Stuck Out
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2015 in Melbourne, Australia |
| Defunct | 2022 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
Key people | Ian Browney, Sheldon Schuyler, Lachy Lydiard, Joshua Walker |
| Products | Music albums and singles (EPs: You Won't Come Home, Lie Through Your Teeth) |
Stuck Out was a rock group originating from Melbourne, Australia, established in 2015. The band's last roster comprised guitarist Ian Browney, bassist Sheldon Schuyler, drummer Lachy Lydiard, and lead singer Joshua Walker. They issued two EPs during their career: You Won't Come Home (2018) and Lie Through Your Teeth (2020), but disbanded in 2022 without producing a full-length studio album.
Origins and initial phase (2015–2017)
Formed in Melbourne in 2015, Stuck Out initially featured Ian Browney on lead guitar, Bren Dugan on rhythm guitar, Lachy Lydiard handling drums, and Josh Walker covering bass and vocals. The ensemble consisted of four friends who solidified the band after completing school. Their early output included the acoustic single "Homebound" released on Bandcamp that year, followed by the two-track release "Head Above Water" and the single "Statelines." In April 2016, Jackson Cairnduff joined as bassist. Later that year, they put out a three-song EP titled "What We've Come To Be," cultivating a modest following. Prior to their subsequent release, Cairnduff amicably departed and was succeeded by fellow schoolmate Sheldon Schuyler on bass.
You Won't Come Home era and lineup change (2018–2019)
January 2018 saw Stuck Out expand to a five-piece and sign with Greyscale Records, releasing their debut EP You Won't Come Home through their Bandcamp page the following month. The recording process involved Chris Vernon from Belle Haven. The track "Self Doubt" featured guest vocals by Jake Wilson of Between You And Me. Vocalist Josh Walker characterized the EP as an evolution in their musical style, narrative depth, and overall band growth. On 10 April, they unveiled a music video for the single "Stitch." In May, they showcased the EP live to a sold-out audience at the Workers Club in Fitzroy, Victoria. An acoustic rendition of "Linger" accompanied by a video was released on 14 October. December marked their role as the first act to perform at Melbourne’s inaugural Good Things festival as local support.
On 7 February 2019, the band dropped the single "Everything You Wanted," accompanied by a music video. Walker explained that its lyrics drew from personal feelings of uncertainty within relationships, aiming for genuine expression. Kel Burch of Depth encouraged them to further explore their artistic boundaries. On 5 May, Stuck Out announced rhythm guitarist Bren Dugan’s departure to pursue other goals; he completed two farewell performances before officially leaving later that month.
Lie Through Your Teeth release and band dissolution (2020–2022)
In October 2020, Stuck Out broadened their distribution by partnering with SharpTone Records for international releases alongside Greyscale Records. On 27 October, they introduced the single "Mindless," featuring Mikaila Delgado from Yours Truly (band). This preceded their second EP, Lie Through Your Teeth, which was jointly released by Greyscale and SharpTone on 18 December to positive reception.
During May 2021, Stuck Out supported Yours Truly on three dates during the Self Care album tour. A promotional tour for Lie Through Your Teeth scheduled between August and November was cancelled due to an outbreak of a COVID-19 variant; no alternative dates were announced and ticket holders received refunds.
On 22 March 2022, Stuck Out issued their final single "Split in Two" alongside a music video while announcing their concluding live performance and subsequent disbandment.
Musical style
Kel Burch from Depth Magazine described their initial EP You Won't Come Home as an intimate portrayal of emotional openness, with themes centered on love and heartbreak. Max Jacobson of Hysteria Mag highlighted their sound as featuring "dense production, rugged vocals, and warm guitar textures," maintaining a rawness that prevents it from sounding overly refined. Lead singer Josh Walker's vocal delivery was characterized as "rough yet melodic." Their musical approach has been likened to that of Knuckle Puck and The Story So Far.
Members
- Current lineup
- Josh Walker – vocals ; bass
- Ian Browney – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Sheldon Schuyler – bass guitar
- Lachy Lydiard – drums
- Past members
- Jackson Cairnduff – bass guitar
- Bren Dugan – rhythm guitar
Extended plays
| Title | Release information |
|---|---|
| You Won't Come Home |
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| Lie Through Your Teeth |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Associated EP |
|---|---|---|
| "Homebound" | 2015 | non-album singles |
| "Head Above Water" | ||
| "Statelines" | 2016 | |
| "What We've Come To Be" | ||
| "Fade Away" | 2018 | You Won't Come Home |
| "Stitch" | ||
| "Linger (Stripped Back Version)" | non-album singles | |
| "Everything You Wanted" | 2019 | |
| "Who You Are" | 2020 | |
| "Mindless" (feat. Mikaila Delgado) | Lie Through Your Teeth | |
| "Inverse" | ||
| "False Promise" | ||
| "Split in Two" | 2022 | non-album single |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Fragments" | Cian Marangos |
| 2018 | "Fade Away" | |
| "Stitch" | Liam Davidson | |
| "Linger (Stripped Back Version)" | Sabian Lynch | |
| 2019 | "Everything You Wanted" | Ed Reiss |
| 2020 | "Who You Are" | Cian Marangos |
| "Mindless" | ||
| "Inverse" | ||
| "False Promise" | ||
| 2022 | "Split in Two" |