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Princeton

Princeton

Genres: Pop, Indie Rock, Holiday, Bossa Nova, Other, New Age

Sites: Official Site, Myspace Page

Bio:

Princeton formed in 2005 when twin brothers Jesse and Matt Kivel and their childhood friend Ben Usen teamed up while all three were studying abroad in London.

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Albums (4)
Artist Bio
Fans (104)
RECs (92)
Songs

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The Waves on Bloomsbury EP	3:16	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	9
Leonard Woolf on Bloomsbury EP	4:01	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	12
Ms. Bentwich on Bloomsbury EP	3:19	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	12
Eminent Victorians on Bloomsbury EP	2:22	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	10
The Waves (Rufus Remix) on The Waves	3:26	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	8

Top Albums

Bloomsbury EP

Latest Price: $3.00

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A Devoyne Christmas- S...

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The Waves

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Fans

jpedsall	guy_gorman	powelllaw	Hobbes
theprayer	RexRed	poprocks&...	schmeiske

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Perfect Pop from Princeton Mar 26, 2007
Holiday Music Extravaganza Dec 19, 2007

Bloomsbury EP Latest Price: $3.00 Buy MP3 Album	A Devoyne Christmas- S... Latest Price: $0.48 Buy MP3 Album	The Waves Latest Price: $0.98 Buy MP3 Album
A Case of the Emperor'... Latest Price: $6.86 Buy MP3 Album

Decades Active: 2000s

Princeton formed in 2005 when twin brothers Jesse and Matt Kivel and their childhood friend Ben Usen teamed up while all three were studying abroad in London. Given that they'd left most of their instruments back home in California, they only had access to the basics: an acoustic guitar, a keyboard, a tambourine, and an egg shaker. In spite of these lean conditions, the trio managed to record enough material for a mini-album, A Case of the Emperor's Clothes, which they self-released the following year. Usen and the Kivel brothers graduated from college in 2007 and returned to the Los Angeles area, where they wrote and recorded the breezy, well-read indie pop songs that would become their second release, Bloomsbury. Inspired by the various members of London's Bloomsbury Group, the EP was released on the band's own Striking Peasant records in 2008. ~ Margaret Reges, All Music Guide

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treetops

StreetCred: 16280

Songs REC'd: 363

“Leonard Woolf ” on Bloomsbury EP by Princeton

“These guys are really on to something. This sounds like a really catchy song you might hear in a commercial for something "hip", but with smart, quirky lyrics. Pop to be proud of!”

Jun 11, 2008

8 Amie Street users found this helpful

javona

StreetCred: 497

Songs REC'd: 34

“The Waves (Rufus Remix) ” on The Waves by Princeton

“What a great song. I love the use of the different instruments - violins, banjos, trumpets, guitars and drums weave in and out. Add to this good harmony and you have a hit.”

Oct 27, 2008

6 Amie Street users found this helpful

jujubeebop

StreetCred: 23050

Songs REC'd: 905

“The Waves (Rufus Remix) ” on The Waves by Princeton

“Can't go wrong with Princeton, no way. Love the arpeggios.”

Oct 27, 2008

5 Amie Street users found this helpful

selino

StreetCred: 5

Songs REC'd: 1

“Tokyo, Japan” on A Case of the Emperor's Clothes by Princeton

“These guys are def a reference back to the Beatles but delivered with such skill and heart that I had to buy the whole album. These guys are good song writers, musicians, with great production.”

Jan 9, 2008

5 Amie Street users found this helpful

stang966

StreetCred: 540

Songs REC'd: 15

“Ms. Bentwich ” on Bloomsbury EP by Princeton

“A really beautiful song. More than anyone I've heard it reminds me of the Beatles.”

Jun 10, 2008

4 Amie Street users found this helpful

AdamP

StreetCred: 2595

Songs REC'd: 105

“Ms. Bentwich ” on Bloomsbury EP by Princeton

“Another vote for the Beatles-a-like sounds here. Nice harmonies and great arrangements. I think their sound has really matured without losing the lo-fi feel. Check . . . ”

Jun 10, 2008

4 Amie Street users found this helpful

Christopher

StreetCred: 3153

Songs REC'd: 70

“The Indifference Curve” on A Case of the Emperor's Clothes by Princeton

“classic pop”

Feb 6, 2007

4 Amie Street users found this helpful

Amenevie

StreetCred: 87

Songs REC'd: 3

“The Waves (Rufus Remix) ” on The Waves by Princeton

“It sounds like "Noah and the Whale." Very instrumental and very beautiful. This is something you want to download :]”

Oct 28, 2008

3 Amie Street users found this helpful

fourgold

StreetCred: 3934

Songs REC'd: 144

“Eminent Victorians ” on Bloomsbury EP by Princeton

“Have some tea & literature with your sunny pop !”

Jun 10, 2008

3 Amie Street users found this helpful

drb

StreetCred: 25753

Songs REC'd: 435

“Where's My Christmas Morning?” on A Devoyne Christmas- Single by Princeton

“A fun song that hits all the right notes!”

Dec 3, 2007

3 Amie Street users found this helpful

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The Waves on Bloomsbury EP	3:16	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	9
Leonard Woolf on Bloomsbury EP	4:01	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	12
Ms. Bentwich on Bloomsbury EP	3:19	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	12
Eminent Victorians on Bloomsbury EP	2:22	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	10
The Waves (Rufus Remix) on The Waves	3:26	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	8
Where's My Christmas Morning? on A Devoyne Christmas- Single	4:04	$0.48	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	7
By the Bear (Sleeping Souls) on A Case of the Emperor's Clothes	3:26	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	2
They Sing in Her Heart on A Case of the Emperor's Clothes	3:44	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	1
Blackbeard on A Case of the Emperor's Clothes	3:49	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	3
Two Hands on A Case of the Emperor's Clothes	3:54	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	1
Tokyo, Japan on A Case of the Emperor's Clothes	3:13	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	4
The Indifference Curve on A Case of the Emperor's Clothes	3:12	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	18
The Red Sweater on A Case of the Emperor's Clothes	3:40	$0.98	Buy Song	Options Share this song Send as a gift Add to playlist Save for Later More Info	5

Artist Stats

Recs 92
Views 15,667
Listens 19,921

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