| Lisa Prank | |
| Origin: | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Genre: | Pop-punk |
| Years Active: | 2013–present |
| Label: | Sub Pop Records., That Summer Feeling Records, Father/Daughter Records, Miscreant Records |
| Current Members: | Robin Edwards |
Lisa Prank is an American pop punk musical band currently based in Seattle, Washington, United States.[1]
Robin Edwards, originating from Denver, Colorado, founded the band Lisa Prank, which gained recognition within the predominantly male-dominated pop punk community with her rendition of Blink 182's "Dammit (Growing Up)".[2] The debut release titled "Crush on the World" garnered critical acclaim.[3]
In 2014, Vice Magazine described her song "Crush on the World" positively: "Lisa’s lyrics succinctly communicate my feelings about every relationship I’ve ever had."[4] The dominant local weekly newspaper The Stranger has called Lisa Prank "lo-fidelity fireball." [5] Lisa Prank's contributions to the alternative punk rock scene were highlighted in a feature by Seattle Weekly titled "Punk Rock Is Not Bullshit," featuring her image on the front cover.[6]
Lisa Prank has performed alongside notable bands such as Waxahatchee, Tacocat and Pony Time. Additionally, she provided vocals for the upcoming album by Childbirth for Suicide Squeeze Records.[7]
In 2018, Lisa Prank attracted attention for engaging in a Twitter dispute with Elon Musk, which persisted for several days..[8] The conflict stemmed from allegations that Musk had utilized a design by her father, Tom Edwards, a Colorado-based artist and potter, in the Tesla car interface without proper compensation or permission.[9] Throughout the exchange, Edwards emphasized the importance of artists receiving fair compensation for their work. Various musicians, including members of Childbirth, Tacocat, Chastity Belt, and[10] singer Vanessa Carlton supported Lisa Prank via their personal Twitter accounts.The incident garnered coverage from music publications such Pitchfork, Stereogum,[11] Vice,[12] and The Guardian.[13]
Lisa Prank performed the Fountains of Wayne song "Little Red Light" on the tribute album Saving for a Custom Van, which was released June 16, 2020 and is distributed via Bandcamp. The album was recorded in honor of FOW co-founder Adam Schlesinger, who died of COVID-19.[14]
Lisa Prank performed the Blink-182 song "Waggy" on the tribute compilation album It's Never Over Til It's Done - A blink-182 Covers Comp, which was released August 7, 2020 and is distributed via Bandcamp.[15] The title of the album comes from a lyric in the song "Waggy."[16]