* En anglais uniquement
Contrary to what the band's name might indicate,
Illinois formed in Pennsylvania -- Bucks County to be exact. Comprised of musicians
Chris Archibald (vocals, guitar, banjo, keys), Andrew Lee (guitar, keys), Martin Hoeger (bass), and John-Paul Kuyper (drums),
Illinois forged a style of indie rock that combined the grit and punchiness of
the White Stripes with the easygoing vibe of
Arcade Fire.
Illinois released their first EP,
What the Hell Do I Know?, in the spring of 2007 via Ace Fu Records. The single We Were Wrong followed a year later. ~ TiVo Staff