About The Band
The Moldy Peaches were an indie group from New York City, New York, USA, founded by Adam Green and Kimya Dawson. Leading proponents of the Anti-Folk scene, the band has been on hiatus since 2004. The appearance of
their song "Anyone Else But You" in the film Juno has significantly
raised their profile; Dawson and Green made a handful of reunion appearances
together in December 2007.
The band is known for their slow-paced songs, often discussing themes of
childhood or young adulthood. Dawson's distinctive, childlike voice contributes
to their distinctive sound.
History
Adam Green and Kimya Dawson met at Exile on Main Street Records in Mount Krisco, New York and began working together. Along with
some of Adam's friends they put out a CDR album called FER THE KIDS
before Kimya moved to Port Townsend, Washington. In early 1999
Adam joined her there and the Moldy Peaches were formed. The band returned to
NYC as a 4 piece later in the year. They became active on the NYC Anti-Folk scene, playing at the
Sidewalk Cafe before the band broke up. Kimya and Adam
both recorded solo albums. the band reformed in August 2000, dropping the 2000
from their name, with Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors on lead guitar, Brian Piltin on bass
guitar, and Strictly Beats (Brent Cole) on drums. A new 11 song
album was recorded, which led to a deal with Rough Trade in the UK. They gained
recognition after their initial 7" 'Who's Got the Crack" was named 'Single of
the Week' in NME. Rough Trade released
the album The Moldy Peaches in 2001.
Released in the U.S. on September 11,, 2001, it contained the song "NYC Is Like a Graveyard". The
band expanded to a six-piece, with guitarists Jack Dishel and Aaron Wilkinson, bass player Steven
Mertens, and drummer Strictly Beats, augmenting the original duo of Kimya and
Adam. They toured internationally with The Strokes with whom they shared record label and
management.
Notable Appearences- The song "Anyone Else But You" was used in the Academy Award-nominated documentary Murderball.
- The song "Anyone Else but You" was used in a mobile phone TV-ad in France
during World Cup 2006, featuring French star Zinedine Zidane.
- The song "Anyone Else but You" is central to the 2007 Academy Award-winning
film Juno and a
version is also performed by the two main characters (Ellen Page and Michael Cera).
- A re-written version of "Anyone Else but You" was featured in a commercial
for Atlantis Resorts in the Bahamas.
- The song "Jorge Regula" was used in a Pepsodent commercial in Chile.
- A version of the song "Jorge Regula" also appears in the 2006 indie film The Guatemalan Handshake.
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