Ultraísta

Ultraísta is an English-American experimental rock trio, formed in 2008. The band consists of Atoms for Peace members Nigel Godrich and Joey Waronker, alongside Laura Bettinson. The band's self-titled debut album was released on 2 October 2012.[1] The band's biography notes that it was "conceived from a love of afrobeat, electronica, art and inspired by tequila".[2]

For Spanish literary movement, see ultraist movement.
Ultraísta
Background information
OriginUnited Kingdom
GenresElectronic, experimental rock
Years active2008–present
LabelsTemporary Residence Partisan Records
Members
Websiteultraista.co.uk

History

Initially a collaboration between Nigel Godrich and Joey Waronker, Ultraísta became a three-piece with the addition of Laura Bettinson in 2010. The band's name is taken from the Spanish literary movement ultraism.

The band released their first album in 2012, followed by a remix album. In 2019, the band announced via social media that it would be returning, releasing a deluxe edition of their self-titled debut on 22 November.[3]

They released their first single, "Tin King," from their second album on BBC Radio 6 on 14 January 2020. The album, Sister, released on 13 March 2020.[4]

Members

Discography

References
  1. Pelly, Jenn (17 July 2012). "Nigel Godrich's Band Ultraísta Confirm Debut Album". Pitchfork.
  2. "ultraísta - About". Facebook. Archived from the original on 28 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  3. "Ultraísta on Instagram: "Is there anybody out there? "". Instagram. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  4. Records, Partisan (13 January 2020). "Tune in to @BBC6Music at 8am UTC tomorrow to hear the new single from @UltraistaMusic + the band members in conversation with @laurenlaverne pic.twitter.com/7Nm73ss6aT". @partisanrecords. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
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