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Junip

Swedish rock duo

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Junip is a Swedish folk rock band from Gothenburg. The band is made up of the duo of José González (vocals, guitars) and Tobias Winterkorn (organ, Moog synthesizer) with various accompanying musicians in recordings and in live gigs.

01History

The band was formed in 1998, by childhood friends José González and Elias Araya along with Tobias Winterkorn. The group was formed as a hobby for the three, who at the time held other occupations: Winterkorn was a part-time teacher, Araya an art student and González was studying biochemistry.

In 2000 they released their first EP, Straight Lines.

The band was put on hold when, in 2003, González's solo career took off, at which time he left his studies and started touring and living from music. In 2005, the band released its second EP, Black Refuge, after which González again embarked on a solo tour.

The band released their first full-length album, Fields, in 2010. On its subsequent tour, the band's live lineup was expanded to include bass and percussion. Three years later, Junip released their self-titled second album. After the recording of the album and before going on its supporting tour, Araya left the band, being replaced on live performances by other drummers.

03Discography

Albums

Year Album Peak positions
SWE
2010 Fields 41
2013 Junip 55

EPs

Singles

  • "Always" (2010)
  • "In Every Direction" (2011)
  • "Walking Lightly" (2013)
  • "Line of Fire" (2013)
  • "Your Life Your Call" (2013)

Music videos

  • "Without You"
  • "In Every Direction"
  • "Your Life Your Call"
  • "Line of Fire"
  • "Walking Lightly"
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