The Cardboard Swords

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The Cardboard Swords
Origin Grand Rapids, Michigan
Genres Indie rock,Indie pop,Midwest emo
Years active2015 (2015)–2018 (2018)
Labels Count Your Lucky Stars
Members
    • Tim Barrett
  • Tyler DeCoeur
  • Jeremy Dye
  • Sam Padalino

The Cardboard Swords were an American indie pop rock band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. [1]

Contents

History

In early 2015, The Cardboard Swords signed to Count Your Lucky Stars Records. [2] [3] Not long after, they were featured on a split released by the label alongside Dowsing, Sinai Vessel, and Long Knives. [4] [5] In late 2015, The Cardboard Swords released their self-titled first full-length album. [6] [7] [8]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Splits

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References

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