Artist description Sidedoor Johnnies are an energetic, dynamic trio whose songs range from sedate and moody to noisey and hook-ridden pop.

Music Style Rock with dance , Britpop, and new-wave influences

Musical Influences Pixies, Cure, Blur, Stereolab, Pulp, Yo La Tengo, Elvis Costello

Similar Artists Pixies, Cure, Blur, Stereolab, The Jam, Yo La Tengo, The Knack

Artist History Formed in 1997 at the WE Festival in Wilmington, NC, Sidedoor Johnnies took to releasing their debut CD, Fineline, on their own label, Good Guppy Records. After three DIY tours, including one lasting more than three-months, the band continues to work hard; recording their second full-length CD, touring often and promoting heavily in the press and on the web. The new album will be released in the Spring of 1999.

Group Members Dan Skinner Mike Skinner Miika Grady

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Synth

Albums Fineline (Good Guppy Records)

Press Reviews Jersey Beat, Newsday, Jersey Journal, Stony Brook Statesman, SB Press, Long Island Voice, Magnet, Cake, Raygun, Time Off, Hartford Informer, Charlotte Observer, Encore!, Providence Phoenix, Music Paper, Good Times, Island Ear, Raygun, Pipe Dream, Indie-Music.com, and others.

Additional Info A Four Headed Beast EP, Consuela 7"

Location Huntington, NY - USA

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