In February of 2006, Throwback Suburbia declared its state of band-hood in Portland, Oregon. Since that time, they have released two EPs and three videos, are playing to packed crowds wherever they land, and have launched a national radio campaign becoming the most played new artist on several FM stations across the country. They won the GarageBand/Budweiser True Music contest and distribution to thousands of Live 365 radio stations. To date, every single track they have uploaded at GarageBand has been in the Top 10, four of them simultaneously while their hit "All About Me" held the #1 spot. If this wasnt enough, Throwback Suburbia has landed artist endorsements with Eastwood Guitars, DiPinto Guitars, Ernie Ball, In Tune Guitar Picks, Guitarcable.com, Visual Sound, Slither Guitar Straps, Beatwear and RockStar Energy Drink. They have opened for national acts Veruca Salt, Gin Blossoms, Everclear and Rose Hill Drive and have established a loyal fan base in their hometown all in just 18 months. Clearly Throwback Suburbia is living its life in dog years.

Drawing the attention of world-renowned producers Mark Plati and Tom McKay of the Macchiato Kids (the Cure, David Bowie, Joy Drop) the bands four members, Mike Collins (drums), Jimi Evans (voice and guitar), Paul Bond (guitar), and Eric French (bass), had their work cut out for them with trips back and forth between Portland and New York City finalizing the details with Plati and McKay on the bands latest EP Four Play. Upon its release, both local and national magazines jumped on board boasting of the commanding performances, explosive energy and delicious melodic pop sensibilities exhibited on the record.

Rock Legends Earl Slick (guitar for David Bowie), Eric Dover (Jellyfish), James Guffee (The Tories) and Greg Williams (producer - The Dandy Warhols) jumped in at Myspace giving the thumbs-up to Throwback Suburbia and Four Play, while on the home front all of the main rock stations including Portlands dearly beloved KNRK began showing their support by showering the band with airplay. Perhaps the ultimate stamp of approval for the band though, came from legendary KROQ DJ Rodney Bingenheimer, the first DJ to play the Sex Pistols, Ramones, Blondie, Cheap Trick, Coldplay, Oasis and many, many more. Bingemheimer rarely plays new music but loves Throwback Suburbia and has added them to his Sunday night show.

Their 2007 tour took them down the west coast of the United States with club dates, interviews and record store appearances in Seattle, Portland, Eugene, Lake Tahoe, Chico, Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles (for the International Pop Overthrow Festival), Las Vegas and Aneheim where the band performed at the 2008 NAMM show in January. Throwback Suburbia has made numerous television appearances in the last year, including features on Portland news and entertainment programs PDXposed, BetterTV, FOX49 Entertainment Zone, and an upcoming appearance on Portland's AM Northwest. The band is also contributing a song to an upcoming Posies tribute CD, which is being overseen by the Posies themselves and will be released in the spring of 2008.

The ever-increasing fan support for Throwback Suburbia points to the powerful live performances they repeatedly demonstrate. That alone is a remarkable discovery in the modern day musical workings that have produced a surplus of unremarkable bands. Yet each time they play, Mike, Jimi, Paul, and Eric exude the blissful confidence that can only come from doing something you love exceedingly well.

If you should find yourself having trouble locating a pulse in today’s music, Throwback Suburbia is the proof of life in powerpop.