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Junip

Junipis aSwedishfolk rockband. The band is made up of the duo ofJosé González(vocals,guitars) and Tobias Winterkorn (organ,Moog synthesizer) with various accompanying musicians in recordings and in live gigs.[1]Their songs "Far Away" and "Don't Let It Pass" have been used in the filmThe Secret Life of Walter Mittyand an acoustic version of "Far Away" has been used in the video gameRed Dead Redemption.Their song "Line of Fire" was used twice inThe Blacklist.

Junip
Background information
OriginVänersborg,Sweden
GenresFolk rock,indie rock
Years active1998–present
LabelsMute,City Slang,Temeshet
MembersJosé González
Tobias Winterkorn
Past membersElias Araya
Websitewww.junip.net

History

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The band was formed in 1998, by childhood friends José González and Elias Araya along with Tobias Winterkorn. The group was formed as a hobby for the three, who at the time held other occupations: Winterkorn was a part-time teacher, Araya an art student and González was studying biochemistry. In 2000 they released their firstEP,Straight Lines.

The band was put on hold when, in 2003, González's solo career took off, at which time he left his studies and started touring and living from music.[2]In 2005, the band released its second EP,Black Refuge,after which González again embarked on a solo tour.

The band released their first full-length album,Fields,in 2010. On its subsequent tour, the band's live lineup was expanded to includebassandpercussion.Three years later, Junip released theirself-titled second album.After the recording of the album and before going on its supporting tour, Araya left the band,[2]being replaced on live performances by other drummers.

Their song "Without You" was featured in the last episode of theABC FamilyseriesThe Nine Lives of Chloe Kingon August 16, 2011,[3]and on the "Rewind" episode of theUSA NetworkseriesSuitson August 9, 2012. On September 22, 2013, their song "Line of Fire" was featured as the background music for a short recap of theAMCseriesBreaking Bad,which aired immediately after the series'penultimate episode.[4]The song "Tide" was featured in an episode of theNBCseriesThe Blacklist,[5]in Episode 17 Season 1 ofthe CWsupernatural dramaThe Originalsand in episode 18 of season 1 of Elementary. Their music was again featured onSuitswhen "After All is Said and Done" was played in Season 4 Episode 3 "Two in the Knees." Furthermore, their song was also featured near the end of Episode 5 of Season 1 ofFlaked.In 2016 "After All Is Said and Done" provided the backing soundtrack to the last scenes ofFrequencySeason 1 Episode 3.

The group wrote "Don't Let It Pass" for the 2013Ben StillerfilmThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

Their song "Walking Lightly" was featured in the TV seriesLethal Weaponat the end of Season 1 Episode 15 "As Good as It Getz".

Discography

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Albums

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Year Album Peak positions
SWE
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2010 Fields[7][8] 41
2013 Junip 55

EPs

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Singles

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  • "Always" (2010)
  • "In Every Direction" (2011)
  • "Walking Lightly" (2013)
  • "Line of Fire" (2013)
  • "Your Life Your Call" (2013)

Music videos

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  • "Without You"
  • "In Every Direction"
  • "Your Life Your Call"
  • Line of Fire "
  • "Walking Lightly"

References

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  1. ^Rachel B. (February 17, 2010)."José González Preps New Album with Old Band Junip, Stars in New Documentary".Tiny Mix Tapes.Retrieved2013-06-05.
  2. ^abElisa Bray (12 July 2013)."Junip: friends reunited for a taste of swede success".The Independent.Retrieved7 August2013.
  3. ^"Music from The Nine Lives of Chloe King S1E10".Tunefind.
  4. ^"Junip Elevates Uncertainty In Breaking Bad's Finale Trailer".Baeblemusic.Archived fromthe originalon 2013-09-26.Retrieved2013-09-24.
  5. ^"Music from The Blacklist S1E11".Tunefind.
  6. ^"Junip discography".Swedishcharts.Hung Medien.Retrieved5 May2013.
  7. ^Leeuwis, Jermy (May 18, 2010)."Junip to release Rope & Summit EP + Fields CD".MusicRemedy. Archived fromthe originalon March 18, 2012.RetrievedJanuary 4,2011.
  8. ^"Junip: Fields < PopMatters".popmatters.Archived fromthe originalon 15 September 2010.Retrieved17 January2022.
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