* En anglais uniquement
Originally starting out as a three-piece while playing under the moniker of Nerd, Nerdie's roots date to 1995 between three high school girls who didn't know how to play their instruments. With drummer Annu Matilainen remaining as the only original member from that era, Nerdie would slowly take shape as the lineup eventually progressed to Emily Handley (vocals), Maria "Nuppu" Stenros (keyboard/vocals/sax), Jakko Kamarainen (guitar/vocals), Laura Kerminen (guitar), and Rikka Sipponen (bass). Resulting in a sound that looked up to the American alternative pop of
the Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Pearl Jam, Skunk Anansie, as well as solo artists
Tori Amos and
Ani Difranco, Poko Rekords would be responsible for releasing the bands debut single, Little Words, in 1999. After the name change and their follow-up single of "Burning 4 U"/"Gonna Be" that same year, the band's first full-length release, All About You, came out in 2000. ~ Mike DaRonco