Joe & the Shitboys | |
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Origin | Tórshavn, Faroe Islands |
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Years active | 2018–present |
Labels | Tutl Records |
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Website | joeandtheshitboys |
Joe & The Shitboys are a Faroese Punk rock band formed in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, consisting of members Fríði Djurhuus, Sigmund Zachariassen, Jónsvein Mikkelsen and Ólavur á Skipagøtu. The band has released two full-length albums. [1]
Members
- Fríði Djurhuus – vocals
- Sigmund Zachariassen – guitar
- Jónsvein Mikkelsen – drums
- Ólavur á Skipagøtu – bass
Career
The group was formed in 2018 and quickly gained local prominence, winning locally held competition Sement[2] and got awarded "Band of the Year 2019" by Faroese Music Awards.[3] The bands purpose is to confront the common local attitude that is negative and discriminating towards veganism, the LGBT movement, and to change the close-minded way of life on the Faroe Islands.[4]
In 2020, Joe & the Shitboys released their first full-length album titled The Reson for Hardcore Vibes and in 2021 they released their second full-length album The Reson for Hardcore Vibes (Again). In the following years they toured in various European countries and in Canada. In 2022 they played at the Roskilde Festival[5] and Lowlands (festival).[6]
Discography
Albums
- The Reson for Hardcore Vibes (2020)
- The Reson for Hardcore Vibes (Again) (2021)
EPs
- Live From Inside Temple Rock Mountain (2022)
Singles
- The Reson For Hardcore Vibes / Your Product Sucks (2018)
References
- ^ "Joe & The Shitboys". Joe & The Shitboys. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ "Joe & The Shitboys vunnu Sement". dagur.fo (in Faroese). Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ QODIO. "FMX". FMX. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ "Joe & the Shitboys are on the rise | Interview". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ Freiesleben, Simon (2022-06-27). "Roskilde Festival 2022: Joe & The Shitboys, Rising". Undertoner (in Danish). Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ Conversation·, Julia Mason·In (2023-01-23). "IN CONVERSATION: Joe And The Shitboys - God Is In The TV". Retrieved 2024-04-11.