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| origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]
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* [[screamo]]}}
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* 2001
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| past_members = Chris Gunst<br/>[[Jimmy Tamborello]]<br/>Paul Larson<br/>Jimi Hey<br/>Chris Hathwell<br/>Brian Tamborello<br/>Ian MacKinnon<br/>Koji Motonishi<br/>Jose Salguero
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'''Strictly Ballroom''' was a [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] underground [[emo]]/[[hardcore punk]]/[[indie rock]] band active between 1994 and 1999.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1399445-Strictly-Ballroom|title=Strictly Ballroom|website=Discogs}}</ref>
'''Strictly Ballroom''' was a [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] underground [[emo]]/[[hardcore punk]]/[[indie rock]] band active between 1994 and 1999.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1399445-Strictly-Ballroom|title=Strictly Ballroom|website=Discogs}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==


The group was formed in 1994 by Chris Gunst (guitar/vocals) and [[Jimmy Tamborello]] (bass/vocals), who met while they were both college radio DJs at [[KXLU]] in [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Prato |first=Greg |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/strictly-ballroom-p225330 |title=Strictly Ballroom |publisher=AllMusic |date=July 13, 2001 |access-date=April 2, 2012}}</ref> The band's sound was described as "Enocore" by the press and some fans at the time, due to their use of [[Brian Eno]]-like soundscapes merged with the sounds of hardcore [[punk rock]]. Strictly Ballroom was affiliated with the [[emo]] hardcore scene of the mid-to-late 1990s and played at known clubs such as [[Los Angeles]]' [[Jabberjaw (Los Angeles)|Jabberjaw]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ghettoblastermagazine.com/features/special-report/breaking-common-ground-an-interview-with-some-of-the-dudes-of-strictly-ballroom/|title=Breaking Common Ground: An Interview with Some of the Dudes of Strictly Ballroom|date=April 15, 2013}}</ref>
The group was formed in 1994 by Chris Gunst (guitar/vocals) and [[Jimmy Tamborello]] (bass/vocals), who met while they were both college radio DJs at [[KXLU]] in [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Prato |first=Greg |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/strictly-ballroom-p225330 |title=Strictly Ballroom |publisher=AllMusic |date=July 13, 2001 |access-date=April 2, 2012}}</ref> The band's sound was described as "Enocore" by the press and some fans at the time, due to their use of [[Brian Eno]]-like soundscapes merged with the sounds of hardcore [[punk rock]]. Strictly Ballroom was affiliated with the [[emo]] hardcore scene of the mid-to-late 1990s and played at known clubs such as [[Los Angeles]]' [[Jabberjaw (Los Angeles)|Jabberjaw]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ghettoblastermagazine.com/features/special-report/breaking-common-ground-an-interview-with-some-of-the-dudes-of-strictly-ballroom/|title=Breaking Common Ground: An Interview with Some of the Dudes of Strictly Ballroom|date=April 15, 2013}}</ref> Gunst went on to form [[Beachwood Sparks]], and Tamborello went on to form [[the Postal Service]]. Both projects subsequently release albums on [[Sub Pop]] Records, the latter of which received platinum certification from the [[Recording Industry Association of America]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4141050-this-is-the-dream-of-jimmy-and-ben--10-years-of-the-postal-service|title=(This Is) The Dream Of Jimmy and Ben: 10 years of The Postal Service|first=Kevin EG|last=Perry|date=January 22, 2013|website=DrownedInSound|access-date=November 1, 2023|archive-date=October 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027194044/https://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4141050-this-is-the-dream-of-jimmy-and-ben--10-years-of-the-postal-service|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.subpop.com/releases/strictly_ballroom/fire|title=Fire|first=Sub Pop|last=Records|website=Sub Pop Records}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/postal-services-give-up-platinum-385409/|title=Postal Service's 'Give Up' Goes Platinum Just in Time for Album's 10th Anniversary|first=Colin|last=Stutz|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=November 1, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.laweekly.com/beachwood-sparks-are-one-of-l-a-s-most-influential-bands-you-dont-know/|title=Beachwood Sparks Are One of L.A.'s Most Influential Bands You Don't Know - LA Weekly|first=Aaron|last=Frank|date=August 3, 2012|website=www.laweekly.com}}</ref>


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According to Tony Kiewel, president of [[Sub Pop]] Records, "Strictly Ballroom didn't really get out of California much but they were a fairly influential part of the local music scene while they were around. Suffice to say, there's an odd crew of folks who were all really close and involved in this little scene who all went on to do relatively interesting stuff."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4141050-this-is-the-dream-of-jimmy-and-ben--10-years-of-the-postal-service |title=(This Is) The Dream of Jimmy and Ben: 10 years of The Postal Service |last=Perry |first=Kevin |publisher=[[Drowned In Sound]] |date=2013-01-22 |accessdate=2024-04-06 }}</ref>
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The original line-up included Tamborello's younger brother, Brian Tamborello, on drums. Ian MacKinnon (also a [[KXLU]] DJ at the time) later replaced the younger Tamborello on drums. Koji Motonishi joined on guitar in 1995, and the band performed with the two drummers, Tamborello (before his departure) and MacKinnon, simultaneously on a couple of occasions. Motonishi left in 1996, replaced by Paul Larson. Around 1997, Jose Salguero (also a [[KXLU]] DJ at the time) joined on turntables, and Jimi Hey joined on drums and keyboards. In 1998, Jimmy LaValle joined on keyboards, and MacKinnon left, replaced by Chris Hathwell. Strictly Ballroom broke up in 1999, but members have continued to collaborate and join or start other musical projects.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lJIAFDqTOJNZj7jQsMHnd|title=Strictly Ballroom|website=Spotify}}</ref>


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The original line-up included Tamborello's younger brother, Brian Tamborello, on drums. Ian MacKinnon (also a [[KXLU]] DJ at the time) later replaced the younger Tamborello. Koji Motonishi joined on guitar in 1995. Motonishi left in 1996, replaced by Paul Larson. Around 1997, Jose Salguero (also a [[KXLU]] DJ at the time) joined on turntables, and Jimi Hey joined on drums and keyboards. In 1998, Jimmy LaValle joined on keyboards, and MacKinnon left, replaced by Chris Hathwell. Strictly Ballroom broke up in 1999, but members have continued to collaborate and join or start other musical projects.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/strictly-ballroom-mn0000636263 |title=Strictly Ballroom Biography |last=Prato |first=Greg |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=2024-04-06 }}</ref>
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According to Tony Kiewel, President of [[Sub Pop]] Records, "Strictly Ballroom didn't really get out of California much but they were a fairly influential part of the local music scene while they were around. Suffice to say, there's an odd crew of folks who were all really close and involved in this little scene who all went on to do relatively interesting stuff."<ref name="auto"/>


== Songs Use in Media ==
== Song usage in other media ==
In 2022, [[Vans]] used two Strictly Ballroom songs, “Fire (Remix) (1997)” and “New Angels (1995),” in the [[Vans]] snowboarding short film, “It’s Love.” The short film, directed by Tanner Pendleton and parts of which were shot in [[Iceland]], features streetstyle snowboarding.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vans.eu/news/it-is-love-snow.html|title=It's Love|website=www.vans.eu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.methodmag.com/videos/vans-snowboarding-presents-it-s-love.html|title=Vans Snowboarding presents: It's Love|website=www.methodmag.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tormentmag.com/p/its-love/|title=Vans Snow Presents "It's Love"|website=Torment Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pleasuremag.com/feed/vans-snowboarding-presents-its-love|title=Vans Snowboarding Presents: It's Love|website=Pleasure Snowboard Mag}}</ref>


In 2022, [[Vans]] used two Strictly Ballroom songs, “Fire (Remix)(1997)” and “New Angels (1995),” in the [[Vans]] snowboarding short film, “It’s Love.” The short film, directed by Tanner Pendleton and parts of which were shot in [[Iceland]], features streetstyle snowboarding.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vans.eu/news/it-is-love-snow.html|title=It's Love|website=www.vans.eu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.methodmag.com/videos/vans-snowboarding-presents-it-s-love.html|title=Vans Snowboarding presents: It’s Love|website=www.methodmag.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tormentmag.com/p/its-love/|title=Vans Snow Presents “It’s Love”|website=Torment Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pleasuremag.com/feed/vans-snowboarding-presents-its-love|title=Vans Snowboarding Presents: It’s Love|website=Pleasure Snowboard Mag}}</ref>
In 2023, [[Thrasher Magazine]] used the Strictly Ballroom song, “New Angels (1995),” in skateboarding video part, “Lad is Pro as,” which features newly-turned professional Australian skateboarder, Rowan Davis, in his debut professional video part for [[Girl Skateboards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/videos/rowan-davis-lad-is-pro-as-girl-part/|title=Rowan Davis' "Lad is Pro as" Girl Part|via=www.thrashermagazine.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theberrics.com/rowan-davis-pro-part-for-girl-skateboards|title=Rowan Davis PRO Part for Girl Skateboards|date=May 9, 2023|website=The Berrics}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://supradistribution.com/rowan-davis-lad-is-pro-as-girl-part/|title=ROWAN DAVIS "LAD IS PRO AS" GIRL PART|date=May 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.routeone.co.uk/blogs/news/rowan-davis-lad-is-pro-as-girl-part|title=Rowan Davis|date=May 18, 2023|website=Route One|access-date=October 26, 2023|archive-date=October 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026042056/https://www.routeone.co.uk/blogs/news/rowan-davis-lad-is-pro-as-girl-part|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boardworld.com.au/articles/rowan-davis-lad-is-pro|title=Rowan Davis: Lad is Pro &#124; BOARDWORLD|website=www.boardworld.com.au}}</ref>

In 2023, [[Thrasher Magazine]] used the Strictly Ballroom song, “New Angels
(1995),” in skateboarding video part, “Lad is Pro as,” which features newly-turned professional Australian skateboarder, Rowan Davis, in his debut professional video part for [[Girl Skateboards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/videos/rowan-davis-lad-is-pro-as-girl-part/|title=Rowan Davis' "Lad is Pro as" Girl Part|via=www.thrashermagazine.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theberrics.com/rowan-davis-pro-part-for-girl-skateboards|title=Rowan Davis PRO Part for Girl Skateboards|date=May 9, 2023|website=The Berrics}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://supradistribution.com/rowan-davis-lad-is-pro-as-girl-part/|title=ROWAN DAVIS "LAD IS PRO AS" GIRL PART|date=May 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.routeone.co.uk/blogs/news/rowan-davis-lad-is-pro-as-girl-part|title=Rowan Davis|date=May 18, 2023|website=Route One}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boardworld.com.au/articles/rowan-davis-lad-is-pro|title=Rowan Davis: Lad is Pro &#124; BOARDWORLD|website=www.boardworld.com.au}}</ref>


== Members ==
== Members ==
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* Chris Gunst - guitar/vocals
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* [[Jimmy Tamborello]] - bass/vocals
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* Brian Tamborello - drums (1994–95)
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* Ian MacKinnon - drums (1995–98)
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* Koji Motonishi - guitar (1995–96)
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* Chris Hathwell - drums (1998–99)
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* Paul Larson - guitar (1996–99)
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* Jose Salguero - turntables (1996–97)
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* Jimi Hey - drums/keyboards (1997–99)
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* Jimmy LaValle - keyboards (1998–99)


== Discography ==
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* Chris Gunst - guitar/vocals (1994-99)
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* [[Jimmy Tamborello]] - bass/vocals (1994-99)
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* Brian Tamborello - drums (1994-95)
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* Ian MacKinnon - drums (1995-98)
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* Koji Motonishi - guitar (1995-96)
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* Paul Larson - guitar (1996-99)
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* Jose Salguero - turntables (1996-97)
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* Jimi Hey - drums/keyboards (1997-99)
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* Chris Hathwell - drums (1998-99)
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* Jimmy LaValle - keyboards (1998-99)


=== Albums ===
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== Members' Other Projects ==
*''Hide Here Forever'' (1997, [[Waxploitation Records|Waxploitation]])


=== Singles & EPs ===
*''Strictly Ballroom'' (1995, [https://www.discogs.com/label/946452-Chou-Chou-Records Chou-Chou Records]/[https://www.discogs.com/label/3451396-I-Am-A-Idiot I Am A Idiot])
*''I Love...'' (1996, I Am A Idiot)
*''Devil in the Woods DIW #32'' (split with [[Red House Painters]] and [[Sunday's Best]], as Arca) (2000, Devil in the Woods)
*''Fire/Fire (Remix)'' (2001, [[Sub Pop]])

=== Compilations ===
*''Collected Recordings (1994-1999)'' (2013, [https://www.discogs.com/label/1413771-Tenderness-Records Tenderness])

=== Compilation appearances ===

* "Second Hand Fiasco" on ''Hand Made Words'' (1995, Toyland)
* "Instrumental" on ''KXLU 88.9 FM Los Angeles Live Volume 2'' (1996, [[KXLU]])
* "Escape Plan #4" on ''Zum Audio Vol. 1'' (1997, Zum)
* "Untitled" on ''Soccocore'' (1997)

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== Members' other projects ==
* Chris Gunst - [[Further (band)|Further]], [[the Tyde]], [[Beachwood Sparks]], [[Mystic Chords of Memory]]
* Chris Gunst - [[Further (band)|Further]], [[the Tyde]], [[Beachwood Sparks]], [[Mystic Chords of Memory]]
* [[Jimmy Tamborello]] - [[Dntel]], [[Figurine (band)|Figurine]], Antihouse, James Figurine, Headset, [[the Postal Service]], [[Further (band)|Further]]
* [[Jimmy Tamborello]] - [[Dntel]], [[Figurine (band)|Figurine]], [[the Postal Service]], [[Further (band)|Further]]
* Brian Tamborello - Embassy, Incurable Complaint, Ochre, [[Psychic Ills]]
* Brian Tamborello - [[Psychic Ills]],Transitional

* Ian MacKinnon - [[Beachwood Sparks]]
* Ian MacKinnon - [[Beachwood Sparks]]
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* Jimi Hey - [[Beachwood Sparks]], [[All Night Radio]], [[Ariel Pink|Haunted Graffiti]], [[Studded Left|Indian Jewelry]], [[the Rapture (band)|the Rapture]], [[Devendra Banhart]], [[Glass Candy]]
* Paul Larson - Athalia, the Minor Canon, the Georgia Sand, Datamaps
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* Chris Hathwell - [[Moving Units]]
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* Jimi Hey - [[Beachwood Sparks]], [[All Night Radio]], [[Ariel Pink|Haunted Graffiti]], [[Studded Left|Indian Jewelry]], [[the Rapture (band)|the Rapture]], [[Devendra Banhart]], Bee Venom, Bi, [[Glass Candy]], Regal Degal, the Snow Queen
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* Jimmy LaValle - [[the Album Leaf]]
* Koji Motonishi - Mass Cliffs, Tender Skulls, Mind at Corazon, Koji Zaha
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* Chris Hathwell - the Festival of Dead Deer, [[Moving Units]]
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* Jimmy LaValle - Tristeza, [[the Album Leaf]]


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 01:31, 19 September 2024

Strictly Ballroom
Strictly Ballroom live at the Jabberjaw in Los Angeles (1995)
Background information
Also known asArca
OriginLos Angeles, California
Genres
Years active
  • 1994-1999
  • 2001
Past membersChris Gunst
Jimmy Tamborello
Paul Larson
Jimi Hey
Chris Hathwell
Brian Tamborello
Ian MacKinnon
Koji Motonishi
Jose Salguero

Strictly Ballroom was a Los Angeles, California underground emo/hardcore punk/indie rock band active between 1994 and 1999.[1]

History

[edit]

The group was formed in 1994 by Chris Gunst (guitar/vocals) and Jimmy Tamborello (bass/vocals), who met while they were both college radio DJs at KXLU in Los Angeles.[2] The band's sound was described as "Enocore" by the press and some fans at the time, due to their use of Brian Eno-like soundscapes merged with the sounds of hardcore punk rock. Strictly Ballroom was affiliated with the emo hardcore scene of the mid-to-late 1990s and played at known clubs such as Los Angeles' Jabberjaw.[3] Gunst went on to form Beachwood Sparks, and Tamborello went on to form the Postal Service. Both projects subsequently release albums on Sub Pop Records, the latter of which received platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.[4][5][6][7]

According to Tony Kiewel, president of Sub Pop Records, "Strictly Ballroom didn't really get out of California much but they were a fairly influential part of the local music scene while they were around. Suffice to say, there's an odd crew of folks who were all really close and involved in this little scene who all went on to do relatively interesting stuff."[8]

The original line-up included Tamborello's younger brother, Brian Tamborello, on drums. Ian MacKinnon (also a KXLU DJ at the time) later replaced the younger Tamborello. Koji Motonishi joined on guitar in 1995. Motonishi left in 1996, replaced by Paul Larson. Around 1997, Jose Salguero (also a KXLU DJ at the time) joined on turntables, and Jimi Hey joined on drums and keyboards. In 1998, Jimmy LaValle joined on keyboards, and MacKinnon left, replaced by Chris Hathwell. Strictly Ballroom broke up in 1999, but members have continued to collaborate and join or start other musical projects.[9]

Song usage in other media

[edit]

In 2022, Vans used two Strictly Ballroom songs, “Fire (Remix) (1997)” and “New Angels (1995),” in the Vans snowboarding short film, “It’s Love.” The short film, directed by Tanner Pendleton and parts of which were shot in Iceland, features streetstyle snowboarding.[10][11][12][13]

In 2023, Thrasher Magazine used the Strictly Ballroom song, “New Angels (1995),” in skateboarding video part, “Lad is Pro as,” which features newly-turned professional Australian skateboarder, Rowan Davis, in his debut professional video part for Girl Skateboards.[14][15][16][17][18]

Members

[edit]
  • Chris Gunst - guitar/vocals
  • Jimmy Tamborello - bass/vocals
  • Brian Tamborello - drums (1994–95)
  • Ian MacKinnon - drums (1995–98)
  • Koji Motonishi - guitar (1995–96)
  • Chris Hathwell - drums (1998–99)
  • Paul Larson - guitar (1996–99)
  • Jose Salguero - turntables (1996–97)
  • Jimi Hey - drums/keyboards (1997–99)
  • Jimmy LaValle - keyboards (1998–99)

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]

Singles & EPs

[edit]

Compilations

[edit]
  • Collected Recordings (1994-1999) (2013, Tenderness)

Compilation appearances

[edit]
  • "Second Hand Fiasco" on Hand Made Words (1995, Toyland)
  • "Instrumental" on KXLU 88.9 FM Los Angeles Live Volume 2 (1996, KXLU)
  • "Escape Plan #4" on Zum Audio Vol. 1 (1997, Zum)
  • "Untitled" on Soccocore (1997)

Members' other projects

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Strictly Ballroom". Discogs.
  2. ^ Prato, Greg (July 13, 2001). "Strictly Ballroom". AllMusic. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  3. ^ "Breaking Common Ground: An Interview with Some of the Dudes of Strictly Ballroom". April 15, 2013.
  4. ^ Perry, Kevin EG (January 22, 2013). "(This Is) The Dream Of Jimmy and Ben: 10 years of The Postal Service". DrownedInSound. Archived from the original on October 27, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  5. ^ Records, Sub Pop. "Fire". Sub Pop Records.
  6. ^ Stutz, Colin (November 1, 2012). "Postal Service's 'Give Up' Goes Platinum Just in Time for Album's 10th Anniversary". The Hollywood Reporter.
  7. ^ Frank, Aaron (August 3, 2012). "Beachwood Sparks Are One of L.A.'s Most Influential Bands You Don't Know - LA Weekly". www.laweekly.com.
  8. ^ Perry, Kevin (2013-01-22). "(This Is) The Dream of Jimmy and Ben: 10 years of The Postal Service". Drowned In Sound. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  9. ^ Prato, Greg. "Strictly Ballroom Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  10. ^ "It's Love". www.vans.eu.
  11. ^ "Vans Snowboarding presents: It's Love". www.methodmag.com.
  12. ^ "Vans Snow Presents "It's Love"". Torment Magazine.
  13. ^ "Vans Snowboarding Presents: It's Love". Pleasure Snowboard Mag.
  14. ^ "Rowan Davis' "Lad is Pro as" Girl Part" – via www.thrashermagazine.com.
  15. ^ "Rowan Davis PRO Part for Girl Skateboards". The Berrics. May 9, 2023.
  16. ^ "ROWAN DAVIS "LAD IS PRO AS" GIRL PART". May 8, 2023.
  17. ^ "Rowan Davis". Route One. May 18, 2023. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  18. ^ "Rowan Davis: Lad is Pro | BOARDWORLD". www.boardworld.com.au.
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