I Used to Be a Sparrow is an alternative rock band based in Västerås, Sweden. The act mainly consists of Andrea Caccese and Dick Pettersson,. Bristol Live Magazine 1 March 2013 and has so far released two studio albums, the second of which is entitled "You Are An Empty Artist."Album Review: I Used To Be A Sparrow – You Are An Empty Artist". Muso's Guide, 22 April 2013, David Beech"I Used To Be A Sparrow – You Are An Empty Artist (album stream)".Nothing but Hope and Passion. 8 March 2013 Robert Helbig
Album history Pettersson, who had worked in the band "In These Woods", and Caccese, who was performing under the name "Songs for the Sleepwalkers","I Used To Be A Sparrow – « Luke »". All the Rage TV, 21 March 2012 met at a local concert venue in late 2011. The pair began working together, producing and distributing their debut album Luke under Caccese's imprint, Paper Wings Music.
Luke was released in March 2012."Exclusive Watch I Used To Be A Sparrow's Brand New Live Video" . Musical Mathematics, 25 April 2013 / by Andy Crowder The album contains eleven songs and it includes influences from several genres of music. The release of the single "Life is Good" led to the album being reviewed by a number of independent music blogs and online publications, as well as featured on Sveriges Radio and MTV Italy. Mainly positive reception led to re-issues over the spring 2012, including a British edition under Special Blend Records, a version for the Japanese market under Thistime Records, and a feature on Sound Supp.ly's drop 4.
I Used To Be A Sparrow went on a summer European tour in support of the album, performing in Germany, Italy, Sweden, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Belgium. The band performed at the 2012 Neapolis Festival in Italy."Neapolis Festival 2012 – Giffoni Valle Piana 19/07/12" . Mag-Music, on 26 July 2012 and was one of several emerging bands providing music at the Giffon Film Festival."Patti Smith, Pino Daniele, Caparezza ospiti al Giffoni Film Festival" la Repubblica,
Later that year the group released a single entitled "Warpaint On Invisible Children" on UK magazine Clash Music."Ones To Watch: I Used To Be A Sparrow" . Vulture Hound, 25 February 2013 Claire Stapley A full album streaming of their second album, You are an Empty Artist, was then released on Italian independent music magazine Freak Out. A cassette version of the album was also released by Jeremy Records."I Used To Be A Sparrow – You Are An Empty Artist" . Modern Vinyl – Cassette Corner, 3 June 2013. Matt Bergeron
In 2013, the band collaborated with the Italian band Fabryka to record the album "Echo"."Fabryka: Echo". LoudVision, 28 October 2013. Review."Italy’s Fabryka launches new song and video before SXSW debut!". With Guitars, Steve Janes, 17 March 2015
Band members Dick Pettersson – vocals, guitar & keys Andrea Caccese – vocals, guitar & keys
Other musicians and usual collaborators Nicklas Sandström – guitar, drums & multi-instrumentalist Erik Moberg – bass, drums & multi-instrumentalist Adam Mellesmo – drums Maria Schweitz – vocals
Discography Studio albums Luke (2012)"NEWS: I USED TO BE A SPARROW – DEBUT ALBUM + ‘LIFE IS GOOD’ VIDEO". Silent Radio/ You are an Empty Artist (2013)
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