Together PANGEA

together PANGEA
together PANGEA
Background information
Also known as	Pangea
Origin	Santa Clarita, California [1]
Genres	Garage punk, alternative rock, Indie rock
Years active	2009-present
Labels	Harvest Records [2] ; Burger Records [3] ; Olfactory Records [4] ; Lost Sound Tapes [5]
Associated acts	Meatbodies, Wand
Website	togetherpangea.com
Members	William Keegan (guitar, vocals) [6] ; Danny Bengston (bass) [6] ; Erik Jimenez (drums) [6] Roland Cosio (guitar)
Past members	Adrian Chi Tenney; Cory Hanson

Last updated March 07, 2019

together PANGEA is an American indie rock band from Santa Clarita, California that is based out of Los Angeles, California. The group has released four full-length albums and is currently signed to Harvest Records.^[7]^[8]

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Santa Clarita, California City in California

Santa Clarita, officially the City of Santa Clarita, is the third largest city in Los Angeles County, California, and the 24th largest in the state of California. The city has annexed a number of unincorporated areas, contributing to the large population increase. It is located about 35 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, and occupies most of the Santa Clarita Valley. It is a notable example of a U.S. edge city or boomburb. Santa Clarita was ranked by Money magazine in 2006 as 18th of the top 100 places to live.

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History

Together Pangea (stylized "together PANGEA") was formed in 2009 when longtime friends William Keegan and Danny Bengston met drummer Erik Jimenez at Cal Arts.^[6] The group began playing several shows on the Cal Arts campus and as well as many local venues throughout Southern California.^[6]^[7] Originally formed as Pangea, the group was later forced to change their name to together PANGEA.^[7] They released their debut record Jelly Jam in 2010 via Lost Sound Tapes.^[7] Living Dummy, the group’s second full-length album was released in 2011 by the Burger Records label.^[7] Following the release of the album, they began performing with Ty Segall, Mikal Cronin, Wavves, and The Black Lips.^[7] Their first national tour, dubbed the Burgerama Caravan of Stars, saw them share the stage with Gap Dream, Cosmonauts, The Resonars, and Curtis Harding.^[9]^[10]

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In 2014, together PANGEA's third full length was released through Harvest Records. Titled Badillac, MTV called it one of the most anticipated indie releases of 2014.^[11] The band set out on a national tour with Mozes and The Firstborn following the album release.^[12]

Discography

Albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
Title	Album details	US
Bulls and Roosters	Released: August 25, 2017 Label: Nettwerk Records Formats:	—
Badillac	Released: January 21, 2014^[2] Label: Harvest Records Formats: Vinyl, LP, Gatefold	—
Living Dummy	Released: August 30, 2011 Label: Burger Records, olFactory Records Formats: Vinyl, LP, Limited Edition	—
Jelly Jam	Released: 2010 Label: Lost Sound Tapes Formats: Cassette, Limited Edition	—

Extended plays

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
Title	Album details	US	—
The Phage	Released: 2015 Label: Burger Records Formats: Vinyl, CD, Cassette	—
Killer Dreams	Released: 2012 Label: Lauren Records, Ghostbot Records Formats: Vinyl, 7”EP	—
Never not Know Nothing	Released: 2010 Label: Stress Domain Formats: Vinyl, 7"EP	—
Pangea/Harvest Moon Society	Released: 2009 Label: Stress Domain Formats: Vinyl, Split: 7”EP	—

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References

↑ Ehrlich, Brenna (14 February 2014). "How To Kiss Like A Toothpick: Together PANGEA Teach Us How To Make Out". MTV. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
1 2 Gentile, John (14 January 2014). "Together PANGEA Rage Against Young Love on Badillac Song Premiere". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
↑ Ratliff, Ben (16 May 2014). "Garage Rock's Latest Nerve Center". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
↑ Shrum. "together PANGEA Announces New Album 'Badillac'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
↑ "together Pangea". The Echoplex. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
1 2 3 4 5 Flanders, Kai (3 April 2012). "Pangea Write Dark Songs About a Hell of a Girl". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Ali, Reyan (20 February 2014). "Together Pangea, L.A. Band's Rock & Roll Rises With A Disorderly, Disillusioned Roar". City Weekly. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
↑ Ehrlich, Brenna (2 April 2014). "Rock N Roll Is Not Dead - Here's Living Proof". MTV. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
↑ Ehrlich, Brenna (5 November 2013). "together PANGEA's Danny Bengston Talks Katy Perry And Erectile Dysfunction". MTV Hive. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
↑ Levine, Joshua (15 October 2013). "The Burgerama Caravan of Stars 2013 Tour Hits Tucson Tonight". Tucson Weekly. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
↑ Ehrlich, Brenna (9 January 2014). "Broken Bells, St. Vincent and Skaters Top Most-Anticipated Indie Albums of 2014". MTV. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
↑ "Together Pangea, Mozes & The Firstborn". Portland Mercury. 27 February 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.

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[1] Ehrlich, Brenna (14 February 2014). "How To Kiss Like A Toothpick: Together PANGEA Teach Us How To Make Out". MTV. Retrieved 22 April 2014.

[RStoneBadillac-2] 1 2 Gentile, John (14 January 2014). "Together PANGEA Rage Against Young Love on Badillac Song Premiere". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 22 April 2014.

[3] Ratliff, Ben (16 May 2014). "Garage Rock's Latest Nerve Center". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 June 2014.

[4] Shrum. "together PANGEA Announces New Album 'Badillac'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 23 June 2014.

[5] "together Pangea". The Echoplex. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2013.

[LAWeekDrak-6] 1 2 3 4 5 Flanders, Kai (3 April 2012). "Pangea Write Dark Songs About a Hell of a Girl". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 22 April 2014.

[CityRoar-7] 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ali, Reyan (20 February 2014). "Together Pangea, L.A. Band's Rock & Roll Rises With A Disorderly, Disillusioned Roar". City Weekly. Retrieved 22 April 2014.

[8] Ehrlich, Brenna (2 April 2014). "Rock N Roll Is Not Dead - Here's Living Proof". MTV. Retrieved 22 April 2014.

[MTVHivePery-9] Ehrlich, Brenna (5 November 2013). "together PANGEA's Danny Bengston Talks Katy Perry And Erectile Dysfunction". MTV Hive. Retrieved 22 April 2014.

[10] Levine, Joshua (15 October 2013). "The Burgerama Caravan of Stars 2013 Tour Hits Tucson Tonight". Tucson Weekly. Retrieved 22 April 2014.

[11] Ehrlich, Brenna (9 January 2014). "Broken Bells, St. Vincent and Skaters Top Most-Anticipated Indie Albums of 2014". MTV. Retrieved 22 April 2014.

[12] "Together Pangea, Mozes & The Firstborn". Portland Mercury. 27 February 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.