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Tilly and the Wall was an
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group from
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,
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. Their name originated from a children's book called '' Tillie and the Wall'', written by Leo Lionni. They are particularly noted for having a
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r, Jamie Pressnall, provide
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, instead of a
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.


History


Formation and ''Wild Like Children''

The group formed in 2001 after the demise of several Omaha groups, including
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's Park Ave., of which
Neely Jenkins Tilly and the Wall was an indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska. Their name originated from a children's book called ''Tillie and the Wall'', written by Leo Lionni. They are particularly noted for having a tap dancer, Jamie Pre ...
and Jamie Pressnall (then Jamie Williams) were members. Jamie brought along
Kianna Alarid Kianna Marie Alarid is an American singer and bass-guitarist. She is the lead singer and co-writer of Yes You Are and singer and bass guitarist for the band Tilly and the Wall from Omaha, Nebraska. She was formerly in a band called Magic Kiss wi ...
from another band that broke up called Magic Kiss.
Derek Pressnall Tilly and the Wall was an indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska. Their name originated from a children's book called '' Tillie and the Wall'', written by Leo Lionni. They are particularly noted for having a tap dancer, Jamie Pressnall, provide ...
and Nick White, natives of
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were drawn to the music scene in
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and moved. Nick White was also one of the few constants for Bright Eyes in 2005, appearing on ''
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'' and ''
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'', as well as touring worldwide with the band. Their first show was an open-mic night at the now defunct Ranch Bowl. Their first release, ''Woo!'', was recorded in
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's garage, self-published, and distributed at shows around the Omaha area. The group released a limited-pressing eponymous 7" on Rue Royale Records, followed by their debut LP, ''
Wild Like Children Wild, wild, wilds or wild may refer to: Common meanings * Wilderness, a wild natural environment * Wildlife, an undomesticated organism * Wildness, the quality of being wild or untamed Art, media and entertainment Film and television * ''Wild ...
'' in 2004. It was the flagship release on Oberst's
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label and made with the help of Presto studios. ''Wild Like Children'' garnered the band a substantial amount of critical acclaim and propelled them to national tours with Bright Eyes,
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, and
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. In early 2005, Tilly and the Wall became the first "band in residence" at Omaha's
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, using the Bemis Underground's Studio T to develop their follow-up album to ''Wild Like Children''. In September of that year, they released " You and I Misbehaving" as a limited-pressing 7" in the UK through indie label Trash Aesthetics. This release picked up further critical acclaim as well as support from
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broadcaster
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. They played their first show outside of the US at the Freebutt in
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on February 14, 2006.


''Bottoms of Barrels''

'' Bottoms of Barrels'', the band's follow-up to ''Wild Like Children'', was released on May 23, 2006. Tilly and the Wall appeared on the ''
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'' on October 27, 2006, to perform "Bad Education". The song was not played in full due to time constraints. A number of live dates were played to support the album. The band toured with
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in support of her album featuring
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, '' Rabbit Fur Coat''. They then went on their first headlining tour to promote ''Bottoms of Barrels'', with acts such as David Dondero, Now It's Overhead, and Wolf Colonel supporting them. They played the
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on April 27, 2007. In addition to performing at 2007's
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festival, Tilly and the Wall toured Australia. Band members Jamie Williams and Derek Pressnall were married shortly after the album's release, on August 12, 2006.


''o''

On February 25, Tilly and the Wall released a video for a new song entitled " Beat Control". The digital release of the song was on March 4, with a new album track "Cacophony" appearing as a b-side. "Beat Control" was released only as a single and was not included on the album released later in 2008. Tilly and the Wall's third album, '' o'', was released on June 17, 2008. Two songs they performed on their 2007 tour, "Too Excited" and "Chandelier Lake", appear on the album. The songs were played at their
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show. Tilly recorded their own version of the ABC song for the new season of ''
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''. The first single from the album was "Pot Kettle Black". It was featured in the pilot episode of '' 90210'', TV spots for the
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film '' Observe and Report'', the film '' Whip It'' and its soundtrack album, and in the video game '' Midnight Club: Los Angeles''.


''Heavy Mood''

Tilly and the Wall released a new album entitled '' Heavy Mood'' on October 2, 2012, available in CD and vinyl formats.


Flowers Forever

Flowers Forever is the side project of Tilly and the Wall guitarist
Derek Pressnall Tilly and the Wall was an indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska. Their name originated from a children's book called '' Tillie and the Wall'', written by Leo Lionni. They are particularly noted for having a tap dancer, Jamie Pressnall, provide ...
. The band has released a full-length album of the same name on
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in 2008.Information on releas
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Band members

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Kianna Alarid Kianna Marie Alarid is an American singer and bass-guitarist. She is the lead singer and co-writer of Yes You Are and singer and bass guitarist for the band Tilly and the Wall from Omaha, Nebraska. She was formerly in a band called Magic Kiss wi ...
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,
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*
Neely Jenkins Tilly and the Wall was an indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska. Their name originated from a children's book called ''Tillie and the Wall'', written by Leo Lionni. They are particularly noted for having a tap dancer, Jamie Pre ...
– vocals, shakers, bells, bass guitar *Derek Pressnall – vocals,
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*Jamie Pressnall – vocals,
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r *Nick White – keyboards,
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Discography


Albums

*''
Wild Like Children Wild, wild, wilds or wild may refer to: Common meanings * Wilderness, a wild natural environment * Wildlife, an undomesticated organism * Wildness, the quality of being wild or untamed Art, media and entertainment Film and television * ''Wild ...
'' (2004) –
Team Love Records Team Love is an independent record label based in New Paltz, New York, and Portland, Maine. The label was founded by Conor Oberst and Nate Krenkel in 2003. It has released albums by several recording artists. Team Love also released the documen ...
– CD/LP *'' Bottoms of Barrels'' (2006) – Team Love Records – CD/LP *'' o'' (2008) – Team Love Records – CD/LP *'' Heavy Mood'' (2012) – Team Love Records – CD/LP *'' I Want to F*ck It Up (Tilly and the Wall 2002-2013)'' (2020) – Team Love Records – CD/LP


Singles and EPs

*"Nights of the Living Dead" on the compilation ''Ben Eberbaugh: A Rockin' Tribute'' (2003) – Die Slaughterhaus Records – CD – UK No. 158 *'' Woo!'' (2003) – self-released – EP *'' Tilly and the Wall'' (2003) – Rue Royale Records – 7" *" You and I Misbehaving" (2005) – Trash Aesthetics – 7" *" Reckless" (2006) – Trash Aesthetics – 7" – UK No. 235 *"Bad Education" (2006) – Team Love Records) – 7" *"The Freest Man" (2007) – w/ "The Freest Man" ( CSS Remix) –
Moshi Moshi Records Moshi Moshi Records is a small London-based record label founded in 1998 by Adrian Pike, Michael McClatchey and Stephen Bass. The label has released music by bands including Lykke Li, Fimber Bravo, Bloc Party, Hot Chip, Late of the Pier, H ...
– 7" *" Beat Control" (2008) – w/ "Cacophony" – 7"/Digital Download – UK No. 77 *" Pot Kettle Black (2009) w/ "Save Me Now" –
Moshi Moshi Records Moshi Moshi Records is a small London-based record label founded in 1998 by Adrian Pike, Michael McClatchey and Stephen Bass. The label has released music by bands including Lykke Li, Fimber Bravo, Bloc Party, Hot Chip, Late of the Pier, H ...
– 7"/Digital Download *" That Remix Sucks (2009) – Team Love Records *"Falling Without Knowing" (2009) –
Moshi Moshi Records Moshi Moshi Records is a small London-based record label founded in 1998 by Adrian Pike, Michael McClatchey and Stephen Bass. The label has released music by bands including Lykke Li, Fimber Bravo, Bloc Party, Hot Chip, Late of the Pier, H ...


Featured singles

*The track " In The Sun" by
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where they provided guest backing vocals, on the album '' Volume Two''. They were not credited on the track name, but were credited in the credits booklet that came with the CD.


Videography


Shortform

*"You and I Misbehaving" (2004, directed by Nik Fackler) *"Reckless" (2004, directed by Dominic DeJoseph) *"The Ice Storm, Big Gust, and You" (2004, directed by Kim Hager) *"Bad Education" (2006, directed by Nik Fackler) *"Rainbows in the Dark" (version 1) (2006, fan footage edited by Nik Fackler & Alan Tanner) *"Sing Songs Along" (2006, directed by Kinga Burza) *"Rainbows in the Dark" (version 2) (2006, directed by Julian Acosta) *"The Freest Man" (version 1) (2007, directed by Jacob Thiele) *"The Freest Man" (version 2) (2007, directed by Julian Acosta) *"Beat Control" (2008, directed by Cody Critcheloe & Drew Bolton of The Ssion) *"Pot Kettle Black" (2008, directed by Alan Tanner) *"Alligator Skin" (2008, directed by Whoop Dee Doo) *"Defenders" (2012, Directed by Ben Fee)


Longform

*''Tilly and the Wall's First Trip to Europe'' (2006, directed by Rob Walters for
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) *''Tilly and the Wall'' (2007, directed by Rob Walters)


References

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