Momma (band)
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Momma playing at Barboza in Seattle on September 20th, 2022. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Calabasas, California |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Website | mommaband |
Momma is an American indie rock band from Calabasas, California based in Brooklyn, New York.
History
Momma was formed in 2015 by Etta Friedman and Allegra Weingarten, who have been friends since meeting at Viewpoint School. [1][2][3]
The band signed with Polyvinyl when the record label cold emailed them.[4]
Momma released their first album, Interloper, in 2018 on Danger Collective Records.[1] On February 24, 2020, Momma announced their second album, Two Of Me, alongside a new song, "Double Dare".[5] On April 6, 2020, Momma shared another song from the album, "Biohazard".[6] The album was recorded during summer break while the members were attending college.[2] The album was described as a concept album "about small-town life in an alternate reality".[7][8] The band went on to release their third album, Household Name, on July 1, 2022 via Polyvinyl and Lucky Number to critical acclaim.[9][10]
Musical style
Marcy Donelson of AllMusic called Momma "riffy, ruminative indie rock."[8]
Discography
EPs
- thanks come again (2016)
- Momma on Audiotree Live (2022)
Studio albums
- Interloper (2018)
- Two of Me (2020)
- Household Name (2022)
- Welcome to My Blue Sky (2025)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Albums | ||
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| US AAA |
US Airplay |
US Alt. | |||
| "Apollo/Highway" | 2019 | — | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Medicine" | 2021 | — | — | — | Household Name |
| "Rockstar" | 2022 | — | — | — | |
| "Lucky" | — | — | — | ||
| "Motorbike" | — | — | — | ||
| "Speeding 72" | — | — | — | ||
| "Bang Bang" | 2023 | — | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Sunday/Medicine" | — | — | — | ||
| "Ohio All The Time" | 2024 | — | — | — | Welcome to My Blue Sky |
| "I Want You (Fever)" | 2025 | 14 | 38 | 25 | |
| "Bottle Blonde" | — | — | — | ||
| "Rodeo" | — | — | — | ||
References
- ^ a b Brooks, Michael (May 22, 2018). "Album Premiere: Momma—'Interloper'". The Alternative. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ a b Martoccio, Angie (August 26, 2020). "Momma's Alt-Rock Carnival Ride". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ Vettese, John. "Momma". WXPN | Vinyl At Heart. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ Staff, The Alt Editing (June 28, 2022). "Artist Interview: Momma". The Alternative. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ Rettig, James (February 24, 2020). "Momma – "Double Dare"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ Rettig, James (April 6, 2020). "Momma – "Biohazard"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ Martin, Clare. "Momma's Two of Me Is a Twisted, Enchanting Carnival Ride". Paste. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ a b Household Name - Momma | Album | AllMusic, retrieved October 7, 2024
- ^ "MOMMA ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'HOUSEHOLD NAME' OUT JULY 1ST VIA LUCKY NUMBER". R o c k 'N' L o a d. April 21, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "Polyvinyl Records - Artists, News, Music - Shop Vinyl, Merch, Music and More". www.polyvinylrecords.com. Retrieved December 31, 2022.