Athletics (band)

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Athletics
OriginAsbury Park, New Jersey
GenresPost-rock
Years active2010 (2010)–present
Labels Deep Elm Records
Members
  • Jimmy Boyce
  • John Cannon
  • Howie Cohen
  • Zachary West
  • Garrett Yaeger
Website athleticsmusic.bandcamp.com

Athletics are an American post-rock band from Asbury Park, New Jersey.

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History

Athletics began in 2010, releasing their first album, Why Aren't I Home?, on Deep Elm Records. [1] In 2012, Athletics self-released their second full-length album titled Who You Are Is Not Enough. [2] [3] The album was mixed by Moving Mountains Gregory Dunn. [4] The band was featured in Alternative Press's 2015 list of "100 Bands You Need To Know". [5] In 2016, Athletics released an EP titled When To Run, Where To Hide. [6]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

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References

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  2. Kraus, Brian. "Athletics streaming new album, "Who You Are Is Not Enough"". Alternative Press . Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  3. Pryor, Terrance. "Download Athletics' new album 'Who You Are Is Not Enough'". Fake Walls. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  4. Kraus, Brian (2 December 2011). "Athletics mixing new album". Alternative Press. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  5. Whitt, Cassie (6 March 2015). "Hear all our 2015 100 Bands You Need To Know in this playlist". Alternative Press. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  6. Kraus, Brian (4 September 2016). "Athletics return to band-mode for new EP, 'When To Run, Where To Hide'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 9 March 2017.