Gustaf (band)

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Gustaf
OriginBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active2014–present
Labels Royal Mountain Records
Members
  • Lydia Gammill
  • Tine Hill
  • Vram Kherlopian
  • Melissa Lucciola
  • Tarra Thiessen
Website gustaftheband.com

Gustaf is an American art punk band from Brooklyn, New York.

Contents

History

The group formed in 2018. In 2020, the band released two songs, "Mine" [1] and "Design". [2] In 2021, the band released their debut album, Audio Drag for Ego Slobs, through Royal Mountain Records. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] On January 10, Gustaf Announced details of their sophomore album "package pt 2" out on april 5th, 2024 alongside a new tour.

Discography

Studio albums

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