Alaska! is an indie rock trio from the United States. The band was formed in San Francisco by Russell Pollard (formerly of Sebadoh and later of the Folk Implosion), Imaad Wasif (also later of Folk Implosion), with Lesley Ishino (formerly of the Red Aunts) later joining as drummer.[1][2]

Alaska!
OriginSan Francisco, California, United States
GenresIndie rock
Years active2000 (2000)–2005 (2005)
LabelsB-Girl, Flying Nun, Altitude
Past membersRussell Pollard
Imaad Wasif
Lesley Ishino

Discography

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The band released their debut album, Emotions, in 2003, and a second, Rescue Through Tomahawk in 2005.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Wilson, MacKenzie "Alaska! Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-11-20
  2. ^ Deusner, Stephen M. (2005) "Rescue Through Tomahawk Review", Pitchfork Media, August 4, 2005, retrieved 2011-11-20
  3. ^ Cramer, Stephen "Emotions Review", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-11-20
  4. ^ Prato, Greg "Rescue Through Tomahawk Review", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-11-20

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