Middle Class Rut
Middle Class Rut | |
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Bright Antenna Kids (UK) | |
Members | Zack Lopez Sean Stockham |
Website | Middle Class Rut myspace, Middle Class Rut website |
Middle Class Rut, also known as MC Rut, is an American
Biography
Middle Class Rut was formed after the dissolution of Lopez and Stockham's previous band, Leisure, which was signed to
The band played its first major national tour in the fall of 2007 with
In late 2007 Sacramento alternative rock station KWOD 106.5 FM (defunct) featured Middle Class Rut's "New Low" as part of its on-air local band feature. KWOD DJ/Music Director Andy Hawk received the submission direct from the band, and KWOD DJ Rubin played "New Low" later that day. "New Low" reacted immediately and was quickly added to regular rotation. The song became one of the most requested of the year, and KWOD developed a relationship with the band. At the end of 2008, "New Low" was voted top song of the year by KWOD listeners in an online poll conducted by the station.[4] Throughout 2008, Zack and Sean did numerous live interviews with KWOD DJs Rubin and Andy Hawk to promote local MC Rut shows. KWOD's parent company flipped the station's format in mid-2009 to an all 1990s format. During a local show after the flip, Middle Class Rut singer/guitarist Zack Lopez made mention of it by saying, "There's been a death in Sacramento. KWOD 106.5 gave us and a lot of good local bands a chance to be heard by a much bigger audience than we could ever get on our own. So thank you, KWOD. We'll miss you."[5]
The band released two self-titled EPs, referred to as the Red EP and the Blue EP due to their respective colors, in early 2008, as well as a limited-edition 7" in the UK on November 24, 2008 which featured "Busy Bein' Born" and "All Walks of Life".[6]
In September 2008, the band came to the attention of BBC Radio 1 DJ, Zane Lowe, who then featured their song, "Busy Bein' Born", as his Single of the Week during the week of October 20, 2008. In November 2008, the band was profiled in the Radar section of NME magazine, which described them as "...epic noise alchemists...,"[7] and played a five-stop tour in London, England for the first time. On November 19, 2008 the band recorded a live session for BBC One in Studio Four of the BBC's Maida Vale Studios. After this tour, Kerrang! magazine wrote in its December 12, 2008 issue, "[Their] sound is nothing short of colossal, and one that a mere two-piece shouldn't be able to create, combining the boisterous swagger and pomp of Jane's Addiction and the feral fury of Rage Against the Machine.",[8] and Rocksound's December 2008 Christmas issue pegged them as "Ones to Watch", saying, "Their debut double A-side single 'Busy Bein' Born'/'All Walks of Life' is a breath of fresh air in the midst of the musical stench that emo is now emitting."[9]
On March 10, 2009, Zane Lowe of Radio 1 debuted a new song called 'I Guess You Could Say' and named it as his Hottest Record in the World. The song is featured on the EP,
On May 1, 2009, Middle Class Rut performed at the 2009 Road Recovery Benefit show at the Nokia Theatre in New York.
During a concert in Cesar Chavez Park in Sacramento, California on June 19, 2009, lead singer Zack Lopez announced that Middle Class Rut would be releasing their debut album for which they had recently been recording new material. Lopez did not announce a release date. Outside a concert in Montreal, QC on March 17, 2010, Lopez said the new album was going to be out hopefully next summer.
Middle Class Rut opened for
On October 30, 2010, Middle Class Rut opened for Chevelle's second night of the 10 Year Anniversary show at the Metro in Chicago, IL. Chevelle singer and guitarist Pete Loeffler is a fan of Middle Class Rut.
On December 17, 2010, Middle Class Rut opened "The Night 89x Stole Christmas" show featuring Middle Class Rut, Sick Puppies and My Chemical Romance at the Fillmore in Detroit, Michigan.
In February 2011, Middle Class Rut opened for 30 Seconds to Mars at the Main Street Armory in Rochester, New York. On May 21, 2011, Middle Class Rut opened "DC101 Chili Cook-Off" featuring Middle Class Rut, Paper Tongues, Neon Trees, Panic! at the Disco, Papa Roach, Seether and Weezer at RFK Stadium grounds in Washington, D.C.
The band appeared on the 2011
Starting February 2012, Middle Class Rut co-headlined tour the United States with Chevelle and Janus.
On April 26, 2013, Loudwire premiered the music video for the single "Aunt Betty".[11]
For
On September 18, 2015 Zack Lopez announced via the band's Facebook account that the band was on an indefinite hiatus, due to scheduling and recording purposes of the duo.[13]
On September 9, 2017, the band successfully completed a Kickstarter campaign to fund the third album. According to a post on the band's official Facebook page, the third album is estimated to be released in May 2018.[14][when?]
Members
- Zack Lopez - vocals, guitar
- Sean Stockham - vocals, drums, percussion, guitar
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details |
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No Name No Color[15] |
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Pick Up Your Head[16] |
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Gutters[17] |
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Extended plays
Title | EP details |
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Middle Class Rut: Blue EP[19] |
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Middle Class Rut: Red EP[20] |
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Busy Bein' Born/All Walks of Life |
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Busy Bein' Born/Start to Run |
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25 Years[21]
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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"All Walks of Life"[25] | 2008 | — | — | — | Non-album single |
"I Guess You Could Say"[26] | 2009 | — | — | — | |
"New Low" | 2010 | 6 | 38 | 12 | No Name No Color |
"Busy Bein' Born" | 2011 | 26 | — | 47 | |
" Hurricane"[27]
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— | — | — | Non-album single | |
"Are You on Your Way" | 2012 | 33 | — | — | No Name No Color |
"Aunt Betty" | 2013 | 38 | 31 | — | Pick Up Your Head |
"Dead Eye" | — | — | — | ||
"Pick Up Your Head" | 2014 | — | — | — | |
" Factories/Indians"[28]
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— | — | — | Non-album single | |
"No Sale"[29] | 2018 | — | — | — | Gutters |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
References
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Pick Up Your Head (Deluxe Edition) by Middle Class Rut". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-06-21. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
- ^ "*VERY RARE* 3-SONG PROMO DISC - Middle Class Rut". 2018-08-31.
This is a CD made by the band when shopping for a label back when they were still called "Strangler". Before the Blue + Red Eps.
- ^ "AP&R - Alternative Press". Altpress.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
- ^ "IMPERMANENT VACATION - Submerge Magazine". 20 July 2018.
- ^ "Knitting Factory - Middle Class Rut – Tickets – Knitting Factory Concert House – Boise – Boise, ID – September 21st, 2011 – Boise". Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
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: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Middle Class Rut - Busy Bein' Born (CD) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
- ^ "Music Photography, Pictures, Galleries, Band Images and Live Photos". Nme.Com. 11 November 2008. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
- ^ "Kerrang! Kerrang! Magazine 17/12/2008". .kerrang.com. 2008-12-17. Archived from the original on 2009-01-16. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
- ^ "Issue 117 - Xmas 08 | Magazine | Rock Sound". Rocksound.tv. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
- ^ Zane Lowe. "Zane Lowe's Hottest Records blog: Hottest Record - MC Rut - I Guess You Could Say". BBC. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
- ^ "Middle Class Rut, 'Aunt Betty' – Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire.com. 2013-04-26. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
- ^ "Record Store Day - Special Release". Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ^ "UPDATE". Facebook. 2015-09-18.
- ^ "Middle Class Rut". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "Strangler Days Updates".
- ^ "Middle Class Rut". www.facebook.com.
- ^ Blue EP (track listing). Middle Class Rut. 2008.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Red EP (track listing). Middle Class Rut. 2008.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "Middle Class Rut – Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "Middle Class Rut – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Tracks". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "Middle Class Rut – Chart History: Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link - Bright Antenna. 2014.)
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link - ^ "No Sale - Single by Middle Class Rut". Apple Music. 4 May 2018.