Pinboys (Danish band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = PinBoys


Img_capt = PinBoys promotional picture
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Denmark
Genre = Pop punk
Alternative rock
Years_active = 2002 - Present
Label = Iceberg Records, Off The Record
Associated_acts =
URL = http://www.pinboys.dk
Current_members = Jakob
Anne
Simon
Anders
Past_members = Bo Tolstrup

PinBoys is a Danish pop punk/pop rock band that was formed in September 2002. The band consists of Jacob (vocalist/bass), Anne (vocalist), Simon (guitar) and Anders (drums). They released their first indie album "Teenage Wasteland" on March 15, 2007.

Biography

2002

Formed in Aarhus, Denmark in September 2002, the band recorded their first demo at "Backyard Studios" in October/November of the same year. They received great reviews for their first song entitled "Quit it" from Garageband.com and had their first contact to the New Yorker label "Flytrap Records". Co-founder Sune was however replaced that same year on the guitar with current lead-guitarist Simon.

2003

2003 marked the band's first live performance on January 5. On August 14 their first EP entitled "A-Side" was released in Denmark, Brazil and USA, and the group embarked a 16 days tour in the US. Co-founder and singer Ane leaves the band just before the first CD is released, and the new found Stina leaves just after the tour finishes. Anne auditions for the band in December, and is chosen as second vocalist, making it the final line-up for the band.

2004

After signing with record company "Flytrap Records" in 2003, the band quickly breaks apart from the label due to dispute with line-up and musical taste. The band's second EP, "No Control" is recorded the same year, and speaks for itself. They ultimately signed an initial contact with "Iceberg Records" in December, with whom they remain up till now.

2005

Now touring through Germany, the band received great feedback and quickly became an insider throughout their tour. A new EP entitled "Somewhere in Between" is recorded in August of the year, and the band signs a management deal with "Iceberg Records" only.

2006-Recent

The band embarks yet another tour, accompanying artists such as Fall Out Boy on their tour as special guest, and release their debut album "Teenage Wasteland" on March 15, 2007 that receives great reviews from fans. The band has a promising future ahead of them.Fact|date=August 2008

Discography

EPs

# "A-Side"
# "No Control"
# "Somewhere in Between"

Albums

# "Teenage Wasteland"