Bummer (band)

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BUMMER
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BUMMER in 2021
Background information
Origin Kansas City, Missouri
Genres Noise Rock, Sludge Metal, Hardcore Punk
Years active2012-2022
Labels Thrill Jockey Records
MembersMatt Perrin
Mike Gustafson
Sam Hutchinson
Past membersThomas Williams
Sam Hunter
Websitebummerkc.bandcamp.com

BUMMER was an American noise rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, formed in 2012. The members included vocalist and guitarist Matt Perrin, bassist Mike Gustafson, and drummer Sam Hutchinson. The band was known for their unique sense of black humor tied into their cathartic "wall of sound" live show.

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History

BUMMER originally formed in July 2012 in Olathe, Kansas. [1] The original lineup included Matt Perrin, Mike Gustafson, and Sam Hunter. Gustafson and Perrin were known to be previously jamming in other bands beforehand, and were looking for a new drummer to play with. [2] Perrin and Hunter were seniors at Olathe East High School at the time, and Hunter took interest in playing with the two. This iteration of the lineup released the first self-released EP titled "Young Ben Franklin" in April 2013. Shortly after this release the band parted ways with drummer Sam Hunter and recruited Thomas Williams (who had played with Gustafson and Perrin previously in another band). With Williams behind the kit the band released their second self-released EP "Milk" in October 2013 as well as their infamous 2015 EP "Spank" released by High Dive Records which featured a gimp mask and BDSM themed art. [3] Before the record was released Williams left the band to pursue a career as a master technician and Sam Hutchinson (formerly of the band CANYONS) would take over duties on drums for the foreseeable future. [4] The band also relocated from Olathe to Kansas City at this point.

After the release of "Spank" and the touring that followed. The band released a Split 12-inch LP with PINKO from San Antonio sub-sequentially released by High Dive Records in 2017. After an extensive summer of touring with Whores. and Wrong, [5] [6] the band would head into the studio later that year to record their debut LP "Holy Terror" released by Learning Curve Records in 2018. Holy Terror created additional outreach and reception for the band. With people citing the bands aggressive approach of low end punch & jabbing guitars, [7] as well as their signature sense of black humor regarding the song titles and lyrical content. [8] [9] The band would continue their relationship with Learning Curve Records and follow up a year later with their 2019 EP "Thanks for Nothing". [10]

In early 2020. The band was approached by The Body & Thrill Jockey Records to do a split 7-inch after a show the two played together. This was released as "The Body / BUMMER Split 7-inch and was released by Thrill Jockey Records in Sep 2020. The band formally signed to Thrill Jockey later that year and would go on to release their second LP "Dead Horse" in 2021. "Dead Horse" was seen to push the bands sound even further. Creating a lean and consolidated sonic attack, adding sampling and additional layering. [11] [12] The release saw no lack in sense of humor with songs like "I Want To Punch Bruce Springsteen in the D*ck" and "Magic Cruel Bus".

The band called it quits in 2022 after playing a final show with Cherubs and Young Widows.

Musical style

The band is mainly described as noise rock with heavy influences of sludge metal. The band is routinely described as creating "A Wall of Sound" for listeners, and embracing jabs of nihilistic humor within the song titles and themes of each release. [13] Many have noted influences from Unsane, METZ, Coalesce, Helmet, Karp, Cavity, and more. [14]

The band works a lot with of Justin Mantooth at Westend Recording Studios in Kansas City, Kansas. The band has worked with Mantooth on every release but two.[ citation needed ]

Band members

Current members

Former members

Discography

LPs

EPs

Splits

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References

  1. ↑ Timothy, Finn (2014-02-19). "Bummer plays rock for the Stone Age". The Kansas City Star.
  2. ↑ "Bummer's recipe for success: Keep it simple, keep it short". The Pitch. 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  3. ↑ "Grunge punks Bummer talk signing with High Dive and their upcoming EP". The Pitch. 2014-12-18. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  4. ↑ "Music Review: Bummer's 'Spank'". KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City. Local news, entertainment and podcasts. 2015-08-05. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  5. ↑ Sacher, Andrew (15 February 2017). "Whores, Wrong & Bummer touring together". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
  6. ↑ "Whores. Announce Headlining Tour Dates with Wrong, Bummer". New Noise Magazine. 2017-02-14. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
  7. ↑ "Bummer - "Holy Terror" | Album Review". POST-TRASH. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
  8. ↑ "Album Review: BUMMER - "Holy Terror"". I Heart Local Music. 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
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  10. ↑ "Streaming: Bummer's "Thanks For Nothing" EP". Decibel Magazine. 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  11. ↑ "Interview: Bummer's Matt Perrin and Mike Gustafson Open Up on New Album, 'Dead Horse'". New Noise Magazine. 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
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