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The Regrettes
The Regrettes performing in 2022
The Regrettes performing in 2022
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2015 (2015)–2023
LabelsWarner, Black Rainbow
Spinoff ofPretty Little Demons
Past members
Websitetheregrettes.com

The Regrettes were an American punk rock band from Los Angeles. The band was led by frontwoman Lydia Night.[1][2] They released three studio albums on Warner Records: Feel Your Feelings Fool! (2017),[3][4][5][6] How Do You Love? (2019), and Further Joy (2022).

History

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2015: Early career and Hey! EP

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Prior to the formation of the band, lead vocalist Lydia Night met guitarist Genessa Gariano, bassist Sage Chavis, and drummer Maxx Morando in music school.[2][3] At the time, Gariano, Chavis and Morando were in a band together,[7] called "Genessa"[8] and Night was in the two-piece band Pretty Little Demons (who changed their name to The Regrettes in the last few months of life) with drummer Marlhy Murphy. Both of the bands played a concert together, but soon after[9] Murphy departed from the band after the release of their EP "Hey!" on October 16, 2015,[10] leading to Night asking Gariano, Chavis, and Morando to join. The "Hey!" EP came to the attention of a representative at Warner Brothers, which would eventually led to them signing the band.[11] In 2016, the band toured with both Tacocat and Sleigh Bells, opened for Kate Nash, and performed at South by Southwest.[2][12][13]

2015–2017: Feel Your Feelings Fool!

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The Regrettes performing at When We Were Young Festival 2017
Night (left) and Sage Chavis (right) performing at We Were Young Festival 2017

In 2015, the band's independent release led to a record deal with Warner Bros. Records.[14] Their first album was produced by Mike Elizondo and their first single, "A Living Human Girl", was released in June 2016.[15] Other singles followed including "Hey Now", "Hot", and "Seashore."[16][17] On January 13, 2017, the band released its debut studio album, Feel Your Feelings Fool!.[1] In May 2017, the band announced a summer headlining tour which includes stops at Summerfest and Riot Fest.[6] On February 9, 2018, the band released the single "Come Through," from their EP Attention Seeker, released on February 23, 2018.[18] It was accompanied by a music video. On May 9, 2018, the band announced Morando's departure.[19] On May 22, 2018, the tour bus containing all their belongings was stolen from outside the Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham, UK where they later played a sold-out gig. [20] On May 31, 2018, the band contributed the sixth Hamildrop, a cover of the song "Helpless". Lin-Manuel Miranda credited producer Mike Elizondo as having suggested the idea.[21] On September 3, 2018, the band announced Sage Chavis' departure,[22] being replaced by Violet Mayugba.[19]

2018–2023: How Do You Love?, Further Joy, and disbandment

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On November 28, 2018, the band announced the departure of Mayugba and recruitment of Brooke Dickson as their new bass player.[23] From February 6 to March 17, 2019, The Regrettes were the opening act of Twenty One Pilots' European leg of The Bandito Tour.[24] On June 18, 2019, the band announced their second studio album, How Do You Love?. The album was released on August 9, 2019.[25]

The Regrettes released their third studio album, Further Joy, on April 8, 2022.[26]

On November 14, 2023, the band announced that they were splitting up to "work on other projects." In tandem, they announced a farewell show at the Fonda Theater on December 21, 2023.

Musical style

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The Regrettes performing in 2018. Left to right: Gariano, Night, Violet Mayugba

The Regrettes' musical style has been labeled as punk rock,[27][14] riot grrrl,[28][29] garage pop,[12][13] and garage punk,[30][31] featuring elements of garage rock, '60s doo-wop and surf music,[29] rockabilly,[32] and pop music.[30] Michael Bialas, a writer at PopMatters described their sound as "girl-group power-pop punk"[23] In an article by Culture Collide, their style was described as "Channeling classic doo-wop through a catchy garage-punk filter" and as bringing "a level of impassioned aggression to tried-and-true pop structures, creating a compelling product with significant crossover appeal."[31]

Lyrically, their music has been described as following themes such as women's empowerment,[23] feminism,[31] politics,[33] and love.[34] In an article by The Verge, their lyrics were described as "brash and unapologetic".[35]

They also cite musical influences including Bikini Kill, L7, 7 Year Bitch,[36] Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, The Ronettes, Hole,[37] The Crystals, Lesley Gore and Patsy Cline.[38]

Band members

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Final lineup

  • Lydia Night – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards (2015–2023), lead guitar, bass (2015)
  • Genessa Gariano – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (2015–2023)
  • Brooke Dickson – bass, keyboards, backing vocals (2018–2023)
  • Drew Thomsen – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2018–2023)

Former members

  • Marlhy Murphy – drums, backing vocals (2015)
  • Maxx Morando – drums (2015–2018)
  • Sage Chavis – bass, backing vocals (2015–2018)
  • Violet Mayugba – bass, backing vocals (2018)

Timeline

Discography

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Studio albums

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EPs

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Singles

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References

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  1. ^ a b Ohanesian, Liz (January 9, 2017). "Teen Rockers The Regrettes Embrace Imperfection on Their Whirlwind Debut Album". LA Weekly. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c Rosenzweig, Mathias (October 10, 2016). "The Regrettes Is the Teen Band You Need—No Matter Your Age". Vogue. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  3. ^ a b Kot, Greg (March 30, 2017). "Regrettes channel rage, redemption in grrrl power songs". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  4. ^ Dobstaff, Chris (February 14, 2017). "For the Regrettes, fighting insecurities is the pinnacle of punk". The Tribune. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  5. ^ Abrams, Margaret (January 18, 2017). "The Regrettes' Lead Singer Wants Girls to Feel Their Feelings". New York Observer. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Ralph, Caitlyn (May 3, 2017). "The Regrettes plot headlining tour and other news you might have missed today". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  7. ^ Beau, Auxin. "Interview - The Regrettes (26/09/2017)". Wewillpunkyou.com. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
  8. ^ "Music". Degeneratenews.com. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
  9. ^ Lanhan, Tom. "THE PV Q&A: Lydia Night of The Regrettes on Songwriting: "I've been writing songs since I was six, and that's how I learned to cope with certain things"". Purevolume.com. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
  10. ^ a b c ""VIDEO PREMIERE: WATCH REGRETTES' NEW VIDEO "HEY NOW!" FROM THEIR UK TOUR WITH JACK OFF JILL"". Grimygoods.com. November 9, 2015.
  11. ^ Fichtner, Abbie (December 20, 2017). "Best New Artist 2017: An Interview With Lydia Night of The Regrettes". Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  12. ^ a b Carroll, Elle (February 23, 2017). "Out to Lunch With the Regrettes". SF Weekly. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  13. ^ a b Stone, Avery (July 22, 2016). "Teen Band The Regrettes Tell It Like It Is: Here's "A Living Human Girl" Video". Noisey. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  14. ^ a b Martens, Todd (August 17, 2016). "The Regrettes may be high-school age, but the band's worldview is all grown up". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  15. ^ Lovitt, Bryn (June 20, 2016). "The Regrettes: A Living Human Girl". Rookie. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  16. ^ Robinson, Collin (August 2, 2016). "The Regrettes – "Hey Now"". Stereogum. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  17. ^ Murray, Robin (October 31, 2016). "Premiere: The Regrettes - 'Hot' (Live)". Clash. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  18. ^ "Attention Seeker - EP by The Regrettes". Music.apple.com.
  19. ^ a b Butera, Ava. "The Regrettes Release Powerful New Track, "Poor Boy"". Hearteyesmag.com. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  20. ^ "Live Review – The Regrettes @ The Sunflower Lounge – Indie Midlands". October 27, 2018. Archived from the original on October 27, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  21. ^ Miranda, Lin-Manuel [@Lin_Manuel] (May 31, 2018). "All credit to our friend Mike Elizondo, who works w The Regrettes. He told us they had an amazing take on Helpless and I said, "Yup" SO FAST" (Tweet). Retrieved May 31, 2018 – via Twitter.
  22. ^ Casteel, Beth (September 5, 2018). "THE REGRETTES' ANNOUNCE DEPARTURE OF BASSIST, NEW ALBUM COMING IN 2019". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  23. ^ a b c BIALAS, MICHAEL (December 5, 2018). "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Remarkable Regrettes Are Coming for You, Too (premiere)". Popmatters.com. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  24. ^ "twenty one pilots | Trench - available now". Twentyonepilots.com.
  25. ^ TV News Desk (June 18, 2019). "The Regrettes Announce New Album 'How Do You Love?'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  26. ^ Natanawan, Grace (March 4, 2022). "The Regrettes Announce New Album Further Joy". Spin. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  27. ^ Barquist, Robben (February 23, 2018). "The Regrettes Resurrect Feminist Punk With Their New EP "Attention Seeker"". Culturecollide.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  28. ^ "The Regrettes: "Feel Your Feelings, Fool" | riot grrrl resurgence – like Bikini Kill, Taco Cat". WithGuitars.com. January 13, 2017.
  29. ^ a b "The Regrettes Share UK Tour Dates Supporting SWMRS". Louderthanwar.com. September 10, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  30. ^ a b "The Regrettes - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  31. ^ a b c BARQUIST, ROBBEN (February 23, 2018). "The Regrettes Resurrect Feminist Punk With Their New EP "Attention Seeker"". Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  32. ^ Pullen, Larissa (January 30, 2017). "Review: Feel Your Feelings Fool! – The Regrettes". Oxfordstudent.com. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  33. ^ Engelman, Nicole. "The Regrettes Release Outspoken Anti-Brett Kavanaugh Anthem 'Poor Boy': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  34. ^ Ovies, Marco (February 19, 2019). "The Regrettes release new single for lead singers "Pumpkin"". Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  35. ^ Deahl, Dani; Amelia, Holowaty Krales (November 5, 2018). "WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG, THE REGRETTES?". The Verge. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  36. ^ Adams, Margaret (January 18, 2017). "The Regrettes' Lead Singer Wants Girls to Feel Their Feelings". The New York Observer. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  37. ^ Bennett, Lauren (April 4, 2017). "The Regrettes: The Body Positive Band You Never Knew You Needed". Culturetrip.com. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  38. ^ Ferla, Lis (June 30, 2016). "HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: THE REGRETTES INTERVIEW;". Lastyearsgirl.pixlet.net. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  39. ^ Taylor, Sam (October 5, 2018). "The Regrettes have unveiled another top new tune, have a listen to 'California Friends'". Readdork.com. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  40. ^ "Check out The Regrettes' latest track, 'Pumpkin'". Upsetmagazine.com. February 14, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
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