Petal Head Explained

Petal Head
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Origin:	Long Island, New York, United States
Genre:	Shoegaze, Stoner Rock, Indie Rock
Years Active:	2014-present
Label:	Dead Broke Rekerds
Current Members:	Michael Guidice Andy Laurino Brandan Cox

Petal Head is an American Indie Rock band from Long Island, New York, United States. The band currently consists of Michael Guidice, Andy Laurino, Brandan Cox. The band has released a full-length and 1 EP to date on Dead Broke Rekerds.^{[1] [2]}

Background

Petal Head was formed in 2014 after the dissolution of Singer/Guitarist Michael Guidice's previous band Seawave. Guidice recruited bassist Andy Laurino and drummer Brandan Cox and began performing under the name Vape.^[3] Soon after recording a 2-song demo under that name- the band changed their name to Petal Head and began work on their debut full length.^[1] The album- titled Raspberry Cough was released September 1, 2015 on Dead Broke Rekerds with a music video filmed for lead single "Spooky Something".^{[2] [1]} The band followed the album in 2016 with the 3 song In My Head Dreams Melt EP- also released by Dead Broke Rekerds.^[4]

Members

• Michael Guidice  - Guitar, Vocals (2014–Present)
• Andy Laurino  - Bass (2014–Present)
• Brandan Cox  - Drums (2014–Present)
• Rob Rice  - Guitar (2021–Present)

Discography

• 2015: Raspberry Cough

EP's & Singles

• 2014: Demo (As Vape)
• 2016: In My Head Dreams Melt
• 2018: Darkworld

Notes and References

1. Web site: Exclusive Album Stream: Petal Head - 'Raspberry Cough' - New Noise Magazine. 1 September 2015.
2. Web site: Petal Head's Video for "Spooky Something" Is Not Very Spooky but Flaming Guitars Do Get Smashed. 13 November 2015.
3. Web site: Petal Head. www.btrtoday.com.
4. Web site: In My Head Dreams Melt, by Petal Head. Petal Head.