Whores (band)

Whores.

Whores performing in 2012; Travis Owen (front) and Jack Schultz (back)
Background information
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres
Years active 2010 (2010)–present
Labels Brutal Panda
Website whores.bandcamp.com
Members
  • Christian Lembach
  • Casey Maxwell
  • Donnie Adkinson

Whores (stylized as Whores.) is an American noise rock band based in Atlanta, Georgia consisting of vocalist and guitarist Christian Lembach, bass guitarist Jack Schultz and drummer Donnie Adkinson. The band has released two records through Brutal Panda Records[1] and is known for its "intensely cathartic live shows."[2]

History

In 2011, the band released their debut EP Ruiner through Brutal Panda Records.[1] This was followed by Clean EP in 2013, which received attention from music websites such as Pitchfork,[3][4] Exclaim!,[5] and Sputnikmusic.[6] A split single with the band Rabbits, which mainly consists of The Cure covers, were also released in 2014.[7][8]

The band has also extensively toured United States, alongside acts such as Fight Amp, No Way and Creepoid in 2012.[9]

Musical style

The band's music is mainly described as "noise rock."[5][6][3] It has been described as "a combination of the agitated angst of the Jesus Lizard and the heaviness of the Melvins."[1] MetalSucks writer Vince Neilstein stated that the band is rooted in hardcore punk[10] while Pitchfork Media reviewer Andy O'Connor noted the influences of Melvins, Pissed Jeans and Amphetamine Reptile Records artists.[3] The band also incorporates sludge metal in its sound.[6]

The band also collaborated with many figures of the noise rock scene. The band's first EP was mastered by Harvey Milk drummer Kyle Spence[11] and their sophomore EP was produced by Ryan Boesch, who worked with various acts such as Melvins, Helmet and Foo Fighters.[5]

Band members

Christian Lembach performing with Whores in 2012
Current members
Former members

Discography

EPs
Singles

References

  1. 1 2 3 Heaney, Gregory. "Whores". Allmusic. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  2. ↑ Walschots, Natalie Zina (November 2013). "Whores: Not the Easiest Band Name to Google". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 O'Connor, Andy (November 15, 2013). "Whores - Clean". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Stream New Releases From Laurel Halo, Russian Circles, and Whores Via Pitchfork Advance". Pitchfork. October 21, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 Walschots, Natalie Zina (October 15, 2013). "Whores - Clean". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  6. 1 2 3 Fisher, Greg (October 28, 2013). "Whores. - Clean (staff review)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Whores / Rabbits – Split 7″". Brutal Panda Records. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  8. ↑ Neilstein, Vİnce (February 24, 2014). "Whores Jump Someone Else’s Train (The Cure Cover)". MetalSucks. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  9. ↑ Moore, Doug. "The Heavy Lowdown: 40 Watt Sun LP news, new Autopsy, Misery Index at MDF +++ more". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  10. ↑ Neilstein, Vince (October 22, 2013). "Whores Clean Up Their Act". MetalSucks. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  11. ↑ Stosuy, Brandon (January 3, 2012). "Whores - "Daddy's Money"". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  12. ↑ Moore, Doug. "The Heavy Lowdown: 40 Watt Sun LP news, new Autopsy, Misery Index at MDF +++ more". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved April 8, 2014.

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