Sprites are an independent new wave/

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music group from

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, United States. Their lineup is ever-changing, with only the founding members (the husband-wife duo of Jason Korzen, formerly of

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, and Amy Korzen) staying constant. Contributors include Christian Scanniello, Ivan Ramiscal, Kevin Alvir, Armin Pruessner, Derek Strausbaugh, and Reid Dossinger.

History

2002 to 2006: Starling, Spiders, Tiger and Sprites

Sprites was formed in 2002 by Jason Korzen following the breakup of

. The band released ''Starling, Spiders, Tiger and Sprites'' in 2003 on

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. They have done some touring, including a United States tour with

The Lucksmiths The Lucksmiths were an Australian indie pop band formed in March 1993 by Marty Donald on guitar, Mark Monnone on bass guitar and Tali White on drums and lead vocals. Louis Richter (ex-Mid State Orange) joined on guitar in 2005. They released ei ...

2006: Modern Gameplay

Sprites' second album, ''Modern Gameplay'', was released in August 2006 through

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Discography

Albums and EPs

* '' Starling, Spiders, Tiger and Sprites'', 2003, March Records * '' Bionic Hands'' e.p., 2004, Lejos Discos * '' Modern Gameplay'', 2006, Darla Records

Featured on

* ''Little Darla Has a Treat for You vol. 19'', 2002 ("Following Her Around") * ''Teenbeat Sampler'', 2003 ("Keep it Together") * ''Little Darla Has a Treat for You vol. 24'', 2006 ("George Romero") * ''Little Darla Has a Treat for You vol. 25'', 2006 (" Pac-Man Fever") * '' Wish I'd Kept a Scrapbook: A Tribute to Tullycraft'', 2010 ("Wish I’d Kept a Scrapbook")

References

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External links

Official site

Sprites MySpace
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