Triptides is an American rock band formed in Bloomington, Indiana, in 2010 and based in Los Angeles, California[1]. The band is lead by multi-instrumentalist and singer Glenn Brigman. [2]

History

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Bloomington, Indiana (2010-2014)

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The band was started by Glenn Brigman and Josh Menashe while they were attending college at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.[3] They began writing and recording music together using multi-track cassette recorders. [4]

Psychic Summer, Sun Pavilion and Predictions

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In 2011 the group self-released their first full length album "Psychic Summer".[5] This release caught the attention of London based Stroll On Records who would release their next two full lengths; "Sun Pavilion" in 2012 and "Predictions" in 2013.[6][7]

Azur, Afterglow and Visitors

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In 2014 the band moved from Bloomington, Indiana to Los Angeles, California and released their fourth album "Azur" on Paris based label Requiem Pour Un Twister the following year.[8] Their next album "Afterglow" would follow in 2017. [9] Their 2018 album "Visitors" would mark the final LP release with Requiem Pour Un Twister and the final album featuring Menashe. [10]

Nirvana Now 7"

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In 2019 the band released their 7" single "Nirvana Now" b/w "She Is Dressed in Red" on Hypnotic Bridge Records, which Shindig! Magazine listed as their number one single of that year[11][12]

Alter Echoes

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The band began working on their next LP at Boulevard Recording in Hollywood, California in 2019.[13] In 2021 they released the album "Alter Echoes" on Alive Naturalsound Records. [14]

So Many Days/Starlight

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After the Covid-19 Pandemic the group started writing and recording in Joshua Tree, California and the San Bernardino Mountains east of Los Angeles.[15] They signed with Curation Records and released "So Many Days" (2022) and "Starlight" (2023). [16][17]

Notable Performances

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Triptides has performed and toured with fellow psychedelic rock artists such as Temples (band), Boogarins, and L.A. Witch. They have performed at festivals such as Desert Daze, Levitation (festival) (France), Rock in Rio (Lisboa), Astral Fest (Brighton), Barcelona Psych Fest, and Freakout! Fest.[18] [19] [20] [21] The band performed songs from their record "Afterglow" on Last Call with Carson Daly in 2016. [22]

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Brigman has produced and performed with various other artists outside of Triptides including Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Winter (indie rock band), and Levitation Room.[23] [24][25]

References

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  1. ^ "Los Angeles Artist Spotlight: Triptides -". mxdwn Music. 2021-03-18. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  2. ^ "Triptides". Greenway Records. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  3. ^ b3 (2012-11-15). "Interview w/ Triptides". blahblahblahscience. Retrieved 2024-11-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Triptides". Hypnotic Bridge Records. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  5. ^ "Triptides – Psychic Summer". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  6. ^ b3 (2012-11-15). "Interview w/ Triptides". blahblahblahscience. Retrieved 2024-11-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Breznikar, Klemen (2013-10-29). "Triptides - 'Predictions' (2013)". It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  8. ^ Admin, WKNC (2015-07-17). "ALBUM REVIEW: TRIPTIDES". WKNC 88.1 FM - North Carolina State University Student Radio. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  9. ^ Breznikar, Klemen (2017-06-26). "'Afterglow' by Triptides". It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  10. ^ Visitors - Triptides | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-11-20
  11. ^ "Shindig! - Issue 98". reader.exacteditions.com. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  12. ^ "Triptides 'Nirvana Now' -". 2019-06-26. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  13. ^ "Triptides - "Alter Echoes"". Look at my records!. 2021-03-27. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  14. ^ Alive (2020-11-12). "Triptides". Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  15. ^ Breznikar, Klemen (2022-02-03). "'Highway Sun' by Triptides | New Album, 'So Many Days'". It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  16. ^ "Triptides - Curation Records". curationrecords.com. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  17. ^ "STARLIGHT - Vinyl". Curation Records. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  18. ^ https://greenwayrecords.com/artist/triptides/...
  19. ^ https://levitation-france.com/band/triptides/...
  20. ^ "Triptides: Queremos definitivamente voltar a Portugal". Rock In Rio Lisboa. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  21. ^ "Freakout Festival Announces 2021 Line-Up: Cedric Burnside, Liz Cooper, The Seeds, Matthew Dear, MORE". www.kexp.org. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  22. ^ Ana Gasteyer/Triptides/Delanie Fischer, Last Call with Carson Daly, Carson Daly, Ana Gasteyer, Delanie Fischer, 2016-10-31, retrieved 2024-11-20{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  23. ^ "Winter x Triptides "Estrela Magica"". Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  24. ^ "Get To Know: Levitation Room". ANCHR Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  25. ^ "Tune In, Turn On, and Drop Out with Frankie and the Witch Fingers". Where Y'at New Orleans. Retrieved 2024-11-20.