Similar Artists New Order, The Smiths, Fine China, Joy Electric

Artist History ELKLAND Conceived from the oscillating hum of the Korg MS-10 and birthed to the song mastery of Joy Electric and New Order, ELKLAND entered the world with synth/pop on the brain and electro-art on the feet. Not your average new wave band of frivolous chords and throwaway lyric, ELKLAND strives to be as classic of an incarnation as their forefathers, The Smiths, Joy Division, Yaz and The Stone Roses. Hailing from Upstate New York the brothers Pierce, Jon(21) on vocals and Jessie(20) on drums with childhood friends Joel Tarpin(18) on Keys/Synths and John Carl(20) on guitar ELKLAND has its sights set on becoming a premier act in the emerging world of Electronica. Playing the 2002 Cornerstone Festival as their alter ego G.O.A.T. Explosion, ELKLAND was the darling of the five-day festival packing over 1500 kids into their performance tent. Touring with acts like Soviet, Fine China, Dennison Marrs and their mentors Joy Electric, ELKLAND has built a sizable following across the country as well as internationally. ELKLAND plans to tour from May through August stateside and then across the pond for an extensive European tour in support of their new EP, Her

Group Members Jon Pierce Joel Tarpin Jessie Pierce John Carl

Instruments drums, guitar, synths, vocals

Location Horseheads, NY - USA

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