Mothers (band)

Mothers
Background information
OriginAthens, Georgia
GenresFolk, experimental, indie rock
Years active2013 (2013)–2018
LabelsGrand Jury Records
Wichita Recordings
Anti-
Past members
Websitemothersband.us

Mothers was an American band from Athens, Georgia, United States,[1] composed of Kristine Leschper, Matthew Anderegg, Chris Taylor, and Garrett Burke. They released their debut album When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired, on February 26, 2016. Their sophomore album, Render Another Ugly Method, released September 7, 2018.

History

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Mothers originally formed in 2013 as the solo project of musician Kristine Leschper.[1] Leschper started making music while she was a student studying printmaking at the Lamar Dodd School of Art.[2] Over the next year, Leschper began to garner a following alongside acclaim in the Georgia music scene.[3] After garnering this attention, Leschper decided to recruit other musicians from Athens to form a full band. In November 2015, Mothers announced plans to release their debut album, When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired, on February 26, 2016.[4][5] The album was released on Grand Jury Records in America and Wichita Recordings in England.[6]

On June 20, 2018, Mothers announced the follow-up LP to their debut, titled Render Another Ugly Method, due to be released on September 7, 2018 on ANTI- Records. An accompanying tour throughout North America was announced in conjunction.

The band was dissolved in 2018 following the recording of Render Another Ugly Method. This came amid a worsening depression for Leschper, stemming from the stress of touring and recording and later the COVID-19 pandemic. Leschper released her first solo album after departing Mothers, The Opening, or Closing of a Door, in March 2022.[7]

Band members

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  • Kristine Leschper - guitar, vocals[8]
  • Matthew Anderegg - drums, guitar [8]
  • Chris Goggins - bass [8]
  • Garrett Burke - drums (2017- ) [8]

Former Members -

  • Mckendrick Bearden - Guitar, Bass, String Arrangements
  • Patrick Morales - Bass
  • Drew Kirby - guitar (2014-2017) [8]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired (2016, Grand Jury Records + Wichita Recordings)
  • Render Another Ugly Method (Anti-, 2018)

References

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  1. ^ a b Sacher, Andrew. "Athens, GA band Mothers touring with of Montreal, prepping debut album w/ Deerhunter peeps (dates & song stream)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  2. ^ Claymore, Gabriela (13 October 2015). "Band To Watch: Mothers". Stereogum. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  3. ^ Vodicka, Gabe. "On the Rise: Watch a New Video from Mothers". Flagpole Magazine. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  4. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Mothers announce debut album and 2016 tour, SXSW, 2 NYC shows & more included (dates, new song)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  5. ^ Rettig, James (24 November 2015). "Mothers – "Too Small For Eyes"". Stereogum. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  6. ^ "Mothers – When You Walk A Long Distance You Are Tired". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  7. ^ https://www.undertheradarmag.com/interviews/kristine_leschper_on_the_opening_or_closing_of_a_door_and_leaving_mothers_b [bare URL]
  8. ^ a b c d e Pritchard, Sean (2 October 2015). "October 2015 "Band of the Month" – MOTHERS". The Blue Indian. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
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