Mood Rings (band) explained

Mood Rings
Origin:Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genre:Alternative rock, shoegazing, post-punk
Years Active:2009-present[1]
Label:Mexican Summer
Current Members:William Fussell
Tymb Gratz
Christopher Alley
Peter Cauthorn
Seth Bolton

Mood Rings (alternatively, Moodrings) are an alternative rock band based in Atlanta. Debuting in 2011 with the EP Sweater Weather Forever,[2] they have since been recognised nationally for their sound, which has been called "engaging" by The Guardian,[3] "lush and ethereal" by BrooklynVegan,[4] "dreamy post-punk" by Stereogum,[5] and "lush, neon hued" by Spin Magazine.[6] Their second single, "Pathos y Lagrimas" was featured in Converse's "Ready, Set: Get Lost" music series.[7] Converse recorded and released a music video for the song on YouTube in October 2012.[8] They released a limited edition silk-screened 7" of "Pathos y Lagrimas" and "333" for Record Store Day 2013, and performed an instore at Atlanta's Criminal Records.[9] Their first album, VPI Harmony, was released on Mexican Summer on 25 June 2013.[10] Heather Phares of Allmusic praised the album, saying "Held together by its oddly luxurious feel, VPI Harmony blends its many sounds and moods into a remarkable debut."[11] When playing in Loring Park in Minneapolis, MN the band was rumored to play naked, when in fact they wore socks.

William Fussell relocated to London, England, in 2015 and set up a solo-project titled, Promise Keeper. He released his debut EP on May 19, 2017.[12]

Discography

Studio albums

Year Title
2013 VPI Harmony

Singles + EPs

Year Title
2011 Sweater Weather Forever
  • Release date: 2011
  • Label: Double Phantom
Promise Me Eternity b/w Exorcised Painting[13]
  • Release date: September 2011
  • Label: Double Phantom
2013 Pathos y Lagrimas b/w 333[14]
The Line[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: mood rings music — bio. Mood Rings Official Website. 2013-06-16. https://archive.today/20130701231347/http://moodringsmusic.com/bio/. 2013-07-01. dead.
  2. Web site: Sweater Weather Forever Mood Rings. bandcamp. 15 June 2013.
  3. News: Cragg. Michael. New Music With Michael Cragg — Mood Rings: The Line. The Guardian. Guardian.co.uk. 26 June 2013. London. 11 June 2013.
  4. Web site: Pearls. Bill. Mood Rings releasing debut LP on Mexican Summer, touring this summer (dates, streams). Brooklyn Vegan. 31 May 2013 . 22 June 2013.
  5. Web site: Lobenfeld. Claire. Mood Rings – "Hollow Dye (Defected Crystal)" (Stereogum Premiere). Stereogum. 16 June 2013. 2013-05-17.
  6. Web site: McGovern. Kyle. Stream Mood Rings' Lush, Neon Hued 'VPI Harmony' album. Spin Magazine. SPIN. 22 June 2013. 2013-06-21.
  7. Web site: Radford. Chad. 20 People To Watch in 2013: Mood Rings: The rock band. Creative Loafing Atlanta.
  8. Web site: Converse Ready, Set Get Lost: Mood Rings "Pathos Y Lagrimas" Live. Converse. 22 June 2013.
  9. Web site: Mood Rings RSD In-Store. Mexican Summer. 14 June 2013. 2013-04-19.
  10. Web site: Mood Rings — VPI Harmony. Mexican Summer. 14 June 2013.
  11. Web site: Phares. Heather. VPI Harmony - Mood Rings: Review. Allmusic. 1 July 2013.
  12. Web site: Promise Keeper (ex-Mood Rings) shares 'Endless Motion' from self-titled debut mini-album. Vaunter. 16 March 2017.
  13. Web site: Miss Dolly Mod. New 7" : Mood Rings : Promise Me Eternity. My Old Kentucky Blog. 16 June 2013.
  14. Web site: Mood Rings — "Pathos y Lagrimas" b/w "333". Mexican Summer. 14 June 2013.
  15. Web site: Mood Rings — "The Line". Mexican Summer. 14 June 2013.