The Wanton Looks
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The Wanton Looks | |
|---|---|
 L-R: Susie Q. Winn, Meg Thomas, Traci Trouble, Inga Olson | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Genres | Pop punk, punk rock |
| Years active | 2009-2013 |
| Past members | Traci Trouble, Meg Thomas, Inga Olson, Susie Q. Winn |
| Website | wantonlooks.com |
The Wanton Looks were a pop punk band from Chicago whose music has been described as reminiscent of Joan Jett's early 1980s work.[1] They were called one of the best underground bands of 2011 by the Chicago Tribune[2] and one of the best unsigned bands of 2012 by The Jivewired Journal.[3] They have also been a featured artist on WXRT's "Local Anesthetic" program.[4]
Bass player Traci Trouble and drummer Meg Thomas first met at a pool hall in Buffalo Grove, Illinois in 2006 and started writing songs together. They decided to form a band, but after ads on Craigslist failed to find suitable musicians, the pair met Inga Olson and she joined as the band's guitarist. They also found Susie Winn who joined as the second guitarist. The band played its debut concert at the Cobra Lounge in Chicago in 2009.[5][6][7]
The band released its debut self-titled album on their own "Haughty Eyes" record label in March 2012 and it was named a "top indie album" by the Chicago Tribune.[1]
Guitarist Susie Q. Winn left the band in December 2012 with the remaining members continuing as a three piece.[8][9] In February 2013 Winn joined The Handcuffs, replacing Ellis Clark. The band continued as a trio for a while before eventually disbanding.
Band members
- Traci Trouble: Bass/Vocals
- Meg Thomas: Drums/Vocals
- Inga Olson: Guitar/Vocals
- Susie Q. Winn: Guitar/Vocals
Discography
Electromagnetic Force
- Released: 2009
- Format: CD
- Label: Wanton Looks
- Tracks: "Electromagnetic Force", "Worst Side of Me", "Demons"
self-titled
- Released: 2012
- Format: CD
- Label: Haughty Eyes/Whoa! Records
- Tracks: "Electromagnetic Force", "Get Thru To You", "Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah", "Worst Side Of Me", "86 Me", "All I Want Is You", "Demons", "All Your Fault", "Come On", "Used & Abused", "Forget You", "Neverending"