The Comas
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
The Comas were an indie rock ensemble originating from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, active between 1998 and 2008. Initially created as a satirical country band in response to the No Depression movement, they soon transitioned into an alternative rock outfit.
After releasing A Def Needle In Tomorrow, John Harrison and Margaret White exited the group. Lead vocalist and songwriter Andy Herod carried on alongside Nicole Gehweiler, who shifted from playing keyboards to guitar, contributing both harmonies and guitar parts. Preserving their signature stoner pop sound, the band went on to produce two additional albums with Jason Caperton on bass, Matt Sumrow handling keyboards, and Nick Gonzales on drums.
In 2008, Andy Herod moved to Asheville and formed Electric Owls, which secured a deal with Vagrant Records. This new endeavor released two EPs as well as the full-length album Ain't Too Bright, featuring former member Caperton’s involvement.
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Wave to Make Friends | Plastique Records |
| 2000 | A Def Needle In Tomorrow | Yep Roc Records |
| 2004 | Conductor | Yep Roc Records |
| 2007 | Spells | Vagrant Records |
EPs and Singles
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Bumblebee / Shining Eyes / 1:30 | Sit-n-Spin Records |