Mixtapes (band) explained

Mixtapes
Alias:Mixtapes Ohio
Origin:Cincinnati, Ohio
Genre:Pop punk, indie rock, skate punk
Years Active:2009–2014, 2017
Label:Death to False Hope Records
Animal Style Records
No Sleep Records
Associated Acts:The Wonder Years
Fireworks
Direct Hit!
Broadway Calls

Mixtapes was an American pop punk band from Cincinnati, Ohio, signed to No Sleep Records. The band formed in 2009, and released multiple studio albums before entering an indefinite hiatus in 2014.[1] In 2019, Consequence ranked Mixtapes at number 89 on its list The 100 Best Pop Punk Bands.[2]

History

Mixtapes was formed in 2009, by friends Ryan Rockwell and Maura Weaver. Sharing lead vocals and guitar duties, the pair hired drummer Tim Rengers to record the band's eponymous debut album, Maps, which was released via Death to False Hope Records in March 2010.[3] The following year, they re-released their first album as Maps & Companions on vinyl under Animal Style Records, which featured 5 new songs from a newly recorded EP titled Companions (EP).[4] The band was quickly expanded with bass guitarist Michael Remley and permanent drummer Boone Haley.[5]

In 2012, the band signed to No Sleep Records and released their second album, titled Even on the Worst Nights.[6] [7]

On January 6, 2013, Michael Remley announced he would play his last show on February 5,[8] and was soon replaced by Paul Kupper. Later that same year in May, they embarked on a tour with Masked Intruder in support of the album, called the "Let's Talk Industry Tour".[9] In the summer of 2013, Mixtapes played on the annual Warped Tour.[10] The band released their third album in 2013, titled Ordinary Silence.[11] After the release, they went on a fall tour with Real Friends, Forever Came Calling, and Pentimento.[12]

In the spring of 2014, Mixtapes supported Bayside on their spring headlining tour.[13] In the summer of 2014, the band once again partook in the Warped Tour.[14] Mixtapes played their final two sets at The Fest 13 on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2014 before going on hiatus.[15] Drummer Haley went on to play in the hardcore band On Bodies.

The band performed a one-night-only reunion show on December 17, 2017, at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, California, for the ten-year anniversary party of Animal Style Records.[16]

Band members

Final lineup

Former members

Discography

Albums

EPs

Splits

Compilation release

Other songs

Music videos

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sharp. Tyler. Mixtapes to go on hiatus this fall. 9 July 2014. Alternative Press. 17 December 2014.
  2. Web site: Cosores . Philip . 2019-06-05 . The 100 Best Pop Punk Bands of All Time . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210411091357/https://consequence.net/2019/06/the-100-best-pop-punk-bands/ . April 11, 2021 . 2023-05-14 . . en-US.
  3. Web site: Robbins. Nick. Album Review: Mixtapes - Maps. Alter The Press!. 17 December 2014.
  4. Web site: Zarrillo. Zack. Mixtapes 'Maps & Companions' Details. Property of Zack. 17 December 2014.
  5. Web site: Baker . Brian . July 25, 2012 . Worst Nights, Best Music - Mixtapes stockpile their favorite songs to create Even on the Worst Nights . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230514163921/https://www.citybeat.com/music/worst-nights-best-music-12216708 . May 14, 2023 . May 14, 2023 . . en.
  6. Web site: Yancey. Bryne. Exclusive: Mixtapes sign to No Sleep Records, plan full-length for 2012. 6 January 2012. Alternative Press. 17 December 2014.
  7. Web site: Colwell. Matthew. Track By Track: Mixtapes, 'Even On The Worst Nights'. 26 June 2012. Alternative Press. 17 December 2014.
  8. Web site: limited . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/127705823911807/583260271689691 . 2022-04-30. Mixtapes on Facebook . Facebook.
  9. Web site: Bird. Michele. Mixtapes announce "Let's Talk Industry Tour" with Masked Intruder. 28 February 2013. Alternative Press. 17 December 2014.
  10. Web site: Whitt. Cassie. Mixtapes, No Bragging Rights, Texas In July, more announced for Warped Tour 2013. 16 March 2013. Alternative Press. 17 December 2014.
  11. Web site: Bird. Michele. Mixtapes stream new album, 'Ordinary Silence'. 13 July 2013. Alternative Press. 17 December 2014.
  12. Web site: Kraus. Brian. Real Friends announce fall tour with Mixtapes, Forever Came Calling and Pentimento. 20 August 2013. Alternative Press. 17 December 2014.
  13. Web site: Crane. Matt. Bayside announce spring headlining tour with Four Year Strong, Daylight, Mixtapes. 19 December 2013. Alternative Press. 17 December 2014.
  14. Web site: Bird. Michele. For Today, Air Dubai, Mixtapes, and more announced for 2014 Vans Warped Tour. 5 December 2013. Alternative Press. 17 December 2014.
  15. Web site: Mixtapes announce a break following Fest13.
  16. Web site: Frankel . Ricky . October 6, 2017 . Festivals & Events: Mixtapes to reunite for Animal Style Records 10 Year Anniversary show . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171006170229/https://www.punknews.org/article/64882/festsandevents-mixtapes-to-reunite-for-animal-style-records-10-year-anniversary-show . October 6, 2017 . May 14, 2023 . Punk News . en.

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