Belmont (band)

Belmont is an American pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois.

Belmont
Belmont in live show.
Background information
OriginChicago, Illinois
Genres
Years active2014 (2014)–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitehttps://belmont-il.bandcamp.com/
Members
  • Taz Johnson
  • Brian Lada
  • Alex Wieringa
  • Jason Inguagiato
Past members
  • Matt Fusi
  • Joey Legittino
  • Amal Sheth
  • Mauro Castillo
  • Alex Ceja
  • Sam Patt

History

After forming in high school in 2014, Belmont self-released their debut EP titled Vicissitude which was produced by Mat Kerekes of Citizen and his brother.[1] In 2016, after solidifying their lineup, Belmont announced their signing to Mutant League Records and released the EP Between You & Me.[2][3] In 2017, Belmont released a music video for a new single Step Aside.[4] The band released 'Belmont' a self titled full length album on August 17, 2018.[5]

Members
Current
  • Taz Johnson - lead vocals, guitars (2014-present); programming (2019-present)
  • Brian Lada - drums (2014-present); programming (2019-present)
  • Alex Wieringa - bass, backing vocals (2015-present)
  • Jason Inguagiato - guitars (2018-present); rhythm guitar (2017-2018); backing vocals (2017-present)


Former
  • Amal Sheth - lead guitar, backing vocals (2014)
  • Joey Legittino - bass (2014-2015); backing vocals (2014-2016); lead vocals (2014)
  • Sam Patt - guitars (2017); rhythm guitar (2014-2017); lead guitar (2014, 2017-2018)
  • Matt Fusi - lead guitar (2015)
  • Mauro Armando Castillo - lead guitar (2014-2015)
  • Alex Ceja - bass (2015)

Timeline

Discography
Albums
Year Title Label Chart positions[6]
Top 200 US Indie US Heat
2018 Belmont Mutant League 146 16 2


EPs

References
  1. EnYart, Frank. "Belmont hopes to carry on Chicago pop-punk tradition with new EP". Columbia Chronicle. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  2. Shrum, Tony. "Belmont Release 'Between You & Me' EP, Stream It Now". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  3. Wellendorf, Kiley. "Mutant League Records signs Chicago pop punks Belmont". Alternative Press. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  4. Dickman, Maggie. "Pop-punkers Belmont have an epic house show in music video for new song "Step Aside"—watch". Alternative Press. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  5. "Belmont". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  6. "Billboard.com". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
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