Young Statues

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Young Statues
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genres Emo, indie rock, folk rock, power pop, dream pop
Years active2010–present
Labels Run For Cover Records, Banquet Records
MembersCarmen Cirignano
Tom Ryan
Daniel Bogan
Matt Weber
Past membersAndrew Richards

Young Statues is an American emo band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [1]

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History

Young Statues formed in the winter of 2010 after a series of songs that were initially never intended to be released were recorded between friends. Inspired by the response Carmen Cirignano recruited longtime friends and musicians from the Philadelphia music scene, Tom Ryan and Daniel Bogan to record and release what would become Young Statues self-titled debut album in 2011. The following year they would go on to follow up their self-titled album with a four-track EP titled "Covers" which consisting of a collection of cover songs of artists such as Billy Bragg, The Magnetic Fields, New Order and Ryan Adams. [2] [3]

Members

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

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References

  1. "Young Statues - Run For Cover Records". Runforcoverrecords.com. Archived from the original on 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2014-07-26.
  2. Bird, Michele (November 13, 2012). "Young Statues launch 'Covers' 7" pre-order". Altpress.com.
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