Ought (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Montreal , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Ought was a post-punk ensemble originating from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, composed of Tim Darcy (vocals, guitar), Ben Stidworthy (bass), Matt May (keyboards), and Tim Keen (drums).
History
Established in 2011 while sharing a communal living and rehearsal environment, Ought introduced their initial EP, New Calm, in 2012. Upon signing with Constellation Records, their debut full-length album, More than Any Other Day (2014), garnered widespread critical praise, including recognition as Best New Music by Pitchfork. The album featured prominently on various 2014 year-end compilations such as those by Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and Paste, and achieved a peak position of #20 on the US Billboard Heatseekers chart.
In October 2014, the band issued the EP Once More with Feeling, which included B-sides and reimagined versions from their debut release. Their sophomore album, Sun Coming Down, was launched in September 2015.
For their third studio project, Room Inside the World, released on 16 February 2018, Ought worked alongside French producer Nicolas Vernhes.
The group officially dissolved in November 2021. Concurrently, Darcy and Stidworthy initiated a new musical venture named Cola, unveiling their first single "Blank Curtain" on the same day.
Side projects
In 2017, Darcy issued a solo album entitled Saturday Night.
Members
- Tim Darcy – guitar, lead vocals
- Matt May – keyboard instruments
- Ben Stidworthy – bass guitar
- Tim Keen – drums and violin
Discography
Studio albums
- More than Any Other Day (Constellation Records, 2014)
- Sun Coming Down (Constellation Records, 2015)
- Room Inside the World (Merge Records / Royal Mountain Records, 2018)
EPs
- New Calm (self-published, 2012)
- Once More With Feeling EP (Constellation Records, 2014)
- Four Desires (Merge Records, 2018)
References
- Footnotes
- Further reading
- Biography on AllMusic
- Review at Rolling Stone
- Review from Drowned in Sound, May 2014