Font (band)

Font
GenresIndie rock, post punk
Years active2022 (2022)-present
Members
  • Thom Waddill
  • Jack Owens
  • Anthony Lawrence
  • Roman Parnell
  • Jacob Silva

Font is an American indie rock band from Austin, Texas.[1]

History

Singer and guitarist Thom Waddil were roommates in college in North Carolina, playing in dance hall bands together.[2][1] Wanting to continue music after college, the two settled on Austin, Texas to start a new band.[1] In Austin, the two met drummer Logan Wagner, percussionist Jacob Silvia and bassist Roman Parnell.[3] The band began playing shows with only two songs available on streaming.[3] The band announced their debut full-length album in 2024 titled Strange Burden,[4] alongside the single "Hey Kekulé".[4] The album received positive reviews.[5][6][7][8]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Strange Burden (2024, self-released)

References

  1. 1 2 3 McCord, Jeff. "Font Artist of the Month - April, 2024". KUTX. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  2. ↑ Abercrombie, Olivia. "Font Remain True Without Relinquishing Control". Paste. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  3. 1 2 Sharples, Grant. "Band To Watch: Font". Stereogum. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  4. 1 2 Pearis, Bill. "Font announce debut album, touring with Yard Act (hear "Hey Kekulé")". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  5. ↑ Sharples, Grant. "Indie Mixtape 20: Font Lets Loose On 'Strange Burden'". Uproxx. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  6. ↑ Connor, Christopher. "Font – Strange Burden". Clash. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  7. ↑ Abercrombie, Olivia. "Font Collage Rhythm and Absurdity Into the Dynamic, Dominant Strange Burden". Paste. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  8. ↑ Bloom, Madison. "Font: Strange Burden". Pitchfork. Retrieved 9 November 2025.