Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate) | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:EEIWALE_-_CMJ_Show_-_October_24,_2014.jpg) Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) performing at the Topshelf Records CMJ show on October 24, 2014. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Fenton, Michigan |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2006–2016 |
| Labels | Count Your Lucky Stars, Topshelf |
| Past members | Keith Latinen Cathy Latinen Jon Steinhoff Joseph Dane |
| Website | www |
Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) was an American emo[1][2] band from Michigan. It was formed in 2006 originally as a solo project of band member Keith Latinen. The band's music is most often described as emotional indie rock reminiscent of '90s emo bands such as Mineral and American Football. The band's first release was in 2007 with an EP titled When The Sea Became A Giant. The band released a full-length album, What It Takes To Move Forward, in 2009. The band is signed to Count Your Lucky Stars Records and has released albums on a number of other labels, such as strictly no capital letters (UK), Topshelf Records, Stiff Slack (Japan), and Hobbledehoy Record Co (Australia). The band released their second album You Will Eventually Be Forgotten on August 19, 2014. On February 16, 2016, the band announced their final tour before their breakup on their official Facebook page.[3]
- ^ DeVille, Chris (October 2013). "12 Bands To Know From The Emo Revival". Stereogum. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ^ Ian Cohen; David Anthony; Nina Corcoran; Emma Garland; Brad Nelson (February 13, 2020). "The 100 Greatest Emo Songs of All Time". Vulture.com. Vox Media. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ "Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate) breaking up after final tour (dates)". BrooklynVegan. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2016.