Fonda (band)

Last updated
Fonda
Fonda-Alley1.jpg
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Indie pop
Noise pop
Dream pop
Years active19952003, 20112013
Labels Minty Fresh
Hidden Agenda Records
Top Quality Records
Planting Seeds Records
MembersEmily Cook
David Klotz
Johnny Joyner
Ginny Pitchford
Jason Crawford
John Broeckel
Past membersAaron Ryder (drums) (1995-2000)
Aldo Bigante (bass) (1995-1998)
Lora Paelicke (bass) (1999-2001)
Dave Newton (guitars) (1998-2003)
Adam Flanders (drums) (2000-2003)
Website www.fondamusic.com

Fonda is an American indie pop band from Los Angeles, California.

Contents

History

The band formed in 1994 when singer/keyboardist Emily Cook and guitarist David Klotz met while both working for the same film production company. With the addition of drummer Aaron Ryder, the group played its first live dates at area clubs like Spaceland and Cafe Bleu, and in 1998 issued their debut EP Music for Beginners on the Top Quality label, with the cut "Crazy Love" becoming a staple on L.A. radio station KROQ. [1]

Their debut album, The Invisible Girl peaked at No. 39 on CMJ's Radio 200 Chart in December, 1999. Dave Newton, guitarist for the British band The Mighty Lemon Drops was an active member of Fonda between 1998 and 2003. [2] In 2001, Fonda wrote and performed the theme song to the Miramax/Dimension film, Spy Kids . [3] "Spy Kids (Save The World)" was released as a CD/DVD single in Europe on Gold Circle Records. The song received regular airplay on Radio Disney and the accompanying music video was shown on the Nickelodeon TV Channel. Fonda has since released two full-length albums for the Parasol Records imprint label Hidden Agenda Records. [4] Actor Ted Raimi directed the music video for Fonda's song "Close To Home". [5]

Fonda released their fourth album in January 2013. [6]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles (7" vinyl)

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tony Fagenson</span> Musical artist

Tony Fagenson is a guitarist, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who is best known for his work with rock bands Eve 6 and Dead Posey.

Maow was a Canadian indie rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. A pop punk combo, the band was part of the "cuddlecore" scene led by cub.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Servant (band)</span>

The Servant was an English alternative band, formed in London in 1998. They are popular in France, Spain, Switzerland as well as other European countries.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Emily Osment</span> American actress, singer and songwriter (born 1992)

Emily Jordan Osment is an American actress, singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Osment began her career as a child actress, appearing in numerous television shows and films, before co-starring as Gerti Giggles in Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) and Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003). She played Lilly Truscott on the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006–2011) and its film spinoff Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009).

Bikeride was an American indie rock band fronted by Tony Carbone. Their record companies of the past have included is Hidden Agenda, a part of Parasol Records, and Choclaty! Records. Bikeride's newest album, The Kiss, has been released on SHMAMM! Records, Bikeride's own imprint.

National Skyline is an American alternative rock band formed in late 1996 by Jeff Dimpsey of Hum. Dimpsey originally formed the band in order to perform a 45-minute-long song that he had written. They were initially an indie rock supergroup of sorts, with a rotating cast of prominent Champaign/Chicago area musicians. They did record the 45-minute song/album with Rick Valentin in spring 1997, but it has never been released. The band's name is apparently a reference to Bob Dylan's album Nashville Skyline, though their music betrays no stylistic debt to Dylan.

Yukari Fresh, is a Shibuya-kei artist.

<i>Kokomemedada</i> 2003 studio album by Komeda

Kokomemedada is the fourth full-length studio album from Swedish band Komeda, and their third album sung in English. Kokomemedada was first released in 2003 on Sonet Records and in 2004 in the United States on the Minty Fresh label. The album is the first Komeda release after the departure of guitarist Mattias Norlander, leaving the band to continue as a trio.

Allen Gordon Clapp is the singer, guitarist and principal songwriter for the California rock band The Orange Peels. Since 1990, he has also periodically released material under his own name and under the moniker "Allen Clapp and his Orchestra."

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Seether (song)</span> 1994 single by Veruca Salt

"Seether" is a 1994 single by American alternative rock band Veruca Salt.

Lanterna is a musical project led by guitarist Henry Frayne, formerly of Lodestone Destiny, The Syndicate, Ack-Ack, Area and The Moon Seven Times. Their tracks are evocative soundscapes, usually instrumental, that focus on Frayne's melodic guitar work awash in effects.

Minty Fresh is a Chicago-based record label, founded in 1993 by Jim Powers with Anthony Musiala. The label is known for launching the careers of Veruca Salt. They also gave the Swedish band The Cardigans their first US release and released the debut single by Liz Phair. They also run the "Mini Fresh" label which produces children's music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Orange Peels</span> American band

"The Orange Peels" is an American rock band that has its roots in the international indie-pop and indie-rock movements of the 1990s.

missFlag Indie pop-rock band from Jerusalem

missFlag is an indie pop-rock band from Jerusalem. Formed in 2005, the band's music is mostly influenced by the new wave of British music and alternative rock. The band consists of Gil Assayas, Assa Bukelman, Shai Saadia (bass), and Assaf Kraus. The band formerly included Ohad Eilam.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bark Bark Disco</span> Maltese Musician

Ian Schranz, best known by the stage name Bark Bark Disco, is a Maltese indie musician. Schranz first began his career as the drummer of the band Beangrowers before establishing himself as a solo artist.

Elk City is an American art-pop band from New York City, New York, formed in 1997 as a spin-off of Melting Hopefuls. The original lineup consisted of Renee LoBue, Ray Ketchem and Peter Langland-Hassan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dead Sara</span> American hard rock band

Dead Sara is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, consisting of Emily Armstrong, Siouxsie Medley, and Sean Friday, best known for their single "Weatherman" from their debut eponymous album Dead Sara (2012). Their most recent album Ain't It Tragic was released in September 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Invisible (U2 song)</span> 2014 single by U2

"Invisible" is a song by Irish rock band U2. Produced by Danger Mouse, it was released as a non-album single on 2 February 2014. The song was unveiled in a Super Bowl XLVIII television advertisement, launching a promotion that offered the song as a free digital download in the iTunes Store from 2–3 February. For each download of the track, Bank of America donated $1 to (RED), an organisation co-founded by lead vocalist Bono, to fight HIV/AIDS. Ultimately, $3.1 million was raised during the 36-hour promotion. Since 4 February, "Invisible" has been available as a paid download that continues to benefit (RED).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Klotz</span> American composer and music editor

David Klotz is an American composer and music editor. He won eight Primetime Emmy Awards.

Parasol's Sweet Sixteen was a compilation album series release by American record label and distributor Parasol Records, compiling new and previously released songs by artists on their subsidiary and distributed labels Action Musik, Bird Song Recordings, Galaxy Gramophone, Hidden Agenda Records, Mud Records, Reaction Recordings, and Spur Records. The series has received several positive reviews from critics.

References

  1. Ankeny, Jason. "Artist Biography - Fonda". All Music Guide. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
  2. "Artists - Top Music Artists and Bands - Page 1". Billboard. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  3. "Splendid: Features: Fonda". Splendidezine.com. 2005-12-31. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  4. Archived May 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. "Fonda - Close To Home". YouTube. 2006-06-11. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  6. "Fonda - Los Angeles band - David Klotz - Emily Cook". Fondamusic.com. Retrieved 2014-07-14.