Cold War Kids
indie_rock
About
Cold War Kids are an indie rock band from Fullerton, California, USA. Band members are Nathan Willett (lead vocals, piano, guitar), Jonnie Russell (guitar, vocals, percussion), Matt Maust (bass guitar) and Matt Aveiro (drums).
The band started in historic downtown Fullerton in Jonnie's apartment above the restaurant Mulberry St. (their first EP title). They were believed to be keen backers of organic farming until recently, when it was explained to be nothing more than an a bizarre rumor by lead singer Nathan Willett. However, they are avid supporters of unsigned talent such as the band Electric Furs. They have toured in support of Two Gallants, Tapes 'n Tapes, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Sound Team, Muse and The White Stripes. Their music is heavily inspired by artists such as Jeff Buckley, Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground and Johnny Segment. Recently they starred in an MTV2 special titled "Cold War Kids Takeover!" They appeared on Soccer AM and were announced as Norwich City F.C. Fans. They were going to tour with The White Stripes for their Icky Thump tour, but The White Stripes had to cancel.
In 2007, they contributed to OKX, a tribute to the 10-year-old Radiohead album OK Computer, recording their version of the track "Electioneering." Nathan Willett identified Radiohead and the album as a strong influence, saying, "It's the only album that I feel compelled to say way too grandiose things about, that rock journalists have already said plenty: Like that OK Computer is the single most important album to be released during my youth and that it was a rite of passage. But that really is the truth and I have never had an emotional connection with an album quite like I have with this one."
He also explained why the band chose to cover "Electioneering" from the album: "I'm not saying 'Electioneering' is the best song on the album, but (still, a big claim!) it's certainly the most badass. It's lyrically everything we want to do - bursts of concrete imagery."
- http://www.coldwarkids.com/
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/cold-war-kids/196319371
- https://www.facebook.com/ColdWarKids
- http://instagram.com/coldwarkids
- https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VDdCwrBM4qQaGxoAyxyJC
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_War_Kids
- https://twitter.com/coldwarkids
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbe3oSfUG00
Upcoming events
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Young the Giant - Victory Garden Tour with Cold War KidsMoody Amphitheater at Waterloo ParkFri 10.07.2026 18:30View event
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Young the Giant - Victory Garden Tour with Cold War KidsCal Coast Credit Union Open Air TheatreWed 15.07.2026 18:30View event
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Cold War KidsThe William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre at UC BerkeleySun 19.07.2026 18:00View event
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Young the Giant @ Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports CentreUBC - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports CentreFri 24.07.2026 19:00View event
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Young the Giant - Victory Garden Tour with Cold War KidsKettlehouse AmphitheaterWed 29.07.2026 19:00View event
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Young the Giant @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandHuntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandFri 07.08.2026 18:30View event
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Young the Giant - Victory Garden Tour with Cold War KidsSaint Louis Music ParkSat 08.08.2026 18:30View event
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Young the Giant - Victory Garden Tour with Cold War KidsEverwise Amphitheater at White River State ParkSun 09.08.2026 18:30View event
