The Americans (band)
The Americans are a roots rock band from Los Angeles, California.
| The Americans (band) | |
|---|---|
 The Americans performing in Lawrence, KS in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles |
| Genres | Rock, Americana |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Labels | Loose Music |
| Members | Patrick Ferris Zac Sokolow Jake Faulkner |
| Website | theamericansmusic |
History
[edit]The Americans formed in 2010. They have appeared on The Late Show and on the TV series American Epic.[1][2][3][4] Their music was featured in the films Texas Killing Fields, A Country Called Home, and Little Glory, and the TV series No Tomorrow.[5][6] In 2015 they backed up Nick Cave, Lucinda Williams, and Courtney Love at the 60th anniversary celebration of Allen Ginsberg's Howl.[7] 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.[8][9][10][11] 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.[12][13] On July 21, 2023 the band released Strays, an EP.[14]
Band members
[edit]- Patrick Ferris — vocals, guitar
- Zac Sokolow — guitar
- Jake Faulkner — bass
Discography
[edit]- 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)
References
[edit]- ^ Luppi, Kathleen. "An Americans dream come true". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2018-05-13.[dead link]
- ^ The Americans (2013-07-22), The Late Show with David Letterman, retrieved 2018-05-09
- ^ "New Jack White & Elton John Collaboration "2 Fingers Of Whiskey" Featuring In American Epic". Stereogum. 2017-05-15. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
- ^ "Ashley Monroe and The Americans - Jubilee, The Sessions, American Epic, Arena - BBC Four". BBC. Retrieved 2018-05-09.
- ^ "Texas Killing Fields: Venice Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
- ^ "'Texas Killing Fields' Soundtrack Released | Film Music Reporter". filmmusicreporter.com. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
- ^ "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. Retrieved 2018-05-09.
- ^ "The Americans: I'll Be Yours (Album Review) | Folk Radio UK". Folk Radio Music Magazine - Folk, Acoustic, Americana, Alternative. 2017-07-07. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
- ^ "REVIEW: THE AMERICANS - I'LL BE YOURS (2017) - MaximumVolumeMusic". MaximumVolumeMusic. 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
- ^ "Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ^ "Official Independent Album Breakers Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
- ^ "The Americans Release 'Stand True' LP on Wave of Praise". Milestone Publicity | Music PR. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ "Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ "The Americans Announces New EP "Strays", Shares New Song "When You Get Back"". pm studio world wide news (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-12-13.
External links
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