Mixtapes (band)
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Also known as | Mixtapes Ohio |
Origin | Cincinnati, Ohio |
Genres | Pop punk, indie rock, skate punk |
Years active | 2009–2013 |
Labels | Death to False Hope Records Animal Style Records No Sleep Records |
Associated acts | The Wonder Years Fireworks Direct Hit! Broadway Calls |
Website | www |
Past members |
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Mixtapes was an American pop punk band from Cincinnati, Ohio signed to No Sleep Records. The band released multiple studio albums before entering an indefinite hiatus in 2013.[1]
History[]
Mixtapes was formed in the year 2010 by friends Ryan Rockwell and Maura Weaver. They released their first album in 2010 under Death to False Hope Records, titled Maps (album).[2] The following year, they re-released their first album as Maps & Companions on vinyl under Animal Style Records, which featured 5 new songs from a newly recorded EP titled Companions (EP).[3] In 2012, the band signed to No Sleep Records and released their second album, titled Even on the Worst Nights.[4][5] On January 6, 2013, Michael Remley announced he would play his last show on February 5[6] and was soon replaced by Paul Kupper. Later that same year in May, they embarked on a tour with Masked Intruder in support of the album, called the "Let's Talk Industry Tour".[7] In the summer of 2013, Mixtapes played on the annual Warped Tour.[8] The band released their third album in 2013, titled Ordinary Silence.[9] After the release, they went on a fall tour with Real Friends, Forever Came Calling, and Pentimento.[10] In the spring of 2014, Mixtapes supported Bayside on their spring headlining tour.[11] In the summer of 2014, the band once again partook in the Warped Tour.[12] Mixtapes played their final two sets at The Fest 13 on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2014 before going on hiatus.[13]
Band members[]
Final lineup[]
- Ryan Rockwell – vocals, guitar (2010-2014)
- Maura Weaver – vocals, guitar (2010-2014)
- Paul "Golden Boy" Kupper – bass (2013-2014)
- Boone Haley – drums (2010-2014)
Former members[]
- Michael Remley – bass (2010-2013)
Discography[]
Albums
- Maps (2010)
- Even on the Worst Nights (2012)
- Ordinary Silence (2013)
EPs
- Thought About Growing Up (2010)
- A Short Collection of Short Songs (2010)
- Castle Songs (2011)
- Hope Is for People (2011)
- Companions (2011)
- How to Throw a Successful Party (2011)
- Somewhere in Trinsic (2012)
Splits
- Mixtapes/Direct Hit! (2010)
- Vision Quest (Mixtapes/Broadway Calls, 2012)
- Mixtapes/Jabber (2015)
Compilation release
- These Are Us: Unreleased Songs, B Sides, Rarities, Covers, Splits, and Everything Else (2015)
Other songs
- 2010 - "Broken Hearted Christmas" on the compilation CD It's a Mess X-mas! (Messy Life Records)
- 2012 - "Right Where to Find Me" on the compilation CD The Thing That Ate Larry Livermore (Adeline Records)
- 2012 - "Coffee Party" on the compilation CD No Sleep Records Summer 2012 (No Sleep Records)
- 2015 - "A Million Bad Bands" on These Are Us compilation (Paper and Plastic)
- 2015 - "Grenadine" on These Are Us compilation (Paper and Plastic)
- 2015 - "Sleepless in St. Paul (Acoustic/Redux) (Rivethead Cover)" on These Are Us compilation (Paper and Plastic)
- 2015 - "My, You Look Ravishing Tonight! (Kleenex Girl Wonder Cover)" on These Are Us compilation (Paper and Plastic)
- 2015 - "Road Maps, Ice Caps, Death Traps" on These Are Us compilation (Paper and Plastic)
Music videos
- 2010 - "Sprinkles"
- 2010 - "Werewolf Shame (Direct Hit! Cover)"
- 2011 - "Hope is For People"
- 2012 - "I Accept That"
- 2012 - "Anyways"
- 2013 - "Bad Parts"
References[]
- ^ Sharp, Tyler. "Mixtapes to go on hiatus this fall". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ Robbins, Nick. "Album Review: Mixtapes - Maps". Alter The Press!. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ Zarrillo, Zack. "Mixtapes 'Maps & Companions' Details". Property of Zack. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ Yancey, Bryne. "Exclusive: Mixtapes sign to No Sleep Records, plan full-length for 2012". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ Colwell, Matthew. "Track By Track: Mixtapes, 'Even On The Worst Nights'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/MixtapesOhio/posts/583260271689691
- ^ Bird, Michele. "Mixtapes announce "Let's Talk Industry Tour" with Masked Intruder". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ Whitt, Cassie. "Mixtapes, No Bragging Rights, Texas In July, more announced for Warped Tour 2013". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ Bird, Michele. "Mixtapes stream new album, 'Ordinary Silence'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ Kraus, Brian. "Real Friends announce fall tour with Mixtapes, Forever Came Calling and Pentimento". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ Crane, Matt. "Bayside announce spring headlining tour with Four Year Strong, Daylight, Mixtapes". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ Bird, Michele. "For Today, Air Dubai, Mixtapes, and more announced for 2014 Vans Warped Tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ http://www.punknews.org/article/55320/mixtapes-announce-a-break-following-fest13
- Musical groups from Cincinnati
- No Sleep Records artists