O'Brother
American rock band
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O'Brother is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia.[1]
O'Brother | |
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Left to right: Jordan McGhin, Johnny Dang, Michael Martens, Anton Dang, and Tanner Merrit in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Favorite Gentlemen, Triple Crown |
| Members | Tanner Merritt Anton Dang Johnny Dang Michael Martens Jordan McGhin |
| Past members | Aaron Wamack Spencer Ussery Kyle Coleman |
| Website | obrothermusic |
History
After releasing their debut EP, In Comparison to Me, in 2006,[2][3] Aaron Wamack and Tanner Merritt joined the band in 2008.[2][4] A second EP, The Death of Day was released on May 5, 2009, by Favorite Gentlemen Recordings,[5] to positive reviews.[6][7] The band also released a vinyl split of their song, Lay Down, in collaboration with Sainthood Reps (a side-project of Brand New's Derrick Sherman), under the vinyl label, The Ambitious Guest.[8] After the release of The Death of Day, the band toured with Manchester Orchestra and The Features in February – March 2010.[9][10] O'Brother joined Thrice's Major/Minor tour in September – November 2011, alongside Moving Mountains and La Dispute.[11][12] Their first LP, Garden Window, was released on November 15, 2011, and was well-received critically.[13][14][15][16] The record was released by Triple Crown [17] and was co-produced by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell from Manchester Orchestra.[18] The band recorded a session at Daytrotter in Nov 2011.[19] In February 2012, O'Brother went on a co-headlining tour with Junius.[20] Aaron Wamack left the band prior to the tour's start.[21]
Band members
Discography
EPs
- In Comparison to Me (2006)
- The Death of Day (2009)
- Basement Window (2012)
Studio albums
- Garden Window (2011)
- Disillusion (2013)
- Endless Light (2016)
- You and I (2020)
