Trace Mountains

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Trace Mountains
Birth nameDave Benton
Genres Indie rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Years active2016–present

Trace Mountains is the musical project of American indie rock musician Dave Benton. Benton was formerly the lead singer of lo-fi band LVL UP.

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History

In 2016, Benton released a collection of songs titled Buttery Sprouts & Other Songs, his first release under the moniker Trace Mountains. [1] Benton released his first full-length album as Trace Mountains in 2018 titled A Partner to Lean On. [2] In 2020, Benton released his second album as Trace Mountains titled Lost in the Country. [3] [4] Benton released his third full-length album as Trace Mountains, House of Confusion, on October 22, 2021. [5] [6] [7]

Discography

Studio albums

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References

  1. Doyle, Liam. "Trace Mountains – Buttery Sprouts & Other Songs". Various Small Flames. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  2. Rettig, James. "Stream Trace Mountains A Partner To Lean On". Stereogum . Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  3. Ross, Alex. "On Lost in the Country, Trace Mountains finds compassion in a depressive episode". The Fader . Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  4. Rettig, James. "Trace Mountains – Lost In The Country". Stereogum. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  5. Russell, Scott. "Trace Mountains Announces HOUSE OF CONFUSION, Shares "AMERICA" Video". Paste . Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  6. Bloom, Madison. "Trace Mountains Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song: Watch". Pitchfork . Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  7. Bernstein, Jonathan. "Out of a Pandemic Came Trace Mountains' New Album, House of Confusion". Rolling Stone . Retrieved 1 October 2021.