Bad Suns
| Bad Suns | |
|---|---|
 Bad Suns at Comic-Con 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Woodland Hills, California, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Vagrant |
| Members |
Christo Bowman Gavin Bennett Miles Morris Ray Libby |
Bad Suns is an American rock band that formed in 2012, and now consists of Christo Bowman, Gavin Bennett, Miles Morris and Ray Libby. A majority of the band members are from Los Angeles, California. The group has been signed to Vagrant Records, where they released their debut album Language & Perspective in 2014.[1] The band's sound is inspired from 1970s and 1980s post-punk pioneers like The Cure and Elvis Costello. Their sophomore album was released on September 16, 2016, titled Disappear Here.
Background
The Southern California rock band Bad Suns formed in 2012. Made up of Christo Bowman (vocals), Gavin Bennett (bass), Miles Morris (drums) and Ray Libby (guitar), the four piece group ranges from ages 20–23, yet has a sound reminiscent of rock stalwarts from generations past. “I grew up with a lot of world music playing in the house. When I was 10, I started getting heavily interested in the guitar, and my dad began introducing me to his records from the 70’s and the 80’s. Initially Elvis Costello, then to The Clash, The Cure, and so on,” notes Bowman, “all of these artists and bands had a big impact on me, at a young age, as far as song composition goes.” The band’s debut EP Transpose features angst-ridden riffs and ethereal vocals reminiscent of post-punk legends of the early 80’s. “I started writing my first songs at that time," Bowman continues, “Though we can now reflect on that era of music, those artists were ahead of their time in a lot of ways. That’s what’s most inspiring.”
Transpose was recorded in the studio with producer Eric Palmquist (The Mars Volta, Wavves, Trash Talk) and serves as a prelude to the band’s debut album Language & Perspective, released in 2014. “The writing and recording process is always exciting, because it’s constantly changing and unique to each song. Inspiration comes and goes as it pleases, so a night when a song gets written is a very good night,” says Bowman.[2]
On June 30, 2016, Bad Suns announced they will release their second album, Disappear Here, on September 16, 2016.[3]
Accolades
Jessica Goodman and Ryan Kistobak of The Huffington Post included the band's debut album, Language & Perspective, on their list of 2014's best releases, calling it "a rare indie release with little excess amongst its singles".[4]
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [5] |
US Indie [6] | |||
| 2014 | Language & Perspective | 24 | 6 | Vagrant |
| 2016 | Disappear Here | 109 | 13 | Vagrant/BMG |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart. | ||||
Extended plays
- Transpose (2014)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak positions | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US AAA [7] |
US Alt. [8] |
US Rock [9] | |||||
| "Cardiac Arrest" | 2013 | 10 | 14 | 25 | Language & Perspective | ||
| "Salt" | 2014 | — | — | — | |||
| "We Move Like the Ocean" | 2015 | — | — | — | |||
| "Disappear Here" | 2016 | — | — | — | Disappear Here | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
References
- ↑ "Bad Suns". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ↑ Thomas, Fred. "Bad Suns Biography". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ↑ "Bad Suns to Release Sophomore Album 'Disappear Here'". Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- ↑ Goodman; Kristobak, Jessica; Ryan (15 December 2014). "The 23 Best Albums of 2014". The Huffington Post. The Huffington Post. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
- ↑ "Bad Suns – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Bad Suns – Chart History: Billboard Independent Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Bad Suns – Chart History: Adult Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Bad Suns – Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Bad Suns – Chart History: Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 10, 2016.