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Mutts (band)

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Mutts is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois.

Career

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Mutts formed in 2009 with Mike Maimone and Bob Buckstaff after the two met as touring members of Company of Thieves and bonded over a love of Tom Waits. They recorded and toured with several drummers until 2011, when Chris Pagnani joined the band.[1] The group released their first EP, We Float, in 2010 via 8eat8 Records.[2] Mutts released their first full-length album, Pray For Rain, in 2011.[3]

In 2012, Mutts released their second full-length album, Separation Anxiety.[4][5] Mutts released their third full-length album, Object Permanence, in 2013.[6][7] 2014 saw the prominent usage of "God, Country, Grave," off of Separation Anxiety, on the Cinemax series Banshee, recurring several times throughout the Season 2 premiere.[8]

Mutts released their fourth full-length album, Fuel Yer Delusion Vol. 4, in 2014.[9][10]

Discography

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Studio albums

  • Pray For Rain (2011, Mutts Music)
  • Separation Anxiety (2012, Mutts Music)
  • Object Permanence (2013, Mutts Music)
  • Fuel Yer Delusion Vol. 4 (2014, Mutts Music)

EPs

  • We Float (2010, 8eat8 Records)

References

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  1. ^ "Mutts Bio". Position Music. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  2. ^ Southgate, Mandy. "Download: Mutts – Complete EP Collection". Addicted To Media. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  3. ^ Conway, Tom. "Maimone speaks his mind with his songs". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  4. ^ Slager, Eric (26 October 2012). "TVD Recommends: Flobots, Astronautalis, and Mutts at Bottom Lounge, 10/28". The Vinyl District. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  5. ^ Nunn, Jerry. "Seperation [sic] Anxiety: Mutts lead singer addresses coming out process on new LP". ChicagoPride. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  6. ^ Shapiro, Gregg. "A pianist's pedigree: an interview with Mike Maimone of the Mutts". ChicagoPride. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  7. ^ "Acoustic Coffeehouse welcomes Maimone to the stage". Johnson City Press. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  8. ^ Ng, Philiana (10 February 2014). "Cinemax's 'Banshee' Official Soundtrack Details Revealed (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  9. ^ Childers, Lauren (28 January 2015). "Mike Maimone and the Mutts set out to impress in 2015". Windy City Times. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  10. ^ Hatch, Megan. "Get to know a Chicago band: Interview with Mike Maimone of Mutts". AXS TV. Retrieved 17 March 2016.