Retirement Party
Retirement Party | |
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| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Counter Intuitive Records |
| Members |
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| Website | retirementparty |
Retirement Party is an American emo group from Chicago, Illinois.
History
The group originally began in Troy, Michigan under the name Sunglasses on a Plane. Under that name, the group was just a duo fronted by Avery Springer, whose sole release was an EP titled Excess Company.[1][2] After changing their name to Retirement Party, the band – now consisting of Springer, guitarist Nick Cartwright, and drummer James Ringness[1] – self-released their first EP, titled Strictly Speaking.[2][3] In early 2018, the band signed to Boston based label Counter Intuitive Records.[4] Soon after signing to the label, the band released their debut full-length album, Somewhat Literate.[5] The song "Passion Fruit Tea" was named in "Songs We Love" by NPR Music.[3]
The band was featured on Paste Magazine's list "The 15 Chicago Bands You Need To Know in 2018" as well as Stereogum's "40 Best New Bands Of 2018".[6][7]
In 2020, the band released their second full-length album titled Runaway Dog.[8]
Discography
Studio albums
- Somewhat Literate (2018, Counter Intuitive Records)
- Runaway Dog (2020, Counter Intuitive Records)
EPs
- Strictly Speaking (2017, self-released)
References
- ^ a b Terry, Josh. "Five Questions for Retirement Party's Avery Springer". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ a b Cassar, James. "Exclusive Spin: Retirement Party — Strictly Speaking". Modern Vinyl. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ a b Anthony, David. "Songs We Love: Retirement Party, 'Passion Fruit Tea'". NPR Music. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ Funk, Joel. "Retirement Party release the bitter and explosive "Shoulder It"". Substream Magazine. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ McDermott, Patrick. "Listen to a basement emo gem from Chicago". The Fader. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ Manno, Lizzie; Kamp, Justin. "The 15 Chicago Bands You Need To Know in 2018". Paste. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ "Stereogum's 40 Best New Bands Of 2018". Stereogum. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ Corcoran, Nina. "Retirement Party Announce New Album Runaway Dog, Share Title Track: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 12 June 2020.