Tacoma Radar
| Tacoma Radar | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Glasgow, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Genres | Dream Pop, Indie Pop, Sadcore |
| Years active | 1996–2003 |
| Labels | Andmoresound |
| Associated acts | Camera Obscura, The Paradise Motel |
| Past members |
Kenny Anderson Jennifer Cosgrove Gavin Dunbar Richie Ferguson Andy Hazel |
Tacoma Radar were a Scottish dream pop band.
History
Forming in 1998 and straddling both Glasgow and Edinburgh, Tacoma Radar were a briefly popular indie pop band formed around the nucleus of drummer and songwriter Kenny Anderson and guitarist Richie Ferguson. Shortly after playing several shows in both cities, the band were signed to Glasgow label Andmoresound. Releasing the EPs Tuckahoe (1999) and Pilot House (2001), the band soon lost their bassist Gavin Dunbar to label-mates Camera Obscura. Replacing Dunbar with Andy Hazel of Edinburgh band Arctic Circle and drafting in singer, guitarist and violinist Jennifer Cosgrove the band toured with bands such as American Analog Set, Bright Eyes and Her Space Holiday.[1]
Their sole album No One Waved Goodbye was produced by Andy Miller at Chem 19 Studios and mastered by Nick Webb at Abbey Road Studios.[2]
Despite attracting positive reviews, and airplay from John Peel, the lineup had dissolved by the time the album was released, in early 2004.[3][4][5]
Post breakup
Cosgrove became a successful journalist in Dundee, Hazel moved to Melbourne, Australia where he joined several bands including School of Emotional Engineering, The Ruby Suns, and The Paradise Motel. Anderson and Ferguson briefly continued the band with new members before disbanding in 2004.
Discography
Tuckahoe (1999)
- Released: 1 July 1999
- Label: Andmoresound AN 14 45 / AN 14 CDS
- Formats: CD, Single
Pilot House (2001)
- Released: 11 June 2001
- Label: Andmoresound AN 15 45 / AN 15 CDS
- Formats: CD, Single
No One Waved Goodbye LP
- Released: 19 March 2004
- Label: Andmoresound AN 18 CD
- Formats: CD, LP, DL
Popular Culture
Edinburgh band Saint Jude's Infirmary released a song entitled Tacoma Radar in reference to the band.
References
- ↑ Jones, D. (17 July 2009). "Tacoma Radar". Artist. last.fm. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ McHugh, S. (12 April 2004). "Tacoma Radar". Band Review. JockRock. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ Conrad, R. (28 September 2004). "No One Waved Goodbye". Album Review. DOA. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ↑ Aldridge, A. (15 December 2009). "Albums of the Decade". No One Waved Goodbye. Everything's Swirling. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ Wright, H. (18 July 2004). "No One Waved Goodbye". No One Waved Goodbye. Jaded Times. Retrieved 26 June 2013.