Woozy (band)

Not to be confused with Still Woozy, an indie psychedelic-bedroom pop artist.
Woozy
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana
GenresExperimental rock, power pop, emo
Years active2012 – 2016
MembersKara Stafford
John St. Cyr
Ian Paine-Jesam
Websitewoozywoozywoozy.bandcamp.com

Woozy was an American experimental rock band from New Orleans.[1]

Career

Woozy was formed in 2012. In 2013, the band released a split album with the dreamgaze band Dogtooth titled Somebody Else's Problem.[2] In September 2014, Woozy appeared on a split with Ex-Breathers, Ovlov and Gnarwhal.[3] In October 2015, Woozy released their first full-length album titled Blistered.[4]

In June 2016, allegations of sexual assault against Woozy member John St. Cyr were made public by Katryn Macko of the Florida band Naps. As a result, Woozy's other members Kara and Ian stated in a Facebook post that Woozy is no longer a band anymore.[5]

Band members

  • Kara Stafford (vocals, guitar)[6]
  • John St. Cyr (vocals, guitar)[6]
  • Ian Paine-Jesam (drums)[7]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Blistered (2015, Exploding In Sound Records, Community Records)[6]

Splits

  • Somebody Else's Problem (2013)[8]
  • Woozy/Ex-Breathers/Gnarwhal/Ovlov (2014)[9]

References

  1. ^ Woodward, Alex. "Out now: new albums from New Orleans rock bands Woozy and Little Maker". Gambit. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Paco Tapes - "Somebody Else's Problem" feat. Woozy / Dogtooth". Unruly Factions. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  3. ^ Sacher, Andrew (16 September 2014). "Woozy on a split w/ Ex-Breathers, Ovlov, Gnarwhal, touring; Native America releasing an LP, playing CMJ (dates, streams)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  4. ^ Rettig, James (12 October 2015). "Stream Woozy Blistered". Stereogum. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
    - Wexelman, Alex. "Woozy, Blistered". Impose. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
    - Shrum, Tony. "Woozy Stream 'Blistered' In Full". New Noise. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  5. ^ Brasted, Chelsea (24 June 2016). "New Orleans band breaks up, loses label deals after sexual assault allegation". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  6. ^ a b c Mandel, Leah. "New Orleans Trio Woozy Premiere "Painted White"". The Fader. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  7. ^ Ecoeur, Robinb. "Feeling Woozy". Third Outing. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  8. ^ Sanial, Sydney. "THIS ONE TIME AT BANDCAMP: Volume 10". 9:30 Club. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  9. ^ "VINYL REVIEW: EX BREATHERS / OVLOV / WOOZY / GNARWHAL — SPLIT". Modern Vinyl. Retrieved 1 June 2016.