Varsity (band)
Varsity | |
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| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Genres | Indie rock, indie pop |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Run For Cover Records |
| Members |
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| Past members | Spencer Smith |
| Website | www |
Varsity is an American indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois.
History
Varsity released a song on their Bandcamp page in 2013 titled "Turns Out", with a B-Side titled "Downtown".[1] Varsity released their first EP titled Thanks For Nothing in 2014.[2] Varsity released their self-titled first full-length album in 2015.[3][4] In 2015, Varsity released a new song titled "Cult of Personality", with a B-Side titled "So Sad, So Sad".[5] In mid 2016, Varsity released a song titled "Smash", with a B-Side titled "Still Apart".[6][7] On April 27, 2018 Varsity released their sophomore record, Parallel Person, on Babe City Records[8].
On October 30th, 2018, Varsity announced their signing with Boston-based independent label Run For Cover Records and released two new singles, "The Dogs Only Listen To Him" and "UFO"[9].
Band members
- Stephanie Smith – Lead Vocals / Synth / Keyboards / Piano
- Dylan Weschler – Guitar / Backing Vocals
- Patrick Stanton – Guitar
- Paul Stolz – Bass Guitar
- Jake Stolz – Drums
Discography
Studio albums
- Varsity (2015) (Self-released / Jurassic Pop Records)
- Parallel Person (2018) (Babe City Records)
- Fine Forever (2020) (Run For Cover Records)
EPs
- Thanks for Nothing (2014) (Self-released)
Singles
- "Turns Out" / "Downtown" (2013) (Self-released)
- "Cult of Personality" / "So Sad, So Sad" (2015) (Self-released)
- "Eye to Eye" / "Kelly" (2016) (Self-released)
- "Smash" / "Still Apart" (2016) (Self-released)
- "The Dogs Only Listen to Him" / "UFO" (2018) (Run For Cover Records)
Compilations
- The Basement Takes (2015-2016) (2019) (Run For Cover Records)
References
- ^ "Varsity". The Deli Magazine. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ "Varsity". The Deli Magazine. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ Julious, Britt. "Varsity is ready for the next level". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ Terry, Josh. "Exclusive: Varsity announces debut album, makes blissful indie pop on 'Hairpool'". RedEye. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ Terry, Josh. "Exclusive: Varsity premieres new single 'Cult of Personality'". RedEye. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ Anthony, David. "Varsity strides forward with newfound confidence on its latest single". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ Doyle, Liam. "VARSITY – SMASH / STILL APART". Wake The Deaf. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ "Varsity - Parallel Person". Babe City Records. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
- ^ "Varsity Sign to Run for Cover Records, Release Two New Songs". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-05-07.