Michele Legrande, Dusty Springfield, My Bloody Valentine, Lou Reed, Fred Neil, The Modern Lovers, Lulu, Stereolab, Pavement, Phil Spector, John Barry, The Carpenters, R.E.M. and The Velvet Underground
Sounds Like
FONDA - SPY KIDS (SAVE THE WORLD): (2001)
FONDA - THE SUN KEEPS SHINING ON ME (LIVE): (2003)
"Techincolor California pop crossbred with British indie-pop"----Alternative Press
"Is It Twee? 60's Pop ? or 90's indie rock ? Fonda combines the best of these genres."----Magnet Magazine
"Farfisa powered pop reminiscent of Lush or The Cardigans"-----Los Angeles Times
Emily Cook moved from London to Los Angeles in 1994 to work in the film industry. A chance meeting with David Klotz on a movie set led to the friendship that would eventually form the band Fonda.
Sharing an adoration for vintage keyboards and the musicals of French film director Jacques Demy (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg), they recorded the songs that would make up 1998's Music For Beginners CD-ep. Pressing only 1000 copies, Dave and Emily would spend their weekends driving to record stores to consign copies of the 5-song CD. Their hard work paid off with the help of KROQ's legendary DJ Rodney Bingenheimer who played the CD weekly making it the top 10 most requested song on his show. Fonda's breezy pop sensibility captured the hearts of indie-pop fans across the country as evidenced by selling nearly every copy of the EP within months of its release.
David Newton, a long time friend of the band and former member of Sire/Reprise artists, The Mighty Lemon Drops, joined Fonda after recording their debut album The Invisible Girl in his Burbank studio in 1999. With a host of close friends filling in on bass and drums, Fonda self-released the album in November 1999. It was embraced by college radio, peaking at ..39 on CMJ 200. Songs from the Invisible Girl would be released on compilations in Japan and used in various films and TV shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Roswell and a slew of indie films including "Down and Out with the Dolls"
After a brief tour, Fonda started work on their 2nd album for the Parasol Records in-house label, Hidden Agenda. Released in March of 2001, The Strange and The Familiar is a gorgeous collision of melodic indie-pop and gracious dreampop sonics punctuated by angelic female vocals. From the 60s girl group inspired opener Sun Keeps Shining On Me to the sparse melancholy beat of Cape May., Fondas Technicolor pop captured a whole new allegiance of fans including Los Angeles filmmaker/actor Ted Raimi who shot a video of Fondas jangly love song Close To Home
Soon after, Fonda's crafty pop sense caught the attention of Miramax Films, hiring the band to write, record and perform the end title song to Robert Rodriguez's 2001 summer hit movie, "Spy Kids". Fonda's catchy "Spy Kids" anthem appeared on the film's soundtrack and was released as a single in Europe. It received regular airplay on Disney radio and an accompanying video was shown on the Nickelodeon Network.
In keeping with the band's prolific momentum, Fonda started recording the follow-up to "The Strange and The Familiar". "Catching Up To The Future" was released in the Fall of 2003. And like the title of the opening track, the album is the sound of electric guitars: lush, crisp, crunchy and loud. Counteracted with Emily and Dave's cool, airy vocals, "Catching Up to the Future" was a great acheivement for the band musically and lyrically.
The members of Fonda are currently living and working in various corners of Los Angeles, California. They get together for wine tastings more frequently than they do to work on songs.
Loved the mini Fonda reunion on Saturday! Thanks so much for coming out and playing/singing too. Can't wait to stay at Two Bunch Palms. Sounds like the perfect hangover cure too ;)
Hope you're luving this last little bit of summer. Have you been out to The Airliner yet? We've been playing there lately & are really digging that punky East Side vibe. We've got a show there again on the 8th & really want you to come out to see what we do live. Music is always better in person. Rock & Roll!
Thanks for the add guys.. I enjoyed your songs.. I book shows in Highland Park 90042. If you guys ever want to play just let me know, id like to have you.. Take Care, Art
"The world always looks better from behind a smile"
My daughter is named Fonda (smiles)
Fonda, May God give you... For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer.
Many blessings to you of peace, love, health and happiness hugs, Karen
Hi, I'm Jeremy, and I directed a movie I really hope you'll come see.
“The Wizard of Gore” is having its world premiere at The Los Angeles Independent Film Festival on June 22nd at midnight. And then will be playing again the following Thursday. Tickets go on sale June 8th for both.
Now I write the gayest thing ever: "Add my movie as a friend!" I hate me.
Hey Fonda.
This Friday, Brixton's weekly live event LIVING LIVE presents: PILOTLIGHT + Striplight + Dogbonfire + The Piccadillys from 8pm-12am followed by DJ Paul Necklace till 4am.
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Hey Fonda.
This Friday 11th, Brixton's weekly live event LIVING LIVE presents: GIN PANIC + The Original Sinners + Chaos Trash Pimps + Factory Floor from 8-11pm followed by DJ Paul Necklace till 4am.
Click here for guestlist. Hope you can make it!
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