Peach Tree Rascals[1] are a music collective from San Jose, California. The group achieved fame with their song, "Mariposa," which went viral on TikTok. The group has been featured on New Music Friday and has received critical acclaim from Billboard, Pigeons and Planes, and MTV.[2]
Peach Tree Rascals | |
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 Peach Tree Rascals in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | San Jose, California |
| Years active | 2018 – present |
| Labels | Homemade Projects, 10K Projects |
| Members |
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The group is composed of singer-rappers Isaac Pech, Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq and Joseph Barros as well as producer and mixer Dominic “Dom” Pizano and creative director Jorge Olazaba.[3][4][5][6]
History edit
The group formed as a group of friends in high school, with many of them being second-generation children of immigrants.[6][7][8][9] Pech moved to Khaliq's and Pizano's high school and became a part of their friend group, creating CD's and inspiring the group to create music.[3][10] A week before their release of "Glide," the group were camping trying to figure out a name, to which Olabaza suggested "Peach Tree Village." Pech suggested that "village" be replaced with "rascals."[11] The group began releasing music in 2018 with the debut single "Glide."[12][13]
The group returned in 2019 with the single "Plus,"[14][15] moving in together.[16] On August 27, 2019, the group released the song "Mariposa," which went viral on TikTok, being used for more than 1.6 million videos.[11][16]
In 2020, they were signed to 10K Projects and released the single "Deer."[17] In August 2020, the group moved to Los Angeles and released an acoustic version of "Mariposa."[16][18]
Influences edit
The group has been described as mixing alternative jazz, funk, and hip hop with inspiration from Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, the Beatles, and John Mayer.[9][12][19][20]
Discography edit
Singles edit
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Rock [21] | ||||
| 2018 | "Glide" | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Cranberry" | — | |||
| "Water" | — | |||
| "Ultra" | — | |||
| "Violet" | — | |||
| "Someday" | — | |||
| 2019 | "Plus" | — | ||
| "Summa" | — | |||
| "Mariposa" | 14 | |||
| "Mango" | — | |||
| 2020 | "Things Won't Go My Way" | — | ||
| "Not OK" | — | |||
| "Deer" | — | |||
| "Mariposa (Acoustic)" | — | |||
| "I'm Sorry" | — | |||
| "Fumari" | — | |||
| 2021 | "OOZ"[23] | — | Camp Nowhere | |
| "Leave Me"[24] | — | |||
| "Change My Mind" | — |
Extended plays edit
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| Billboard 200 | ||
| 2021 | Camp Nowhere[23] | — |
| 2022 | Does A Fish Know It's Wet?[25] | — |
| End of Time[23] | — |
References edit
- ^ Smith, Thomas (October 6, 2019). "What's Your Band Called, Mate? Get to know Peach Tree Rascals". NME.
- ^ "PEACH TREE RASCALS". 10K Projects.
- ^ a b Olivo, Lauren Ablondi (12 August 2019). "Peach Tree Rascals". 1883.
- ^ Riddell, Rose (April 30, 2020). "Interview: 2020 Must-Know – Peach Tree Rascals". Coup de Main.
- ^ Thomas, Langston (March 27, 2020). "INTERVIEW – Peach Tree Rascals Verge On Stardom With New Single "Things Won't Go My Way"". Thissongissick.
- ^ a b Ehrlich, Helen (December 1, 2019). "An Interview with Peach Tree Rascals – Sunshine & Songwriting". Affinity.
- ^ Sharp, Toni (May 25, 2020). "PEACH TREE RASCALS: ON THE RISE". TMRW.
- ^ "VIDEO: INTERVIEW – Peach Tree Rascals Friendship Led To Blossoming Music Career". b-sides.tv. May 25, 2020.
- ^ a b Ahmed, Narzra (March 23, 2020). "Next Wave #949: Peach Tree Rascals". Clash.
- ^ Myers, Alana (September 11, 2019). "Peach Tree Rascals". Euphoria.
- ^ a b Xu, Vivian (August 17, 2020). "Q&A: Peach Tree Rascals look back on rise to popularity through TikTok, high school roots". Daily Bruin.
- ^ a b "Indie Spotlight: Peach Tree Rascals". Broadcast Music, Inc. March 20, 2020.
- ^ "PEACH TREE RASCALS SHARE SINGLE, "MARIPOSA"". Elicit Magazine. 28 August 2019.
- ^ "Peach Tree Rascals return with "Plus"". Elevator Magazine. February 12, 2019.
- ^ Tabios, Nina (February 8, 2019). "Peach Tree Rascals' "Plus" is a taste of sweet San Jose soul". The Bay Bridged.
- ^ a b c Niami, Saam (25 July 2020). "Trying to Catch Up with Peach Tree Rascals". Office.
- ^ "Introducing Peach Tree Rascals, the LA crew you'll wish your label signed". Happy. April 1, 2020.
- ^ "Digital FORT: Kick back with Peach Tree Rascals". The Fader. July 25, 2020.
- ^ "San Jose's Peach Tree Rascals Talk About Life In San Jose, Their Influences & Favorite Bay Area Venues". KITS. August 30, 2020.
- ^ "GET TO KNOW… PEACH TREE RASCALS". DIY. March 27, 2020.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart". Billboard. July 25, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum - Peach Tree Rascals". RIAA. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- ^ a b c Hanlon, Phil (February 17, 2021). "Peach Tree Rascals announce debut EP 'Camp Nowhere' with lead single 'OOZ'". Happy Mag.
- ^ "PEACH TREE RASCALS OFFER UP NEW SINGLE 'LEAVE ME'". DIY. March 5, 2021.
- ^ "PEACH TREE RASCALS RELEASE SOPHOMORE EP". TotalNtertainment. July 5, 2022.