The Americans are a roots rock band from Los Angeles, California.
| The Americans (band) | |
|---|---|
 The Americans performing in Lawrence, KS in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles |
| Genres | Rock, Americana |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Labels | Loose Music |
| Members | Patrick Ferris Zac Sokolow Jake Faulkner |
| Website | theamericansmusic |
The Americans formed in 2010. They have appeared on The Late Show and on the TV series American Epic . [1] [2] [3] [4] Their music was featured in the films Texas Killing Fields, A Country Called Home , and Little Glory, and the TV series No Tomorrow. [5] [6] In 2015 they backed up Nick Cave, Lucinda Williams, and Courtney Love at the 60th anniversary celebration of Allen Ginsberg's Howl. [7] The band's debut album, I'll Be Yours, released July 7, 2017 on Loose Music, debuted at #15 on the UK Americana Top 40 and #19 on the Indie Breaker's chart. [8] [9] [10] [11] Stand True, the band's second album, released on Loose Music on May 6, 2022, debuted at #25 on the Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40. [12] [13] On July 21, 2023 the band released Strays, an EP. [14]
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