Streets of Laredo (band)

Streets of Laredo is a folk-pop band originally from Auckland, New Zealand but now based in Brooklyn, New York. The band is composed of Dave Gibson (vocals, drums), Daniel Gibson (lead vocals, acoustic guitar) Sarahjane Gibson (vocals, melodica, percussion), Sean McMahon (bass and backing vocals), Cameron Deyell (electric guitar and backing vocals) and Andrew McGovern (trumpet, percussion, and synth). The band has released two albums: Volume I & II (2014) and Wild (2016).

Streets of Laredo
OriginAuckland, New Zealand
GenresFolk-pop, Indie rock, Indie folk, Alternative rock
Years active2012–present
LabelsDine Alone Records
Members
  • David Gibson
  • Daniel Gibson
  • Sarahjane Gibson
  • Sean McMahon
  • Andrew McGovern
  • Cameron Deyell
Past membersThom Darlow

Founding and early career

Dave Gibson and his younger brother Daniel already had experience as musicians. Dave used to be the vocalist in the New Zealand band Elemeno P while Daniel was the vocalist of a pop-punk band called Kingston.[1] Dave ran a T-shirt business and hired Daniel soon after he left the music scene to work in his company. However, both brothers routinely began to write and work on demo songs frequently.[2] Dave, his spouse Sarahjane, and his brother Daniel, formed the band around the time they moved to New York in 2012. However, before the trio relocated to New York they played one show in their hometown.[3] The group named their band based on the classic ballad Streets of Laredo.[4] The band soon after also consisted of Si Moore, Cameron Deyell, and Thom Darlow.[5][6] Their first single "Girlfriend" was first imagined by Daniel between the time they left New Zealand and relocated to New York. He continued working on the song once he moved to New York. The single was self-released on December 10, 2012[7] to positive acclaim.[8] A music video for the track was released soon after.[9]

Vol. I & II: from EP to debut album

In early 2013, the band traveled back to New Zealand to work and record nine new tracks which would be split into two EPs.[10] In August 2013, the band won first prize in the adult album alternative category of Nashville's Unsigned Only Awards.[1] On October 2013, the band won the AAA category for unsigned artists at the CMJ Music Marathon.[11] In late 2013, they released the two EPs Vol. I and Vol. II which received positive reviews.[12][5][13] Many changes occurred during this period like the addition of other members like Sean McMahon and Andrew McGovern. After the self-release of the two EPs, Streets of Laredo got signed on to Dine Alone Records. The band released their first EP Lonsdale Line for the label on June 10, 2014.[14] A single track "Slow Train" released in August 2014.[15] A single from their forthcoming debut album titled "Laredo" dropped in September 2014.[16] The band released their first official album Volume I & II (by putting together the two EPs) on October 7, 2014 via Dine Alone Records.[6][17] The reviews for the album were generally favorable.[18][19][6][20]

Wild and onwards

From early to mid-2015, the band toured in America and Europe for their debut album. During these tours and concerts, Streets or Laredo began to work on new tracks for their future album Wild. They began recording demos in early 2015.[21] A single called "Diamonds" was released on 2 June 2015.[22] A single from the forthcoming LP titled "99.9%" was released on 24 June 2016.[23][24] A unrelated single titled "Devil and the Sea" dropped on 9 July 2016.[25] Wild was released on October 21, 2016 and was notably produced by John Agnello.[24] The album had political, experimental, and cultural undertones which were topics that influenced the band.[26] Wild received some positive reviews.[27][28] After finishing playing and touring for Wild by early 2017, it was reported that the band would begin working on new material for a third LP.[29]

References
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  2. "Streets of Laredo - Slow Train". ZMonline. 22 October 2014. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
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  4. Fleming, Olivia (4 October 2013). "Discovery: Streets of Laredo". InterviewMagazine. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  5. Mcdonald, Caroline (3 December 2013). "Album Review- Streets of Laredo". Best New Bands. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  6. Holland, Simon (12 February 2015). "Streets of Laredo-Volume I & II". Folk Radio. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  7. "Streets of Laredo". StreetsofLaredo.Bandcamp.com.
  8. Levine, Mike (13 February 2013). "NYC Bands on the rise: Streets of Laredo". The Deli Magazine. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  9. Gallacher, Alex (14 December 2012). "Introducing: Streets of Laredo". Folk Radio. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  10. Levine, Mike (26 April 2013). "Streets of Laredo-Band Reviews and Interviews". The Deli Magazine. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  11. Blackwell, Mary Alice (27 July 2016). "Streets of Laredo's folk-rock takes it on an adventure". The Daily Progress. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  12. "Streets Of Laredo unveil video for "Lonsdale Line'"+ tour the US + play SXSW". The Deli Magazine. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  13. "Album review: Streets of Laredo, Volume I & II". New Zealand Herald. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  14. Hughes, Josiah (3 June 2014). "Streets of Laredo Sign with Dine Alone for 'Lonsdale Line' EP, Head Out on North American Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  15. Eakin, Marah (11 August 2014). "Streets of Laredo premiere the song that'll soundtrack everything this fall". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
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  20. Moore, John B. (17 November 2014). "Album Review: Streets of Laredo- "Vol. 1 & 2"". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
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  22. Bennet, Kim Taylor (2 June 2015). "PREMIERE: Streets of Laredo- "Diamonds"". Vice Media. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  23. Solotaroff-Webber, Henry (6 July 2016). "Streets of Laredo release new track, will perform at Baby's All Right on 07.11". The Deli Magazine. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  24. Bennet, Kim Taylor (24 June 2016). "PREMIERE: Streets of Laredo- 99.9%". Vice Media. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  25. Melnick, Jackson (9 July 2016). "Streets of Laredo Premiere Single Devil And The Sea « American Songwriter". American Songwriter. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  26. Fennie, Amy (25 October 2016). "Q&A: Streets of Laredo Discuss the Beauty of Simplicity, Their New Album & the Importance of Voting". Onestowatch.com. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  27. Haugen, Tom (20 December 2016). "Album Review: Streets of Laredo- 'Wild'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  28. Leggett, Bob (21 October 2016). "Streets of Laredo Will Drive Their Fans Wild With Latest Release". No Depression. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  29. Reynolds, Drew (23 January 2017). "Live Photos: Behind the Scenes with Streets of Laredo in New York". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
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