Momma (band)

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Momma playing at Barboza in Seattle on September 20th, 2022. Momma 01.jpg
Momma playing at Barboza in Seattle on September 20th, 2022.

Momma is an American indie rock band from Los Angeles, California. [1]

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History

Momma consists of Etta Friedman and Allegra Weingarten, who have been friends with each other since meeting at Viewpoint School, as well as drummer Zach Capitti Fenton. [2] [3]

Momma released their first album in 2018 through Danger Collective Records, titled Interloper. [2] On February 24, 2020, Momma announced their second album, Two Of Me, alongside a new song, "Double Dare". [4] On April 6, 2020, Momma shared another song from the album, "Biohazard". [5] The album was recorded during summer break while the members were attending college. [3] The album was described as a concept album. [6] The band went on to release their third album, Household Name, on July 1, 2022 via Polyvinyl and Lucky Number to critical acclaim. [7] [8]

Discography

Singles

EPs

Studio albums

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References

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  2. 1 2 Brooks, Michael. "Album Premiere: Momma—'Interloper'". The Alternative. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  3. 1 2 Martoccio, Angie. "Momma's Alt-Rock Carnival Ride". Rolling Stone . Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  4. Rettig, James. "Momma – "Double Dare"". Stereogum . Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  5. Rettig, James. "Momma – "Biohazard"". Stereogum. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
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  7. "MOMMA ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'HOUSEHOLD NAME' OUT JULY 1ST VIA LUCKY NUMBER". R o c k 'N' L o a d. 2022-04-21. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
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