FIDLAR

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For the album of the same name, see FIDLAR (album).
FIDLAR

Elvis and Max Kuehn (behind) of FIDLAR, live at Lollapalooza 2012
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Skate punk, garage punk, garage rock, surf rock
Years active 2009–present
Labels Mom + Pop Music (US)
Wichita Recordings (UK)
Dine Alone Records (Canada)
Website http://www.fidlarmusic.com
Members Zac Carper
Brandon Schwartzel
Elvis Kuehn
Max Kuehn

FIDLAR is a skate punk/garage punk band from Los Angeles California, currently signed to Mom + Pop Music in the US,[1] Wichita Recordings in the UK and Dine Alone Records in Canada.

The band's name is an acronym for 'Fuck It Dog, Life's a Risk',[2] a skate mantra gleaned from singer Zac Carper's former roommates.[3] Originally, FIDLAR went under the name 'Fuck The Clock', as referenced in their song 'Cheap Beer'. Three years after recording their first songs they stepped on stage together with The Black Lips and went on tour with The Hives.[4]

In 2012, FIDLAR were named one of Stereogum's '40 Best New Bands of 2012'.

Members

Elvis Kuehn (guitar/vocals) and Max Kuehn (drums) are the sons of Greg Kuehn, keyboardist for Long Beach punk legends T.S.O.L.,[5] while Zac Carper (vocals/guitar) is the son of famed surfboard designer John Carper,[6] along with bassist Brandon Schwartzel, the four have been performing together as FIDLAR since 2009.

  • Zac Carper – guitar, vocals
  • Brandon Schwartzel – bass
  • Elvis Kuehn – guitar, vocals
  • Max Kuehn – drums

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Awards and accolades

In the 2013 O Music Awards, FIDLAR were nominated within the 'Best Web-Born Artist' category[7]

In the 2013 AIM Independent Music Awards, hosted by Association of Independent Music (AIM), FIDLAR were nominated within the 'Best Live Act' category [8]

References

  1. ↑ FIDLAR Free Up New Song, Join Our Loving Mom+Pop Family, Mom + Pop Music
  2. ↑ Meet FIDLAR
  3. ↑ Band to watch: FIDLAR, Rolling Stone
  4. ↑ Band Portrait: The Party Punks
  5. ↑ T.S.O.L.'s Greg Kuehn Talks About His Punk Rock Progeny FIDLAR, OC Weekly
  6. ↑ Interview With Los Angeles Garage Punk Band FIDLAR, Red Bull
  7. ↑ Best Web-Born Artist | O Music Awards
  8. ↑ AIM Best Live Act 2013

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