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| Background information | |
| Genres | Synth pop, Indie rock, Pop Rock, Alternative rock, Rock |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Granted Access |
| Members | Vlad Kukharchuk Anna Makovchik Yoga Shyp Mikalai Skrobat |
| Website | kiwitimeband |
Kiwi Time is an American rock band based in San Francisco, California. The band is known for standing up for human rights around the globe and giving its support to Russian human rights activists during 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.[1] They also performed in venues such as Great American Music Hall, SLIMs, The Viper Room, 111 Minna Gallery, Elbo Room, Supperclub, DNA Lounge, Cafe Cocomo, Broadway Studios, and Brick & Mortar Music Hall.
History
Originally from Belarus, a former Soviet republic, the band members relocated to San Francisco seeking opportunities for American dream as musicians and due to political and social issues in Eastern Europe.
In 2013, Kiwi Time signed with Granted Access Inc., a music label, the Bay Area’s premier music and video label and production studios, a division of Baynetwork Inc., one of Silicon Valley’s top IT hardware re-sellers and managed IT service companies.
In September 2014, the band performed in Los Angeles's legendary The Viper Room.[2] And in Jan 2015 was named by Emerging bands magazine one of the top 100 bands in the word to make it in 2015.[3]
Collaborations
In the summer of 2014, the band collaborated with legendary hip-hop producer and artist Sir Mix-a-Lot on a track named "If I Can" that was released in early November.[4][5]
Awards and recognition
In 2013, Kiwi Time were the winners of the Stoneski Battle of the Bands. In 2014, the band won at the ArtRockX band competition. They were also headlined the Red Marines Music Festival and played shows in Los Angeles and New York. As a result, the band was featured on Live 105's Top Ten Local Bands in San Francisco.[6]
They have been named one of the ten best local alternative rock bands in San Francisco by the alternative station Live 105 FM.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Murray, Ross (19 February 2014). "Belarus indie-rock band Kiwi Time speaks up for LGBT people in Russia". Glaad. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ "The Viper Room Presents : Knee High Fox, Dead Heroine, Kiwi Time". Live Nation Entertainment. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ^ "Emerging Indie Bands The best new bands from around the world". emergingindiebands.com. 2 January 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ^ Firecloud, Johnny (17 October 2014). "Video Premiere: Kiwi Time Get Surreal in Stop-Motion 'Killin' Me Baby' Clip". Crave Online. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ "KiWi TIME Release "If I Can" Featuring Sir Mix-A-Lot". Icon Vision. 4 November 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ^ "Kiwi Time". Ladies Rise Up and Rock. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ 22 September 2013. "Kiwi Time Gets Bodypainted for Tour Van Sponsored by Baynetwork". Trina Merry. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
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