Maudlin Strangers began its inception as a solo indie rock project in 2010. After a handful of independent releases and curating a band composed of close friends, they signed with BMG/Vagrant Records to release the label-debut "Overdose" EP in 2015, subsequently touring with label-mate Bad Suns across US/Canada. After a west coast tour with pop-trio LANY, they toured as direct support for Cold War Kids on their North America/Canada tour, before ultimately going on a hiatus in 2016. Forward to 2023, Maudlin Strangers re-emerges with a new lineup of more close friends (original member Richie Gonzales on Drums, Alexander "Schmorgle" Morgan on Guitar/Keys, and Drew Bruchs on Bass).
The Haunts are a band born out of the goal of stripping down garage rock from its simple beginnings to an even rawer, reverb-soaked sound. With the trifecta of drummer Alanna Swadlow’s precise, electric style, guitarist Aaron Brotman’s punk meets surf fusion, and the final component of vocalist/bassist Max Collier Goldenstein’s smooth croon, The Haunts continue to spread their brand of surfy garage rock to the West Coast and beyond.
