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The Sidekicks

The Sidekicks

American indie rock band

The Sidekicks were an American indie rock band from Cleveland, Ohio.[1]

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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)

References

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    Niesel, Jeff. "Here's the New Music Video from Local Indie Rockers the Sidekicks". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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    Underwood, Kirby. "The Sidekicks So Long, Soggy Dog (2007)". PunkNews. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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    Shultz, Brian. "The Sidekicks: Sam [7 inch] (2008)". PunkNews. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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    August, Justin. "The Sidekicks: Weight of Air (2009)". PunkNews. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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    Daley, Sloane. "The Sidekicks / Tigers Jaw Split [7-inch] (2011)". PunkNews. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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    "The Sidekicks: 'Grace'". PunkNews. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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    Sutherland, Sam. "The Sidekicks: Awkward Breeds". Exclaim!. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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    Anthony, David (27 February 2012). "The Sidekicks – Awkward Breeds". PopStache. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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    Sharp, Tyler. "The Sidekicks ink deal with Epitaph Records; announce new album, 'Runners In The Nerved World'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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    Anthony, David. "The Sidekicks' New Video Will Make You Dance, Even if They Don't Feel Like It". Vice. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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    Cohen, Ian. "The Sidekicks: Runners in the Nerved World". Pitchfork. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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    DeVille, Chris (12 January 2015). "Stream The Sidekicks Runners In The Nerved World (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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    Salmon, Ben. "Chasing the Perfect Pop Song with the Sidekicks". Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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    DeVille, Chris (27 March 2018). "The Sidekicks – "Twin's Twist"". Stereogum. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  15. [15]
    "The Sidekicks on Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
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