Elvis Depressedly

Elvis Depressedly
Origin Columbia, South Carolina
Genres Indie pop, lo-fi, hypnagogic pop
Years active 2011–present
Labels Run For Cover Records
Associated acts Coma Cinema,
Website https://elvisdepressedly.bandcamp.com/

Elvis Depressedly are an American experimental pop duo from Asheville, North Carolina.[1][2][3] The band consists of Coma Cinema frontman Mathew Lee Cothran and multi-instrumentalist Delaney Mills.[4][5] They have released eight records and a handful of EPs. Their final release is scheduled for early 2019. [1]

Their music has been described as “evoking [...] childhood nights fraught with existential dread” [6] and has been likened to the earlier music of Ariel Pink and Elliott Smith.

History

2011-2014: Formation, Early EPs, and Run for Cover

Elvis Depressedly was formed in 2011 in Columbia, South Carolina, originally as a way for Cothran to explore his Bowie-esque alter ego of "Mickey", referenced in the early EPs as a way for him to confront and examine his fears and anxieties. [7]

The band debuted with the self-release of the five-track EP Save The Planet Kill Yourself.[8] It was followed by the EP Goner,[9] and the single "Disgraceland" in the same year. In 2012 Cothran played his first show under the name Elvis Depressedly, playing the entirety of the album Mickey's Dead, which was released later that year on Orchid Tapes.[10][11]

The album was named one of the best free albums of 2012 by The Social.[12] Hotter Sadness was released in October 2012.[13] In 2013, Mills joined the band.[14] The EP Holo Pleasures, released via Birdtapes in 2013, was a breakthrough of sorts, giving the band more exposure than any previous release, despite getting no press coverage.[15][16] The duo were joined by Michael Roberts on bass.[4]

In November 2014, the band signed to Run For Cover Records.[17] Cothran recorded the album with a number of friends, including Aaron Graves, Amy Cuthbertson, Delaney Mills, Mike Roberts and Ryan Galloway.[18][14] After the recording was completed, Cothran and Mills moved to Asheville.[14]

2015-2016: New Alhambra and Holo Pleasures/California Dreamin'

In 2015, the band released a new album titled New Alhambra, which was proclaimed by Pitchfork to be “a utopian sort of indie-pop record", giving it a 7.3.[19][20] They went on a short tour following the release of the album.[21] The album charted: it peaked at #7, at #6 as a Heatseeker Album, #23 as an Alternative Album, and #33 as a Rock Album.[22] Rolling Stone put N.M.S.S, the second track on the album, at #23 on a list of the best songs of 2015.[23]

In 2016, Run for Cover announced Holo Pleasures/California Dreamin', a compilation of the earlier Holo Pleasures EP with the unreleased California Dreamin' EP. The LP appeared on June 3, 2016 with a video for their song Up In The Air as support.[24] The band also announced a joined US tour with Teen Suicide and Nicole Dollanganger,[25] and embarked on their first UK tour.[26]

2019: Final Album

In 2018 the band updated their blog-page to say that their final album would be released in early 2019. As of August 2018, the title of the album is not known and no singles have been released. [1]

Influences

Mill and Cothran have cited Emperor X, Prefab Sprout, The Waterboys, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Elliott Smith, Primal Scream, and Pink Floyd as influences[27][28][29].

A major influence on New Alhambra was the Bible prophecy shows Cothran watched as a kid with his grandmother, like Hal Lindsey Report and Jack Van Impe Presents. This is also where most of the samples on New Alhambra came from.

Band members

  • Mat Cothran - guitar, vocals
  • Delaney Mills - keyboards, drums, vocals

Discography

Albums

  • Save the Planet Kill Yourself (2011)
  • Goner (2011)
  • Disgraceland (2011)
  • Mickey's Dead (2012)
  • Hotter Sadness (2012)
  • Holo Pleasures (2013)
  • New Alhambra (2015)
  • California Dreamin' (2016)

References

  1. 1 2 3 "elvis depressedly | +phfm". hotline.blog. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  2. ↑ Claymore, Gabriela. "Elvis Depressedly – "No More Sad Songs (N.M.S.S.)" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  3. ↑ Deming, Mark. "Elvis Depressedly | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
  4. 1 2 McDermott, Patrick. "GEN F: Elvis Depressedly, Now With a Little Less Desolation". The Fader. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  5. ↑ Moore, Jacob. "Mat Cothran Talks Elvis Depressedly, Porn, and His Hometown". AdHoc. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  6. ↑ "Strange Inquiry with Elvis Depressedly".
  7. ↑ http://thefourohfive.com. "Behind the Scenes with Elvis Depressedly: "I always used music to cope, and I probably always will."". The 405. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  8. ↑ "Elvis Depressedly - Save The Planet Kill Yourself". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
  9. ↑ "goner, by elvis depressedly". elvis depressedly. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
  10. ↑ "Mat Cothran talks new Elvis Depressedly album, future of Coma Cinema". Shuffle Magazine. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  11. ↑ "Elvis Depressedly - Mickey's Dead". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
  12. ↑ "The Best Free Albums of 2012". The Social. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  13. ↑ "Elvis Depressedly - Hotter Sadness". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
  14. 1 2 3 Claymore, Gabriela Tully (March 9, 2015). "Q&A: Elvis Depressedly On Their Forthcoming Album New Alhambra + "Bruises (Amethyst)"". Stereogum. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
  15. ↑ Verzella, Gabrielle. "Elvis Depressedly - Holo Pleasures". Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  16. ↑ Gibson, Harri. "Review: elvis depressedly – "holo pleasures"". Lost in the Sound. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  17. ↑ Hanan, Tyler. "Elvis Depressedly Sign To Run For Cover, Share Video". Made of Chalk. Archived from the original on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  18. ↑ "Elvis Depressedly - New Alhambra (credits)". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
  19. ↑ Joyce, Colin. "Exclusive Song Premiere and Interview: 'No More Sad Songs,' Elvis Depressedly". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  20. ↑ "Elvis Depressedly: New Alhambra Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
  21. ↑ Bautista, Joey. "A Moment with the Artist: Elvis Depressedly". KCR College Radio. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  22. ↑ "Elvis Depressedly Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  23. ↑ Sheffield, Rob (2015-06-30). "25 Best Songs of 2015 So Far". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  24. ↑ "Elvis Depressedly – "Up In The Air" Video". Stereogum. 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
  25. ↑ "Teen Suicide, Elvis Depressedly & Nicole Dollanganger announce tour". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
  26. ↑ "uk tour/reish preorder". TinyLetter. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
  27. ↑ Lester, Paul (2015-06-12). "New band of the week: Elvis Depressedly (No 57)". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  28. ↑ "Elvis Depressedly finds clarity with 'New Alhambra' | Atlanta Creative Loafing". Atlanta Creative Loafing. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  29. ↑ Depressedly, Run For Cover Records http://www.runforcoverrecords.com/artists/elvis-depressedly}title=Elvis Depressedly, Run For Cover Records Check |url= value (help). Retrieved 2018-08-22. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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