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band, whose sound used a mix of traditional

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, new wave and

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. The band was heavily influenced by 1980s new wave and other

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. They were signed to

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, with an additional two releases on Action Driver Records and an EP on Acutest Records. The band's name is based on the popular British television program '' Thunderbirds'', known for its use of marionettes. They became inactive in 2009, but reunited for a one-off show in Detroit in 2013. In 2017, they reunited once again and released two new songs.

Other projects

During and since Thunderbirds Are Now!, Ryan Allen has been involved in numerous projects, including Friendly Foes (2008-2010), Ryan Allen & His Extra Arms (2011–present), and Destroy This Place (2013–present). Before Thunderbirds Are Now!, he was a drummer in Red Shirt Brigade. Scott Allen plays in Livonia-based band Big Mess (2011–Present), while Matt Rickle and Julian Wettlin continue to be active in Detroit-based Javelins (2004–present).

Discography

Albums

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Justamustache ''Justamustache'' is the 2005 album released by Detroit-based post-punk revival band, Thunderbirds Are Now! The album was released by Frenchkiss Records. Track listing #"Better Safe Than Safari" – 2:36 #"Eat This City" – 2:47 #"198090" – ...

'' (2005) *''Make History'' (2006)

EPs

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Thunderbirds Are Now! Thunderbirds are Now! were an American, Livonia, Michigan-based post-punk revival band, whose sound used a mix of traditional post-punk, new wave and noise rock. The band was heavily influenced by 1980s new wave and other post-punk revival ac ...

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Necks EP ''Necks'' is an EP by Thunderbirds Are Now! Thunderbirds are Now! were an American, Livonia, Michigan-based post-punk revival band, whose sound used a mix of traditional post-punk, new wave and noise rock. The band was heavily influenced ...

'' (2005) *''Outsiders / Operate'' (2017)

Singles

* "Eat This City" (2005) * "From Skulls" (2005) * "We Win (Ha Ha)" (2006)

References

External links

French Kiss RecordsAction Driver RecordsOfficial Myspace
{{Authority control Indie rock musical groups from Michigan Frenchkiss Records artists