Genres: Alt / Indie rock, Pop, Punk
RIYL: The Hives, Interpol, The Strokes, Hot Hot Heat, Spoon
Web site: http://www.connermusic.com
E-mail: jduft@yahoo.com
Custom radio station:
Free MP3 downloads:
Appearances on The Turnpike:
Related links:
- Podcast preview: "Hello, Graphic Missle" (2006) (June 5, 2006)
- Different folks / Conner stoked to NOT sound like The Strokes (March 6, 2003)
- Review :: "The White Cube" (July 8, 2003)
- Going underground :: Conner guitarist Tom Wagner's self-made studio surfaces (July 8, 2003)
- Conner on The Turnpike (July 11, 2003)
- Wrapped up like a Duft: Conner's frontman dishes the dirt on 'Hello Graphic Missile' (May 10, 2005)
- Top Local Releases of 2003 (Dec. 30, 2003)
History:
Conner tops an artistic, emotionally-driven foundation with dance-inspired drums and catchy guitar lines to create its magnetic indie rock sound. The band's debut full-length, "The White Cube," has gained the band international air play and attention, proving that a truly independent band can make a name for itself based on the quality of its music alone. Conner has played with bands like Sahara Hotnights, The Killers, Hot Hot Heat and Dismemberment Plan.
Musicians:
Formed:
2001 in Lawrence, KS
Influences:
IGGY POP, The Smiths, The Cure, Richard Hell, Mc5, The Clash, The Stones, Kinks, Animals, New Order, Pavement, Sonic Youth, Husker Du, Velvet Underground
Current status:
Recording, touring
Audio interviews:
- So to keep from sounding like The Strokes, you've dropped the vocal distortion entirely?
- Why do you heckle people at shows?
- Why have you stopped playing 'Tuesday'?
Discography:
| Name | Year | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Conner | 2002 | self-released |
 | The White Cube | 2003 | THE UNDERGROUND SOUND RECORDS |
| "Jump Up And Know Now" (7inch) | 2004 | ||
 | Hello Graphic Missle | 2005 | |
 | Hello Graphic Missle (2006) | 2006 |
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