The Bots are an American, Los Angeles–based indie rock band, founded by brothers Mikaiah Lei and Anaiah Muhammad. They perform garage punk music.[1]

The Bots
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresIndie rock, garage punk
Years active2007–present
Members
  • Mikaiah Lei
Past membersAnaiah Muhammad
Websiteweb.archive.org/web/20210213221506/http://www.thebotsband.com/

Rolling Stone named them an artist "Most Likely To Succeed in 2014"[2] during their coverage of acts performing at the annual Coachella Music Festival.

The Bots had already self released an album and three EPs before they signed to Fader Label in 2013. The band debuted their album Pink Palms in October 2014 via Fader.[3]

In 2021, the Bots released their second album 2 Seater, featuring new drummer Alex Vincent (also of Los Angeles act Stop Thought). The record was recorded and produced in Austin, Texas by Adrian Quesada of Grammy-Award-nominated band Black Pumas.[4]

Discography

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Albums

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  • 2004 – Truth
  • 2014 – Pink Palms[3]
  • 2021 – 2 Seater[4]

Extended play

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  • 2010 – Black and White Lights[5]

Singles

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  • 2010 – "No One Knows"[5]
  • 2013 – "Sincerely Sorry"[5]

Live performances

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References

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  1. ^ Lester, Paul (July 27, 2012). "The Bots (No 1,318)". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  2. ^ "20 Best Things at Coachella 2014's Second Weekend". Rollingstone.com. 21 April 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Pop & Hiss album premiere: The Bots' 'Pink Palms'". Los Angeles Times. 13 October 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Spotify Profile". Spotify.
  5. ^ a b c "The Bots Albums and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  6. ^ "Fun Fun Fun Live Shot: The Bots". Austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  7. ^ "New Music Videos, Reality TV Shows, Celebrity News, Pop Culture". Mtv.com. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Bonnaroo 2014: Rolling Stone's Best Live and Backstage Photos". Rollingstone.com. 13 June 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Vanity Fair: Coachella Portraits". Vanityfair.com. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  10. ^ "The Bots". Stereogum.com. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  11. ^ Eldred, James (19 August 2014). "Summer Sonic 2014 Thoughts And Photos". Mostly-retro.com. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  12. ^ "Lowlands Archief". Archived from the original on 2015-06-18. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  13. ^ "The Bots @ Warped Tour 2010". seattlemusicnews.com. 5 September 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
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