Mamalarky
Mamalarky is an American indie rock band formed in Austin, Texas and based in Atlanta.[1]
Mamalarky | |
|---|---|
 From left to right: Dylan Hill, Michael Hunter, Livvy Bennett, and Noor Khan | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Indie rock, psych rock, lo-fi, jazz rock |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Fire Talk |
| Members | Livvy Bennett, Michael Hunter, Dylan Hill, Noor Khan |
| Website | www |
History
Singer and guitarist Livvy Bennett and drummer Dylan Hill first became acquainted in middle school. In high school, they met keyboardist Michael Hunter.[2] After high school, the members began playing together and adopted the name Mamalarky by 2016.[3] The band was initially active in their hometown of Austin before relocating to Los Angeles. Bennett played bass on tour with Cherry Glazerr and Hunter played with White Denim during this time.[4]
Mamalarky released their debut EP, Fundamental Thrive Hive, in May 2018. Bassist Noor Khan joined the band late that year in response to a call for musicians put out by Bennett on Tinder.
In December 2019, the band signed to Brooklyn based record label Fire Talk. The following month, they released "Fury", the first single off their debut album.[5] This was followed by "How To Say" in May 2020 and lead single "Schism Trek" that September.[6][7] Bennett, Hunter, and Khan relocated to Atlanta late that year.[4] The band released the final singles from their full length debut, “You Make Me Smile” and "Drug Store Model", in October and November of 2020 respectively.[8][9]
Mamalarky’s self-titled debut album, a culmination of two years of effort, was released on November 20, 2020. Pitchfork contributor Jesse Locke praised the band’s “complex instrumental interplay”, awarding the album a rating of 7.1 out of 10.[2] Ben Salmon of Paste magazine gave the album a rating of 7.5, describing the album's sound as "fussed over" and "distant" but ultimately commending the group's fluency in multiple genres.[10]
Members
- Livvy Bennett – vocals, guitar (2016-present)
- Dylan Hill – drums (2016-present)
- Michael Hunter – keyboard (2016-present)
- Noor Khan – bass (2018-present)
Discography
Studio albums
- Mamalarky (2020)
EPs
- Fundamental Thrive Hive (2018)
Singles
- "Loose Leaf" (2017)
- "Nonmonogamy" (2017)
- "Mama's Bear" (2018)
- "Hero" (2019)
- "Fury" (2020)
- "How to Say" (2020)
- "Schism Trek" (2020)
- "You Make Me Smile" (2020)
- "Drug Store Model" (2020)
References
- ^ "ABOUT US". Mamalarky. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- ^ a b "Mamalarky: Mamalarky". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- ^ ""Will It Blend?": Inside Mamalarky's Two-Year Quest to Craft the Perfect Overdubs". Atwood Magazine. 2020-11-19. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- ^ a b "Tinder, Texas and Touring: The Trifecta of Mamalarky". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- ^ Keogan, Natalia. "Mamalarky Combine Frustration and Playfulness on New Single "Fury," Accompanying Music Video". Paste. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ Manno, Lizzie. "Mamalarky Share Graceful New Single "How To Say"". Paste. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ Rosenthal, Paris. "Mamalarky Announce Debut Self Titled Album, Share Lead Single". Paste. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "MAMALARKY RELEASE NEW TRACK 'DRUG STORE MODEL'". DIY. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Mamalarky Share "You Make Me Smile" Track & Video From Debut Self Titled Album". Front View Magazine.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Salmon, Ben. "Mamalarky Showcase Their Skills, Instincts and Array of Influences on Self-Titled Debut". Paste. Retrieved 8 December 2020.