Trace Mountains is the musical project of American indie rock musician Dave Benton. Benton was formerly the lead singer of lo-fi band LVL UP.

Trace Mountains
Birth nameDave Benton
GenresIndie rock
OccupationMusician
Years active2016–present

History

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In 2016, Benton released a collection of songs titled Buttery Sprouts & Other Songs, his first release under the moniker Trace Mountains.[1] Benton released his first full-length album as Trace Mountains in 2018 titled A Partner to Lean On.[2] In 2020, Benton released his second album as Trace Mountains titled Lost in the Country.[3][4] Benton released his third full-length album as Trace Mountains, House of Confusion, on October 22, 2021.[5][6][7]

Discography

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Studio albums

  • A Partner to Lean On (2018)
  • Lost in the Country (2020)
  • House of Confusion (2021)
  • Into the Burning Blue (2024)

References

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  1. ^ Doyle, Liam (28 June 2016). "Trace Mountains – Buttery Sprouts & Other Songs". Various Small Flames. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  2. ^ Rettig, James (26 March 2018). "Stream Trace Mountains A Partner To Lean On". Stereogum. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  3. ^ Ross, Alex. "On Lost in the Country, Trace Mountains finds compassion in a depressive episode". The Fader. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  4. ^ Rettig, James (13 February 2020). "Trace Mountains – Lost In The Country". Stereogum. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  5. ^ Russell, Scott. "Trace Mountains Announces HOUSE OF CONFUSION, Shares "AMERICA" Video". Paste. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  6. ^ Bloom, Madison (12 August 2021). "Trace Mountains Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  7. ^ Bernstein, Jonathan (12 August 2021). "Out of a Pandemic Came Trace Mountains' New Album, House of Confusion". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 1 October 2021.