The Uglysuit

The Uglysuit
OriginOklahoma City, Oklahoma
GenresRock, Indie rock, Pop music
Years active2007–2010
LabelQuarterstick Records

The Uglysuit were an indie rock band from Oklahoma City. The lineup was made up of Israel Hindman (lead vocals, guitar), Kyle Mayfield (vocals, guitar, bass, drums), Crosby Bray (vocals, drums, guitar), Jonathan Martin (vocals, piano, organ, guitar), Colin Bray (vocals, guitar), and Dustin Maynord (bass, guitar).

History

Since their formation in 2006 they were known for their genre-bending compositions that range from breezy indie pop, psychedelic folk, shoegaze, rock and hopeful lyrics. Sometimes they can be considered a jam band and have been compared to Phish. The All Music Guide called their debut "one of 2008's most promising records".[1]

Tours and appearances

According to Spinner, as of March 2010 the Uglysuit were currently writing "lots of new material" for their sophomore effort.[2] Prior to playing two official showcases at SXSW 2010, one being for the ASCAP Kick-Off Party,[3] they also performed at the Billions Showcase at Canadian Music Week[4] in Toronto in early March.

In May 2010, they played 2 shows in Los Angeles, CA one at Hotel Café and the Viper Room before beginning on a Summer Tour of the Midwest United States and Northeastern United States with the first performance at the Summer Camp Music Festival[5] at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois. They were scheduled to appear with The Black Keys, Slightly Stoopid, Blues Traveler, Widespread Panic at the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival in Ozark, Arkansas.[6]

Breakup

After the summer of 2010 and multiple attempts at improving living conditions, Hindman decided a healthier music environment was required for a lasting career. The band decided that the Uglysuit would disband. A new album was recorded prior to the breakup and was released June 14, 2011.

Discography

  • The Uglysuit EP (2007)
  • The Uglysuit (2008)
  • Awwww, Shucks (2011)

References

  1. ↑ "The Uglysuit Review". All Music Guide. August 18, 2008. Retrieved May 29, 2008.
  2. ↑ MacNeil, Jason (March 8, 2010). "The Uglysuit Interview SXSW 2010". Spinner. Archived from the original on April 3, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2008.
  3. ↑ "The ASCAP SXSW 2010 Kick-Off Party". ASCAP. March 17, 2010. Retrieved May 29, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Canadian Music Week Preview". Sticky Magazine. March 10, 2010. Archived from the original on March 12, 2010. Retrieved May 29, 2008.
  5. ↑ "10th Annual Summer Camp Music Festival". Summer Camp Music Festival. February 8, 2010. Archived from the original on March 29, 2010. Retrieved May 29, 2008.
  6. ↑ "Wakarusa 2010". Wakarusa. February 18, 2010. Retrieved May 29, 2008.
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