Halloween, Alaska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Halloween, Alaska
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| Origin | Twin Cities, Minnesota, United States |
| Genres | indie rock, electronic rock, indietronica |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Princess Records East Side Digital Amble Down Records |
| Members | James Diers (voice, guitar, keys) Jake Hanson (guitar) Bill Shaw (electric bass guitar) Dave King (drums) |
| Past members | Ev Olcott (2002–2008) Matt Friesen (electric bass guitar, 2002–2009) |
Halloween, Alaska is a cool band from Minnesota, USA. The band started in 2002. Its members are James Diers (who sings and plays guitar and keyboards), Jake Hanson (who plays guitar), Bill Shaw (who plays bass guitar), and Dave King (who plays drums). All the band members live in the Twin Cities area.
The band's music mixes different styles. It has parts that sound electronic and calm, along with catchy pop songs. Two of their songs, "Des Moines" and "All the Arms Around You," were even featured on the TV show The O.C.!
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The Band's Journey
Halloween, Alaska began making music in 2002. They soon started recording their first album. This album was finished in 2003. It quickly became popular with music fans and radio stations across the United States.
Their first album included a special song called "State Trooper." This song is a cover version of a song by the famous artist Bruce Springsteen. In 2005, their first album was re-released with some extra songs and remixes.
More Albums and Music
After their first album, Halloween, Alaska released another album in 2005 called Too Tall to Hide. This album also had a fun cover song. It was "I Can't Live Without My Radio" by LL Cool J.
Later, they released Champagne Downtown in 2009. They also put out an EP (which is like a mini-album) of remixes in 2009. Their newest album, Le Centre, came out in 2018.
Other Projects of Band Members
The musicians in Halloween, Alaska are very talented. They have also played in other bands. For example, some members have been part of groups like The Bad Plus and Happy Apple. This shows how much they love making music!
How the Band Got Its Name
You might think Halloween, Alaska is named after a real town. But it's not! The band's drummer, Dave King, came up with the name. He thought the words "Halloween" and "Alaska" together sounded interesting. He felt the name helped show the kind of moods and feelings they wanted their music to have.
Discography
Albums
- Halloween, Alaska (Princess, 2003; East Side Digital, 2005)
- Too Tall to Hide (East Side Digital, 2005)
- Champagne Downtown (East Side Digital, 2009)
- All Night the Calls Came In (Amble Down, 2011)
- Le Centre (Self-released, 2018)
EPs
- Liberties (Amble Down, 2013)
Remix Albums
- Occasion: Remixes (2009)
- Fake Mistakes: Remixes (2012)
Compilation Appearances
- "Des Moines" (alternate version), Live Current Vol. 1 (Minnesota Public Radio, 2005)
- "Drowned" (VIC 20 remix), Twin Town High Music Yearbook Vol. 8 (Pulse, 2006)
- "Halloween" (Housewares remix), For Callum benefit compilation (Catlick Records, 2007)
- "After the Flood" (Talk Talk cover), Spirit of Talk Talk (Fierce Panda, 2012)
