Marriages (band) explained

Marriages
Origin:	Los Angeles, California
Genre:	Post-rock, alternative rock, experimental rock, post-metal
Years Active:	2011–2015
Label:	Sargent House
Spinoffs:	The Nocturnes, Red Sparowes, the Headless Prince of Zolpidem, Drab Majesty
Past Members:	Emma Ruth Rundle Greg Burns Andrew Clinco Dave Clifford

Marriages was an American rock band from Los Angeles, California that formed in 2011.^[1] The band's final lineup consisted of vocalist and guitarist Emma Ruth Rundle, bassist Greg Burns and drummer Andrew Clinco.^[1]

The band has been inactive since 2015, and Rundle said in 2021 that the band was not planning on releasing new material. Since then, Rundle has put out multiple solo albums while Clinco has continued with his project Drab Majesty.

History

Following the hiatus of Red Sparowes, two members of that band, Emma Ruth Rundle (also formerly of the Nocturnes) and Greg Burns (ex-Halifax Pier), formed Marriages.^[2] The band played its first show on November 28, 2011 opening for Russian Circles, and signed to the Sargent House label alongside fellow opening act Deafheaven.^[3]

The group recorded the Kitsune EP with drummer Dave Clifford. It was released in 2012 on Sargent House, and was followed by tours with Russian Circles and Chelsea Wolfe in 2012 and Deafheaven in 2013.^{[4] [5]} In late 2012, drummer Andrew Clinco was brought in as a permanent member of the band, replacing Clifford. Influenced by Rundle, Clinco learned how to play the guitar for his new project, Drab Majesty.^[6]

In 2014, the group completed recording for their debut studio album, Salome, while Rundle simultaneously recorded and released her solo debut Some Heavy Ocean (she has also recorded under the name the Headless Prince of Zolpidem).^[7] Salome was released on April 7, 2015 by Sargent House,^[8] preceded by a U.S. tour with Helms Alee and followed by a European tour with Wovenhand.^[9]

As of 2021, the band appears to have disbanded. Rundle stated in a Reddit AMA that there was "no intention" of further material from Marriages.^[10]

Band members

Final lineup

• Emma Ruth Rundle – guitar, vocals (2011–2015)
• Greg Burns – bass, keyboards, programming (2011–2015)
• Andrew Clinco – drums (2012–2015)

Former members

• Dave Clifford – drums (2012)

Discography

Studio albums

• Salome (2015, Sargent House)

EPs

• Kitsune (2012, Sargent House)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Marriages Music Biography, Credits and Discography. AllMusic. August 4, 2014.
2. Web site: Interview: Greg Burns of Marriages. Ghettoblaster Magazine. Timothy Anderl. February 22, 2013. June 5, 2015.
3. Web site: MARRIAGES: THE FULL STORY . 2022-11-10 . sargenthouse.com.
4. Web site: Marriages – "Skin" (Stereogum Premiere). Stereogum. Michael Nelson. January 22, 2015. June 5, 2015.
5. Web site: Deafheaven announce tour with Marriages, including show at Saint Vitus with NOTHING (dates). BrooklynVegan. May 14, 2013. June 5, 2015.
6. Web site: 2017-11-14 . Drab Majesty Talks Chorus Pedals, Casio Synths, and the Selfless Act of Songwriting . 2022-11-10 . reverb.com . en.
7. Web site: Marriages Breathes New Life Into Post-Rock On Their New Album, 'Salome'. Noisey. Jamie Ludwig. March 10, 2015. June 5, 2015.
8. Web site: Settle down with Marriages' new record. The A.V. Club. David Anthony. April 1, 2015. June 3, 2015.
9. Web site: Marriages Reveal 'Salome' for Sargent House. Exclaim!. Gregory Adams. January 22, 2015. June 5, 2015.
10. Web site: Thou + Emma Ruth Rundle AMA. 15 January 2021.