Fuzz (band)

Fuzz is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, United States, formed in 2011. The band consists of Charles Moothart (vocals, guitar), Ty Segall (vocals, drums) and Chad Ubovich (vocals, bass)

Fuzz
Fuzz in 2015
Background information
OriginCalifornia, U.S.
GenresHard rock, psychedelic rock, heavy metal, acid rock
Years active2011–present
LabelsTrouble In Mind, In the Red Records, Castle Face Records, Famous Class
Associated actsTy Segall Band, Meatbodies, Moonhearts
MembersTy Segall
Charles Moothart
Chad Ubovich
Past membersRoland Cosio

Created as an outlet for Moothart's affection for hard rock riffs, Fuzz began as collaboration between Moothart and Segall, while Moothart performed in Segall's live band. In 2012, the pair released two singles, "This Time I Got a Reason" and "Sleigh Ride", and were joined by bass guitarist Roland Cosio.[1][2]

In October 2013, the band released its self-titled debut album, Fuzz. While touring the album, Chad Ubovich (Meatbodies and Mikal Cronin Band) replaced Cosio on bass.[1] In October 2015, Fuzz released their second album, entitled II, written in a more collaborative manner than the band members were used to.[3] In October 2020, their third album, entitled III, was released.[4]

History

Beginnings (2013)

Regarding the band's origins, vocalist and guitarist Charles Moothart noted that the project began at his home: "I was sitting in my house one day, before I was in Ty's band or anything, wondering how hard it would be to write a hard rock song. I was trying to figure out if it'd be ridiculous, or sound like shit. I just tried and then eventually showed the stuff to Ty. He was stoked on it and then we tried to jam together. It was really more to have fun. He mentioned playing drums. We wanted to play music like that, just to see if it was possible."[5]

The band's first, self-titled album was released in 2013.[6]

Addition of Chad Ubovich and II (2015)

Upon joining the band, bass guitarist Chad Ubovich noted that the writing process for II differed from their previous collaborations and projects with one another: “We all kind of did something we’ve never done before, which was write together as a band. That was a first for all of us. Usually in our respective projects it’s all about writing on our own, and that process. This time we tried something definitely new."[3] Still in Rock tied the album with Mac Demarco's Another One for the 3rd best album of 2015.[7]

III (2020)

In July 2020, Returning, the first song from the band's third album was released to the public.[8] The album, entitled III, was released on October 23, 2020.[4]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles and EPs
  • This Time I Got A Reason/Fuzz's Fourth Dream – 7" (2012, Trouble In Mind)
  • Sleigh Ride/You Won't See Me – 7" (2013, In the Red)
  • Live in San Francisco EP – 12" (2013, Castle Face Records)
  • Sunderberry Dream/21st Century Schizoid Man – 7" (2013, In the Red)
  • Till the End of the Day (Kinks cover) – 7" (2014, Famous Class)

References
  1. "Fuzz". In the Red Records.
  2. "Artists - Fuzz". Trouble In Mind Records. Archived from the original on 2015-11-19. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  3. Thomas-Hansard, Artemis. "Heavy Rockers Fuzz Go For a "Way More Evil" Sound on Second LP". LA Weekly. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  4. "Fuzz Releases Long-Awaited Third Album, 'III' [Stream]". Liveforlivemusic.com. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  5. Joyce, Colin (2013-10-02). "The Logic of Fuzz". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  6. Minsker, Evan (2020-09-13). "Fuzz: Fuzz". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  7. Best LPs of 2015 – Top 20 “Still in Rock”
  8. Blistein, Jon (22 July 2020). "Ty Segall's Fuzz Preview First Album in Five Years With 'Returning'". Rollingstone.com. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
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