Sprites (band)

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Sprites
OriginUnited States
GenresNew wave, indie pop
Years active2002–present
LabelsDarla/March
MembersJason Korzen, Amy Korzen

Sprites are an independent new wave/indie pop music group from Maryland, United States. Their lineup is ever-changing, with only the founding members (the husband-wife duo of Jason Korzen, formerly of Barcelona, and Amy Korzen) staying constant. Contributors include Christian Scanniello, Ivan Ramiscal, Kevin Alvir, Armin Pruessner, Derek Strausbaugh, and Reid Dossinger.

History

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2002 to 2006: Starling, Spiders, Tiger and Sprites

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Sprites was formed in 2002 by Jason Korzen following the breakup of Barcelona. The band released the album Starling, Spiders, Tiger and Sprites in 2003 on March Records. It contains a cover of the song "It Changes" from the film Snoopy Come Home. They have done some touring, including a United States tour with The Lucksmiths.

2006: Modern Gameplay

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Sprites' second album, Modern Gameplay, was released in August 2006 through Darla Records.

Discography

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Albums and EPs

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  • Little Darla Has a Treat for You vol. 19, 2002 ("Following Her Around")
  • Teenbeat Sampler, 2003 ("Keep it Together")
  • Little Darla Has a Treat for You vol. 24, 2006 ("George Romero")
  • Little Darla Has a Treat for You vol. 25, 2006 ("Pac-Man Fever")
  • Wish I'd Kept a Scrapbook: A Tribute to Tullycraft, 2010 ("Wish I’d Kept a Scrapbook")

See also

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References

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  • "Sprites bio". Archived from the original on 2006-09-24. Retrieved 2006-11-13.
  • "Sprites discography". Archived from the original on 2006-05-19. Retrieved 2006-11-13.
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