O'Brother explained

O'Brother
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Origin:	Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Years Active:	–present
Label:	Favorite Gentlemen, Triple Crown
Associated Acts:	Manchester Orchestra, Big Jesus
Current Members:	Tanner Merritt Anton Dang Johnny Dang Michael Martens Jordan McGhin
Past Members:	Aaron Wamack Spencer Ussery Kyle Coleman

O'Brother is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia.^[1] After releasing their debut EP, In Comparison to Me, in 2006,^{[2] [3]} Aaron Wamack and Tanner Merritt joined the band in 2008.^{[2] [4]} A second EP, The Death of Day was released on May 5, 2009 by Favorite Gentlemen Recordings,^[5] to positive reviews.^{[6] [7]} The band also released a vinyl split of their song, Lay Down, in collaboration with Sainthood Reps (a side-project of Brand New's Derrick Sherman), under the vinyl label, The Ambitious Guest.^[8] After the release of The Death of Day, the band toured with Manchester Orchestra and The Features in February  - March 2010.^{[9] [10]} O'Brother joined Thrice's Major/Minor tour in September  - November 2011, alongside Moving Mountains and La Dispute.^{[11] [12]} Their first LP, Garden Window, was released on November 15, 2011, and was well-received critically.^{[13] [14] [15] [16]} The record was released by Triple Crown ^[17] and was co-produced by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell from Manchester Orchestra.^[18] The band recorded a session at Daytrotter in Nov 2011.^[19] In February 2012, O'Brother went on a co-headlining tour with Junius.^[20] Aaron Wamack left the band prior to the tour's start.^[21]

Band members

Current members^{[22] [23]}

• Tanner Merritt - lead vocals, guitar
• Johnny Dang – guitar
• Jordan McGhin - guitar
• Michael Martens – drums
• Anton Dang - bass

Discography

EPs

• In Comparison to Me (2006)
• The Death of Day (2009)
• Basement Window (2012)

Studio albums

• Garden Window (2011)
• Disillusion (2013)
• Endless Light (2016)
• You and I (2020)

External links

• O'Brother's Official Website
• O'Brother's Official Facebook page

Notes and References

1. News: Live music picks: Jan. 6-12. Harrison. Shane. January 5, 2012. Access Atlanta. 2012-01-08.
2. News: A Garden Full of Axes . The Wall Street Journal. Fusilli. Jim. 2012-01-19. January 18, 2012.
3. News: In Comparison To Me EP. Favorite Gentleman. 2012-02-01.
4. News: Local band O'Brother releases first album . Love. Gloria. Neighbor Newspaper. December 28, 2011. 2012-01-09.
5. News: O'Brother: About the Artist. 2012-01-08.
6. Book: Parno, Trevor. O'Brother - The Death of Day. April 27, 2009. AbsolutePunk. 2012-01-09.
7. News: O' Brother – The Death of Day. Indie Vision Music. Pettersson. Eric. June 1, 2009. 2012-01-05.
8. News: Atlanta's own, O'Brother release a new 7" Split. The Blue Indian. Luke. Goddard. December 18, 2009. 2012-01-08.
9. News: January 6, 2010. O'Brother With Manchester Orchestra. Jones. Brandon. Indie Vision Music. 2012-01-08.
10. News: January 6, 2010. Manchester Orchestra Taking The Features, O'Brother on Tour. Cannon. Sean. BuzzGrinder. 2012-01-08.
11. News: July 19, 2011. Tours: Thrice / Moving Mountains / O'Brother / La Dispute. PunkNews. 2012-01-08.
12. News: Thrice Tour Additions. Jones. Brandon. Indie Vision Music. 2012-01-08. July 28, 2011.
13. News: Album Review: O'Brother – Garden Window. Buchanan. David. Consequences of Sound. November 22, 2011. 2012-01-08.
14. News: O'Brother - Garden Window. Pfleider. Adam. AbsolutePunk. November 14, 2011. 2012-01-08.
15. News: Garden Window. Brian. Shultz. AltPress. November 15, 2011. 2012-01-08.
16. News: Album review: O'Brother - Garden Window. Worpole. Nick. Alter The Press. 2012-01-08.
17. News: Jon's Top 22 Albums of 2011. December 31, 2011. Robertson. Jon. 2012-01-08.
18. News: Feature: Alter The Press! Studio Report - O'Brother - 'Garden Window'. Alter the Press. 2012-01-08. Reid. Sean.
19. News: O'Brother. November 14, 2011. Daytrotter Sessions. 2012-01-08.
20. News: O'Brother Announce Co-Headlining Tour With Juni. Trimboli. Grant. Under the Gun Review. December 14, 2011. 2012-01-08.
21. News: A New Year For All of Us.... February 9, 2012. 2012-04-09.
22. News: (VIDEO) Artist Interview: O'Brother. June 7, 2011. Bowers. Jared. Record Rebellion. 2012-01-08.
23. News: O'Brother looking to make a name for itself. Powell. Justin. Metromix. 2012-01-08.