Cruiserweight (band)
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| Cruiserweight | |
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| Origin | Terrell, Texas, United States |
| Genre(s) | Pop punk |
| Years active | 1999 – Present |
| Label(s) | Doghouse Records Heinous Records Stab Me Records |
| Website | Official Website |
| Members | |
| Stella Maxwell David Hawkins Urny Maxwell Yogi Maxwell |
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Cruiserweight is an American rock band from Terrell, Texas. The band consists of vocalist Stella Maxwell, guitarist Urny Maxwell, bassist David Hawkins, and drummer Yogi Maxwell (Stella, Urny, and Yogi are all siblings). The band's sound is defined by poppy female vocals, as well as fast, sometimes aggressive instrumentals, while still retaining a pop/punk overtone. The name originates from the boxing weight class of the same name.
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[edit] History
Prior to Cruiserweight, brothers Urny and Yuri Maxwell had been in a little known band called Red Boxing from 1996 to 1998. March the following year, Crusierweight was formed when the two brothers recruited their little sister, Stella (at the time only 18 years old), to sing in their new band. David Hawkins would also be added to the roster on bass. Initially, Cruiserweight was based out of Terrell, Texas. The band relocated in early 2000 to Dallas and then to Austin where they gathered a small local following. During this time, the band gained attention by opening for already popular groups such as A New Found Glory and The Get Up Kids.[1]
Cruiserweight's first EP, First Day of School was released in 1999. In 2001, the band released an EP entitled This Will Undoubtably Come Out Wrong. The EP sold around 11,000 copies locally.[2]
The band's first album, Sweet Weaponary, was released on February 15, 2005 on Doghouse/Heinous Records. The band embarked on their first national tour shortly after the CD's release. On March 7, 2007, The Push and Pull, a compilation CD, was released on Heinous/Stab Me Records. The record featured re-recordings and alternative versions of previously released songs, as well as songs not previously released.
In anticipation of the band's new album, Doghouse Records has put out an iTunes exclusive EP release, Cruiserweight Rocks the Moon. The EP features songs that will appear on their new album, Big Bold Letters, as well as a music video for the new song "Balboa". Big Bold Letters is scheduled for release on Doghouse Records in Summer of 2008.
Cruiserweight has received multiple accolades, especially from local Austin, Texas publications. The Austin Music Awards awarded the group "Best Alternative/Punk Band" in both 2002 and 2003, as well as "Best Punk Band" in 2004 and 2005.[3]
[edit] Members
- Stella Maxwell - Lead vocals
- David Hawkins - Bass
- Urny Maxwell - Guitar
- Yuri Maxwell - Drums
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio Albums
- Sweet Weaponary (2005) on Doghouse/Heinous Records
- Big Bold Letters (2008) on Doghouse Records (to be released)
[edit] EPs
- First Day of School (1999) self-released
- This Will Undoubtably Come Out Wrong (2001) self-released
- Cruiserweight Rocks the Moon (2008) on Doghouse Records (iTunes exclusive)
[edit] Compilations
- The Push and Pull (2007) on Heinous/Stab Me Records
