The Regrettes Explained

The Regrettes
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Origin:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years Active:–2023
Label:Warner,
Spinoff Of:Pretty Little Demons
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The Regrettes were an American punk rock band from Los Angeles. The band was led by frontwoman Lydia Night.[1] [2] They released three studio albums on Warner Records: Feel Your Feelings Fool! (2017),[3] [4] [5] [6] How Do You Love? (2019), and Further Joy (2022).

History

2015: Early career and Hey! EP

Prior to the formation of the band, lead vocalist Lydia Night met guitarist Genessa Gariano, bassist Sage Chavis, and drummer Maxx Morando in music school.[2] [3] At the time, Gariano, Chavis and Morando were in a band together,[7] called "Genessa"[8] and Night was in the two-piece band Pretty Little Demons (who changed their name to The Regrettes in the last few months of life) with drummer Marlhy Murphy. Both of the bands played a concert together, but soon after[9] Murphy departed from the band after the release of their EP "Hey!" on October 16, 2015, leading to Night asking Gariano, Chavis, and Morando to join. The "Hey!" EP came to the attention of a representative at Warner Brothers, which would eventually led to them signing the band.[10] In 2016, the band toured with both Tacocat and Sleigh Bells, opened for Kate Nash, and performed at South by Southwest.[2] [11]

2015–2017: Feel Your Feelings Fool!

In 2015, the band's independent release led to a record deal with Warner Bros. Records. Their first album was produced by Mike Elizondo and their first single, "A Living Human Girl", was released in June 2016.[12] Other singles followed including "Hey Now", "Hot", and "Seashore."[13] [14] On January 13, 2017, the band released its debut studio album, Feel Your Feelings Fool!.[1] In May 2017, the band announced a summer headlining tour which includes stops at Summerfest and Riot Fest.[6] On February 9, 2018, the band released the single "Come Through," from their EP Attention Seeker, released on February 23, 2018.[15] It was accompanied by a music video. On May 9, 2018, the band announced Morando's departure. On May 22, 2018, the tour bus containing all their belongings was stolen from outside the Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham, UK where they later played a sold-out gig.[16] On May 31, 2018, the band contributed the sixth Hamildrop, a cover of the song "Helpless". Lin-Manuel Miranda credited producer Mike Elizondo as having suggested the idea.[17] On September 3, 2018, the band announced Sage Chavis' departure,[18] being replaced by Violet Mayugba.[19]

2018–2023: How Do You Love?, Further Joy, and disbandment

On November 28, 2018, the band announced the departure of Mayugba and recruitment of Brooke Dickson as their new bass player.[20] From February 6 to March 17, 2019, The Regrettes were the opening act of Twenty One Pilots' European leg of The Bandito Tour.[21] On June 18, 2019, the band announced their second studio album, How Do You Love?. The album was released on August 9, 2019.[22]

The Regrettes released their third studio album, Further Joy, on April 8, 2022.[23]

On November 14, 2023, the band announced that they were splitting up to "work on other projects." In tandem, they announced a farewell show at the Fonda Theater on December 21, 2023.

Musical style

The Regrettes' musical style has been labeled as punk rock,[24] [25] riot grrrl,[26] [27] garage pop,[28] and garage punk,[29] [30] featuring elements of garage rock, '60s doo-wop and surf music, rockabilly,[31] and pop music. Michael Bialas, a writer at PopMatters described their sound as "girl-group power-pop punk" In an article by Culture Collide, their style was described as "Channeling classic doo-wop through a catchy garage-punk filter" and as bringing "a level of impassioned aggression to tried-and-true pop structures, creating a compelling product with significant crossover appeal."

Lyrically, their music has been described as following themes such as women's empowerment, feminism, politics,[32] and love.[33] In an article by The Verge, their lyrics were described as "brash and unapologetic".[34]

They also cite musical influences including Bikini Kill, L7, 7 Year Bitch,[35] Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, The Ronettes, Hole,[36] The Crystals, Lesley Gore and Patsy Cline.[37]

Band members

Final lineup

Former members

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Ohanesian. Liz. Teen Rockers The Regrettes Embrace Imperfection on Their Whirlwind Debut Album. LA Weekly. January 9, 2017 . July 12, 2017.
  2. News: Rosenzweig. Mathias. The Regrettes Is the Teen Band You Need—No Matter Your Age. Vogue. October 10, 2016 . July 12, 2017.
  3. News: Kot. Greg. Regrettes channel rage, redemption in grrrl power songs. Chicago Tribune. March 30, 2017 . July 12, 2017.
  4. News: Dobstaff. Chris. For the Regrettes, fighting insecurities is the pinnacle of punk. The Tribune. February 14, 2017 . July 12, 2017.
  5. News: Abrams. Margaret. The Regrettes' Lead Singer Wants Girls to Feel Their Feelings. New York Observer. January 18, 2017 . July 12, 2017.
  6. News: Ralph. Caitlyn. The Regrettes plot headlining tour and other news you might have missed today. Alternative Press. May 3, 2017 . July 12, 2017.
  7. Web site: Beau . Auxin . Interview - The Regrettes (26/09/2017) . Wewillpunkyou.com . June 14, 2018.
  8. Web site: Music . Degeneratenews.com . June 14, 2018.
  9. Web site: Lanhan . Tom . THE PV Q&A: Lydia Night of The Regrettes on Songwriting: "I've been writing songs since I was six, and that's how I learned to cope with certain things" . Purevolume.com . June 14, 2018.
  10. Web site: Fichtner. Abbie. Best New Artist 2017: An Interview With Lydia Night of The Regrettes. December 20, 2017 . May 12, 2018.
  11. News: Carroll. Elle. Out to Lunch With the Regrettes. SF Weekly. February 23, 2017 . July 12, 2017.
  12. News: Lovitt. Bryn. The Regrettes: A Living Human Girl. Rookie. June 20, 2016 . July 12, 2017.
  13. News: Robinson. Collin. The Regrettes – "Hey Now". Stereogum. August 2, 2016 . July 12, 2017.
  14. News: Murray. Robin. Premiere: The Regrettes - 'Hot' (Live). Clash. October 31, 2016 . July 12, 2017.
  15. Web site: Attention Seeker - EP by The Regrettes. Music.apple.com.
  16. Web site: Live Review – The Regrettes @ The Sunflower Lounge – Indie Midlands. October 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181027041722/http://www.indiemidlands.com/2018/05/23/live-review-the-regrettes-the-sunflower-lounge/. September 21, 2020. October 27, 2018.
  17. Miranda . Lin-Manuel . Lin_Manuel . 1002164065723211776 . May 31, 2018 . https://twitter.com/Lin_Manuel/status/1002164065723211776 . May 31, 2018 . All credit to our friend Mike Elizondo, who works w The Regrettes. He told us they had an amazing take on Helpless and I said, “Yup” SO FAST .
  18. Web site: Casteel . Beth . THE REGRETTES' ANNOUNCE DEPARTURE OF BASSIST, NEW ALBUM COMING IN 2019 . . September 5, 2018 . May 19, 2019.
  19. Web site: Butera . Ava . The Regrettes Release Powerful New Track, "Poor Boy" . Hearteyesmag.com . May 19, 2019.
  20. Web site: BIALAS . MICHAEL . Ladies and Gentlemen, the Remarkable Regrettes Are Coming for You, Too (premiere) . Popmatters.com . December 5, 2018 . May 19, 2019.
  21. Web site: twenty one pilots | Trench - available now. Twentyonepilots.com.
  22. Web site: TV News Desk . The Regrettes Announce New Album 'How Do You Love?' . BroadwayWorld.com . June 18, 2019 . June 18, 2019.
  23. Web site: The Regrettes Announce New Album Further Joy. Spin. Natanawan. Grace. 4 March 2022. 8 April 2022.
  24. Web site: Barquist . Robben . The Regrettes Resurrect Feminist Punk With Their New EP "Attention Seeker" . Culturecollide.com . February 23, 2018 . June 9, 2018 . June 11, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200611004540/https://culturecollide.com/regrettes-resurrect-feminist-punk-new-ep-attention-seeker/ . dead .
  25. News: Martens. Todd. The Regrettes may be high-school age, but the band's worldview is all grown up. Los Angeles Times. August 17, 2016 . July 12, 2017.
  26. Web site: The Regrettes: "Feel Your Feelings, Fool" | riot grrrl resurgence – like Bikini Kill, Taco Cat. January 13, 2017. WithGuitars.com.
  27. Web site: The Regrettes Share UK Tour Dates Supporting SWMRS. September 10, 2017. Louderthanwar.com. January 18, 2018.
  28. News: Stone. Avery. Teen Band The Regrettes Tell It Like It Is: Here's "A Living Human Girl" Video. Noisey. July 22, 2016 . July 12, 2017.
  29. Web site: The Regrettes - Biography & History - AllMusic. AllMusic. January 18, 2018.
  30. Web site: BARQUIST . ROBBEN . The Regrettes Resurrect Feminist Punk With Their New EP "Attention Seeker" . February 23, 2018 . May 19, 2019 . June 11, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200611004540/https://culturecollide.com/regrettes-resurrect-feminist-punk-new-ep-attention-seeker/ . dead .
  31. Web site: Pullen . Larissa . Review: Feel Your Feelings Fool! – The Regrettes . Oxfordstudent.com. January 30, 2017 . December 27, 2018.
  32. Engelman . Nicole . The Regrettes Release Outspoken Anti-Brett Kavanaugh Anthem 'Poor Boy': Listen . . May 19, 2019.
  33. Web site: Ovies . Marco . The Regrettes release new single for lead singers "Pumpkin" . February 19, 2019 . May 19, 2019.
  34. Web site: Deahl . Dani . Amelia . Holowaty Krales . WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG, THE REGRETTES? . . November 5, 2018 . May 19, 2019.
  35. Web site: Adams. Margaret. The Regrettes' Lead Singer Wants Girls to Feel Their Feelings. . January 18, 2017 . May 24, 2018.
  36. Web site: Bennett. Lauren. The Regrettes: The Body Positive Band You Never Knew You Needed. Culturetrip.com. April 4, 2017 . May 21, 2018.
  37. Web site: Ferla. Lis. HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: THE REGRETTES INTERVIEW;. Lastyearsgirl.pixlet.net. June 30, 2016 . May 21, 2018.
  38. Web site: "VIDEO PREMIERE: WATCH REGRETTES' NEW VIDEO "HEY NOW!" FROM THEIR UK TOUR WITH JACK OFF JILL". Grimygoods.com. November 9, 2015 .
  39. Web site: Taylor . Sam . The Regrettes have unveiled another top new tune, have a listen to 'California Friends' . Readdork.com . October 5, 2018 . October 5, 2018.
  40. Web site: Check out The Regrettes' latest track, 'Pumpkin'. Upsetmagazine.com. February 14, 2019 . March 1, 2019 .

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