Big Ups (band)

Big Ups was an American post-hardcore band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2010.[1] It was founded by lead singer Joe Galarraga, guitarist Amar Lal, bassist Carlos Salguero and drummer Brendan Finn.

Big Ups
OriginBrooklyn, New York, United States
Genres
Years active2010–2019
Labels
  • Dead Labour
  • Tough Love
  • Exploding In Sound
Websitebigups.bandcamp.com
Members
  • Brendan Finn
  • Joe Galarraga
  • Amar Lal
  • Carlos Salguero

History

Eighteen Hours of Static (2014–2015)

On January 13, 2014 Big Ups released their debut album Eighteen Hours of Static through Dead Labour and Tough Love Records for North America and the UK/Europe respectively.[2] The album received reviews from mainstream websites such as Pitchfork[3] and Stereogum.[4] Paul Thompson of Pitchfork gave the album a positive review, saying "Throughout Eighteen Hours of Static, arty Brooklyn post-punkers Big Ups' howling debut LP, vocalist Joe Galarraga and company put the world on notice. For 28 minutes, no grievance goes unaired, and no blood's left unlet."[3]

Before a Million Universes (2016–2017)

On March 4, 2016 Big Ups released their sophomore album Before a Million Universes through Exploding in Sound Records and Tough Love Records for North America and the UK/Europe respectively.[5]

Two Parts Together and hiatus (2018–2019)

On May 18, 2018 Big Ups released their third album Two Parts Together through Exploding in Sound Records.[6]

In November, 2018 Big Ups announced an indefinite hiatus, stating “Since 2010, the four of us have dedicated ourselves to this project in a way that often neglects other aspects and dimensions of ourselves and our lives,” they wrote in a statement. “It’s time for us to branch out and grow.”[1] They played their final show on January 18, 2019 at New York City's Bowery Ballroom. [7]

Musical style

The band have primarily been described as post-hardcore,[1][3][8] post-punk[3] and indie rock.[8]

Band members
  • Brendan Finn – drums[8]
  • Joe Galarraga – lead vocals[8]
  • Amar Lal – guitar[8]
  • Carlos Salguero – bass guitar[8]

Discography
Studio albums
List of studio albums
Title Album details
Eighteen Hours of Static
  • Released: January 13, 2014
  • Label: Dead Labour / Tough Love
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cass
Before a Million Universes
  • Released: March 4, 2016
  • Label: Exploding In Sound / Tough Love / Brace Yourself
  • Formats: CD, LP
Two Parts Together
  • Released: May 18, 2018
  • Label: Exploding In Sound
  • Formats: LP

Singles

Song Year Album
"Goes Black" 2013 Eighteen Hours of Static
"Justice" 2014
"Rash" / "Not Today" Non-album single
"Capitalized" 2015 Before a Million Universes
"National Parks" 2016
"Hope for Someone"
"PPP"[9] 2018 Two Parts Together
"Fear"[10]
"Imaginary Dog Walker"[11]

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and directors
Title Year Director(s)
"Goes Black" 2013 TerrorEyes[12]
"Justice" 2014 Stephen Tringali[13]
"National Parks" 2016 Robert Kolodny[14]
"Fear" 2018 Brendan Finn[15]

References
  1. "Big Ups Announce Indefinite Hiatus | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  2. "Eighteen Hours of Static, by Big Ups". Big Ups. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  3. "Big Ups: Eighteen Hours of Static Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  4. "Album Of The Week: Big Ups Eighteen Hours Of Static". Stereogum. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  5. "Before A Million Universes, by Big Ups". Big Ups. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  6. "Two Parts Together, by Big Ups". Big Ups. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  7. http://www.btrtoday.com/read/photos/big-ups-final-show-bowery-ballroom/
  8. "Indie rockers Big Ups showed us their raucous life on the DIY tour circuit - Interview Magazine". Interview Magazine. 2018-05-09. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  9. "Big Ups return with "PPP"". The FADER. Retrieved 2019-01-06.
  10. explodinginsound, Big Ups - "Fear" (Official Video), retrieved 2019-01-06
  11. explodinginsound, Big Ups - "Imaginary Dog Walker", retrieved 2019-01-06
  12. ToughLoveRecordings (2013-12-04), Big Ups - 'Goes Black' (Official Video), retrieved 2018-12-03
  13. Noisey (2014-08-14), Big Ups - "Justice" (Official Video), retrieved 2018-12-03
  14. ToughLoveRecordings (2016-02-16), Big Ups - 'National Parks' (Official Video), retrieved 2018-12-03
  15. explodinginsound (2018-04-17), Big Ups - "Fear" (Official Video), retrieved 2018-12-03
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