Varsity (band) explained
| Varsity |
| Origin: | Chicago, Illinois |
| Years Active: | –present |
| Label: | Run For Cover, Babe City, Jurassic Pop |
| Associated Acts: | Pool Holograph, Discus, Central Heat Exchange |
| Current Members: | - Stephanie Smith
- Dylan Weschler
- Patrick Stanton
- Jake Stolz
- Paul Stolz
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| Past Members: | Spencer Smith |
Varsity is an American indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois.
History
Varsity released a song on their Bandcamp page in 2013 titled "Turns Out", with a B-Side titled "Downtown".[1] Varsity released their first EP titled Thanks For Nothing in 2014.[2] Varsity released their self-titled first full-length album in 2015.[3] [4] In 2015, Varsity released a new song titled "Cult of Personality", with a B-Side titled "So Sad, So Sad".[5] In mid 2016, Varsity released a song titled "Smash", with a B-Side titled "Still Apart".[6] [7] On April 27, 2018 Varsity released their sophomore record, Parallel Person, on Babe City Records.[8]
On October 30, 2018, Varsity announced their signing with Boston-based independent label Run For Cover Records and released two new singles, "The Dogs Only Listen To Him" and "UFO".[9]
Band members
- Current members
- Stephanie Smith – lead vocals, percussion, piano, keyboards, synthesizers (2013–present)
- Dylan Weschler – guitars, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Patrick Stanton – guitars (2013–present)
- Paul Stolz – bass (2013–present)
- Jake Stolz – drums, percussion (2015–present)
- Former members
- Spencer Smith – drums, percussion (2013–2015)
Discography
Studio albums
- Varsity (2015; self-released, Jurassic Pop)
- Parallel Person (2018; Babe City)
- Fine Forever (2020; Run For Cover)
- Souvenirs (2024; self-released)
EPs
- Thanks for Nothing (2014; self-released)
- Limited Edition Tour Tape (2016; self-released)
Singles
- "Turns Out" / "Downtown" (2013; self-released)
- "Cult of Personality" / "So Sad, So Sad" (2015; self-released)
- "Eye to Eye" / "Kelly" (2016; self-released)
- "Smash" / "Still Apart" (2016; self-released)
- "The Dogs Only Listen to Him" / "UFO" (2018, Run For Cover)
Compilations
- Singles (2016; self-released)
- The Basement Takes (2015–2016) (2019, Run For Cover)
Notes and References
- Web site: Varsity. The Deli Magazine. 18 December 2016.
- Web site: Varsity. The Deli Magazine. 18 December 2016.
- Web site: Julious. Britt. Varsity is ready for the next level. Chicago Tribune. 18 December 2016.
- Web site: Terry. Josh. Exclusive: Varsity announces debut album, makes blissful indie pop on 'Hairpool'. RedEye. 18 December 2016.
- Web site: Terry. Josh. Exclusive: Varsity premieres new single 'Cult of Personality'. RedEye. 18 December 2016.
- Web site: Anthony. David. Varsity strides forward with newfound confidence on its latest single. The A.V. Club. 18 December 2016.
- Web site: Doyle. Liam. VARSITY – SMASH / STILL APART. Wake The Deaf. 18 December 2016.
- Web site: Varsity - Parallel Person. Babe City Records. en. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Varsity Sign to Run for Cover Records, Release Two New Songs. pastemagazine.com. en. 2019-05-07.
