Mutts (band)

Mutts is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois.

Career

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

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

  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.