The Americans (band) explained
The Americans are a roots rock band from Los Angeles, California.
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Origin: | Los Angeles |
Genre: | Rock, Americana |
Years Active: | 2010-present |
Label: | Loose Music |
Current Members: | Patrick Ferris Zac Sokolow Jake Faulkner |
History
The Americans formed in 2010. They have appeared on The Late Show and on the TV series American Epic.[1] [2] [3] Their music was featured in the films Texas Killing Fields, A Country Called Home, and Little Glory, and the TV series No Tomorrow.[4] [5] In 2015 they backed up Nick Cave, Lucinda Williams, and Courtney Love at the 60th anniversary celebration of Allen Ginsberg's Howl.[6] The band's debut album, I'll Be Yours, released July 7, 2017 on Loose Music, debuted at #15 on the UK Americana Top 40 and #19 on the Indie Breaker's chart.[7] [8] [9] [10] Stand True, the band's second album, released on Loose Music on May 6, 2022, debuted at #25 on the Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40.[11] [12] On July 21, 2023 the band released Strays, an EP.[13]
Band members
- Patrick Ferris — vocals, guitar
- Zac Sokolow — guitar
- Jake Faulkner — bass
Discography
- Strays (2023)
- Stand True (2022), Loose Music
- I'll Be Yours (2017), Loose Music
- First Recordings EP (2016)
- Son of Rogue's Gallery (2013), Anti- compilation
- Home Recordings EP (2012)
- The Americans EP (2010)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: An Americans dream come true. Luppi. Kathleen. Los Angeles Times. 2018-05-13.
- News: New Jack White & Elton John Collaboration "2 Fingers Of Whiskey" Featuring In American Epic. 2017-05-15. Stereogum. 2018-05-13.
- Web site: Ashley Monroe and The Americans - Jubilee, The Sessions, American Epic, Arena - BBC Four. BBC. en-GB. 2018-05-09.
- News: Texas Killing Fields: Venice Film Review. The Hollywood Reporter. 2018-05-13. en.
- Web site: 'Texas Killing Fields' Soundtrack Released Film Music Reporter. filmmusicreporter.com. en-US. 2018-05-13.
- Web site: LIVE: Beat This: Hal Willner Presents: A Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Allen Ginsberg's "Howl" With Music, Words, and Funny People at the Theater at the Ace Hotel (4/7/15). FLOOD. en-US. 2018-05-09.
- News: The Americans: I'll Be Yours (Album Review) Folk Radio UK. 2017-07-07. Folk Radio Music Magazine - Folk, Acoustic, Americana, Alternative. 2018-05-13. en-GB.
- News: REVIEW: THE AMERICANS - I'LL BE YOURS (2017) - MaximumVolumeMusic. 2017-06-30. MaximumVolumeMusic. 2018-05-13. en-US.
- Web site: Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40 Official Charts Company. www.officialcharts.com. en. 2018-05-18.
- Web site: Official Independent Album Breakers Chart Top 20 Official Charts Company. www.officialcharts.com. en. 2018-05-21.
- Web site: The Americans Release 'Stand True' LP on Wave of Praise . 2022-06-21 . Milestone Publicity Music PR . en-US.
- Web site: Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40 Official Charts Company . 2022-06-23 . www.officialcharts.com . en.
- Web site: The Americans Announces New EP "Strays", Shares New Song "When You Get Back" . 2023-12-13 . pm studio world wide news . ja.