The Sidekicks Explained
The Sidekicks were an American indie rock band from Cleveland, Ohio.[1]
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
- Steve Ciolek (Vocals & Guitar)
- Toby Reif (Guitar & Vocals)
- Ryan Starinsky (Bass & Vocals)
- Matt Climer (Drums)
Notes and References
- Web site: Niesel . Jeff . Here's the New Music Video from Local Indie Rockers the Sidekicks . . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: Underwood . Kirby . The Sidekicks So Long, Soggy Dog (2007) . PunkNews . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: Shultz . Brian . The Sidekicks: Sam [7 inch] (2008) ]. PunkNews . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: August . Justin . The Sidekicks: Weight of Air (2009) . PunkNews . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: Daley . Sloane . The Sidekicks / Tigers Jaw Split [7-inch] (2011) ]. PunkNews . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: The Sidekicks: 'Grace' . PunkNews . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: Sutherland . Sam . The Sidekicks: Awkward Breeds . . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: Anthony . David . The Sidekicks – Awkward Breeds . 27 February 2012 . PopStache . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: Sharp . Tyler . The Sidekicks ink deal with Epitaph Records; announce new album, 'Runners In The Nerved World' . . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: Anthony . David . The Sidekicks' New Video Will Make You Dance, Even if They Don't Feel Like It . . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: Cohen . Ian . The Sidekicks: Runners in the Nerved World . . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: DeVille . Chris . Stream The Sidekicks Runners In The Nerved World (Stereogum Premiere) . 12 January 2015 . . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: Salmon . Ben . Chasing the Perfect Pop Song with the Sidekicks . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: DeVille . Chris . The Sidekicks – "Twin's Twist" . 27 March 2018 . . 20 May 2019.
- Web site: The Sidekicks on Instagram . Instagram . 18 December 2022.