Mood Rings (alternatively, Moodrings) are an alternative rock band based in Atlanta. Debuting in 2011 with the EP Sweater Weather Forever,[2] they have since been recognised nationally for their sound, which has been called "engaging" by The Guardian,[3] "lush and ethereal" by BrooklynVegan,[4] "dreamy post-punk" by Stereogum,[5] and "lush, neon hued" by Spin Magazine.[6] Their second single, "Pathos y Lagrimas" was featured in Converse's "Ready, Set: Get Lost" music series.[7] Converse recorded and released a music video for the song on YouTube in October 2012.[8] They released a limited edition silk-screened 7" of "Pathos y Lagrimas" and "333" for Record Store Day 2013, and performed an instore at Atlanta's Criminal Records.[9] Their first album, VPI Harmony, was released on Mexican Summer on 25 June 2013.[10] Heather Phares of Allmusic praised the album, saying "Held together by its oddly luxurious feel, VPI Harmony blends its many sounds and moods into a remarkable debut."[11] When playing in Loring Park in Minneapolis, MN the band was rumored to play naked, when in fact they wore socks.
Mood Rings | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | Alternative rock, shoegazing, post-punk |
| Years active | 2009-present[1] |
| Labels | Mexican Summer |
| Members | William Fussell Tymb Gratz Christopher Alley Peter Cauthorn Seth Bolton |
| Website | moodringsmusic |
William Fussell relocated to London, England, in 2015 and set up a solo-project titled, Promise Keeper. He released his debut EP on May 19, 2017.[12]
Later in the same year, Fussell began recording alt-country music under the moniker Honey Harper, and released Universal Country, the project's debut EP.[13] He was later joined by his partner Alana Pagnutti, and their debut album, Starmaker, featuring collaborations with Austra and Sébastien Tellier, was released in 2020.[14] Their sophomore album, Honey Harper & the Infinite Sky, followed in 2022.[15]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Year | Title |
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| 2013 | VPI Harmony
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Singles + EPs
edit| Year | Title |
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| 2011 | Sweater Weather Forever
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Promise Me Eternity b/w Exorcised Painting[16]
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| 2013 | Pathos y Lagrimas b/w 333[17]
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The Line[18]
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References
edit- ^ "mood rings music — bio". Mood Rings Official Website. Archived from the original on 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
- ^ "Sweater Weather Forever | Mood Rings". bandcamp. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ^ Cragg, Michael (11 June 2013). "New Music With Michael Cragg — Mood Rings: The Line". The Guardian. London: Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ^ Pearls, Bill (31 May 2013). "Mood Rings releasing debut LP on Mexican Summer, touring this summer (dates, streams)". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ Lobenfeld, Claire (2013-05-17). "Mood Rings – "Hollow Dye (Defected Crystal)" (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ McGovern, Kyle (2013-06-21). "Stream Mood Rings' Lush, Neon Hued 'VPI Harmony' album". Spin Magazine. SPIN. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ Radford, Chad. "20 People To Watch in 2013: Mood Rings: The rock band". Creative Loafing Atlanta.
- ^ "Converse Ready, Set Get Lost: Mood Rings "Pathos Y Lagrimas" Live". Converse. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ "Mood Rings RSD In-Store". Mexican Summer. 2013-04-19. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ^ "Mood Rings — VPI Harmony". Mexican Summer. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ^ Phares, Heather. "VPI Harmony - Mood Rings: Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- ^ "Promise Keeper (ex-Mood Rings) shares 'Endless Motion' from self-titled debut mini-album". Vaunter. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- ^ Pearls, Bill. "Honey Harper (Will from Mood Rings) released debut EP (listen), touring". BrooklynVegan. REVOLT Publishing Network. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Owen, Jof. "Honey Harper - Starmaker". holler.country. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Petersen, Kyle. "ALBUM REVIEW: Honey Harper Brings Cosmic Sound Closer to Earth". No Depression. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Miss Dolly Mod. "New 7" : Mood Rings : Promise Me Eternity". My Old Kentucky Blog. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "Mood Rings — "Pathos y Lagrimas" b/w "333"". Mexican Summer. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ^ "Mood Rings — "The Line"". Mexican Summer. Retrieved 14 June 2013.