Gustaf (band)

Gustaf
Gustaf
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres	Art rock, indie rock, post-punk revival;
Years active	2014–present
Labels	Royal Mountain Records
Members	Lydia Gammill; Tine Hill; Vram Kherlopian; Melissa Lucciola; Tarra Thiessen;
Website	gustaftheband.com

Gustaf is an American art punk band from Brooklyn, New York.

History

The group formed in 2018. In 2020, the band released two songs, "Mine"^[1] and "Design".^[2] In 2021, the band released their debut album, Audio Drag for Ego Slobs, through Royal Mountain Records.^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7] On January 10, Gustaf announced details of their sophomore album "Package Pt. 2" out on April 5, 2024, alongside a new tour.

The group released a cover of "I Trusted You" by 1970s performance artist Andy Kauffman, a four minute song repeating those same three words. The song was featured in an advertisement for the iPhone.^[8]^[9]

Discography

Studio albums

Audio Drag for Ego Slobs (2021)
Package Pt 2 (2024)

References

^ Manno, Lizzie. "Brooklyn Art-Punk Band Gustaf Share Debut Single "Mine"". Paste. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
^ "Gustaf share second single 'Design'". DIY. December 2, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
^ Buchanan, Rhys (October 2021). "Gustaf – 'Audio Drag For Ego Slobs' review: art-punk that leans on humour and tradition". NME. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
^ Wright, Lisa (September 29, 2021). "Gustaf - Audio Drag For Ego Slobs". DIY Magazine. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
^ Grech, Sebastien. "Audio Drag For Ego Slobs is a striking debut from New York art punks Gustaf". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
^ Holden, Finlay (September 30, 2021). "Gustaf – Audio Drag For Ego Slobs". Dork. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
^ Richards, Will (June 10, 2021). "New York's Gustaf on pushing the humour in debut LP 'Audio Drag For Ego Slobs'". DIY Magazine. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
^ https://www.straight.com/music/gustaf-conversion-experience-lucky-breaks-high-profile-fans-and-making-kids-happy#
^ "IPhone 16 Ceramic Shield | Trust Issues | Apple". YouTube. April 24, 2025.

[pastemagazine-1] Manno, Lizzie. "Brooklyn Art-Punk Band Gustaf Share Debut Single "Mine"". Paste. Retrieved April 3, 2022.

[diymagazine-2] "Gustaf share second single 'Design'". DIY. December 2, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2022.

[nme-3] Buchanan, Rhys (October 2021). "Gustaf – 'Audio Drag For Ego Slobs' review: art-punk that leans on humour and tradition". NME. Retrieved April 3, 2022.

[diymagazine1-4] Wright, Lisa (September 29, 2021). "Gustaf - Audio Drag For Ego Slobs". DIY Magazine. Retrieved April 3, 2022.

[thelineofbestfit-5] Grech, Sebastien. "Audio Drag For Ego Slobs is a striking debut from New York art punks Gustaf". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved April 3, 2022.

[dorkmagazine-6] Holden, Finlay (September 30, 2021). "Gustaf – Audio Drag For Ego Slobs". Dork. Retrieved April 3, 2022.

[diymagazine2-7] Richards, Will (June 10, 2021). "New York's Gustaf on pushing the humour in debut LP 'Audio Drag For Ego Slobs'". DIY Magazine. Retrieved April 3, 2022.

[8] ttps://www.straight.com/music/gustaf-conversion-experience-lucky-breaks-high-profile-fans-and-making-kids-happy#

[9] "IPhone 16 Ceramic Shield | Trust Issues | Apple". YouTube. April 24, 2025.

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