P.S. Eliot
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States |
| Founder | Katie Crutchfield, Allison Crutchfield |
| Defunct | 2011 (initially disbanded) |
| Fate | Reunited in 2016 for a tour |
| Headquarters | Birmingham , United States |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
P.S. Eliot was a pop punk group originating from Birmingham, Alabama in 2007, founded by twin sisters Katie (guitar and vocals) and Allison Crutchfield (drums). Their discography includes two albums: Introverted Romance in Our Troubled Minds (2009) and Sadie (2011), both issued through Salinas Records. After the band dissolved in 2011, Katie went on to form Waxahatchee, while Allison began Swearin'. The band came back together in June 2016 to embark on a tour scheduled for the following September.
History
During their high school years, Katie and Allison Crutchfield started the band the Ackleys alongside Michael McClellan and Carter Wilson, releasing music via a small label managed by Aaron Hamilton, who ran the Birmingham venue Cave 9. When members departed for college, the group disbanded, leading the Crutchfields to establish P.S. Eliot, which rapidly began touring and producing albums.
Their initial release was the Bike Wreck Demo in 2008, followed by their first full-length album Introverted Romance in Our Troubled Minds in 2009. This was succeeded by the EP Living in Squalor in 2010 and then Sadie in 2011.
In 2012, they compiled Demonstrations, a collection of 15 demos and home recordings that spanned their active years.
Critic Robert Christgau commended Sadie, highlighting Katie Crutchfield's courageous vocal performances that explore difficulties in communication.
P.S. Eliot gained recognition for its feminist perspective, shaped by navigating a punk scene dominated by men. Katie described this environment as "hypermasculine," where they initially felt out of place.
Their formation of P.S. Eliot was motivated by witnessing a performance by the So So Glos during a visit to Alabama.
Disbandment
The band parted ways in 2011 after feeling they had fulfilled their artistic ambitions. Katie Crutchfield mentioned in 2013 that she had been primarily responsible for songwriting and leadership, but this approach no longer resonated with her sister Allison or other members. Additionally, living apart in different cities and focusing on separate musical endeavors contributed to their decision. Their final concert occurred on December 9 at Death By Audio in Brooklyn.
Reunion
In June 2016, the Crutchfields revealed plans for P.S. Eliot to reunite for a tour set for September. Alongside this, Don Giovanni Records released a comprehensive compilation titled 2007–2011 on September 2, encompassing their entire recorded output.
Other endeavors
During their time with P.S. Eliot, both Allison and Katie were also members of Bad Banana. Additionally, Katie pursued solo work under the moniker King Everything.
Discography
| Year | Title | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Bike Wreck Demo | Independent release | CD-R, Digital download |
| 2009 | Introverted Romance in Our Troubled Minds | Salinas Records | 12" vinyl LP, Digital download |
| 2010 | Living in Squalor EP | Freedom School Records | 7" vinyl EP, Digital download |
| 2011 | Sadie | Salinas Records | 12" vinyl LP, Digital download |
| 2016 | 2007–2011 | Don Giovanni Records | Double CD, Digital download |