Thunderbirds Are Now!
| Thunderbirds Are Now! | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Livonia, Michigan |
| Genres | Post-punk revival, noise rock, new wave, indie rock |
| Years active | 2002–2009, 2013 |
| Labels |
Action Driver Records French Kiss Records |
| Members |
Ryan Allen Scott Allen Matt Rickle Julian Wettlin |
| Past members |
Howard Chang Mike Durgan Marty Smith |
Thunderbirds are Now! were a Livonia, Michigan-based post-punk revival band whose sound used a mix of traditional post-punk, new wave and noise rock. The band was heavily influenced by 1980s new wave and other post-punk revival acts like Les Savy Fav. They were signed to French Kiss Records, with an additional two releases on Action Driver Records and one self-released album.
The band's name is based on the popular British television program Thunderbirds, known for its use of marionettes.
They became inactive in 2009, but reunited for a one-off show in Detroit in 2013.[1]
Other Projects
During and since Thunderbirds Are Now!, Ryan Allen has been involved in numerous projects, including Friendly Foes (2008-2010), Ryan Allen & His Extra Arms (2011–Present), and Destroy This Place (2013–Present). Before Thunderbirds Are Now!, he was a drummer in Red Shirt Brigade.
Scott Allen plays in Livonia-based band Big Mess (2011–Present), while Matt Rickle and Julian Wettlin continue to be active in Detroit-based Javelins (2004–Present) [2]
Discography
Albums
- Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief (2003)
- Justamustache (2005)
- Make History (2006)
EPs
- Thunderbirds Are Now! (2002)
- Another One Hypnotized By... (2003)
- Necks EP (2005)
Singles
- "Eat This City" (2005)
- "From Skulls" (2005)
- "We Win (Ha Ha)" (2006)