QTY (band)
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QTY is a rock band from New York City signed to Dirty Hit Records. The group consists of singers and guitarists Dan Lardner and Alex Niemetz as well as bassist Peter Baumann and drummer Alan Yuch.
The band recorded their debut album in London, produced by former Suede member Bernard Butler. The self-titled album was released in December 2017 to early critical acclaim, including favorable reviews in such publications as the NME.[1][2] The group also earned a spot on the NME 100: 2018 Best New Bands List.[3]
The group describes its sound as "guitar-driven lyrical rock music with pop sensibilities,"[4] and is often placed in the lineage of New York rock bands such as The Velvet Underground, Television, and The Strokes[5][6][7] based on the guitar-based sound and Lardner's New York-iconic vocal delivery. However, their influences stretch beyond their hometown, including glam rock-era acts, especially David Bowie, as well as 90's lof-fi indie rock icons such as Royal Trux and Silver Jews.[8][9] Lyrics play a key part of the band's appeal, where Lardner's lyrics are often lauded for his observant, introspective nature about the struggle of the band's everyday lives.[10][11]
History
The band formed in 2014, after members of former band Grand Rapids disbanded the year prior.[12] They recorded some early demos in San Francisco through connections in their friend network, which received attention from Dirty Hit after Lardner's roommate sent the demos to a contact at the record label, who immediately contacted the band expressing interest.[13] The band went on to sign to the label as their first US-based band, having formerly been known for a repertoire of notable British acts including The 1975, Wolf Alice, and Pale Waves. Lardner and Niemetz recorded early singles with Bernard Butler, including Rodeo released in October 2016 and Dress/Undress released in February 2017.
The band was initially encouraged not to tour and concentrate on writing, so few early shows occurred following their signing[14] until the band went on their first North American tour opening for the Bad Suns and then a string of headlining shows in the fall of 2017.
The band's name is pronounced by saying each letter individually, but the name is a play off the "cuties" clementine oranges, based on Lardner's reference to Niemietz as a "cutie" due to her hair color. Romy from the band The xx suggested the band refer to themselves instead as just "Q.T.Y."[15]
Discography
| Release Date | Title |
|---|---|
| October 31, 2016 | Rodeo |
| December 5, 2016 | World Breaker |
| February 27, 2017 | Dress/Undress |
| April 10, 2017 | Ornament |
| Release Date | Title |
|---|---|
| December 8, 2017 | QTY |
References
- ^ "QTY - 'QTY' Album Review". NME. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ QTY by QTY, retrieved 2018-01-21
- ^ "The NME 100: Essential new music for 2018 - NME". NME. 2018-01-19. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ "QTY share chilly new track 'Cold Nights'". DIY. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ "QTY revive New York rock with "Dress / Undress" | All Things Go". www.allthingsgomusic.com. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ "QTY - 'QTY' Album Review". NME. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ "Dirty Hit New Signings QTY Combine The Best Of New York On 'Rodeo'". NME. 2016-10-31. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ "Don't sleep on QTY, New York's most exciting new band - NME". NME. 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ http://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/qty-with-bad-suns-and-hunny-at-culture-room-november-4-9773566
- ^ "Review: QTY's Self-Titled Debut Is a Joyous Ode to Humanity & Friendship - Atwood Magazine". 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ "QTY - QTY". DIY. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ "New York's QTY on playing their "first" ever show - NME". NME. 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ "New York's QTY on playing their "first" ever show - NME". NME. 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ "New York's QTY on playing their "first" ever show - NME". NME. 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ "Honesty, Hive Mind, and the Human Element: A Conversation with QTY - Atwood Magazine". 2016-12-19. Retrieved 2018-01-21.