The Regrettes

Prior to the formation of the band, lead vocalist Lydia Night met guitarist Genessa Gariano, bassist Sage Chavis, and drummer Maxx Morando in music school.[2][3] At the time, Gariano, Chavis and Morando were in a band together,[7] called "Genessa"[8] and Night was in the two-piece band Pretty Little Demons (who changed their name to The Regrettes in the last few months of life) with drummer Marlhy Murphy. Both of the bands played a concert together, but not soon after[9] Murphy departed from the band after the release of their EP "Hey!" on October 16, 2015,[10] leading to Night asking Gariano, Chavis, and Morando to join. The "Hey!" EP was eventually discovered by a representative at Warner Brothers, which would eventually lead to them signing the band.[11] In 2016, the band toured with both Tacocat and Sleigh Bells, opened for Kate Nash, and performed at South by Southwest.[2][12][13]

In 2015, the band's independent release led to a record deal with Warner Bros. Records.[14] Their first album was produced by Mike Elizondo and their first single, "A Living Human Girl", was released in June 2016.[15]

The Regrettes performing in 2016. From left to right: Gariano, Night, Chavis

Other singles followed including "Hey Now", "Hot", and "Seashore."[16][17] On January 13, 2017, the band released its debut studio album, Feel Your Feelings Fool!.[1] In May 2017, the band announced a summer headlining tour which includes stops at Summerfest and Riot Fest.[6]

On February 9, 2018, the band released the single "Come Through," from their EP Attention Seeker, released on February 23, 2018.[18] It was accompanied by a music video.

On May 9, 2018, the band announced Morando's departure.[19]

On May 22, 2018, the tour bus containing all their belongings was stolen from outside the Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham, UK where they later played a sold-out gig. [20]

On May 31, 2018, the band contributed the sixth Hamildrop, a cover of the song "Helpless". Lin-Manuel Miranda credited producer Mike Elizondo as having suggested the idea.[21]

On September 3, 2018, the band announced Sage Chavis' departure,[22] being replaced by Violet Mayugba.[19]

On November 28, 2018, the band announced the departure of Mayugba and recruitment of Brooke Dickson as their new bass player.[23]

From February 6 to March 17, 2019, The Regrettes were the opening act of Twenty One Pilots' European leg of The Bandito Tour.[24]

On June 18, 2019, The Regrettes announced their second studio album, How Do You Love?. The album was released on August 9, 2019.[25]

The Regrettes' musical style has been labeled as punk rock,[26][14] riot grrrl,[27][28] garage pop,[12][13] and garage punk,[29][30] featuring elements of garage rock, '60s doo-wop and surf music,[28] rockabilly,[31] and pop music.[29] Michael Bialas, a writer at PopMatters described their sound as "girl-group power-pop punk"[23] In an article by Culture Collide, their style was described as "Channeling classic doo-wop through a catchy garage-punk filter" and as bringing "a level of impassioned aggression to tried-and-true pop structures, creating a compelling product with significant crossover appeal."[30]

Lyrically, their music has been described as following themes such as women's empowerment,[23] feminism,[30] politics,[32] and love.[33] In an article by The Verge, their lyrics were described as "brash and unapologetic".[34]

They also cite musical influences including Bikini Kill, L7, 7 Year Bitch,[35] Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, The Ronettes, Hole,[36] The Crystals, Lesley Gore and Patsy Cline.[37]

Current lineup

• Lydia Night – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2015–present)
• Genessa Gariano – lead guitar, backing vocals (2015–present)
• Brooke Dickson – bass guitar (2018–present)
• Drew Thomsen – drums (2018–present)

Past members

• Maxx Morando – drums (2015–2018)
• Marlhy Murphy – drums, backing vocals (2015)
• Sage Chavis – bass (2015–2018)
• Violet Mayugba – bass (2018)

Timeline

• Official website