Mothers was an American band from Athens, Georgia, United States,[1] composed of Kristine Leschper, Matthew Anderegg, Chris Taylor, and Garrett Burke. They released their debut album When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired, on February 26, 2016. Their sophomore album, Render Another Ugly Method, released September 7, 2018.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Athens, Georgia |
| Genres | Folk, experimental, indie rock |
| Years active | 2013–2018 |
| Labels | Grand Jury Records Wichita Recordings Anti- |
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| Website | mothersband |
History
editMothers originally formed in 2013 as the solo project of musician Kristine Leschper.[1] Leschper started making music while she was a student studying printmaking at the Lamar Dodd School of Art.[2] Over the next year, Leschper began to garner a following alongside acclaim in the Georgia music scene.[3] After garnering this attention, Leschper decided to recruit other musicians from Athens to form a full band. In November 2015, Mothers announced plans to release their debut album, When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired, on February 26, 2016.[4][5] The album was released on Grand Jury Records in America and Wichita Recordings in England.[6]
On June 20, 2018, Mothers announced the follow-up LP to their debut, titled Render Another Ugly Method, due to be released on September 7, 2018 on ANTI- Records. An accompanying tour throughout North America was announced in conjunction.
The band was dissolved in 2018 following the recording of Render Another Ugly Method. This came amid a worsening depression for Leschper, stemming from the stress of touring and recording and later the COVID-19 pandemic. Leschper released her first solo album after departing Mothers, The Opening, or Closing of a Door, in March 2022.[7]
Band members
edit- Kristine Leschper - guitar, vocals[8]
- Matthew Anderegg - drums, guitar [8]
- Chris Goggins - bass [8]
- Garrett Burke - drums (2017- ) [8]
Former Members -
- Mckendrick Bearden - Guitar, Bass, String Arrangements
- Patrick Morales - Bass
- Drew Kirby - guitar (2014-2017) [8]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired (2016, Grand Jury Records + Wichita Recordings)
- Render Another Ugly Method (Anti-, 2018)
References
edit- ^ a b Sacher, Andrew. "Athens, GA band Mothers touring with of Montreal, prepping debut album w/ Deerhunter peeps (dates & song stream)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ Claymore, Gabriela (13 October 2015). "Band To Watch: Mothers". Stereogum. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ Vodicka, Gabe. "On the Rise: Watch a New Video from Mothers". Flagpole Magazine. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Mothers announce debut album and 2016 tour, SXSW, 2 NYC shows & more included (dates, new song)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ Rettig, James (24 November 2015). "Mothers – "Too Small For Eyes"". Stereogum. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Mothers – When You Walk A Long Distance You Are Tired". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ https://www.undertheradarmag.com/interviews/kristine_leschper_on_the_opening_or_closing_of_a_door_and_leaving_mothers_b [bare URL]
- ^ a b c d e Pritchard, Sean (2 October 2015). "October 2015 "Band of the Month" – MOTHERS". The Blue Indian. Retrieved 7 January 2016.