Mixtapes (band)

{{Short description|American pop punk band}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}} {{Use British English|date=May 2014}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Mixtapes | alias = Mixtapes Ohio | origin = Cincinnati, Ohio | genre = Pop-punk, indie rock, skate punk | years_active = 2009–2014, 2017 | label = Death to False Hope Records Animal Style Records No Sleep | website = {{URL|http://www.mixtapesohio.com}} | current_members = | past_members = {{unbulleted list|Ryan Rockwell|Maura Weaver|Boone Haley|Paul "Golden Boy" Kupper|Michael Remley}} }}

'''Mixtapes''' was an American pop-punk band from Cincinnati, Ohio, signed to No Sleep Records. The band formed in 2009, and released multiple studio albums before entering an indefinite hiatus in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sharp|first1=Tyler|title=Mixtapes to go on hiatus this fall|date=July 9, 2014|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mixtapes_to_go_on_hiatus_this_fall|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref> In 2019, ''Consequence'' ranked Mixtapes at number 89 on its list ''The 100 Best Pop Punk Bands''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cosores |first=Philip |date=June 5, 2019 |title=The 100 Best Pop Punk Bands of All Time |url=https://consequence.net/2019/06/the-100-best-pop-punk-bands/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411091357/https://consequence.net/2019/06/the-100-best-pop-punk-bands/ |archive-date=April 11, 2021 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Consequence |language=en-US}}</ref>

==History== Mixtapes was formed in 2009, by friends Ryan Rockwell and Maura Weaver. Sharing lead vocals and guitar duties, the pair hired drummer Tim Rengers to record the band's debut album, ''Maps'', which was released via Death to False Hope Records in March 2010.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Robbins|first1=Nick|title=Album Review: Mixtapes – Maps|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/09/album-review-mixtapes-maps.html|publisher=Alter The Press!|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref> The following year, they re-released their first album as ''Maps & Companions'' on vinyl under Animal Style Records, which featured 5 new songs from a newly recorded EP titled ''Companions (EP)''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Zarrillo|first1=Zack|title=Mixtapes 'Maps & Companions' Details|url=http://propertyofzack.com/post/10562125595/mixtapes-maps-companions-details|publisher=Property of Zack|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref> The band was quickly expanded with bass guitarist Michael Remley and permanent drummer Boone Haley.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baker |first=Brian |date=July 25, 2012 |title=Worst Nights, Best Music – Mixtapes stockpile their favorite songs to create Even on the Worst Nights |url=https://www.citybeat.com/music/worst-nights-best-music-12216708 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514163921/https://www.citybeat.com/music/worst-nights-best-music-12216708 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Cincinnati CityBeat |language=en}}</ref>

In 2012, the band signed to No Sleep Records and released their second album, titled ''Even on the Worst Nights''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Yancey|first1=Bryne|title=Exclusive: Mixtapes sign to No Sleep Records, plan full-length for 2012|date=January 6, 2012|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_mixtapes_sign_to_no_sleep_records_plan_full_length_for_2012|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Colwell|first1=Matthew|title=Track By Track: Mixtapes, 'Even on the Worst Nights'|date=June 26, 2012|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/track_by_track_mixtapes_even_on_the_worst_nights|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref>

On January 6, 2013, Michael Remley announced he would play his last show on February 5,<ref>{{cite web | url-access=limited |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/127705823911807/583260271689691 |archive-date = April 30, 2022| url = https://www.facebook.com/MixtapesOhio/posts/583260271689691 |title = Mixtapes on Facebook |via=Facebook}}{{cbignore}}{{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> and was soon replaced by Paul Kupper. Later that same year in May, they embarked on a tour with Masked Intruder in support of the album, called the "Let's Talk Industry Tour".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bird|first1=Michele|title=Mixtapes announce "Let's Talk Industry Tour" with Masked Intruder|date=February 28, 2013|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mixtapes_announce_lets_talk_industry_tour_with_masked_intruder|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref> In the summer of 2013, Mixtapes played on the annual Warped Tour.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Whitt|first1=Cassie|title=Mixtapes, No Bragging Rights, Texas In July, more announced for Warped Tour 2013|date=March 16, 2013|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mixtapes_no_bragging_rights_texas_in_july_more_announced_for_warped_tour_20|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref> The band released their third album in 2013, titled ''Ordinary Silence''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bird|first1=Michele|title=Mixtapes stream new album, 'Ordinary Silence'|date=July 13, 2013|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mixtapes_stream_new_album_ordinary_silence|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref> After the release, they went on a fall tour with Real Friends, Forever Came Calling, and Pentimento.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kraus|first1=Brian|title=Real Friends announce fall tour with Mixtapes, Forever Came Calling and Pentimento|date=August 20, 2013|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/real_friends_announce_fall_tour_with_mixtapes_forever_came_calling_and_pent|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref>

In the spring of 2014, Mixtapes supported Bayside on their spring headlining tour.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Crane|first1=Matt|title=Bayside announce spring headlining tour with Four Year Strong, Daylight, Mixtapes|date=December 19, 2013|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/bayside_announce_spring_headlining_tour_with_four_year_strong_daylight_mixt|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref> In the summer of 2014, the band once again partook in the Warped Tour.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bird|first1=Michele|title=For Today, Air Dubai, Mixtapes, and more announced for 2014 Vans Warped Tour|date=December 5, 2013|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/for_today_air_dubai_mixtapes_and_more_announced_for_2014_vans_warped_tour|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=December 17, 2014}}</ref> Mixtapes played their final two sets at The Fest 13 on Oct 31 and November 1, 2014, before going on hiatus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/article/55320/mixtapes-announce-a-break-following-fest13|title = Mixtapes announce a break following Fest13}}</ref> Drummer Haley went on to play in the hardcore band On Bodies.

The band performed a one-night-only reunion show on December 17, 2017, at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, California, for the ten-year anniversary party of Animal Style Records.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frankel |first=Ricky |date=October 6, 2017 |title=Festivals & Events: Mixtapes to reunite for Animal Style Records 10 Year Anniversary show |url=https://www.punknews.org/article/64882/festsandevents-mixtapes-to-reunite-for-animal-style-records-10-year-anniversary-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006170229/https://www.punknews.org/article/64882/festsandevents-mixtapes-to-reunite-for-animal-style-records-10-year-anniversary-show |archive-date=October 6, 2017 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Punknews.org |language=en}}</ref>

==Band members== ===Final lineup=== *Ryan Rockwell – vocals, guitar (2009–2014, 2017) *Maura Weaver – vocals, guitar (2009–2014, 2017) *Boone Haley – drums (2010–2014, 2017) *Paul "Golden Boy" Kupper – bass (2013–2014, 2017)

=== Former members === *Michael Remley – bass (2010–2013)

==Discography== '''Albums''' *''Maps'' (2010) *''Even on the Worst Nights'' (2012) *''Ordinary Silence'' (2013)

'''EPs''' *''Thought About Growing Up'' (2010) *''A Short Collection of Short Songs'' (2010) *''Castle Songs'' (2011) *''Hope Is for People'' (2011) *''Companions'' (2011) *''How to Throw a Successful Party'' (2011) *''Somewhere in Trinsic'' (2012)

'''Splits''' *''Mixtapes/Direct Hit!'' (2010) *''Vision Quest'' (Mixtapes/Broadway Calls, 2012) *''Mixtapes/Jabber'' (2015)

'''Compilation release''' *''These Are Us: Unreleased Songs, B Sides, Rarities, Covers, Splits, and Everything Else'' (2015)

'''Other songs''' *2010 – "Broken Hearted Christmas" on the compilation CD ''It's a Mess X-mas!'' (Messy Life Records) *2012 – "Right Where to Find Me" on the compilation CD ''The Thing That Ate Larry Livermore'' (Adeline Records) *2012 – "Coffee Party" on the compilation CD ''No Sleep Records Summer 2012'' (No Sleep Records) *2015 – "A Million Bad Bands" on ''These Are Us'' compilation (Paper and Plastic) *2015 – "Grenadine" on ''These Are Us'' compilation (Paper and Plastic) *2015 – "Sleepless in St. Paul (Acoustic/Redux) (Rivethead Cover)" on ''These Are Us'' compilation (Paper and Plastic) *2015 – "My, You Look Ravishing Tonight! (Kleenex Girl Wonder Cover)" on ''These Are Us'' compilation (Paper and Plastic) *2015 – "Road Maps, Ice Caps, Death Traps" on ''These Are Us'' compilation (Paper and Plastic)

'''Music videos''' *2010 – "Sprinkles" *2010 – "Werewolf Shame (Direct Hit! Cover)" *2011 – "Hope is For People" *2012 – "I Accept That" *2012 – "Anyways" *2013 – "Bad Parts"

==References== {{Reflist}}

Category:Musical groups from Cincinnati Category:No Sleep Records artists Category:Pop punk groups from Ohio