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The Cardboard Swords | |
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| Origin | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Genres | Indie rock, Indie pop, Midwest emo |
| Years active | 2015–2018 |
| Labels | Count Your Lucky Stars |
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The Cardboard Swords were an American indie pop rock band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. [1]
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]
Studio albums
Extended plays
Splits
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