TV GIRL

HISTORY

About TV Girl

TV Girl was formed in San Diego in 2010, by friends Trung Ngo and Brad Petering as a leisure activity with no particular ambition ot her than experimenting and hanging out. The name of the band is taken from a song by Beat Happening.

That same year, the band released their self-titled debut EP, which attracted attention when they sampled Todd Rundgren's 1973 solo version of "Hello It's me" on their song "If You Want It" from the EP, leading to a takedown notice on the band, issued by Rhino Entertainment.

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ALBUMS

French Exit (2014)
Who Really Cares
(2016)
Death of a Party
Girl (2018)
Grapes Upon the
Vine (2023)
Notable EPs:
Lonely Women (2013)
The Night in Question (2020)
and Summer's Over (2021, with Jordana)

Iterview

TV Girl, led by Brad Petering, has opened up in several interviews about the band's origins, creative process, and sudden rise in popularity:Origins - Brad and a friend started the band in 2010, inspired by blog-era indie pop. TikTok Fame - Viral hits like "Lovers Rock" brought a wave of younger fans and unexpected online attention. Sampling Style - Brad loves digging through obscure old music to find unique samples no one’s used. Life on Tour - He describes touring as a Lime to "be whoever you want," creatively and personally.

Famous songs

Lovers Rock
Birds Don't Sing
Not Allowed
Cigarettes Out the Window
Blue Hair
Louise
Heaven Is A Bedroom
It Almost Worked
Loving Machine