Plush (band)

Plush
Plush performing in Watertown, Connecticut, in 2025. From left: Ashley Suppa, Faith Powell, Moriah Formica
Plush performing in Watertown, Connecticut, in 2025. From left: Ashley Suppa, Faith Powell, Moriah Formica
Background information
OriginAlbany, New York, US
GenresHard rock, heavy metal, alternative metal, grunge, classic rock
Years active2020–present
LabelPavement Entertainment
Members
  • Moriah Formica
  • Ashley Suppa
  • Faith Powell
Past members
  • Brooke Colucci
  • Bella Perron
Websitewww.plushrocks.net

Plush is an American rock band formed in Albany, New York in 2020.[1]

History

Formation

In April of 2020 during the COVID lockdowns, singer/songwriter/guitarist Moriah Formica and drummer Brooke Colucci made their first collaboration remotely from their homes, performing the song "Barracuda" by Heart.[2] Moriah, who had been writing and recording music for years, gained a following when competing on season 13 of The Voice.[3] Brooke (going by 'Brooke C.') had also gained a large internet following performing drum covers of various genres of music under the handle 'RockAngelBLC'.[4]

After the positive response to the "Barracuda" video, (7M views)[5] Brooke brought in guitarist-turned-bassist Ashley Suppa, whom she met at the School of Rock program.[6] Bella Perron, who was studying guitar at Berklee, responded to an ad on Instagram for a band looking for lead guitarist.[7] She was put in touch with Moriah via Lzzy Hale of Halestorm.[8]

With the lineup set, Plush signed with Chicago record label Pavement Entertainment via Surface Management.[9]

2021–2022: "Hate", debut album and tour

Their first single "Hate" (a song previously recorded solo by Moriah) was released on February 9, 2021 and made its way to #24 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.[10] It continued to chart for 17 weeks and remains their highest charting single to date.[11]

Plush played their first live show July 31, 2021 opening for Daughtry in Kettering, OH.[12] They also spent the first portion of the tour opening for Seether and Mammoth WVH. The official release of their self-titled debut album Plush was October 29, 2021. The second leg of the tour they opened for Halestorm and Evanescence, and Sevendust.[13]

Following the debut album release party at Empire Underground[14] in Moriah's hometown Albany, NY, the band continued touring, opening shows for Slash w. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators as well as Sevendust.[15]

In between opening gigs, Plush made appearances at festivals like UFest, Rockville Daytona, Lunatic Luau, and Louder Than Life.[16][17][18][19]

August 16, it was announced that Brooke C. would be leaving the band. Faith Powell, an 18 yr old drummer from Phoenix, AZ joined the band and was able to learn the set list in time for their next show only 10 days later.[20] The tour continued with supporting gigs with Alice In Chains, Breaking Benjamin and Bush.[21]

Plush would join the Kiss Kruise XI on its 2nd week, sailing from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.[22]

The remainder of the year (Nov 16 - Dec 30, 2022) Moriah joined Trans-Siberian Orchestra on their winter tour, providing vocals, while Ashley recorded a solo album of soul/dance infused pop music and released it on her own web page.[23][24]

2023–2024: Find the Beautiful EP and tour

In February 2023 the band began recording tracks for their Find the Beautiful EP. The disc would have 6 original songs and a new cover of Heart's "Barracuda", with Faith Powell on drums. The first single "Left Behind" was released on April 26 and reached #33 on the Mainstream Rock chart. Plush began their tour in support of the album doing 17 shows opening for the Warning and Holy Wars.[25]

They continued to perform sharing the stage with bands like Collective Soul, Super400, Bush, PopEvil and Evanescence as well as several headlining shows and making appearances at Rockfest in Cadott, WI and Rocklahoma Festival in Pryor, OK.[26][27][28][29][30]

Moriah participated in the charity benefit Kiss Cancer Goodbye II, (which included Ace Frehley and Bruce Kulick of Kiss as well as many others) before once again joining Trans-Siberian Orchestra on their winter tour.[31]

Plush kicked off 2024 by joining Disturbed and Falling In Reverse. While on tour, Moriah partnered with David Draiman nightly for the duet "Don't Tell Me" (a part which was performed by Ann Wilson on the album). Plush's headlining tour lasted until September. Moriah would accompany TSO one more time and later that year it was announced Plush would release a live album of the 2024 tour.[32]

2025

Plush released their first live album, Live USA '24, in early January. It contains 13 songs from their first 2 studio efforts, a cover of Heart's "Barracuda" and a mid-set musical band introduction called "Tidal Wave".[33]

Critical reception

Megan Cola of Trill Magazine stated that "For Gen Z fans and rock lovers alike, the band captures the raw energy of classic rock while delivering a fresh, modern twist" going on to say that "their sound is proof that the spirit of rock is alive and thriving in a new generation".[34]

Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles stated that "[Fueled] by raw emotion, soaring vocals, crushing riffs and relentless power, “Why” dives into the trenches of humanity, heartbreak, destruction and resilience".[35]

Blabbermouth.net stated that song "Athena" is "a jaw-dropping song that has electrified audiences during recent live performances across the United States".[36]

Tara Low of Guitar Girl Magazine stated "Fusing the sounds of rock bands like Aerosmith, Evanescence, and Halestorm, they released their first single, "Hate", which is garnering rave reviews and airplay—most recently, SiriusXM Octane added the single to their playlist".[37]

Band members

Current members

  • Moriah Formica – lead vocals, guitar (2020–present)[38]
  • Ashley Suppa – bass, backing vocals (2021–present)
  • Faith Powell – drums (2022–present)[39]

Former members

  • Brooke Colucci – drums (2020–2022)
  • Bella Perron – lead guitar (2021–2025)[38]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Plush (2021)[40][41]
  • Mass Hysteria (2026)

Live albums

  • Live USA '24 (2025)[42]

EPs

  • Find the Beautiful (2023)[43]

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US Main.
"Hate" 2021 24[36] Plush
"Better Off Alone"[44] 2022 40
"Will Not Win"[45] —
"Left Behind" 2023 33[46] Find the Beautiful EP
"Run"[47] 2024 26
"Why"[48] 2025 — Non-album single
"Animalistic" 2026 — Mass Hysteria

Music videos

Song Year Director
"Hate" 2021[49] Unknown
"Better Off Alone" 2022 Dale "Rage" Resteghini[50]
"Will Not Win"[51] Unknown
"Left Behind" 2023 Dale "Rage" Resteghini[52]
"Barracuda" 2024 Rock Hernandez, Mike Anderson, Dylan Yadav[53]
"Hope It Hurts"[54] Unknown
"Find the Beautiful" Matthew Breiter[55]
"Run"[47] Chase Warren
"Why"[56] 2025

References

  1. ↑ "Female Rockers | Exclusive Interview with Moriah Formica". www.femalerockers.com. January 1, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  2. ↑ "New Single & Discography Review - Moriah Formica". Legendary Rock Interviews. April 20, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  3. ↑ Weigle, Lauren (October 2, 2017). "Moriah Formica - The Voice Season 13 Blind Auditions". EntertainmentNow. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  4. ↑ Drummer, Modern (June 26, 2018). "On the Beat with Brooke Colucci: Talks Getting Started, Posting Covers, and Gear". Modern Drummer Magazine. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  5. ↑ Cola, Megan (May 11, 2025). "Plush: The Rising All-Girl Rock Band Making Waves". Trill. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ Long, Christopher (February 11, 2022). "In Conversation with Ashley Suppa: Plush Bassist on Her Fondness for Ace Frehley, Alice in Chains Obsession, and Welcome to Rockville [w/ Audio]". V13.net. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  7. ↑ Cait Devin (February 15, 2022). "Plush's Bella Perron: "It's important to study styles you wouldn't normally gravitate to – it can give you a broader outlook on playing"". Guitar World. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  8. ↑ Soltes, John (January 26, 2024). "INTERVIEW: On its new EP, Plush finds the 'Beautiful' in life". Hollywood Soapbox. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
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  21. ↑ Kennelty, Greg (June 14, 2022). "Alice in Chains Adds New Openers to Summer Tour". Metal Injection. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Kiss and Sixthman unveil all-star Kiss Kruise XI lineups". Grateful Web. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
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  24. ↑ Rowena, Amalia (September 1, 2021). "Ashley Suppa - Ashley Suppa / EP Review". Dead Good Music. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
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  36. 1 2 "All-Female Rock Band Plush Announces Self-Titled Debut Album, Releases New Single 'Athena'". Blabbermouth.net. September 30, 2021.
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  38. 1 2 "New Band PLUSH Aims To Bring All-Girl Rock Back To Forefront Of Music Industry". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. January 18, 2021.
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  47. 1 2 Nawara, Mark (September 20, 2024). "Plush Releases New Video "Run"".
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  51. ↑ "Plush - Plush s/t album - "Better Off Alone" et "Hate": vidéo". RockMeeting. January 31, 2022.
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  53. ↑ Nawara, Mark (April 10, 2024). "Plush Releases New EP Find the Beautiful".
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