Makeout (band)

MAKEOUT (formerly Trophy Wives) is an American pop punk band formed in Providence, Rhode Island.[5] The group consists of drummer Scott Eckel, lead guitarist Tyler Young, vocalist Kyle Dee, and bassist AJ Khah.

MAKEOUT
OriginProvidence, Rhode Island[1]
Genres
Years active2012–present
LabelsRise
Websitehttps://www.makeoutofficial.com/
MembersScott Eckel
Tyler Young
Kyle Dee
AJ Khah[4]
Past membersSam Boxold
Travis Danforth
Chris Piquette[1]
Alex Lofton

The group's debut album, The Good Life, was released via Rise Records in 2017.[6]

History

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

The group independently released its debut EP Letting Go self-produced and recorded by Chris Piquette in 2012.[7] In 2013, the band independently released a second EP, also produced and recorded by Piquette, One Way Trip to Mars.[7] 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.[7]

Signing, name change, and The Good Life (2017–2019)

In 2017, the band signed to Rise Records and changed its name to MAKEOUT.[8] The group's debut album, The Good Life, was released via Rise in 2017.[6]

MAKEOUT gained more recognition while opening for Blink 182 alongside The Naked and Famous.

Lineup changes and second album (2019–present)

On January 24, 2019, lead singer Sam Boxold announced his departure from the group after their 20/20 tour.[9] In September 2017, MAKEOUT announced that they would be moving forward with the band, with Scott Eckel and Tyler Young remaining, AJ Khah joining as bassist, and Kyle Dee joining as vocalist. The band will play in Providence, Chicago, and Boston in December 2019 with a new album planned for release in the first quarter of 2020.[10]. The band also announced they would no longer be playing "Secrets" live, a song that courted controversy for explicit misogyny and threats of violence against women that were further condemned by Real Friends frontman Dan Lambton. Young stated the reasoning behind no longer playing the song was to establish that MAKEOUT was "...a new band and we want people to focus on that."[10][11]

Band members
  • Scott Eckel – drums[12]
  • Tyler Young – guitar[12]
  • Kyle Dee – vocals[12]
  • AJ Khah – bass[12]

Discography
Studio albums
Title Album details
The Good Life[13]
  • Released: September 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
  • Label: Rise
  • Format: CD, DL
Singles
Title Year Album
"Crazy"[14] 2017 The Good Life

References
  1. 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. Rob Sayce (October 2017). McLaughlin, David; Sayce, Rob; Cross, Will; Mogan, Tom (eds.). "Makeout – 'The Good Life'". Rock Sound. London: Patrick Napier (231): 86.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. brownypaul (January 24, 2019). "Sam Boxold departs MAKEOUT leaving the band's future in jeopardy…". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  10. Pettigrew, Jason (September 17, 2019). "Makeout return: New singer, former Sleep On It bassist and no "Secrets"". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
  11. "Real Friends' Dan Lambton responds to MAKEOUT's problematic "Secrets" – Alternative Press". Alternative Press. August 1, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
  12. Monger, Timothy. "Makeout!". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  13. 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.
  14. Shutler, Ali (July 12, 2017). "Makeout want to show you 'The Good Life'". Upset Magazine. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
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