International Robot
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| International Robot | |
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Left to right: Brian Shuey, Morgan Kinnaman, Danny Henry.
(Pic by Tony Nelson) |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Genres | Punk rock |
| Years active | 2000–2002 |
| Labels | Pop Riot |
| Associated acts | The Soviettes, The Awesome Snakes, France Has The Bomb, the Dummies, The Voltz, the Dynamiters, Die Electric!, Dirty Robbers |
| Members | Danny Henry - drums, vocals Brian Shuey - guitar, vocals Morgan Kinnaman - bass |
| Past members | Annie Holoien - bass |
International Robot were a punk rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2000. All of the group's members went on to form other notable bands on the Minneapolis punk scene, including the Soviettes, The Awesome Snakes, France Has The Bomb, the Dummies, the Prostitutes, the Voltz, the Dynamiters, Die Electric! and Dirty Robbers. All of these bands, including International Robot, have been covered by City Pages, the local music weekly newspaper.
The band's name is taken from a song title of the Saints, an Australian band that formed in the late Seventies.[1]
Members[edit]
- Brian Shuey (guitar, vocals) - the Dynamiters,[2] The Voltz,[3] Die Electric!,[4] the Prostitutes [5]
- Morgan "Slo Mo" Kinnaman (bass) - Dirty Robbers [6]
- Danny Henry (drums, vocals) - The Soviettes,[7] The Awesome Snakes,[8] France Has The Bomb,[9] the Dummies (as "Rock Bottom") [10]
- Annie Holoien (bass) - The Soviettes, The Awesome Snakes, God Damn Doo Wop Band [11]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
| Title | Release date | Notes | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Robot[1] | 2002 | Self titled debut album | Solid Sound Music |
EPs and singles[edit]
| Title | Release date | Notes | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Robot[12] | April 15, 2003 | 4-track EP. | Pop Riot |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Schmitt, Christina (2002-01-23). "Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto - International Robot's Music Is More Than Mechanical Garage Rock". City Pages. Retrieved 2002-01-23.
- ^ Swanson, Carl Atiya (2008-09-10). "Don't worry, the Dynamiters are trained professionals".
- ^ Silver, Kate (2003-11-12). "Danger! High Voltage! - The Voltz electrify you with a minimalist garage stomp".
- ^ Smith, Rod (2004-10-27). "Die Electric: Push Pull".
- ^ "Prostitutes - Twentyfive Song CD CD".
- ^ Day, Holly (2000-01-12). "Unreformed punks the Dirty Robbers sing delicate songs about love, death, and kicking people in the head".
- ^ Scholtes, Peter (2003-06-11). "Red, White, & Blonde - The liberty, equality, and sorority of the Soviettes".
- ^ Simpson, Greg (staff) (February 20, 2007). "Awesome Snakes - Venom review". PunkNews.org. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ Jensen, Christopher Matthew (April 2, 2008). "France Has the Bomb, but no leader". City Pages (Minneapolis). Retrieved January 22, 2011.
- ^ "The Dummies profile". 2010-11-16.
- ^ "Annie Sparrows closes the book on the Soviettes and Awesome Snakes". City Pages. 2010-03-01.
- ^ "international Robot EP at Interpunk.com". Retrieved 2010-11-16.
External links[edit]
- International Robot discography at Discogs
- "Front Door" on YouTube
