The Olms

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The Olms
Background information
Genres Indie pop, folk rock
Years active 2011 (2011)– present
Labels Harvest Records[1]
Website http://www.theolmsmusic.com/
Members Pete Yorn
J.D. King

The Olms is a two-member musical group made up of singer-songwriter Pete Yorn and J.D. King.[2] Their debut self-titled album debuted at #4 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers.[3]

History

Yorn and King met through Linda Ramone, a mutual friend and widow of the late Johnny Ramone.[1] Yorn met King when King began dating Linda and were friends for approximately 10 years before forming The Olms. The two had toured together previously but decided to perform a song together after Yorn listened to some of the songs that King had written[1] and the two bounced song ideas off one another.[4] In 2011, they created their first track together in 20 minutes which later became the single Twice As Nice, a single on their debut album.[5]

The bands' first album was released on June 4, 2013[6] with the official single being Wanna Feel It.[7] The self-titled album was recorded in King's studio[2] with both artists credited for playing almost all of the instruments on each track.[8] The album was an Editor's Pick on iTunes the week following its release[5] and the song Someone Else's Girl was a Top Tune by KCRW on June 28, 2013.[9] The album has been compared to "easygoing country rock and simple '60s pop" and Allmusic stated that the single Someone Else's Girl would have been a hit single in 1966.[10] The album also peaked at #4 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers.[3]

In 2013, Yorn revealed to Rolling Stone and Elle that a second album is already halfway completed.[1][4]

On September 15th, 2013, The Olms performed along with Vampire Weekend at the iTunes Festival in London. An EP of the performance was released in conjunction with a documentary centering around their first tour on November 12th, 2013. [11]

Discography

Year Album US FR CH RIAA Certification
2013 The Olms - - - -

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Appleford, Steve (15 May 2013). "The Olms On Recording Their Debut Album There Were A Lot Of Ghosts Floating Around". Rolling Stone Magazine. Retrieved 1 July 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lynch, Joe (25 June 2013). "The Olms Reveal Medieval Origin Of Pete Yorn’s New Band". Fuse TV. Retrieved 1 July 2013. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sendra, Tim. "The Olms Review - Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved 4 July 2013. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Hyman, Dan (14 May 2013). "Pete Yorn Explores The ‘60s In His New Band, The Olms". Elle Magazine. Retrieved 1 July 2013. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Koenig, Mark (18 June 2013). "Pete Yorn & J.D. King’s The Olms Make Pop Sounds". Rock World Magazine. Retrieved 1 July 2013. 
  6. ↑ "Album Reviews: Little Mix, Laura Maarling, The Olms, John Fogerty, Harry Connick Jr. & Portugal". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 1 July 2013. 
  7. ↑ Reverte, Michele (3 June 2013). "Meet The Olms: Pete Yorn and J.D. King’s New Album Is The Perfect Summer Soundtrack". LAist. Retrieved 1 July 2013. 
  8. ↑ "The Olms: The Olms". KCRW 89.9 FM. 3 June 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013. 
  9. ↑ "The Olms: Someone Else’s Girl". KCRW 89.9 FM. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013. 
  10. ↑ Sendra, Tim. "The Olms Review - Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 4 July 2013. 
  11. ↑ http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/music-news/check-in-with-pete-yorn-s-new-project--the-olms--in-exclusive-tour-documentary-film-195207057.html

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