American Princes

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The initial lineup of American Princes began in Brooklyn in early 2002, with David Slade (vocals, guitar), Matt Quin (drums), and John Beachboard (vocals, bass). By the end of the year, the band had left New York, relocating to Little Rock, AR. The southern city's cheap rent and central location made it an ideal base for musicians who wanted to tour nonstop - which they did, picking up guitar player and vocalist Collins Kilgore along the way. The next two years were spent writing and releasing 2 albums (We Are the People and Little Spaces), and crisscrossing the country. The pressures of life on the road mounted, and after a whiskey-fueled punch up in a Tennessee forest, Beachboard left the band (amicably, it should be noted). Continuing in the tradition of bass players with great last names, Ryan Universe agreed to go on a few tours as a stand-in, ultimately stepping aside for Luke Hunsicker. The beginning of 2005 marked a pivotal moment for the Princes. Glenn Dicker, head of Yep Roc, heard a copy of Little Spaces in an associate's car stereo and got in touch with the band, ultimately offering them a deal. The album was re-released on Dicker's label, followed by 2006's Less and Less, produced by Al Weatherhead (Lucero, Sparklehorse, Hotel Lights) at Sound of Music in Richmond, VA. Less and Less garnered the Princes rave reviews, making multiple year end lists, including Magnet, The Onion, and Blogcritics. Over the course of the year, the band's live profile grew, seeing t

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Other People

Less and Less

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Indie/Rock Playlist: December (2007)

Little Spaces

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SXSW 2008 Showcasing Artists

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Indie Rock Playlist: February (2009)

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Indie/Rock Playlist: August (2008)

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Daytrotter Session

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We Are The People

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Oh Santa! New & Used Christmas Classics from Yep Roc

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SXSW 2007 Showcasing Artists

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Indie/Rock Playlist: June

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