Gustaf (band)

American art punk band

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
The NYC band Gustaf at the Moth Club - Memorable Order Of Tin Hats.

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

## History

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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

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Studio albums

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

## References

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1. ^ Manno, Lizzie. "Brooklyn Art-Punk Band Gustaf Share Debut Single "Mine"". Paste. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
2. ^ "Gustaf share second single 'Design'". DIY. December 2, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
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.
4. ^ Wright, Lisa (September 29, 2021). "Gustaf - Audio Drag For Ego Slobs". DIY Magazine. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
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.
6. ^ Holden, Finlay (September 30, 2021). "Gustaf – Audio Drag For Ego Slobs". Dork. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
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. ^ https://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.