Ultimate Painting
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Jack Cooper, James Hoare |
| Defunct | February 12, 2018 |
| Headquarters | London , England |
| Products | Music albums, live albums |
| Website | ultimatepainting |
Ultimate Painting was a London-based English alternative rock group formed in 2014, led by co-frontmen Jack Cooper and James Hoare, with a rotating lineup of rhythm section musicians. The band's name was inspired by a painting from the late 1960s created by the Drop City artist collective in Colorado.
History
The band originated through the collaboration of Jack Cooper, a singer and guitarist from Blackpool known for his work with Mazes and The Beep Seals, alongside James Hoare from Torbay, who co-fronted Proper Ornaments and was previously part of Veronica Falls. Ultimate Painting rapidly gained recognition within the indie rock community.
They secured a deal with Trouble in Mind Records and released their debut album titled Ultimate Painting in 2014. This was followed by their sophomore effort, Green Lanes, in 2015, and their third studio album, Dusk, which came out on 30 September 2016. In October 2017, the band signed with the UK label Bella Union and commenced recording their fourth album at Hoare's home studio. The digital single Not Gonna Burn Myself Anymore was unveiled on 29 January 2018, preceding the planned April release of the album Up!.
Nonetheless, on 12 February 2018, Cooper announced that the band had disbanded due to an irreparable rift between the principal members. Consequently, the release of Up! and its accompanying UK tour were cancelled at Cooper's behest. On the original release date in April, Cooper confirmed that the album would remain unreleased, emphasizing his commitment to pursuing new musical directions.
Albums
- Ultimate Painting (2014)
- Green Lanes (2015)
- Dusk (2016)
- Up! (2018 - unreleased)
Live albums
- Live at Third Man Records (2016)