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Mixtapes (band)

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Mixtapes are an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio signed to No Sleep Records. They are currently on hiatus.[1]

History

Mixtapes was formed in the year 2010. They released their first album in 2010 under All For Hope Records titled Maps.[2] The following year, under Animal Style Records, they released their second album titled Companions.[3] In 2012, the band signed to No Sleep Records and released their third album, titled Even On The Worst Nights.[4] [5] They embarked on a tour with Masked Intruder in May of 2013 in support of the album, called the "Let's Talk Industry Tour".[6] In the summer of 2013, Mixtapes played on the annual Warped Tour.[7] The band released their final album before going on hiatus in 2013, titled Ordinary Silence.[8] After the release, they went on a fall tour with Real Friends, Forever Came Calling, and Pentimento.[9] In the spring of 2014, Mixtapes supported Bayside on their spring headlining tour.[10] In the summer of 2014, the band once again partook in the Warped Tour.[11] Mixtapes played their final two sets at The Fest 13 on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2014 before going on hiatus.[12]

Band members

  • Ryan Rockwell (vocalist, guitarist)
  • Maura Weaver (vocalist, guitarist)
  • Michael Remley (bassist)
  • Boone Haley (drummer)

Discography

Albums

  • Maps (2010)
  • Even On The Worst Nights (2012)
  • Ordinary Silence (2013)

EPs

  • A Short Collection Of Short Songs (2010)
  • Hope Is For People (2011)
  • Companions (2011)
  • Somewhere In Trinsic (2012)
  • How To Throw A Successful Party (2012)

Splits

  • Mixtapes/Direct Hit! (2010)
  • Vision Quest (Mixtapes/Broadway Calls, 2012)
  • Mixtapes/Jabber (2015)

References

  1. ^ Sharp, Tyler. "Mixtapes to go on hiatus this fall". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  2. ^ Robbins, Nick. "Album Review: Mixtapes - Maps". Alter The Press!. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  3. ^ Zarrillo, Zack. "Mixtapes 'Maps & Companions' Details". Property of Zack. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  4. ^ Yancey, Bryne. "Exclusive: Mixtapes sign to No Sleep Records, plan full-length for 2012". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  5. ^ Colwell, Matthew. "Track By Track: Mixtapes, 'Even On The Worst Nights'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  6. ^ Bird, Michele. "Mixtapes announce "Let's Talk Industry Tour" with Masked Intruder". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  7. ^ Whitt, Cassie. "Mixtapes, No Bragging Rights, Texas In July, more announced for Warped Tour 2013". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  8. ^ Bird, Michele. "Mixtapes stream new album, 'Ordinary Silence'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  9. ^ Kraus, Brian. "Real Friends announce fall tour with Mixtapes, Forever Came Calling and Pentimento". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  10. ^ Crane, Matt. "Bayside announce spring headlining tour with Four Year Strong, Daylight, Mixtapes". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  11. ^ Bird, Michele. "For Today, Air Dubai, Mixtapes, and more announced for 2014 Vans Warped Tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  12. ^ http://www.punknews.org/article/55320/mixtapes-announce-a-break-following-fest13