The Sidekicks

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The Sidekicks
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Years active2006 - 2022
Labels Epitaph Records, Red Scare Industries
Website www.sidekicksohio.net

The Sidekicks were an American indie rock band from Cleveland, Ohio. [1]

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History

The Sidekicks released their first full-length album, So long, Soggy Dog in 2007. [2] The following year, they released the 7" single Sam. [3] In 2009, The Sidekicks released their second full-length album Weight of Air. [4] The Sidekicks released a split with the band Tigers Jaw in 2011. [5] In 2012, The Sidekicks released their third full-length album Awkward Breeds, as well as an EP, Grace. [6] [7] [8] The Sidekicks signed to Epitaph Records in 2014. [9] The Sidekicks released their fourth full-length album Runners In The Nerved World, in 2015. [10] [9] [11] [12] Their fifth and final full-length album, Happiness Hours, was released in 2018. [13] [14]

The band disbanded in December 2022. [15]

Band members

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References

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  2. ↑ Underwood, Kirby. "The Sidekicks So Long, Soggy Dog (2007)". PunkNews. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  3. ↑ Shultz, Brian. "The Sidekicks: Sam [7 inch] (2008)". PunkNews. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  4. ↑ August, Justin. "The Sidekicks: Weight of Air (2009)". PunkNews. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  5. ↑ Daley, Sloane. "The Sidekicks / Tigers Jaw Split [7-inch] (2011)". PunkNews. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  6. ↑ "The Sidekicks: 'Grace'". PunkNews. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  7. ↑ Sutherland, Sam. "The Sidekicks: Awkward Breeds". Exclaim! . Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  8. ↑ Anthony, David (27 February 2012). "The Sidekicks – Awkward Breeds". PopStache. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  9. 1 2 Sharp, Tyler. "The Sidekicks ink deal with Epitaph Records; announce new album, 'Runners In The Nerved World'". Alternative Press . Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  10. ↑ Anthony, David. "The Sidekicks' New Video Will Make You Dance, Even if They Don't Feel Like It". Vice . Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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  13. ↑ Salmon, Ben. "Chasing the Perfect Pop Song with the Sidekicks" . Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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