Audacity (band)

Audacity
Origin Fullerton, California, United States
Genres Garage rock, punk rock
Years active 2001 (2001)–present
Labels Burger Records
Website audacityband.com
Members
  • Matt Schmalfeld
  • Kyle Gibson
  • Cameron Crowe
  • Thomas Alvarez

Audacity is an American garage rock band from Fullerton, California, United States.

History

Audacity was formed in 2001. They released their debut full-length album, Power Drowning, in 2009 via Burger Records.[1] They released their second full-length album, Mellow Cruisers, in 2012 via Burger Records and Recess Records.[2][3] Their third album, Butter Knife, was released in 2013, and Hyper Vessels was released in 2016 via Suicide Squeeze Records.[4][5]

Audacity has toured the US extensively and has also toured Europe and Japan. They are known for their unique sound, which has been called Surf Punk, Punk Pop, Garage Slop, and Power Pop.

The band was scheduled to play a last show at Fullerton's Continental Room on October 29th, 2017, but pulled out of the lineup. They are currently on hiatus, and working on new projects.

Band members

  • Matt Schmalfeld (vocals, guitar)[6]
  • Kyle Gibson (vocals, guitar)
  • Cameron Crowe (bass)
  • Thomas Alvarez (drums)

Discography

Studio albums

  • Hyper Vessels (2016)
  • Butter Knife (2013)
  • Mellow Cruisers (2012)
  • Power Drowning (2009)

EPs

  • Cold Rush (2014)
  • Fun Spot (2014)
  • Fullerton, California (2014)
  • Counting The Days & Mind Your Own Business (2014)
  • Juva Jive (2014)
  • Finders Keepers (2013)
  • Vape Victim (2011)
  • Ears and Eyes (2010)
  • Audacity (2009)
  • The Anne Frank Tape (2008)

References

  1. ↑ "Power Drowning". Terminal Boredom. Retrieved 2016-06-04.
  2. ↑ Shapiro, Benjamin. "Stream Audacity's New Full-Length, 'Mellow Cruisers'". Vice. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  3. ↑ Colwell, Matthew. "Stream new Audacity album, 'Mellow Cruisers'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  4. ↑ Hogan, Marc. "Stream Audacity's Outrageously Catchy 'Butter Knife' LP". Spin. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  5. ↑ Gnerre, Sam. "Fullerton's Audacity excels at sharp-edged guitar rock on 'Butter Knife Gang'". Daily Breeze. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  6. ↑ Wolk, Douglas. "Who Are…Audacity". Wondering Sound. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
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