MAKEOUT (formerly Trophy Wives) is an American pop punk band formed in Providence, Rhode Island.[4] The group consists of drummer Scott Eckel, lead guitarist Tyler Young, vocalist Kyle Dee, and bassist AJ Khah.
MAKEOUT | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Providence, Rhode Island[1] |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Rise |
| Members | Scott Eckel Tyler Young Kyle Dee AJ Khah[citation needed] |
| Past members | Sam Boxold Travis Danforth Patrick Devin Jake Nathaniel Chris Piquette[1] Alex Lofton |
| Website | https://www.makeoutofficial.com/ |
The group's debut album, The Good Life, was released via Rise Records in 2017.[5] Young describes the band's sound as "Distorted guitars, crazy drum fills, really catchy melodies, and a bit of emotional angst sprinkled on top."[6]
History
editFormation as Trophy Wives and debut EPs (2012–2017)
editThe group independently released its debut EP Letting Go self-produced and recorded by Chris Piquette in 2012.[7] In 2013, the band independently released a second EP, also produced and recorded by Piquette, One Way Trip to Mars.[7] In 2014, the group won a battle of the bands competition and performed a date on the Warped Tour; in 2015, the group played 9 dates.[7]
Signing, name change, and The Good Life (2017–2019)
editIn 2017, the band signed to Rise Records and changed its name to MAKEOUT.[8] The group's debut album, The Good Life, was released via Rise in 2017.[5]
MAKEOUT gained more recognition while opening for Blink 182 alongside The Naked and Famous. In 2020, they shared that they would "love to [tour with them] again."[6]
Lineup changes and second album (2018–present)
editDuring the Warped Tour 2018, Jake Nathaniel, (previously of acts, The Home Scene, and Silence the Radio) stepped in to replace Alex Lofton. Nathaniel joined the band to fill in for live performances. Nathaniel's tenure with the band was temporary, concluding after the tour with Cute Is What We Aim For in the Fall of 2018.
On January 24, 2019, lead singer Sam Boxold announced his departure from the group after their 20/20 tour.[9] In September 2019, MAKEOUT announced that they would be moving forward with the band, with Scott Eckel and Tyler Young remaining, AJ Khah joining as bassist, and Kyle Dee joining as vocalist. MAKEOUT met Khah on Warped Tour years earlier and Young noted that Dee "really nailed the audition" when they were looking for a new vocalist.[6]
The band played in Providence, Chicago, and Boston in December 2019 with a new album released in the first quarter of 2020.[10] The band also announced they would no longer be playing "Secrets" live, a song that courted controversy for explicit misogyny and threats of violence against women that were further condemned by Real Friends frontman Dan Lambton. Young stated the reasoning behind no longer playing the song was to establish that MAKEOUT was "...a new band and we want people to focus on that." They also explained that the band are now "more focused on the message that [they're] putting out into the world."[6]
On July 10, 2020, the band released their first single with the new lineup, called Home. "[10][11] Dee explained that the song is "about wanting to be in a safe place. Feeling comfortable and warm," as well as sharing that COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns helped the band "be creative and think outside the box."[6]
Discography
edit- Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| The Good Life[12] |
- Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Crazy"[13] | 2017 | The Good Life |
References
edit- ^ a b Paul, Sharan (July 27, 2015). "Trophy Wives: Not Just the Band". Mind Equals Blown. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017.
- ^ Wilson-Taylor, James (January 25, 2018). "7 New Pop Punk Bands You Need To Hear in 2018". Pop Buzz. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ Mann, JT (September 25, 2017). "Album Review: MAKEOUT – The Good Life". Soundfiction. Archived from the original on October 1, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ Trapp, Philip (July 12, 2017). "The Gospel Youth premiere "Your Love Was A Cancer" video and other news you might have missed today". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on July 14, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ a b Rob Sayce (October 2017). McLaughlin, David; Sayce, Rob; Cross, Will; Mogan, Tom (eds.). "Makeout – 'The Good Life'". Rock Sound (231). London: Patrick Napier: 86.
- ^ a b c d e Defoor, Emily (July 26, 2020). "INTERVIEW: MAKEOUT Make Us Want To Melt In This Exclusive Q&A!". The Honey POP. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ a b c Nachbar, Amy (March 14, 2016). "R.I.'s Trophy Wives power their way to Best Rock Act nomination". The Providence Journal. Archived from the original on May 15, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ Mendyuk, Bridjet (August 17, 2017). "FEATURE: MAKEOUT On Ditching Trophy Wives, Cultivating Fresh Perspective". Highlight Magazine. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ brownypaul (January 24, 2019). "Sam Boxold departs MAKEOUT leaving the band's future in jeopardy…". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- ^ a b Pettigrew, Jason (September 17, 2019). "Makeout return: New singer, former Sleep On It bassist and no "Secrets"". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ "Real Friends' Dan Lambton responds to MAKEOUT's problematic "Secrets" – Alternative Press". Alternative Press. August 1, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ Sayce, Rob (September 4, 2017). "Here Are 15 Records You Still Need To Hear in 2017". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on September 15, 2017.
- ^ Shutler, Ali (July 12, 2017). "Makeout want to show you 'The Good Life'". Upset Magazine. Retrieved March 8, 2018.