08-30.
  3. ^ Black Euro Chart information. Retrieved on 2007-08-30.
  4. ^ We Might Fall Apart Chart information. Retrieved on 2007-08-30.
  5. ^ M.R. 1# in Finnish Album Chart. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.

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