The Ophelias (Ohio band)

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The Ophelias
The Ophelias, c. 2018
The Ophelias, c. 2018
Background information
OriginCincinnati, Ohio
Years active2015–present
LabelsJoyful Noise Recordings
WebsiteBandcamp
MembersSpencer Peppet
Jo Shaffer
Mic Adams
Andrea Gutmann Fuentes
Past membersGrace Weir

The Ophelias are an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio.[1][2][3][4] The group first met at a time when each were independently serving as the "token girl" in various male-fronted bands from their hometown. "Coming from varied musical backgrounds (ranging from garage-rock, to surf, to opera), the distinct talents and influences of each member collided in unexpected ways at the band's first rehearsal. It was here the band discovered that their chemistry wasn't rooted in a shared musical reference point, but in the creative relief from the expected censorship of being a side person."[1]

In 2015, Yoni Wolf of Why? saw the band playing at a Fourth of July festival in Cincinnati. "There they were— The Ophelias: four teenage girls up on a temporary stage, playing, what to me at the time, sounded like a mix between Velvet Underground, underground British psych-noise-folk-rock from the late ‘90s / early 2000s (think Hood, Movietone, Crescent), and some kind of softer side of punk..."[5]

Wolf submitted their debut LP, Creature Native, to Joyful Noise Recordings' , and it made the cut. Creature Native became the first entry released through the series.[5] In the summer of 2018, The Ophelias went on tour with the Low Anthem.[6] The group's second full-length album, Almost (produced by Yoni Wolf),[7] followed in July 2018; with its first single "Fog", premiering at Stereogum[2] and the video for "Lunar Rover" premiering at New Noise Magazine.[8]

Discography[]

Albums[]

  • Creature Native (2015)
  • Almost (2018)
  • Crocus [9](2021)

EPs[]

Singles[]

  • Night Signs (2017)
  • Grand Canyon (2020)
  • Neil Young On High (featuring Julien Baker) (2021)

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "The Ophelias | Joyful Noise Recordings". www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "The Ophelias – "Fog" (Prod. Yoni Wolf)". Stereogum. May 10, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "The Ophelias to release Yoni Wolf (WHY?)-produced second albumAlmost this July on Joyful Noise". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  4. ^ "The Ophelias – Fog". popbollocks. May 10, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "January White Label Series | Joyful Noise Recordings". www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  6. ^ "The Low Anthem, The Ophelias". Portland Mercury. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  7. ^ "The Ophelias | Almost | Joyful Noise Recordings". www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  8. ^ "Video Premiere: The Ophelias – "Lunar Rover"". New Noise Magazine. July 2, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  9. ^ "The Ophelias Announce New Album 'Crocus,' Release Lead Single Featuring Julien Baker". Stereogum. June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
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