JR JR

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JR JR
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JR JR Performing at Piqniq 2016 in Tinley Park, Illinois
Background information
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  • Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
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OriginRoyal Oak, Michigan
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GenresIndie pop
Years active2010–present
LabelTemplate:Pluralize from textWarner Bros.
MembersDaniel Zott
Joshua Epstein
Mike Higgins
Jon Visger
Bryan Pope
Websitewww.jrjrmusic.com

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JR JR (pronounced "junior junior"; originally named Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.) is an American indie-pop band from Royal Oak, Michigan, founded by Daniel Zott and Joshua Epstein. The band also includes drummer Mike Higgins.

History

Zott and Epstein met each other while playing in other Detroit music projects. They formed Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. in late 2009, and began recording in Zott's basement in Royal Oak, Michigan with few intentions of reaching the public. Their original name, derived from NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., was suggested to the pair as a joke.[1] In 2013 Zott stated, "The name for us was just a way to identify our crazy new project that had no limitations. People have no idea how we are going to sound, and so it gives them a reason to actually take some time to listen to the music."[2] About 2011, the band emailed Dale Earnhardt Jr. to assure him they were not making fun of him; he responded that Jimmie Johnson had already told him about them, he was flattered, and they would "not hear from any lawyers".[3][4]

2010–2011: Horsepower (EP) and It's A Corporate World

In July 2010, the band released Horsepower EP via Quite Scientific Records.[5] The Horsepower EP consisted of songs "Nothing But Our Love," "Vocal Chords," "Simple Girl," and a cover of Brian Wilson's song "God Only Knows."[6] The band came out with a second EP titled "My Love Is Easy: Remixes Pt.1" via Quite Scientific Records on November 2, 2010.[7] Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. was noted as 'one of the best new bands' of 2010 and became very well-liked from various sources including Stereogum, SPIN, Under the Radar, Real Detroit, and The Metro Times.[8][9][5] The band came out with We Almost Lost Detroit EP via Warner Bros. Records and Quite Scientific Records on April 21, 2011. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. released two singles, "Morning Thought" and "Simple Girl" on April 8, 2011 and September 9, 2011 respectively.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. came out with their first full-length album, It's A Corporate World.[5] The album was released June 7, 2011 via Warner Bros. Records and Quite Scientific Records.[1]

2013–2015: Patterns (EP) and The Speed of Things

The band came out with their single "If You Didn't See Me (Then You Weren't On The Dancefloor)" on April 2, 2013. The single's release was followed by their EP release, Patterns.[10][11] The band performed live on May 16, 2013 on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic to premier songs from their album.[12] The featured songs included: "Hiding," "Run," "Mesopotamia," "If You Didn't See Me (Then You Weren't On The Dancefloor)," "Dark Water," "Knock Louder," "War Zone," "Don't Tell Me," and "I Think Of You."[13] They performed on Conan, June 11, 2013, featuring the song "If You Didn't See Me (Then You Weren't On The Dancefloor)."[14]

Patterns EP was released on April 16, 2013, consisting of four songs: "If You Didn't See Me (Then You Weren't On The Dancefloor)," "Dark Water," "Hiding," and "Habits." The band released their second studio album titled, The Speed of Things, on October 8, 2013, with some guidance from Paul Simon.[14][15] Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. went on tour with Atlas Genius and Family of the Year in the fall of 2013. The band released their mixtape "Produce Vol. 1" on February 5, 2014. Produce Vol. 1 is a new step for the band as they continue their journey towards the spotlight.

2015–present: Name change and JR JR

On July 15, 2015, the band announced that they were renaming themselves to JR JR to end confusion with the NASCAR driver: "We've had people drive long distances to shows only to be disappointed when they realize it's a neurotic Jew and wild haired gentile from Detroit they've paid to see."[4] They premiered their new single "Gone" from their self-titled album on July 16, 2015.[16]

Discography

EPs

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Albums

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Singles

  • "Morning Thought" (digital single, April 8, 2011)
  • "Simple Girl" (digital single, September 9, 2011)
  • "If You Didn't See Me (Then You Weren't On The Dancefloor)" (digital single, April 2, 2013)
  • "Gone" (digital single, July 17, 2015)
  • "Same Dark Places" (digital single, April 5, 2017) [17]
  • "Clean Up" (digital single, August 28, 2017) [18]

References

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  1. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Bio". Warner Bros. Records Press. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Caraviello, David (October 16, 2013). "Six Pack of Pop: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr". NASCAR. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Junior Jams" (PDF). ESPN The Magazine.
  4. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."THE FUTURE STARTS TOMORROW (WELL, MAYBE FRIDAY ACTUALLY…)". JR JR. July 15, 2015. Archived from the original on July 16, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
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  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. – Horsepower EP". Discogs.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. – My Love Is Easy: Remixes Pt. 1". Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.: It's a Corporate World Album Review". pitchfork.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bevan, David (June 7, 2011). "Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.: It's A Corporate World". Music. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Album review: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.'s 'It's a Corporate World'". Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Press Release". Warner Bros. Records Press. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Morning Becomes Eclectic". KCRW. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."KCRW – Search The Live Track List". KCRW.
  14. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Album Release Post". Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Archived from the original on October 7, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
  15. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr Speed Up With Sophomore Effort". TRANSVERSO. April 3, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
  16. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."New Song - "Gone"". JR JR. July 16, 2015. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
  17. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Jr Jr's New Song 'Same Dark Places' Out Now & Available for Download". Broadwayworld.com.
  18. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."JR JR release new single, announce fall tour". Axs.com.

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