Mood Rings (band)

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Mood Rings
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres Alternative rock, shoegazing, post-punk
Years active2009-present [1]
Labels Mexican Summer
Website moodringsmusic.com
MembersWilliam Fussell
Tymb Gratz
Christopher Alley
Peter Cauthorn
Seth Bolton

Mood Rings (alternatively, Moodrings) are an alternative rock band based in Atlanta. Debuting in 2011 with the EP Sweater Weather Forever, [2] they have since been recognised nationally for their sound, which has been called "engaging" by The Guardian, [3] "lush and ethereal" by BrooklynVegan, [4] "dreamy post-punk" by Stereogum, [5] and "lush, neon hued" by Spin Magazine. [6] Their second single, "Pathos y Lagrimas" was featured in Converse's "Ready, Set: Get Lost" music series. [7] Converse recorded and released a music video for the song on YouTube in October 2012. [8] They released a limited edition silk-screened 7" of "Pathos y Lagrimas" and "333" for Record Store Day 2013, and performed an instore at Atlanta's Criminal Records. [9] Their first album, VPI Harmony, was released on Mexican Summer on 25 June 2013. [10] Heather Phares of Allmusic praised the album, saying "Held together by its oddly luxurious feel, VPI Harmony blends its many sounds and moods into a remarkable debut." [11] When playing in Loring Park in Minneapolis, MN the band was rumored to play naked, when in fact they wore socks.

Contents

William Fussell relocated to London, England, in 2015 and set up a solo-project titled, Promise Keeper. He released his debut EP on May 19, 2017. [12]

Discography

Studio albums

YearTitle
2013VPI Harmony

Singles + EPs

YearTitle
2011Sweater Weather Forever
  • Release date: 2011
  • Label: Double Phantom
Promise Me Eternity b/w Exorcised Painting [13]
  • Release date: September 2011
  • Label: Double Phantom
2013Pathos y Lagrimas b/w 333 [14]
The Line [15]

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