Spymob

Spymob
OriginMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Genres
Years active1993–present
LabelsStar Trak
Members
  • John Ostby
  • Eric Fawcett
  • Brent Paschke
  • Christian Twigg

Spymob is an American alternative rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Best known for their appearance on the 2003 Star Trak Entertainment compilation The Neptunes present Clones, with the song "Half Steering...", they also provided backing instruments for N.E.R.D.'s 2002 debut In Search Of.... Their major label debut, Sitting Around Keeping Score, was the first rock album to be released on The Neptunes' Star Trak label.[4] In 2014, the band released their second album, Memphis independently. Additionally, all four members have provided session work and touring support for other artists including N.E.R.D, Paramore, Snoop Dogg, Kelis, and Mike Doughty.

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  3. ^ Breihan, Tom (January 11, 2011). "N.E.R.D. - The Best of N.E.R.D." Pitchfork. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  4. ^ "Spymob Steps Out from Behind N.E.R.D.! First Rock Band Signed to Chad & Pharrell's Arista/Startrak Joint Venture, Premiered On-Tour in 2002 As N.E.R.D.'s Opening Act AND Backing Band". www.BusinessWire.com. BusinessWire. April 3, 2003. Retrieved May 12, 2017.