Icky Blossoms

Icky Blossoms is an electropop trio[1] formed in Omaha, Nebraska in 2011, bringing together singer/synth player Sarah Bohling and singer/multi-instrumentalists Derek Pressnall and Nik Fackler.[2] The three became acquainted through the Omaha arts scene and Pressnall's sidebands[3] Tilly and the Wall and Flowers Forever.[4] In early 2012, Icky Blossoms signed to Omaha-based Saddle Creek,[5] who released the band's self-titled, full-length LP on July 17, 2012. Produced by TV on the Radio multi-instrumentalist Dave Sitek,[6] it is said to be an “album of sharp mechanical grooves and romantic attitude” by Spin magazine.[7]

Icky Blossoms
OriginOmaha, Nebraska, United States
GenresElectropop
Years active2011 (2011)–present
LabelsSaddle Creek
MembersSarah Bohling
Derek Pressnal
Nik Fackler
Websiteickyblossoms.com

The Icky Blossoms' Song "Babes" was used in a trailer for the movie Sin City: A Dame to Kill For shown first at San Diego Comic Con in July 2014. The band's second album, Mask, was released on May 12, 2015.[8][9]

References
  1. Lapatine, Scott (11 July 2012). "Icky Blossoms – "Perfect Vision" Video (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  2. "Nebraska Independent Film Projects". Archived from the original on 2010-06-21. Retrieved 2012-09-20.
  3. "Pitchfork". Pitchfork.
  4. "All Music Biography". AllMusic.
  5. "Saddle Creek".
  6. "Rollingstone". Rolling Stone.
  7. "Spin Magazine".
  8. "Icky Blossoms - Mask". Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  9. HN Staff (12 May 2015). "On The Record reviews Twinsmith, Icky Blossoms and Hop Along". Hearne Nebraska. Retrieved 18 July 2016.


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