Big Ups (band)

American post-hardcore band

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Big Ups

Origin| Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genres|

* Post-hardcore
* post-punk
* indie rock

Years active| 2010–2019
Labels|

* Dead Labour
* Tough Love
* Exploding In Sound

Members|

* Brendan Finn
* Joe Galarraga
* Amar Lal
* Carlos Salguero

Website| bigups.bandcamp.com

Big Ups was an American post-hardcore band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2010.[1] It was founded by lead singer Joe Galarraga, guitarist Amar Lal, bassist Carlos Salguero and drummer Brendan Finn.

## History

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### Eighteen Hours of Static (2014–2015)

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On January 13, 2014 Big Ups released their debut album Eighteen Hours of Static through Dead Labour and Tough Love Records for North America and the UK/Europe respectively.[2] The album received reviews from mainstream websites such as Pitchfork[3] and Stereogum.[4] Paul Thompson of Pitchfork gave the album a positive review, saying "Throughout Eighteen Hours of Static, arty Brooklyn post-punkers Big Ups' howling debut LP, vocalist Joe Galarraga and company put the world on notice. For 28 minutes, no grievance goes unaired, and no blood's left unlet."[3]

### Before a Million Universes (2016–2017)

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On March 4, 2016 Big Ups released their sophomore album Before a Million Universes through Exploding in Sound Records and Tough Love Records for North America and the UK/Europe respectively.[5]

### Two Parts Together and hiatus (2018–2019)

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On May 18, 2018 Big Ups released their third album Two Parts Together through Exploding in Sound Records.[6]

In November, 2018 Big Ups announced an indefinite hiatus, stating “Since 2010, the four of us have dedicated ourselves to this project in a way that often neglects other aspects and dimensions of ourselves and our lives,” they wrote in a statement. “It’s time for us to branch out and grow.”[1] They played their final show on January 18, 2019 at New York City's Bowery Ballroom.[7]

## Musical style

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The band have primarily been described as post-hardcore,[1][3][8] post-punk[3] and indie rock.[8]

## Band members

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* Brendan Finn – drums[8]
* Joe Galarraga – lead vocals[8]
* Amar Lal – guitar[8]
* Carlos Salguero – bass guitar[8]

## Discography

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Studio albums
List of studio albums  Title  | Album details

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Eighteen Hours of Static |

* Released: January 13, 2014
* Label: Dead Labour / Tough Love
* Formats: CD, LP, Cass

Before a Million Universes |

* Released: March 4, 2016
* Label: Exploding In Sound / Tough Love / Brace Yourself
* Formats: CD, LP

Two Parts Together |

* Released: May 18, 2018
* Label: Exploding In Sound
* Formats: LP

Singles

Song  | Year  | Album

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"Goes Black"  | 2013  | Eighteen Hours of Static
"Justice"  | 2014
"Rash" / "Not Today"  | Non-album single
"Capitalized"  | 2015  | Before a Million Universes
"National Parks"  | 2016
"Hope for Someone"
"PPP"[9] | 2018  | Two Parts Together
"Fear"[10]
"Imaginary Dog Walker"[11]

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and directors  Title  | Year  | Director(s)

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"Goes Black"  | 2013  | TerrorEyes[12]
"Justice"  | 2014  | Stephen Tringali[13]
"National Parks"  | 2016  | Robert Kolodny[14]
"Fear"  | 2018  | Brendan Finn[15]

## References

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1. ^ a b c "Big Ups Announce Indefinite Hiatus | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. November 5, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
2. ^ "Eighteen Hours of Static, by Big Ups". Big Ups. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
3. ^ a b c d "Big Ups: Eighteen Hours of Static Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
4. ^ "Album Of The Week: Big Ups Eighteen Hours Of Static". Stereogum. January 14, 2014. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
5. ^ "Before A Million Universes, by Big Ups". Big Ups. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
6. ^ "Two Parts Together, by Big Ups". Big Ups. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
7. ^ "Big Ups Final Show @ Bowery Ballroom". www.btrtoday.com. Archived from the original on January 24, 2019.
8. ^ a b c d e f "Indie rockers Big Ups showed us their raucous life on the DIY tour circuit - Interview Magazine". Interview Magazine. May 9, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
9. ^ "Big Ups return with "PPP"". The FADER. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
10. ^ explodinginsound, Big Ups - "Fear" (Official Video), retrieved January 6, 2019
11. ^ explodinginsound, Big Ups - "Imaginary Dog Walker", retrieved January 6, 2019
12. ^ ToughLoveRecordings (December 4, 2013), Big Ups - 'Goes Black' (Official Video), retrieved December 3, 2018
13. ^ Noisey (August 14, 2014), Big Ups - "Justice" (Official Video), retrieved December 3, 2018
14. ^ ToughLoveRecordings (February 16, 2016), Big Ups - 'National Parks' (Official Video), retrieved December 3, 2018
15. ^ explodinginsound (April 17, 2018), Big Ups - "Fear" (Official Video), retrieved December 3, 2018