Guppy (band)

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Guppy is an American indie rock band from Los Angeles, California. As of 2024, Guppy has released two full-length albums.

History

All four members of Guppy met while students at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. [1] In 2019, the group released their first album titled In Heat. [2] In 2022, Guppy announced plans to release their second full-length album. [3] The album, Big Man Says Slappydoo, was released on April 22 through Lauren Records. [4] [5] The album was produced by Sarah Tudzin of Illuminati Hotties. [4] [6] In 2024, Guppy announced their third full-length album, Something Is Happening..., due to be released on May 17, 2024, through Lauren Records. [7]

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References

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