Bumpin Uglies
Bumpin Uglies is an American ska punk reggae group from Annapolis, Maryland.[4] Originally a duo, and then a trio, the band developed a perfect fit with complimentary musicians, most recently with Chad Wright in December 2016.[5]
Bumpin Uglies | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Annapolis, Maryland |
| Genres | Reggae, ska, punk[1] |
| Years active | (2008–present)[2] |
| Labels | Space Duck CD Baby Right Coast Records Ineffable Records |
| Associated acts | Ballyhoo!, The Elovaters, Kash'd Out, Passafire, Tropidelic, Vana Liya |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | Brandon Hardesty Dave Wolf T.J. Haslett Chad Wright[3] |
| Past members | Zach Pfefferkorn, Ben McNulty, Keenan Leader, Mike Breach |
Bumpin Uglies music features a "melody-driven, free-spirited blend of ska, reggae, and punk with a strong focus on lyrics and crowd-pleasing grooves."[6]
The band's influences are a mix of ska-punk and reggae drawn from pioneering bands Sublime, Bad Religion, Reel Big Fish, and Goldfinger (band).
History
The group was founded in 2008 by guitarist and vocalist Brandon Hardesty, and percussionist Zach Pfefferkorn. Later, Ben McNulty joined as a bass player and Keenan Leader joined as the drummer. Since then the band has refined its sound with complimentary musicians, ending with the current band consisting of Brandon Hardesty, Dave Wolf, TJ Haslett, and Chad Wright.
The band's first full-length album Free Candy was released on June 11, 2011, which was a strong debut.
A year later on June 17, 2012, Go Folk Yourself, their second album, was released.
Then another rapid release, their third LP titled, Ninjah: Reggae Assassins premiered on May 28, 2013 with their first single "Morning After".
The next year, they followed up with a live album titled Load In/Load Out: Live at 8x10 released on April 8, 2014.
Since these albums, Bumpin Uglies went from regional favorites on the East Coast, first starting out in clubs and smaller venues to a more national draw with heavily touring all over the United States, then onto bigger festivals.
While continutously touring, their first EP Freakout Hell Bus was release on June 2nd, 2015. A follow up EP, Sublime With No One, was released on October 16, 2015 and garnered as much attention with the EP's title as the new songs on it.[7] Their third EP, Better. Faster. Stronger was released on June 4, 2016.
The band's fourth album titled, Keep It Together was released on September 9, 2016 on Right Coast Records. Followed by Songs From the Basement on September 26, 2017, which featured acoustic versions of their popular singles from their past albums.
In December 2016, the trio became a quartet when they added a fourth member, Chad Wright on keyboard and some vocals. His first album with the band was Beast from the East, their most acclaimed album which released on April 6, 2018 to much fanfare. The band had 4 Billboard Top Reggae Album of the Week placements, including a #1 spot with Beast From The East on April 21, 2018.[8] They are currently signed to Ineffable Records.[9]
On March 22, 2019, the band released their fourth EP titled Buzz, a six-song complication, including their single "Buzz" featuring friends, Tropidelic.[10] Then, they released Live @ Sugarshack Sessions album on October 4, 2019.
Their latest album, Keep Your Suitcase Packed released on June 12, 2020.
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Label | Billboard peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Free Candy | Self-released | — |
| 2012 | Go Folk Yourself | Self-released | — |
| 2013 | Ninjah: Reggae Assassins | CD Baby | — |
| 2016 | Keep It Together | Right Coast Records | #3 |
| 2018 | Beast From The East | Space Duck Records | #1 |
| 2020 | Keep Your Suitcase Packed | Ineffable Records | — |
Live albums/EP's
| Year | Album | Label | Billboard peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Load In/Load Out: Live at 8x10 | N/A | — |
| 2015 | Freakout Hell Bus (EP) | N/A | — |
| 2015 | Sublime With No One (EP) | N/A | — |
| 2016 | Better. Faster. Stronger (EP) | N/A | #2 |
| 2016 | Songs From the Basement (Acoustic EP) | N/A | — |
| 2019 | Buzz (EP) | Ineffable Records | #2 |
| 2019 | Live @ Sugarshack Sessions | Sugarshack Records | — |
Singles
| Title | Release Date | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Addictive Personality" | June 11, 2011 | Free Candy |
| "Hallucinations" | June 11, 2011 | Free Candy |
| "Burn My Candle" | June 11, 2011 | Free Candy |
| "Nine Words" | June 11, 2011 | Free Candy |
| "They Remain" | June 11, 2011 | Free Candy |
| "Morning After" | June 17, 2012 | Go Folk Yourself |
| "One Foot in Front of the Other" | June 17, 2012 | Go Folk Yourself |
| "Pocket of Ones" | May 28, 2013 | Ninjah: Reggae Assassins |
| "Struggling" | May 28, 2013 | Ninjah: Reggae Assassins |
| "White Boy Reggae" | May 28, 2013 | Ninjah: Reggae Assassins |
| "Grind" | May 28, 2013 | Ninjah: Reggae Assassins |
| "Free Taste" | May 28, 2013 | Ninjah: Reggae Assassins |
| "Dayman" | 2013 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia |
| "Grass Is Greener" | May 29, 2015 | Freakout Hell Bus |
| "Bad Decisions" | May 29, 2015 | Freakout Hell Bus |
| "Nostalgia" | October 16, 2015 | Sublime With No One |
| "Fuck It" | October 16, 2015 | Sublime With No One |
| "DIY" | May 15, 2016 | Better. Faster. Stronger |
| "Sorry I'm Not Sorry" | September 9, 2016 | Keep It Together |
| "Stop The Fall" | September 9, 2016 | Keep It Together |
| "Load In Load Out" | September 9, 2016 | Keep It Together |
| "Oh! Darling" (The Beatles Cover) | February 8, 2017 | Single |
| "Crazy" | April 6, 2018 | Beast From The East |
| "Hard Liquor" (feat. Ballyhoo!, Sun-Dried Vibes & Oogee Wawa) | April 6, 2018 | Beast From The East |
| "Budtender" (feat. Gary Dread) | April 6, 2018 | Beast From The East |
| "All In Stride" (feat. Passafire) | April 6, 2018 | Beast From The East |
| "Radio" (feat. Tropidelic) | April 6, 2018 | Beast From The East |
| "Island Time" | January 1, 2019 | Buzz (EP) |
| "Buzz" (feat. Tropidelic) | January 1, 2019 | Buzz (EP) |
| "Buzz" (Acoustic) (feat. Tropidelic) | October 4, 2019 | Live @ Sugarshack Sessions |
| "Money" | August 16, 2019 | Single |
| "Mid-Atlantic Dub" (feat. Collie Buddz) | May 22, 2020 | Cali Roots Riddim |
| "Suitcase" | June 12, 2020 | Keep Your Suitcase Packed |
| "I Just Am" | June 12, 2020 | Keep Your Suitcase Packed |
| "New Socks" | June 12, 2020 | Keep Your Suitcase Packed |
| "Suburbia" | June 12, 2020 | Keep Your Suitcase Packed |
| "Florida Showers" (feat. Leilani Wolfgramm) | June 12, 2020 | Keep Your Suitcase Packed |
| "Underinsured" | November 13, 2020 | Single |
| "Serotonin" | December 11, 2020 | Single |
| "Predator" | January 8, 2021 | Single |
Band Members
- Brandon Hardesty – lead vocals, guitar (2008–present)
- Dave Wolf – bass, vocals (2008–present)
- T.J. Haslett – drums (2008–present)
- Chad Wright – keyboard, vocals, guitar (2016–present)[11]
References
- McLamb, Taylor. "A Q&A With Bumpin Uglies' Brandon Hardesty ahead of High Dive Show". The Independent Florida Alligator. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- http://www.allmisic.com/artist/bumpin-uglies-mn0003123206/biography
- "Bumpin Uglies - Bio". bumpinugliesmusic.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- "Peach Fest ska/reggae band Bumpin Uglies plays at Stage West in Scranton on Jan. 3". Nepa Scene. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- Horton, Kat. "Hearing Aide: Bumpin Uglies 'Beast From The East'". NYS Music. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- http://www.allmisic.com/artist/bumpin-uglies-mn0003123206/biography
- https://thepier.org/bumpin-uglies-sumblime-with-no-one-ep/
- "Chart History Bumpin Uglies". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- "BUMPIN UGLIES ANNOUNCE EP BUZZ IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INEFFABLE MUSIC GROUP". Grateful Web. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- https://www.topselfmusicmag.com/reviews/bumpin-unglies-buzz-ep-review/
- "Bumpin Uglies - Bio". bumpinugliesmusic.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.