An Iowa-based band with a healthy case of Anglophilia, the Envy Corps draw inspiration from Radiohead's anthemic Brit-pop, New Order's rhythmic sensibilities, and the atmospherics of early-'90s shoegaze bands. Luke Pettipoole, a former web developer based in Ames, IA, founded the group in 2001 with the help of college student David Yoshimura. Both musicians played the guitar, while Pettipoole also handled piano duties and lead vocals. After assembling a temporary lineup, the Envy Corps toured the Midwest for several years before solidifying their ranks in 2004, when Yoshimura became the band's bassist and his brother, Scott, was enlisted to play drums.
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