The Ophelias (Ohio band)

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The Ophelias
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The Ophelias, c. 2018
Background information
Origin Cincinnati, Ohio
Years active2015–present
Labels Joyful Noise Recordings
MembersMic Adams
Andrea Gutmann Fuentes
Spencer Peppet
Jo Shaffer
Past membersGrace Weir
Website Bandcamp

The Ophelias are an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio. [1] [2] [3] [4] The group first met at a time when each were independently serving as the "token girl" in various male-fronted bands from their hometown. "Coming from varied musical backgrounds (ranging from garage-rock, to surf, to opera), the distinct talents and influences of each member collided in unexpected ways at the band's first rehearsal. It was here the band discovered that their chemistry wasn't rooted in a shared musical reference point, but in the creative relief from the expected censorship of being a side person." [1]

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In 2015, Yoni Wolf of Why? saw the band playing at a Fourth of July festival in Cincinnati. "There they were— The Ophelias: four teenage girls up on a temporary stage, playing, what to me at the time, sounded like a mix between Velvet Underground, underground British psych-noise-folk-rock from the late ‘90s / early 2000s (think Hood, Movietone, Crescent), and some kind of softer side of punk..." [5]

Wolf submitted their debut LP, Creature Native, to Joyful Noise Recordings' White Label Series, and it made the cut. Creature Native became the first entry released through the series. [5] In the summer of 2018, The Ophelias went on tour with the Low Anthem. [6] The group's second full-length album, Almost (produced by Yoni Wolf), [7] followed in July 2018; with its first single "Fog", premiering at Stereogum [2] and the video for "Lunar Rover" premiering at New Noise Magazine. [8]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

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References

  1. 1 2 "The Ophelias | Joyful Noise Recordings". www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "The Ophelias – "Fog" (Prod. Yoni Wolf)". Stereogum. May 10, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  3. ↑ "The Ophelias to release Yoni Wolf (WHY?)-produced second albumAlmost this July on Joyful Noise". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  4. ↑ "The Ophelias – Fog". popbollocks. May 10, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  5. 1 2 "January White Label Series | Joyful Noise Recordings". www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  6. ↑ "The Low Anthem, The Ophelias". Portland Mercury. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  7. ↑ "The Ophelias | Almost | Joyful Noise Recordings". www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Video Premiere: The Ophelias – "Lunar Rover"". New Noise Magazine. July 2, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  9. ↑ "The Ophelias Announce New Album 'Crocus,' Release Lead Single Featuring Julien Baker". Stereogum. June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  10. ↑ The Ophelias. "Mermaid Like". Bandcamp.com. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  11. ↑ The Ophelias. "Night Signs (Demo)". Bandcamp.com. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  12. ↑ "The Ophelias shares new single "General Electric" via Alt Citizen & announces west coast dates". forcefieldpr.com. June 8, 2018. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  13. ↑ "The Ophelias share new track/video "Lunar Rover" via New Noise". forcefieldpr.com. July 3, 2018. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  14. ↑ "2020 Holiday Special Snowflathes". joyfulnoiserecordings.com. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  15. ↑ Richards, Will (July 4, 2021). "Julien Baker joins The Ophelias on new single 'Neil Young On High'". nme.com. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  16. ↑ Helman, Peter (July 27, 2021). "The Ophelias - Sacrificial Lamb". Stereogum.com. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  17. ↑ "The Ophelias share new single Vapor". diymag.com. August 19, 2021. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  18. ↑ "The Ophelias share new single Twilight Zone". diymag.com. September 15, 2021. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  19. ↑ The Ophelias. "Silver & Gold". Bandcamp . Retrieved November 20, 2022.
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