Marriages (band)

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Marriages
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresPost-rock, alternative rock, experimental rock, post-metal
Years active2011–2015
LabelsSargent House
SpinoffsThe Nocturnes, Red Sparowes, the Headless Prince of Zolpidem, Drab Majesty
Past membersEmma Ruth Rundle
Greg Burns
Andrew Clinco
Dave Clifford

Marriages was an American rock band from Los Angeles, California that formed in 2011.[1] The band's final lineup consisted of vocalist and guitarist Emma Ruth Rundle, bassist Greg Burns and drummer Andrew Clinco.[1]

The band has been inactive since 2015, and Rundle said in 2021 that the band was not planning on releasing new material. Since then, Rundle has put out multiple solo albums while Clinco has continued with his project Drab Majesty.

History[edit]

Following the hiatus of Red Sparowes, two members of that band, Emma Ruth Rundle (also formerly of the Nocturnes) and Greg Burns (ex-Halifax Pier), formed Marriages.[2] The band played its first show on November 28, 2011 opening for Russian Circles, and signed to the Sargent House label alongside fellow opening act Deafheaven.[3]

The group recorded the Kitsune EP with drummer Dave Clifford. It was released in 2012 on Sargent House,[1] and was followed by tours with Russian Circles and Chelsea Wolfe in 2012 and Deafheaven in 2013.[4][5] In late 2012, drummer Andrew Clinco was brought in as a permanent member of the band, replacing Clifford.[3] Influenced by Rundle, Clinco learned how to play the guitar for his new project, Drab Majesty.[6]

In 2014, the group completed recording for their debut studio album, Salome, while Rundle simultaneously recorded and released her solo debut Some Heavy Ocean (she has also recorded under the name the Headless Prince of Zolpidem).[7] Salome was released on April 7, 2015 by Sargent House,[8] preceded by a U.S. tour with Helms Alee and followed by a European tour with Wovenhand.[9]

As of 2021, the band appears to have disbanded. Rundle stated in a Reddit AMA that there was "no intention" of further material from Marriages.[10]

Band members[edit]

Final lineup

  • Emma Ruth Rundle – guitar, vocals (2011–2015)
  • Greg Burns – bass, keyboards, programming (2011–2015)
  • Andrew Clinco – drums (2012–2015)

Former members

  • Dave Clifford – drums (2012)

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

EPs[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Marriages Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
  2. ^ Timothy Anderl (February 22, 2013). "Interview: Greg Burns of Marriages". Ghettoblaster Magazine. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "MARRIAGES: THE FULL STORY". sargenthouse.com. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  4. ^ Michael Nelson (January 22, 2015). "Marriages – "Skin" (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  5. ^ "Deafheaven announce tour with Marriages, including show at Saint Vitus with NOTHING (dates)". BrooklynVegan. May 14, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  6. ^ "Drab Majesty Talks Chorus Pedals, Casio Synths, and the Selfless Act of Songwriting". reverb.com. 2017-11-14. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  7. ^ Jamie Ludwig (March 10, 2015). "Marriages Breathes New Life Into Post-Rock On Their New Album, 'Salome'". Noisey. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  8. ^ David Anthony (April 1, 2015). "Settle down with Marriages' new record". The A.V. Club. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  9. ^ Gregory Adams (January 22, 2015). "Marriages Reveal 'Salome' for Sargent House". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  10. ^ "Thou + Emma Ruth Rundle AMA". 15 January 2021.

External links[edit]

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