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The Fratellis

The Fratellis's Genre:

Indie Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock

Biography

A brashly melodic indie rock outfit from Glasgow, the Fratellis feature vocalist/guitarist Jon Fratelli, drummer Mince Fratelli, and bassist Barry Fratelli. The witty trio played its first show in early 2005, maintaining that the band's moniker was merely an homage to Barry's original surname (however, other rumors suggest that the Fratellis borrowed it from the nemesis family featured in Steven Spielberg's film The Goonies). Such trivia only added to the Fratellis' growing appeal upon their performance debut, and the band's limited-edition self-titled EP arrived in April 2006. Although few copies were pressed, the record received a helpful boost from Zane Lowe's Radio One program, which put the acoustic-driven track "Creepin Up the Backstairs" into regular rotation. Televised appearances on Later with Jools Holland and Top of the Pops followed during the early summer, while the group's second single, "Henrietta", earned the Fratellis their first U.K. Top 20 hit. "Chelsea Dagger" began climbing the U.K. Top 40 that August, and the debut album Costello Music finally arrived in September. Although the album failed to chart in most countries (even an American iPod commercial featuring the track "Flathead" failed to spark much interest across the pond), Costello Music enjoyed a great deal of success at home, earning the bandmates a BRIT Award and peaking at number two in their native U.K. The band then returned to the British charts in 2008 with "Mistress Mabel," a track from their polished sophomore effort Here We Stand. ~ Andrew Leahey & MacKenzie Wilson

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TV Commercials

Music placement in television commercials has become a new form of music discovery. TV Commercials on Slacker Radio is the solution for anybody that's ever said "what WAS that song?" after hearing a 15 second clip during a commercial break. This station features all of the songs that are currently featured in major advertising campaigns, and additional songs from iconic advertisements over the years.

UK Hits

Fancy a spot of British hit music with your tea and biscuits? UK Hits on Slacker brings you the top tunes from across the pond – Whether it's Rock, Pop, Alternative or East London Grime, you'll hear the most popular songs our British brethren are bouncing to right now. Cheerio!

Party Alternative

Party Alternative on Slacker pumps out the best alternative party tunes including classics by The Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime and Jane's Addiction as well as the latest from the Foo Fighters, Green Day and many more to keep your party going day and night.

UK Indie

UK Indie on Slacker Radio is your brand new point-of-contact for the best up-and-coming British artists in the world of independent music. If it's British and about-to-break, you'll hear it on UK Indie.

The Current

The Current brings you the best authentic new music alongside the music that inspired it, from unique to universal, indie to influential, new to nostalgic. Broadcasting from the musical hotbed that is Minnesota, listen to The Current and you’ll see why we say, “Great Music Lives Here.” Find playlist, interviews and more at thecurrent.org.

Alternative

Alternative on Slacker plays the latest music from today's hottest Alternative and Indie artists. You'll hear music from today's Alt. leaders as well as Indie artists that are breaking new ground and redefining the genre.

Adult Alternative

Adult Alternative on Slacker has all the good stuff without the angst-ridden teens and their complicated haircuts. You’ll hear cutting-edge artists like Gotye, The Lumineers, and The Head & The Heart as well as established artists like Dave Matthews, Arcade Fire, U2, R.E.M., the Black Keys, and Talking Heads. If you’ve graduated from keg stands to craft beer, this is the soundtrack to your next party.

The Fratellis

This station plays the best music from and music from related artists like Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, Franz Ferdinand, The Kooks, Modest Mouse, The Raconteurs, Vampire Weekend, The Shins, The White Stripes, The Black Keys and more.

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