Mothers (band)
American band
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Mothers was an American band from Athens, Georgia, United States,[1] composed of Kristine Leschper, Matthew Anderegg, Chris Taylor, and Garrett Burke. They released their debut album When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired, on February 26, 2016. Their sophomore album, Render Another Ugly Method, released September 7, 2018.
Wichita Recordings
Anti-
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Athens, Georgia |
| Genres | Folk, experimental, indie rock |
| Years active | 2013–2018 |
| Labels | Grand Jury Records Wichita Recordings Anti- |
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| Website | mothersband |
History
Mothers originally formed in 2013 as the solo project of musician Kristine Leschper.[1] Leschper started making music while she was a student studying printmaking at the Lamar Dodd School of Art.[2] Over the next year, Leschper began to garner a following alongside acclaim in the Georgia music scene.[3] After garnering this attention, Leschper decided to recruit other musicians from Athens to form a full band. In November 2015, Mothers announced plans to release their debut album, When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired, on February 26, 2016.[4][5] The album was released on Grand Jury Records in America and Wichita Recordings in England.[6]
On June 20, 2018, Mothers announced the follow-up LP to their debut, titled Render Another Ugly Method, due to be released on September 7, 2018 on ANTI- Records. An accompanying tour throughout North America was announced in conjunction.
The band was dissolved in 2018 following the recording of Render Another Ugly Method. This came amid a worsening depression for Leschper, stemming from the stress of touring and recording and later the COVID-19 pandemic. Leschper released her first solo album after departing Mothers, The Opening, or Closing of a Door, in March 2022.[7]
Band members
Discography
Studio albums
- When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired (2016, Grand Jury Records + Wichita Recordings)
- Render Another Ugly Method (Anti-, 2018)