User:Ocaasi/Wedlock

Wedlock
Wedlock
Background information
Origin	Richmond, Virginia, USA
Genres	Electronic pop,Alternative dance, Indie Electronic
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Kounterfeit Records,Exquisite Noise
Members	Paul Allgood; Chris Scendo
Website	http://www.wedlockmusic.com

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Electronic indie outfit Wedlock hails from Richmond, Virginia, having formed circa 2004 as a collaboration between programmer Jeff Hathaway and singer-songwriter Paul Allgood ^[1]. Despite influences ranging from The Cars’ brand of American new wave to the bedsit cabaret of Soft Cell, originality was still the creed most deeply held by Allgood and the group’s shifting personnelCite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page)..

History

Wedlock’s 2006 debut EP Matrimony was released on Kounterfeit Records^[2], its steady 4/4 bass drum pulse, occasional glimmering synth and the bisexual themes explored in “Cuts Both Ways” being notable^[3]. The release of the John Morand-produced single “Discopharma” marked the end of Allgood and Hathaway’s working relationship as WedlockCite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). , and once settled in North Carolina, Allgood ^[4]formed a live outfit with keyboardist Jonathan Kidder which included bassist Kirk Bryson and Guatemalan drummer David MendezCite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).. Mendez quickly departed, and Greg Klaiber, also of Grabass Revue, deputized as drummer until Ana Mitchell replaced him. Despite the shuffle and cloud of uncertainty hanging over the group, Allgood, Bryson and Kidder managed to eke out Exogamy (April 2008). Initial responses were tepid, but the following spring they began gaining ground with singles such as “Reverend Charisma”Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). that highlighted the 1978 People’s Temple murder-suicides, and the soulful Black Sundress, which peaked at #9 for mp3 downloads on Amazon. With it’s “hard-hitting lyrics and refreshing musicianship”, ExogamyCite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).reached the GLBT top 40 chart at Out-voice, peaking at #8Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).They took their next cue from Action Action with their 2009 follow-up Continuity which came, true to form, with an entirely new line-up (Allgood; Baxter Smith – keys; Lee Whitsel – bass). The trio finished as runners-up in the Indie Band of The Year competition at Music Emissions, a Canadian e-zine, for their work on Continuity, and reviews were generally positive^[5].

2010 saw the potential end of Wedlock as Allgood, Smith and Whitsel could only keep the chemistry long enough to produce the Blameless EP for Richmond singer Bryanna Rain. Their own WitnessEP appeared in August before Allgood moved on to form Celadon Candy with former bandmate Jason Bowden.After placing Wedlock on hiatusCite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page)., Allgood teamed with keyboardist Chris Scendo to reactivate the band and new material has been released online anticipating a new studio effort with live dates aheadCite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page)..

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Year	Album
2009	Continuity 2009
2008	Exogamy 2008 #9 Amazon mp3 downloads

Extended plays

Year	Album
2010	Witness 2010
2006	Matrimony 2006

Singles

Year	Album
2008	Still Unsatisfied 2008
2008	Reverend Charisma 2008
2009	Black Sundress 2009 #9 on Amazon mp3 download
2007	Cuts Both Ways 2007
2008	Discopharma 2008 Produced by John Morand

External links

References

^ "Paul Allgood on BBC". Paul Allgood. BBC. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
^ "Paul Allgood's Interview". Kounterfeit. Bearded Magazine. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
^ "Wedlock's Discography on BillBoard". Wedlock. BillBoard.
^ "Authors Bibliography on Amazon". Paul Allgood. Amazon. Retrieved 2010-02-13.
^ "2009 Indie Band Of The Year Music Emissions". Continuity. Music Emissions. Retrieved 2009-03-12.

Category:Musical groups Category:Musical groups established in 2004 Category:Bisexual musicians Category:LGBTQ-themed musical groups Category:American LGBTQ musicians Category:American electronic music groups Category:American indie pop groups Category:Electronic music groups

[Paul_Allgood's_Biography-1] "Paul Allgood on BBC". Paul Allgood. BBC. Retrieved 2009-03-26.

[Wedlock's_Interview-2] "Paul Allgood's Interview". Kounterfeit. Bearded Magazine. Retrieved 2010-06-28.

[Wedlock's_Discography-3] "Wedlock's Discography on BillBoard". Wedlock. BillBoard.

[Paul_Allgood's_Bibliography_on_Amazon-4] "Authors Bibliography on Amazon". Paul Allgood. Amazon. Retrieved 2010-02-13.

[2009_Indie_Band_Of_The_Year_Music_Emissions-5] "2009 Indie Band Of The Year Music Emissions". Continuity. Music Emissions. Retrieved 2009-03-12.

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