Godcaster

Last updated
Godcaster
Origin Brooklyn, New York
Genres experimental rock [1] art punk [2]
Years active2018 (2018)–present [3]
LabelsRamplocal [4]
Members
  • Judson Kolk
  • Bruce Ebersole
  • David Mcfaul
  • Von Kolk
  • Jan Fontana
  • Ryan West
Past membersSam Pickard

Godcaster is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York. [5]

Contents

History

Godcaster released their debut album, Long Haired Locusts, in 2020. [6] This album garnered the attention of some music publications, who gave the album positive reviews. [7] [8] The group released their second full-length, a self-titled album, in 2023, to further positive reviews. [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Reception

Pitchfork reviewer Zach Schonfeld described Godcaster's debut Long Haired Locusts as 'teetering right on the edge of irredeemable obnoxiousness, daring you to resist their charm and lightning-fast musicianship.' [14] For their self-titled effort, Pitchfork reviewer Zhenzhen Yu felt that "the band maintains its characteristic mayhem and mythology while continuing to diversify."' [15]

Discography

Albums

TitleDetails
Long Haired Locusts
  • Released: 4 September 2020 [16]
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, LP, streaming
Godcaster
  • Released: 10 March 2023 [17]
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, streaming, LP

Extended plays

List of EPs, with release date and label shown
TitleDetails
Saltergasp
  • Released: 4 November 2021 [18]
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, LP

Music Videos"

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