Marching Band 'Spark Large' album

"All we need are two bikes, one laptop, three microphones and our keen sense of whimsical instrumentation," says ERIK SUNBRING and JACOB LIND of Marching Band. The Swedish-based indie-pop pair combine eccentric musical elements with mainstay rock sounds, creating a unique sonic fusion that finds instrumentation of xylophone, marimba, banjo and vibraphone meshing with guitar, bass, drums and lush vocal harmonies. Marching Band's distinct sound and style arrives on August 5, 2008 with the release of their debut album "Spark Large".

Produced by Adam Lasus (Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Yo La Tengo, Clem Snide), "Spark Large" spans 12 tracks of beautifully crafted indie-pop and atmospheric folk. The disc's first single "Gorgeous Behavior" has already caught the attention of KCRW's Nic Harcourt where he has been spinning the song on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Meanwhile, another standout track from the disc, "Feel Good About It," has been put into rotation on Los Angeles' Indie 103.1FM.

SUNBRING and LIND note that the development of Marching Band was a natural progression. "We met 4 years ago in our first year at university, and creative forces were released at that moment. Since then we've been constantly evolving," the pair says. Their collaboration with producer Adam Lasus then brought "Spark Large" to life. "We are very pleased to have been able to work with a great producer like Adam Lasus who really made our songs sound great."

Beyond Marching Band's early radio attention, the band has also placed songs in film and TV including Gold Circle Film's My Sassy Girl, Story Film's Play The Game, and CW's Aliens In America.

press quots
"This duo of Erik Sunbring and Jacob Lind play low-key, folk-touched indie pop...[They] trade high, close harmonies and reassuring words over a warm, slightly ramshackle backing of acoustic guitar, piano, drums, and light electronic effects, like the Shins sliding down better-fitting chutes." ---Marc Hogan, Pitchfork (May 2008)

"Swedish duo Erik Sunbring and Jacob Lind are less about trumpets and more about creating contemporary melodic indie with some 60s/70s harmonies that will put a smile on your face." ---Saturday Night Magazine, May 2008

biography
Marching Band is an indie rock band based in Linköping, Sweden. In 2008, their first full-length album "Spark Large" was recorded and highlights the bands one of a kind indie pop sound. While the group does use the mainstay rock sounds of guitars, drums and bass guitar, they also employ an array of more eccentric musical instruments for a indie pop band, such as xylophone, marimba, banjo, vibraphone and unique vocal harmonies.

Marching Band is Erik Sunbring and Jacob Lind from Linkoping, Sweden. According to this dynamic duo, all they need are two bikes, one laptop, three microphones and their keen sense of whimsical instrumentation.

The band just finished recording their upcoming release with Adam Lasus, renowned indie rock producer of such artists as Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!, Army Navy, Yo la Tengo, and many more. Mastering Engineer Greg Calbi (David Bowie, John Lennon, and The Ramones) is mastering the record in early May.

Their first single Gorgeous Behavior is receiving consistent spins on Nic Harcourt’s KCRW program Morning Becomes Eclectic and was released to the world on April 23, 2008.

Their music has been in such films as Gold Circle Films “My Sassy Girl” & Marc Fienberg’s new film “Play the Game”. Their composition “Feel Good About It” has been featured on CW’s “Aliens in America” and many MTV shows.

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Marching Band - Spark Large