Ultraísta Explained

Ultraísta is an English-American experimental rock trio, formed in 2008. The band consists of Atoms for Peace members Nigel Godrich and Joey Waronker, alongside Laura Bettinson. The band's self-titled debut album was released on 2 October 2012.^[1] The band's biography notes that it was "conceived from a love of afrobeat, electronica, art and inspired by tequila".^[2]

History

Initially a collaboration between Nigel Godrich and Joey Waronker, Ultraísta became a three-piece with the addition of Laura Bettinson in 2010. The band's name is taken from the Spanish literary movement ultraism.

The band released their first album in 2012, followed by a remix album. In 2019, the band announced via social media that it would be returning, releasing a deluxe edition of their self-titled debut on 22 November.^[3]

They released their first single, "Tin King," from their second album on BBC Radio 6 on 14 January 2020. The album, Sister, released on 13 March 2020.^[4]

Members

• Laura Bettinson - vocals, synthesizer
• Nigel Godrich - synthesizer, bass guitar
• Joey Waronker - drums, percussion

Discography

• Ultraísta (2012)
• Sister (2020)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nigel Godrich's Band Ultraísta Confirm Debut Album. Pitchfork. 17 July 2012. Jenn. Pelly.
2. Web site: ultraísta - About. Facebook. 27 September 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928010115/https://www.facebook.com/UltraistaMusic/about/. 28 September 2020.
3. Web site: Ultraísta on Instagram: "Is there anybody out there? ". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/ultraistamusic/2182213210719765347 . 25 December 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. 21 November 2019.
4. Web site: Tune in to @BBC6Music at 8am UTC tomorrow to hear the new single from @UltraistaMusic + the band members in conversation with @laurenlaverne pic.twitter.com/7Nm73ss6aT. Records. Partisan. 13 January 2020. @partisanrecords. en. 14 January 2020.