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Released: Jan 1, 2009
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  • Genre: Alternative / Indie / Shoegaze

    Location Taipei City, Ta

    Profile Views: 202289

    Last Login: 12/10/2011

    Member Since 2/22/2006

    Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnN1Z2FycGx1bWZlcnJ5LmNvbQ==

    Record Label none

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Back in 1997, when singer-turned-producer Chang Yu-Sheng was still alive and kicking, and Taipei-based Ladybug hadn't broken loose from the Riot Grrrl genre, four college students formed their own band with a fumbling start. It was not until the frontman hailing from NTU missed one of those rehearsal sessions that the rest of the outfit uncovered their common grounds and carried on as the anchor of alternative/post-rock movement in Taiwan. .. .. Months later, guitar slinger Xiao-Bai aka insecteens, bassist Leaf Lee and drummer Yoz came up with the name Sugar Plum Ferry after some casual conversation at the table of a Burger King. Due to the fact that there was virtually no college radio in the country, words of mouth concerning their live performances had to work the magic. And it did. For warming-up for Groupie and co-headlining with 1976 in numerous gigs and music festivals, their prize was to be the local opening act as Seam and Macha included Taipei in their 1999 world tour. .. .. On the eve of making their very first full-length, major frustration stroke. Bundy K. Brown (of the Tortoise/HiM fame), who had expressed mutual appreciation after listening to SPF's earlier compositions on various compilation albums, couldn't spare time behind the soundboard for them, forcing the trio to trust their songs to a recording engineer (whom idolized Butch Vig) they knew. Despite Yoz's departure for solo career the next year, the result titled Lack of Something was released in 2001, and earned critical acclaim. .. .. For the remaining pair, the notoriously prolonged search for a capable substitute reached an unlikely halt before their 2003 Shanghai debut featuring the drummer/founding member of Triple Six. Then there was another 20-month hiatus during Xiao-Bai's mandatory military service, which made it difficult for his side project (Tin Pan Alley, a math rock sensation led by local legend Huang Wan-Ting, formerly of Ladybug) to promote its first album with sufficient show counts, but fortunately didn't put an end to SPF 's existence. .. .. With drumming coach John Wu and his flutist ex joining the roster, SPF launched a series of comeback concerts in 2005. To whom else would Icelandic collective Mum turn when it was in need of a Taiwanese band good enough to share the stage. .. .. [Thank You for Reminding Me] (White Wabbit Records), the highly anticipated sophomore LP by SPF, was recorded right after Xiao-Bai and his fellow musicians finished the original soundtrack for [Spider Lilies] directed by Zero Chou, and captured SPF 's creative dynamics with unprecedented accuracy. While it's a sure bet the album will make it to the "Best of 2007" lists of fans and critics alike, their upcoming musical efforts are what make people curious. .. .. Text by Lyreley "Ah-liang" Lee .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........ ..
  • Members

    Guitar: insecteens.. Guitar: Su.. Bass: Leaf.. Drum: John Wu
  • Influences

    Lim Giong, 18th Dye, Bedhead, Brian Eno, Jesus and Mary Chain, June of 44, Mogwai, Pavement, Ride, Seam, Smashing Pumpkins, Slint, Sonic Youth, Steve Reich, U2, Unrest, Velvet Underground, Yo La Tengo
  • Sounds Like

    For more cd purchasing information or questions, please email to: sugarplumferry@gmail.com

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  • SVICA Jeans

    Thank you for connecting! Love to Sparkle

    1 year ago
  • Grace

    Where can I buy them online?

    2 years ago
  • Nose

    敬重的Sugar Plum Ferry!我們非常喜歡您的作品!不知能不能請妳們幫忙我們的畢業製作學生電影配樂! 無限感恩! 貳拾初頭劇組

    2 years ago
  • Nose

    敬愛的Sugar Plum Ferry你們好!我們很喜歡你們的音樂.不知能不能請妳們幫忙我們自己拍的學生電影配樂:) 貳拾初頭劇組

    2 years ago
  • vix

    man, i enjoy your music! 

    keep it up!
    good thing i watched Spider Lilies... that's how i came across listening to your music hehe COOL!

    2 years ago
  • Willem Gator

    The new album "Hong Kong Express" will be released at the end of this year with Projection Label!!! Thanks. Grazie. Xiè Xiè . ....WG

    2 years ago
  • Dessy SChorsch

    Thanks for the add

    2 years ago
  • Dessy SChorsch

    Enjoying your music.

    2 years ago
  • MAddy Bowne

    Hey,I hope you're well :)

    3 years ago
  • Kisses From My Grandpa …

    Thanks for the add!

    3 years ago
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Bio:

Back in 1997, when singer-turned-producer Chang Yu-Sheng was still alive and kicking, and Taipei-based Ladybug hadn't broken loose from the Riot Grrrl genre, four college students formed their own band with a fumbling start. It was not until the frontman hailing from NTU missed one of those rehearsal sessions that the rest of the outfit uncovered their common grounds and carried on as the anchor of alternative/post-rock movement in Taiwan.

Months later, guitar slinger Xiao-Bai aka insecteens, bassist Leaf Lee and drummer Yoz came up with the name Sugar Plum Ferry after some casual conversation at the table of a Burger King. Due to the fact that there was virtually no college radio in the country, words of mouth concerning their live performances had to work the magic. And it did. For warming-up for Groupie and co-headlining with 1976 in numerous gigs and music festivals, their prize was to be the local opening act as Seam and Macha included Taipei in their 1999 world tour.

On the eve of making their very first full-length, major frustration stroke. Bundy K. Brown (of the Tortoise/HiM fame), who had expressed mutual appreciation after listening to SPF's earlier compositions on various compilation albums, couldn't spare time behind the soundboard for them, forcing the trio to trust their songs to a recording engineer (whom idolized Butch Vig) they knew. Despite Yoz's departure for solo career the next year, the result titled Lack of Something was released in 2001, and earned critical acclaim.

For the remaining pair, the notoriously prolonged search for a capable substitute reached an unlikely halt before their 2003 Shanghai debut featuring the drummer/founding member of Triple Six. Then there was another 20-month hiatus during Xiao-Bai's mandatory military service, which made it difficult for his side project (Tin Pan Alley, a math rock sensation led by local legend Huang Wan-Ting, formerly of Ladybug) to promote its first album with sufficient show counts, but fortunately didn't put an end to SPF 's existence.

With drumming coach John Wu and his flutist ex joining the roster, SPF launched a series of comeback concerts in 2005. To whom else would Icelandic collective Mum turn when it was in need of a Taiwanese band good enough to share the stage.

[Thank You for Reminding Me] (White Wabbit Records), the highly anticipated sophomore LP by SPF, was recorded right after Xiao-Bai and his fellow musicians finished the original soundtrack for [Spider Lilies] directed by Zero Chou, and captured SPF 's creative dynamics with unprecedented accuracy. While it's a sure bet the album will make it to the "Best of 2007" lists of fans and critics alike, their upcoming musical efforts are what make people curious.

Text by Lyreley "Ah-liang" Lee







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Member Since:

February 22, 2006

Members:

Guitar: insecteens
Guitar: Su
Bass: Leaf
Drum: John Wu

Influences:

Lim Giong, 18th Dye, Bedhead, Brian Eno, Jesus and Mary Chain, June of 44, Mogwai, Pavement, Ride, Seam, Smashing Pumpkins, Slint, Sonic Youth, Steve Reich, U2, Unrest, Velvet Underground, Yo La Tengo

Sounds Like:


2001
《Lack of Something》
Crystal Records


2007
《Thanks for Reminding Me》
White Wabbit Records

For more cd purchasing information or questions, please email to:
order@wwr.com.tw ; buying procedure will be done through paypal.

Record Label:

White Wabbit Records (http://www.wwr.com.tw/)

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