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The Thermals was an American indie rock band from Portland, Oregon that was active from 2002 until disbanding in April 2018 after 16 years. The band was known for their post-pop-punk sound and released six albums on notable indie labels including Sub Pop Records.
The Thermals has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 29 out of 100. they have notable achievements including discovered by ben gibbard and secured three-record deal.
The Thermals works in indie rock originating from United States (Oregon). As a music artist at the "indie" level, The Thermals has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader indie rock scene. They operate independently of major label systems.
The Thermals has approximately 95K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have approximately 62K combined social media followers. This is a solid independent following but well below what their quality signals suggest they deserve.
Fans of The Thermals often also enjoy Titus Andronicus, Modest Mouse, The Hold Steady, Built to Spill, Japandroids. These artists share common ground in the indie rock space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate The Thermals's approach to indie rock, these artists offer similar qualities.
With a Gap Score of 29/100, The Thermals's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage.