Makeout (band)

MAKEOUT
Origin Providence, Rhode Island[1]
Genres
Website https://www.makeoutofficial.com/
Members Sam Boxold
Scott Eckel
Tyler Young[4]
Past members

Travis Danforth
Chris Piquette[1]

Alex Lofton

MAKEOUT (formerly Trophy Wives) is an American pop punk band formed in Providence, Rhode Island.[5] The group consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Sam Boxold, drummer Scott Eckel, and lead guitarist Tyler Young.[6]

The group's debut album, The Good Life, was released via Rise Records in 2017.[7]

History

Formation as Trophy Wives and debut EPs (2012-2017)

The group independently released its debut EP Letting Go in 2012.[8] In 2013, the band independently released a second EP, One Way Trip to Mars.[8] In 2014, the group won a battle of the bands competition and performed a date on the Warped Tour; in 2015, the group played 9 dates.[8]

Signing, name change, and The Good Life (2017–present)

In 2017, the band signed to Rise Records and changed its name to MAKEOUT.[9] The group's debut album, The Good Life, was released via Rise in 2017.[7]

The band is scheduled to perform on every date of the 2018 Warped Tour.[10]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details
The Good Life[11]
  • Released: 29 September 2017
  • Label: Rise
  • Format: CD, DL
Singles
Title Year Album
"Crazy"[12] 2017 The Good Life

References

  1. 1 2 Paul, Sharan (July 27, 2015). "Trophy Wives: Not Just the Band". Mind Equals Blown. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017.
  2. ↑ Wilson-Taylor, James (January 25, 2018). "7 New Pop Punk Bands You Need To Hear In 2018". Pop Buzz. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  3. ↑ Mann, JT (September 25, 2017). "Album Review: MAKEOUT - The Good Life". Soundfiction. Archived from the original on October 1, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  4. ↑ Frometa, RJ (July 12, 2017). "Rise Signs MAKEOUT, Debut Album "The Good Life" Out in September + Watch Video for "Crazy". Vents Magazine. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  5. ↑ Trapp, Philip (July 12, 2017). "The Gospel Youth premiere "Your Love Was A Cancer" video and other news you might have missed today". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on July 14, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Monger, Timothy. "Makeout!". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  7. 1 2 Rob Sayce (October 2017). McLaughlin, David; Sayce, Rob; Cross, Will; Mogan, Tom, eds. "Makeout - 'The Good Life'". Rock Sound. London: Patrick Napier (231): 86.
  8. 1 2 3 Nachbar, Amy (March 14, 2016). "R.I.'s Trophy Wives power their way to Best Rock Act nomination". The Providence Journal. Archived from the original on May 15, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  9. ↑ Mendyuk, Bridjet (August 17, 2017). "FEATURE: MAKEOUT On Ditching Trophy Wives, Cultivating Fresh Perspective". Highlight Magazine. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Warped Tour Announce Last-Ever Line-up". Kerrang!. Wasted Talent. March 2, 2018. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  11. ↑ Sayce, Rob (September 4, 2017). "Here Are 15 Records You Still Need To Hear in 2017". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on September 15, 2017.
  12. ↑ Shutler, Ali (July 12, 2017). "Makeout want to show you 'The Good Life'". Upset Magazine. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
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