the Postmarks

The band formed in 2004 with an initial lineup of Tel Aviv-born Tim Yehezkely (vocals), who left her Chemistry course at Florida Atlantic University to join the band, along with multi-instrumentalists Christopher Moll and J. Phillip Wilkins, who had both previously played in See Venus.Dávila, José (2007) "[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2007-04-05/music/the-postmarks-always-sing-twice/ The Postmarks Always Sing Twice]", Miami New Times, April 5, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2014Samuels, Rayme "[http://www.miami.com/band-of-the-hour-the-postmarks-article Band of the hour: The Postmarks]", Miami Herald. Retrieved July 3, 2014"[https://www.spin.com/2007/02/postmarks/ The Postmarks]", Spin, February 9, 2007. Retrieved July 3, 2014 Their self-titled album was released in February 2007 and has been met with critical acclaim from Rolling Stone and Spin, as well as Pitchfork Media,Hogan, Marc (2007) "[http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/9874-the-postmarks/ The Postmarks The Postmarks]", Pitchfork Media, February 12, 2007. Retrieved July 3, 2014 and a host of other publications.Carter Flinn, Sue (2007) "[http://www.thecoast.ca/halifax/the-postmarks/Content?oid=967570 The Postmarks The Postmarks]", The Coast, December 6, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2014"[http://www.salon.com/2007/02/14/postmarks/ Daily Download: 'My Little Heart', the Postmarks]", Salon, February 14, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2014Keefe, Michael (2007) "[http://www.popmatters.com/review/the-postmarks-the-postmarks/ The Postmarks: The Postmarks]", PopMatters, March 21, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2014Pais, Matt (2007) "[https://web.archive.org/web/20140714223252/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2007-04-25/news/0704250779_1_postmarks-beastie-boys-music From Starbucks to porn? The Postmarks' soothing sounds work anytime, any place ... maybe]", Chicago Tribune, April 25, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2014Cunningham, Jonathan (2007) "[http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2007-01-25/music/the-postmarks/full/ The Postmarks The Postmarks]", Broward Palm Beach New Times, January 25, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2014 The group was discovered by Andy Chase of Ivy and subsequently released on his Unfiltered Records label.Garisto, Julie (2007) "[http://www.sptimes.com/2007/09/26/Music/Meet__the_Postmarks.shtml Meet ... The Postmarks]", Tampa Bay Times, September 26, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2014Lester, Paul (2008) "[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/mar/28/popandrock2 New Band of the Week: No 297: The Postmarks]", The Guardian, March 28, 2008. Retrieved July 6, 2014 Before the release of the album, an EP of remixes was released on iTunes featuring remixes by James Iha, Brookville, Roger O'Donnell, Tahiti 80 and more.

In Spring 2007, the band toured North America with Smoosh and Memphis.Chung, Patty (2007) "[http://www.popmatters.com/review/smoosh-the-postmarks/ Smoosh + the Postmarks]", PopMatters, May 7, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2014 The lineup expanded to include Jeff Wagner on keyboards and Brian Hill on bass guitar. A brief summer tour took place to coincide with the band's appearance at the Lollapalooza festival. The group is featured in the "Love" episode of the Nick Jr. show, Yo Gabba Gabba!.

By the Numbers is a series of cover songs released every month of 2008 with each track containing a number in the title.Sendra, Tim "[http://www.allmusic.com/album/by-the-numbers-mw0000800977 By-the-Numbers Review]", Allmusic. Retrieved June 6, 2014Vallejos, Tamara (2008) "[https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96885312 The Postmarks: 'One Note Samba']", NPR, November 13, 2008. Retrieved July 6, 2014 The initial release of the series was exclusive to Emusic in the form of free downloads.Hogan, Marc (2008) "[http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/12421-by-the-numbers/ The Postmarks By-the-Numbers]", Pitchfork Media, November 14, 2008. Retrieved July 6, 2014Solarski, Matthew (2008) "[http://pitchfork.com/news/33955-postmarks-address-bowie-cure-jamc-on-covers-lp/ Postmarks Address Bowie, Cure, JAMC on Covers LP]", Pitchfork Media, November 6, 2008. Retrieved July 6, 2014 The mp3s have since been removed, and the complete collection was released in November 2008.Young, Jon (2008) "[http://www.spin.com/reviews/postmarks-numbers-unfiltered/ The Postmarks, 'By-the-Numbers' (Unfiltered)]", Spin, December 18, 2008. Retrieved July 3, 2014 The album met with positive reviews, receiving a 7.4 rating from Pitchfork Media, and the Orlando Weekly saying "the album charms with a sense of whimsy".Le-Huu, Bao (2008) "[http://www2.orlandoweekly.com/music/review.asp?rid=13964 The Postmarks: By-the-Numvers]", Orlando Weekly, November 13, 2008. Retrieved July 6, 2014 PopMatters called it "a LP's worth of surprisingly coherent recontextualisations...a luxuriating delight".Raper, Dan (2009) "[http://www.popmatters.com/review/67144-the-postmarks-by-the-numbers/ The Postmarks: By-the-Numbers]", PopMatters, January 14, 2009. Retrieved July 6, 2014 American Songwriter called it "Moody and Cool".Horowitz, Hal (2009) "[http://www.americansongwriter.com/2009/01/the-postmarks-by-the-numbers/ THE POSTMARKS > By-the-Numbers]", American Songwriter, January 1, 2009. Retrieved July 6, 2014

The band's second album of original material titled Memoirs at the End of the World was released in 2009.Sendra, Tim "[http://www.allmusic.com/album/memoirs-at-the-end-of-the-world-mw0000821263 Memoirs at the End of the World Review]", Allmusic. Retrieved July 6, 2014Solarski, Matthew (2009) "[http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13355-memoirs-at-the-end-of-the-world/ The Postmarks Memoirs at the End of the World]", Pitchfork Media, August 12, 2009. Retrieved July 6, 2014 The album received a 7.6 rating from Pitchfork Media, with Matthew Solarski calling it "a thing of pristine orchestrated pop beauty". Following the release of the album, the most extensive touring to date took place, including the band's first visit to Europe and a US tour with Stellastarr and Peter Bjorn and John.Dávila, José (2009) "[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2009-08-20/music/twice-is-nice-with-retro-cool-the-postmarks-sophomore-album-swift-kicks-the-slump-clich/full/ The Postmarks: Twice Is Nice]", Miami New Times, August 20, 2009. Retrieved July 6, 2014

The group went on hiatus in 2010. Tim Yehezkely has another project called Tim & Adam with Adam from shoegaze giant Whirlaway; They released a self-titled album in 2013.Puriri, Karamea (2013) "[http://www.slugmag.com/articles/5683/Review-Tim-Adam.html Review: Tim & Adam - Self-Titled]", SLUG Magazine, June 7, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2014 Christopher Moll has moved onto a self produced project with a retro-soul sound called The Lovers Key, along with singer Maco Monthervil."[http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Producer-and-Songwriter-Behind-The-Postmarks-Debuts-The-Lovers-Key-20130305#.U7lmH5RdUnE Producer and Songwriter Behind The Postmarks Debuts 'The Lovers Key']", broadwayworld.com, March 5, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2014 J. Phillip Wilkins continues with his personal music projects Our Man In Pompano, Grand Theft Otto, and film scores. Jeff Wagner has been active in the Miami Noise music scene since 2011, appearing with The Dot Dot Dot Orchestra and performing solo as Colour With Sound.

In 2024, The Postmarks began releasing new music, including a re-imagining of their 2007 Valentine's Day song "My Little Heart". For Halloween, they released the '60s-style dub track "Whispers In The Dark". In December, the band released the Winter track "The Glow Of The Snow" to address SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).

The band's music has been described as indie pop or chamber pop.Lesemann, T. Ballard (2009) "[http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/the-postmarks-are-immersed-in-classic-pop/Content?oid=1462752 The Postmarks are immersed in classic pop]", Charleston City Paper, October 21, 2009. Retrieved July 6, 2014 Paul Lester, writing in The Guardian, described them as "a cutie version of Cowboy Junkies/Mazzy Star's narcotic alt.country, Slowdive minus the feedback or Stereolab without the electronic effects".

• Remixes EP (Unfiltered, 2006)
• The Postmarks (Unfiltered, 2007)
• By the Numbers (Unfiltered, 2008)
• Memoirs at the End of the World (Unfiltered, 2009)

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• {{Official website|http://www.thepostmarks.com/}}
• [http://www.unfilteredrecords.com/ Unfiltered Records]
• [http://www.theloverskeymusic.com/ The Lovers Key]

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