Futurebirds

Futurebirds
Background information
OriginAthens, Georgia, U.S.
GenresRock And Roll
Years active2008–present
MembersThomas Johnson
Spencer Thomas
Carter King
Brannen Miles
Daniel Womack
Tom Myers
Kiffy Myers
Past membersPayton Bradford
Dennis Love
Johnny Lundock
Jeff Wilson
Websitewww.futurebirdsmusic.com

Futurebirds are an American Rock and Roll band formed in 2008 from Athens, Georgia, United States.[1] Their first album, Hampton's Lullaby, was released via the Aquarium Drunkard imprint, Autumn Tone Records, on July 27, 2010. Their self titled EP was re-released in February 2011 and their second EP, Via Flamina, was released in April 2011.

Overview

Futurebirds are known for their high energy shows. They have retained a resilient melting-pot attitude toward rock music. The songs and albums run the gamut of human emotion and styles, where elements of psychedelic, alt-country, folk, punk, and pop sensibilities permeate every melody.[2][3][4]

The band has often shared the stage with Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers, Dead Confederate,[5] The Whigs, Blitzen Trapper and Jonny Corndawg. During summer 2011 the group toured with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals on the Bonnaroo Buzz Tour and performed twice during the Bonnaroo festival.[6][7]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Hampton's Lullaby (2010), Autumn Tone
  • Baba Yaga (2013), Fat Possum
  • Hotel Parties (2015), Easy Sound
  • Teamwork (2020), VL4L Records[8]
  • Easy Company (2024), Dualtone Music Group[9]

Live albums

  • Seney-Stovall (2012)
  • Thanks Y'all (2023)

EPs

  • Futurebirds (2009), Self released - reissued (2011), Autumn Tone
  • Via Flamina (2011), Autumn Tone
  • Baba Java (2014), VL4L Records
  • Portico I (2016), Easy Sound [10]
  • Portico II (2017), Easy Sound [11] Re-released as Portico, a full-length compilation with Portico I in 2018 on VL/4L Records.
  • Bloomin' (2021), featuring Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket
  • Bloomin' Too (2022), featuring Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket
  • Ghoulin' Around (Available only Oct 19th - Oct 31st 2022) Halloween Bandcamp-only release, with plans of re-release next halloween

Split/Single

  • 'Painted Tears' (2015), A-side split single. B-side 'Too Little, Too Late' by T. Hardy Morris. Record Store Day release

References

  1. ^ Leahey, Andrew "Futurebirds Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-07-05
  2. ^ Hyden, Steven (2010) "Hampton’s Lullaby", The A.V. Club, August 10, 2010, retrieved 2011-07-05
  3. ^ Maine, David (2010) "Futurebirds: Hampton's Lullaby", PopMatters, September 14, 2010, retrieved 2011-07-05
  4. ^ O'Rear, Caine (2011) "School Of Athens: An Interview With Futurebirds", American Songwriter, June 22, 2011, retrieved 2011-07-05
  5. ^ "Road Report: Dead Confederate Head West With Futurebirds Archived 2010-09-14 at the Wayback Machine", Spinnermusic.co.uk, September 8, 2010, retrieved 2011-07-05
  6. ^ Sherfey, James (2011) "Q&A with Futurebirds", onlineathens.com, June 23, 2011, retrieved 2011-07-05
  7. ^ Madison, Tjames (2011) "Q&A: Carter King of Futurebirds Archived 2011-06-03 at the Wayback Machine", soundspike.com, June 1, 2011, retrieved 2011-07-05
  8. ^ Woodward, Garret K. (2020-01-27). "Psychedelia and Twang: Futurebirds Expand Country-Rock on New Album 'Teamwork'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  9. ^ Tilley, Sam. "Indie Rock Band FUTUREBIRDS To Release New Album, "Easy Company"". www.tetongravity.com. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  10. ^ "Futurebirds will release Portico I on November 4, with companion Portico II to follow in early 2017 • Red Light Management". Redlightmanagement.com. November 2, 2016.
  11. ^ "Futurebirds: Portico II". Relix.com. November 30, 2017.