Voicst
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| Voicst | |
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| Origin | Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
| Genre(s) | Indie rock Pop rock |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Label(s) | Play It Again Sam, Goodbusy |
| Members | |
| Tjeerd Bomhof Sven Woodside Joppe Molenaar |
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Voicst are a three-piece indie rock band hailing from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. "Voicst" is South African slang, meaning "manic energy".
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[edit] Band members
- Tjeerd Bomhof (lead vocals/guitar)
- Sven Woodside (bass/vocals)
- Joppe Molenaar (drums/samples)
[edit] Biography
Originally formed as a school band in 1994, Voicst went on hiatus until 2001, when they decided to revive their band.
In 2002, Voicst kick off their career with a much anticipated show in at the Winston in Amsterdam. After their shows they're asked to support various artists, with the likes of Millionaire, Enon, and Mclusky.
The following years, Voicst opened for other bands like Tenacious D, The Raveonettes, and Nada Surf. Voicst built a solid live reputation and were invited to play at the Noorderslag Festival.. The trio wins the Essent Award in 2003, and play at major Dutch festivals like Metropolis and Lowlands. The band also travels to New York to perform at the CMJ Music Marathon.
Their first official release was in 2003: the six track Eat the Evidence EP, released on the independent Labelman label.
In 2004, the band journeys back to New York for five weeks where they record their album, working with producer Eli Janney (Girls Against Boys), at James Iha's (Smashing Pumpkins) privately owned studio. Because of the long working days (11am to 11pm), their album is aptly titled 11-11. 11-11 is released Fall 2004 in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain.
The first single released from 11-11 is Dazzled Kids, and is a modest hit. Their follow-up single, Whatever You Want From Life, was used in a Heineken commercial, and was also featured in the video game 2006 FIFA World Cup.
The years after the release of their maiden album would be marked by tours and performances at the many festivals the Netherlands is rich; their album wins several awards. Voicst embark on a UK and European tour, during which they support The Bravery, The Presidents of the United States of America, Juliette and The Licks, The Posies, and others. A remastered version of 11-11 is released in the United States in 2005, followed by Australia in 2006 and Japan in 2007.
Voicst goes back to the studios to record their sophomore album A Tale of Two Devils early 2007. They engage with Peter Katis (producer for Interpol and The National among others), and Rutger Hoedemaeker from the Dutch band About.
A Tale of Two Devils is released January 11, 2008, the first single Everyday I Work On The Road is released February 2, 2008.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 11-11 (2004, Duurtlang Records)
- US re-release: 2005, Intrigue Music
- AU re-release: 2006, Cortex Records
- JP re-release: 2007, Kurofune Records
- A Tale of Two Devils (2008, Play It Again Sam/Goodbusy Records)
[edit] EPs
- Eat The Evidence (2003, Labelman/Six-Def Recordings)
[edit] Singles
- Sgt.Gonzo/Major Tom (7" split single w/ Buffoon; 2001, Labelman)
- Dazzled Kids (2005, Duurtlang Records)
- Whatever You Want From Life (2006, Duurtlang Records)
- Acts Of Fire (2007, Duurtlang Records)
- Everyday I Work On The Road (2008, Play It Again Sam/Goodbusy Records)
