Hailing from Austin, Texas, Fanclub was initially founded by guitarist Mike Lee, who wanted to re-record his favourite albums with an ever changing cast of musicians. However, after working with singer Leslie Crunkilton, he decided it might be a lot more fun to record his own songs. He enlisted his old bandmate, drummer Daniel Schmidt, and Fanclub was born.

The band finds itself between indie and pop, with New Order as an obvious influence, but listening to their debut single Leaves, I’m sure they like shoegaze as well. All in all, with its understated vocals, great indie guitar sound and subtle shimmering electronica, Leaves comes across as a future classic indie-pop song.

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.