The Jonbenét

The Jonbenét was an American noise rock[1] outfit from Houston, Texas. The group is named after the murdered child JonBenét Ramsey.[2] The band played their first show as Jonbenét on August 22, 2003. After several self-released EPs and tours in the US and Canada,[3] the band caught the attention of Pluto Records, an independent record label from Texas.[4] The Plot Thickens EP was released on Pluto Records July 22, 2005. It was a re-mastered compilation of material from their self-released EPs and split 7" releases.[5] In January 2006, the band recorded their first full-length entitled Ugly/Heartless, which The Stranger described as a "spastic, angular wall of post[-]hardcore noise".[6] On August 10, 2009 the band announced a string of final shows, insinuating the band will no longer continue. The last show was played December 19, 2009 at Walter's in Houston, Texas.[7][8]

This article is about the band. For the murder case of the child beauty queen, see Death of JonBenét Ramsey.
The Jonbenét
OriginHouston, Texas, United States
GenresPost-hardcore, noise rock
Years active2003–2009
LabelsPluto Records
WebsiteOfficial website
MembersMichael Murland
Dann Miller
Drew Ireland

The band's name attracted negative attention after John Mark Karr, who was alleged to have killed Ramsey (but was later acquitted), was arrested.[9]

Band members
  • Michael Murland - vocals
  • Dann Miller - guitar
  • J. Andrew Ireland - drums
  • Bryan Schutmaat - bass
  • Wil Spent - bass
  • Chris Goodwin - bass
  • Andrew Saleeba - drums
  • Grant Miller - bass

Discography

Studio albums

EPs and splits

  • "Five Stories Retold" (August 3, 2004)
  • The Kidnap Soundtrack / The Jonbenet split single (January 2005)
  • The Plot Thickens (July 25, 2005)
  • "Devil Music, Volume I" 7" (April 17, 2007)
  • Substances EP (2009)

References
  1. Ugly Heartless review, Allmusic
  2. Ugly Heartless review, Scene Point Blank, September 13, 2006.
  3. The Plot Thickens review, Exclaim!. December 1, 2005.
  4. The Jonbenet at Allmusic
  5. The Plot Thickens review, Lambgoat, September 21, 2005.
  6. Up & Coming: THE JONBENÉT, BEHOLD THE ROLLING THUNDER, THE AMERICAN BLACK LUNG, BLUES. The Stranger, January 18, 2007.
  7. Hlavaty, Craig (2009-12-21). "Aftermath: The Jonbenet Goes Out In a Fine Frenzy at Walter's". Houston Press. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
  8. "The Jonbenet". Spin. 2006-09-22. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
  9. What The F*#@ Factor: The Jonbenet. CMJ New Music Monthly, September 2006, p. 142.
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