Dude York

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Dude York
Dude York performing in 2019
Dude York performing in 2019
Background information
OriginSeattle, Washington
GenresRock
Years active2012–present
LabelsHardly Art
Members
  • Peter Richards
  • Claire England
  • Andrew Hall
Websitedude-york.com

Dude York is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington.

History[edit]

Dude York began in 2012, with the release of a 7" titled Escape From Dude York.[1] Two years later, they released their debut full-length album, Dehumanize, on Help Yourself Records.[2][3][4]

In 2016, Dude York signed to Hardly Art, and the following year released their second full-length album, Sincerely, with the label. Whereas guitarist Peter Richards was the primary singer on previous releases, this album was the first to offer songwriting and lead vocals from bassist Claire England as well.[5][6][7]

In 2017, Dude York released their third full-length album, Halftime for the Holidays, and toured the United States with Alex Lahey.[8]

In 2018, Dude York released their single, "Moon", and toured Europe with Bully.[9][10]

Band members[edit]

  • Peter Richards (guitar, vocals)
  • Claire England (bass, vocals)
  • Andrew Hall (drums, vocals)

Discography[edit]

Studio albums
  • Dehumanize (2014, Help Yourself)
  • Sincerely (2017, Hardly Art)
  • Halftime for the Holidays (2017, Hardly Art)
  • Falling (2019, Hardly Art)
EPs
  • Escape From Dude York (2012, The Sounds Of Sweet Nothing)
  • Happy in the Meantime (2019, Hardly Art)
Singles
  • "Moon" (2018, Hardly Art)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Minsker, Evan. "Dude York: "Fuck City"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  2. ^ Bowe, Miles. "Stream Dude York Dehumanize (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  3. ^ Douglas, Martin. "Dude York Delivers On 'Cannibal'". MTV. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  4. ^ Luerssen, John. "Dude York Trash a Living Room in Lo-Fi 'Cannibal' Video - Premiere". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  5. ^ Mandel, Leah. "Dude York's "Black Jack" Might Get You Out Of Bed This Morning". The Fader. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  6. ^ King, Ian. "Dude York: Sincerely". PopMatters. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  7. ^ Gospe, Andrew. "Dude York's personality shines through on new record". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  8. ^ "Stream Dude York's Christmas Album Halftime For The Holidays". Stereogum. 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  9. ^ "Track Premiere: Dude York unveil rousing new track "Moon"". GoldFlakePaint. 2018-05-09. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  10. ^ "Dude York – "Moon"". Stereogum. 2018-05-09. Retrieved 2018-06-07.