The Glitch Mob

The Glitch Mob
The Glitch Mob performing in 2014
The Glitch Mob performing in 2014
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
Genres
Years active2006–present
LabelsGlass Air Records
MembersedIT (Edward Ma)
Ooah (Josh Mayer)
Past membersBoreta (Justin Boreta)
Kraddy (Matthew Kratz)
Kitty-D (David Altamira)
Websitetheglitchmob.com

The Glitch Mob is an American electronic music duo from Los Angeles, California. It consists of edIT (Edward Ma) and Ooah (Josh Mayer). Boreta (Justin Boreta) was a member of the group from its formation until 2023. Chris Martins of LA Weekly noted that they "have undoubtedly found the largest audience of any L.A. beat scene artist yet."[1]

History

The Glitch Mob, originally a four-piece including Kraddy, was formed within the burgeoning Los Angeles bass-driven 'beat' scene. The group made a name for themselves playing live performances, choosing to perform with laptops and MIDI controllers like the Lemur.[2][3] They won fans through showcasing their chosen technology during solo performances, and after gaining attention in Los Angeles and San Francisco, the group eventually toured more widely along the West Coast and then to various festivals worldwide.[4] After citing creative differences, founding member Kraddy left the group in 2009.[5] After an extended hiatus from touring with the group, core trio member Boreta officially announced his departure on September 1, 2023.[6]

The Glitch Mob's first album Drink the Sea peaked at number 57 on the CMJ Top 200 Chart for College Radio.[7] The album's debut led Electronic Musician to run a cover story on the trio.[8] Their single "Drive It Like You Stole It" was number 2 on XLR8R's Top Downloads of 2010 list.[9] Their single "Warrior Concerto" was used in the official trailer for The Crew, and was written specifically for the FIAT 500 campaign to launch in the US. The sophomore Glitch Mob album Love Death Immortality debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart[10] and at number 13 on the Billboard 200.[11] Their remix for "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes was featured in the trailer for the 2013 film G.I. Joe: Retaliation, as well as the trailer for the World War I first-person shooter, Battlefield 1.[12] Their song "Skullclub" was featured in an advert for Amazon Echo.[13]

Touring

During their 2014 tour The Glitch Mob performed with a new musical element they called "The Blade." Built by movie set designers, it is a customized, painted set piece that houses both lights and instruments.[14] In an interview with Sound of Boston Josh Mayer explained, "It really represents who we are and what we’re trying to say, and it’s just a functional thing that lets us play our music the way we want to play our music."[14]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[15] 		US
Dance
[16] 		US
Ind.
[17] 		AUS
[18] 		CAN
[19] 		SCO
[20] 		UK
[21]
Drink the Sea
  • Released: May 25, 2010
  • Label: Glass Air
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming
 — 15 — — — — —
Love Death Immortality
  • Released: February 11, 2014
  • Label: Glass Air
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming
 13 1 1 70 23 95 75
See Without Eyes
  • Released: May 4, 2018[22]
  • Label: Glass Air
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming
 89 1 8 — — — —
Ctrl Alt Reality
  • Released: November 18, 2022[23]
  • Label: Glass Air
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming
 — — — — — — —

Remix albums

EPs

  • We Can Make the World Stop (2011)
  • Piece of the Indestructible (2015)
  • Chemicals (2020)[25]

Singles

  • "Episode 8" (featuring D-Styles) (2009)
  • "Black Aura" (featuring Theophilus London) (2009)
  • "Beyond Monday" (2010)
  • "Drive It Like You Stole It" (2010)
  • "Warrior Concerto" (2011)
  • "We Can Make the World Stop" (2011)
  • "Can't Kill Us" (2013)
  • "Better Hide, Better Run" (featuring Mark Johns) (2015)
  • "How Could This Be Wrong" (featuring Tula) (2018)[26]
  • "Take Me With You" (featuring Arama) (2018)
  • "I Could Be Anything" (featuring Elohim) (2018)[27]
  • "Go Light" (2018)
  • "Rise" (featuring Mako and The Word Alive) (2018)[28]
  • "System Bleed" (with Lick) (2019)[29]
  • "Lazer Vision" (with Zeke Beats) (2019)[30]
  • "Momentary Lapse" (with 1788-L) (2019)[31]

Mixtapes

  • Local Area Network (2008)
  • Crush Mode (2009)
  • Drink the Sea Part II: The Mixtape (2010)
  • More Voltage (2011)
  • Do Lab Mix 2016 (2016)

Remixes

Music videos

  • "Beyond Monday" (2010)
  • "Between Two Points" (2011)
  • "We Can Make the World Stop" (2011)
  • "Can't Kill Us" (2013)
  • "Love Death Immortality" (album, 2014)[36]
  • "See Without Eyes" (album, 2018)[37]
  • "Drink the Sea" (album, songs: 2010, visual: 2020)[38]

References

  1. ^ Martins, Chris (1 September 2010). "Beat Music Goes Big Time: Glitch Mob & Fighting Gravity Make Semi-Finals on America's Got Talent". LA Weekly. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  2. ^ Brown, August (11 June 2010). "The Glitch Mob swims in a vast, ominous 'Sea'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  3. ^ Kirn, Peter (25 March 2010). "The Glitch Mob: Tour, Free Single Download, Multiple Laptops + Lemurs". Create Digital Music. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  4. ^ Levine, Noah (3 May 2010). "Live Review: The Glitch Mob @ Double Door (05.01.10)". URB. Archived from the original on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  5. ^ Marston, Jennifer (4 June 2009). "Kraddy Departs from The Glitch Mob". XLR8R. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  6. ^ Justin Boreta [@boreta] (1 September 2023). "I'll be leaving @theglitchmob to focus all of my attention on my solo work" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Nonagon (8 November 2011). "The Glitch Mob's music aids disaster relief". Controllerism.
  8. ^ Levine, Mike (16 June 2010). "The Glitch Mob | Controller Freaks". eMusician. Penton Media, Inc. Archived from the original on 23 August 2010. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  9. ^ Taylor, Ken (10 December 2010). "Grab XLR8R's Top Downloads of 2010". XLR8R. Archived from the original on 23 February 2011. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  10. ^ Murray, Gordon (21 February 2014). "Glitch Mob Grabs Top Spot on Dance/Electronic Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  11. ^ "Billboard 200 Chart History for The Glitch Mob 'Love Death Immortality'". Billboard. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  12. ^ Battlefield 1 trailer music
  13. ^ Alexa Commercial at ispot.tv
  14. ^ a b Kastritis, Thanasi (27 October 2014). "Interview: Josh Mayer of The Glitch Mob". Sound of Boston. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  15. ^ "The Glitch Mob Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  16. ^ "The Glitch Mob Chart History: Dance/Electronic Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  17. ^ "The Glitch Mob Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  18. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 17 February 2014" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  19. ^ "The Glitch Mob Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  20. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. 16 February 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  21. ^ "GLITCH MOB | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  22. ^ "See Without Eyes (Deluxe) by The Glitch Mob on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  23. ^ "Ctrl Alt Reality by The Glitch Mob on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  24. ^ Powell, Karlie (3 September 2021). "The Glitch Mob present Revisions featuring mashups of their finest works". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  25. ^ Levin, Harry (21 March 2020). "The Glitch Mob deliver Chemicals EP [Stream]". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 25 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  26. ^ "The Glitch Mob Release Atmospheric First Single Off of Upcoming Album". EDMSauce. 23 February 2018. Archived from the original on 23 February 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  27. ^ Holbrook, Cameron (6 April 2018). "The Glitch Mob Reveal a Lustrous Music Video for 'I Could Be Anything'". Mixmag. Archived from the original on 7 April 2018. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  28. ^ Meadow, Matthew (26 September 2018). "The Glitch Mob, Mako, and the Word Alive Create New Song for League of Legends Worlds 2018". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 26 September 2018. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
  29. ^ Meadow, Matthew (5 October 2019). "The Glitch Mob & LICK team up for epic bass monster 'System Bleed'". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  30. ^ Dancing Astronaut staff (27 October 2019). "Glitch Mob and ZEKE BEATS team up for 'Lazer Vision'". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  31. ^ Meadow, Matthew (8 November 2019). "The Glitch Mob teams with 1788-L for new collaboration, 'Momentary Lapse'". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 9 November 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  32. ^ "TRON: Legacy Reconfigured on Itunes". iTunes. January 2011.
  33. ^ "Ray Lynch - Celestial Soda Pop (Boreta Remix) [Free Download]". That Drop. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  34. ^ "The Glitch Mob Drops Unbelievable Remix of Illenium's 'Crawl Outta Love'". EDMSauce. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  35. ^ Norris, Asher (21 October 2018). "Odesza's 'Falls' gets an all-star remix pack from Kaskade, TOKiMONSTA, and more". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  36. ^ "Love Death Immortality [STREAMING] - YouTube". YouTube.
  37. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "The Glitch Mob - See Without Eyes (Full Album)". YouTube. 10 May 2018.
  38. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "The Glitch Mob - Drink the Sea (10 Year Anniversary Full Album Visual)". YouTube. 25 May 2020.