Blondfire

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nameBlondfire
imageFile:Blondfire 11 18 2015 -10 (22570744173) (cropped).jpg
originNew York City
genreIndie pop, electronica, alternative rock, dance
associated_actsAvicii, Ivy, Freedom Fry, Arty
years_active2004–present
labelWarner Bros., Primary Wave, WAX LTD
current_membersErica Driscoll
past_membersBruce Driscoll
aliasAstaire
website
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| name = Blondfire | image = File:Blondfire 11 18 2015 -10 (22570744173) (cropped).jpg | caption = | origin = New York City | genre = Indie pop, electronica, alternative rock, dance | associated_acts = Avicii, Ivy, Freedom Fry, Arty | years_active = 2004–present | label = Warner Bros., Primary Wave, WAX LTD | current_members = Erica Driscoll | past_members = Bruce Driscoll | alias = Astaire | website =

Blondfire is an American indie pop band from Los Angeles, California, United States. It started as a duo of brother and sister Bruce and Erica Driscoll, under the name Astaire, and since 2015 has been a solo act with Erica Driscoll.

Early life

Erica Driscoll was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States to an American father and a Brazilian mother. She spent many summers in northern Brazil, and is a citizen of both countries. Erica and her brother and founding member Bruce Driscoll cite Antonio Carlos Jobim, Caetano Veloso, and Astrud Gilberto as musicians that they listened to often while growing up. In high school, Erica and her older sister Monica formed the band Nectar, along with Arland Nicewander, Ryan Butts, and Jason Drost. The band eschewed classes to tour nationally. In addition to that, their song In The Shadows was chosen to be used in WGRD Radioactiv 4 compilation series, which also includes Mustard Plug and Epic Records recording artists Papa Vegas and Getaway Cruiser.

History

Astaire

Erica and Bruce formed Astaire and toured locally behind songs recorded in the basement of their parents' home. During this time, the siblings were featured in many music and fashion publications, such as z!nk, America, YRB, College Music Journal, and Entertainment Weekly. The Driscolls relocated to New York City and recorded "Weightless" with Ivy's Andy Chase. They released their first EP, Don't Whisper Lies, on their own record label, Wax Divine.

The EP's single, "L-L-Love" became an iTunes Free Single of the Week and the band embarked on a national tour with Ivy, Robbers on High Street, and Stars.

Change to Blondfire, ''My Someday''

In the middle of the tour, the Driscolls were contacted by the representatives of the estate of Fred Astaire, asking the band to stop using the name immediately. Facing expensive legal fees, the siblings changed the band's name to Blondfire.

In October 2006, Blondfire signed a record deal with EMI Records UK. Their debut album, My Someday, was released in 2008. Among the people thanked in the album liner notes was Fred Astaire. In a May 2008 interview, Bruce Driscoll stated that the band had parted ways with the label.

''Young Heart''

In November 2011, Blondfire released the single and accompanying video for "Where The Kids Are" to much critical acclaim.

In August 2012, Blondfire signed with Warner Bros. Records and Primary Wave Music.

In February 2013, Blondfire released a new music video for their song "Where the Kids Are". The track featured heavily in the 2012 Honda Civic television spots.

On 11 February 2014, Blondfire's second album, Young Heart, was released. It produced two singles, "Where the Kids Are" and "Waves".

Split, ''True Confessions''

In 2015, Bruce left the band as a full-time member to focus on his band Freedom Fry. He continues to collaborate with Erica as a songwriter and on other creative projects.

Live show

Blondfire's live lineup consists of Erica singing and playing guitar backed by a group of hand-picked musicians.

Discography

Albums

  • My Someday (2008, Tender Tender Rush)
  • Young Heart (2014, Tender Tender Rush)
  • True Confessions EP (2016, WAX LTD)

Singles

  • "Don't Whisper Lies" (2004, Tender Tender Rush)
  • "Pretty Young Thing" (2008, Tender Tender Rush)
  • "Where The Kids Are" (2011, Tender Tender Rush)
  • "Waves" (2013, Tender Tender Rush)
  • "Young Heart" (2014, Tender Tender Rush)
  • "Pleasure" (2015, Tender Tender Rush)
  • "True Confessions" (2016, WAX LTD)
  • "Here And Now" (2017, WAX LTD)
  • "Black Hole Sun" (2017, WAX LTD)
  • "Climb" (2020, Bliss Productions)
  • "Marigold" (2020, Bliss Productions)
  • "Fearless (The Spark)" (2020, UPM-US)
  • "Starboy" (2020, Bliss Productions)
  • "Age of Innocence" (2023, Bliss Productions)
  • "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now (Cover)" (2023, Bliss Productions)
  • "Elated" (2023, Bliss Productions)
  • "Foolish" (2024, Bliss Productions)
  • "Dirty Fingers" (2024, Bliss Productions)
  • "A Million Miles" (2024, Bliss Productions)
  • "Do it Again" (2025, Bliss Productions)
  • "Get You High" (2025, Bliss Productions)

Other appearances

  • "Liar Liar", from the album True (2013) by Avicii
  • "Glorious", from the album Glorious (2015) by Arty
  • "Something About You", from the album Something About You (2016) by Paris Blohm
  • "Golden (feat. Blondfire)" (SpinninRecords, 2021) by Sander van Doorn

References

References

  1. [http://www.mtvhive.com/2011/11/15/blondfire-where-the-kids-are-song/ ] {{webarchive. link. (January 27, 2013)
  2. "Blue Microphones | Blondfire". Bluemic.com.
  3. (9 February 2016). "Playlist: 10 tracks you need to hear".
  4. (September 26, 2004). "Brother-Sister Band Astaire Fighting For Attention". [[Broadcast Music Incorporated.
  5. Zemler, Emily. (September 8, 2004). "Sibling duo keeps rhythm all in the family". [[American University#Other Media Organizations.
  6. [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/astaire-mn0000930593/biography} ] {{webarchive. link. (November 26, 2015)
  7. (2012-01-17). ["Interview] Blondfire's Kindred Spirit Breaks Through With Flavorful Indie-Pop « The World Famous KROQ". Kroq.cbslocal.com.
  8. (2011-11-03). "Blondfire: Where The Kids Are". Trendland.
  9. Published on Oct 01, 2004. (2004-10-01). "Download This". EW.com.
  10. Reed, James. (2005-04-29). "Unsigned, Astaire makes its own way with slinky electro-pop - The Boston Globe". Boston.com.
  11. The, Burn. (2008-03-29). "Burn the Bowery: Blondfire - Interview". Burnthebowery.blogspot.com.
  12. Ray, Jim. (August 5, 2005). "Blondfire ambition". Today.com.
  13. Dodge on April 16, 2010. (2010-04-16). "Pop Dee-Lite : Interview with Blondfire « My Old Kentucky Blog". Myoldkentuckyblog.com.
  14. (2005-07-19). "Blondfire - Live Session EP (iTunes Exclusive) (File) at Discogs". Discogs.com.
  15. (2012-04-20). "Interview: Blondfire". become your drum.
  16. "Blondfire". Primary Wave Music.
  17. (2013-02-08). "Blondfire - Where The Kids Are (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
  18. "Heard "Where the Kids Are" on TV? | The Official Blondfire Website". Blondfiremusic.tumblr.com.
  19. (5 January 2015). "Blondfire: Young Heart".
  20. Mosk, Mitch. (2016-07-29). "The "Domino" Effect: True Confessions With Blondfire". Atwood Magazine.
  21. "106.3 The Shore WJSE".
  22. (2011-11-22). "Free Download: Blondfire's 'Where the Kids Are' | Music News". Rolling Stone.
  23. "Blondfire Premieres 'Pleasure' Inspired by 'Manchester Drug Scene': Exclusive".

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