Vundabar

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Vundabar
Vundabar - Less Playboy is More Cowboy 5, Le Confort Moderne, Poitiers (2014-05-29 21.50.07 by Xi WEG).jpg
Vundabar playing at Le Confort Moderne in Poitiers, France in 2014.
Background information
OriginBoston, Massachusetts
GenresIndie rock
Years active2013–present
LabelsGawk Records
Websitewww.vundabar.biz
Members
  • Brandon Hagen
  • Zack Abramo
  • Drew McDonald

Vundabar is an American indie rock band from Boston, Massachusetts.

Vundabar formed when Brandon Hagen and Drew McDonald were in high school.[1] Vundabar released their first full-length album in 2013 titled Antics.[2] In 2015, Vundabar released their second full-length album titled Gawk.[3][4] In 2017, Vundabar performed at Boston Calling Music Festival.[5] In February 2018, Vundabar released their third full-length album titled Smell Smoke.[6][7] In March 2020, Vundabar released their fourth album Either Light.[8] Vundabar announced their fifth full-length album Devil for the Fire will be coming out in February 2022.[9]

Gawk Records[]

In an interview with Sound of Boston, McDonald explains that the band started a cassette label named Gawk Records in order to avoid financial pressures of signing to a label and to foster a community of artists.[10]

Band members[]

  • Brandon Hagen (vocals, guitar)
  • Zack Abramo (bass)
  • Drew McDonald (drums)

Discography[]

Studio albums

  • Antics (2013)
  • Gawk (2015)
  • Smell Smoke (2018)
  • Either Light (2020)
  • Devil for the Fire (2021)

References[]

  1. ^ Cawley, Terence. "In Vundabar's newest music, there's weight with the whimsy". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  2. ^ Kaye, Ben. "Stream: Vundabar's sophomore album Gawk". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  3. ^ Palmedo, Tree. "Vundabar Turn Up the Summer Heat on 'Oulala'". Spin. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  4. ^ Ambler, Charlie. "Vundabar Are Best Friends Who Make Good Post-Punk". Vice. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  5. ^ Marketti, Anna. "Local Spotlight: Vundabar". Sound of Boston.
  6. ^ Rettig, James. "Stream Vundabar Smell Smoke". Stereogum. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  7. ^ Maicki, Salvatore. "Listen to Vundabar's new album Smell Smoke". The Fader. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  8. ^ Bacior, Robin. "Vundabar announce new album Either Light, North American tour dates". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  9. ^ Rettig, James (2021-11-09). "Vundabar – "Devil For The Fire"". Stereogum. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  10. ^ Marketti, Anna. "Local Spotlight: Vundabar". Sound of Boston. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
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