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Voxtrot
Company typeIndie pop band
IndustryMusic
Founded2003 in Austin, Texas, United States
FounderRamesh Srivastava
DefunctApril 2010 (initial disbandment)
FateDisbanded in 2010; reunion and reformation in 2022 and 2023
Headquarters
Austin
,
United States
ProductsMusic albums, EPs, singles
Websitewww.voxtrot.net

Voxtrot is an American indie pop ensemble that originated in Austin, Texas in 2003. Their initial recordings emerged that same year, culminating in the release of their first EP, Raised by Wolves, in 2005. This debut received widespread critical praise and drew the attention of influential music bloggers as well as prominent outlets such as Pitchfork and Spin. During the early expansion of the music blogosphere, particularly within MP3 blog communities, the band rose to prominence and became emblematic of the blog rock movement.[1]

Following this, Voxtrot issued two additional EPs in 2006: Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives and Your Biggest Fan. Their first full-length album, titled Voxtrot, was released in 2007. The band continued to perform live and put out several singles before announcing their disbandment in April 2010. Their farewell tour concluded on June 26, 2010, with a final show in New York City.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

On May 6, 2022, Voxtrot revealed plans for a reunion tour set for later that year.[2]

Formation and early releases; Voxtrot

Voxtrot was established in Austin, Texas by singer-songwriter and native Texan Ramesh Srivastava during the early 2000s. Srivastava had previously attended the University of Glasgow before leaving Berklee College of Music and returning to his home state. Initial lineups featured Jennifer Moore and Brandon Eastes, but by 2005 the group comprised Srivastava, Jason Chronis, Matt Simon, Mitch Calvert, and Jared van Fleet.

Their debut effort was a self-released five-track EP titled Raised by Wolves, launched in July 2005. The band embarked on a national tour thereafter and earned acclaim from outlets including Spin and Pitchfork. Spin praised the EP as "...a stunning mini-collection of John Hughes-heyday paeans, twitchy pop, and surging, Strokes-y dancefloor fillers." Subsequently, they released another five-song EP, Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives, on April 4, 2006, followed by a three-song EP titled Your Biggest Fan on November 17.

On October 26, 2006, the Los Angeles Times reported that Voxtrot had entered the studio to work on their debut album. The band initially sought producer Stephen Street—renowned for his collaborations with The Smiths and Blur—but scheduling conflicts prevented his participation. Their self-titled first album was ultimately released on May 22, 2007 through Beggars Group. It reached number 42 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.

Eric Harvey from Pitchfork gave the album a rating of 5.9/10, commenting on the band's ambitious effort to blend artistic maturity with mainstream accessibility. The lead single "Blood Red Blood" was issued as a limited edition 7" vinyl on June 4, 2007. To promote the album, Voxtrot toured alongside Au Revoir Simone and Favourite Sons during the summer of that year.

Subsequent singles and breakup

In March 2009, Voxtrot introduced the single "Trepanation Party," which received notable rotation on Sirius/XMU radio. This track—produced and mixed with Jim Eno from Spoon—signaled a stylistic shift from their indie origins toward synth-pop influences.

On August 3, 2009, the band self-released a limited run of their 7" single "Berlin, Without Return..." via their own Cult Hero Records label. This release featured the B-side "The Dream Lives of Ordinary People" and was restricted to just 400 copies.

On April 21, 2010, lead vocalist Ramesh Srivastava announced that Voxtrot would be disbanding following a brief seven-date farewell tour titled 'Goodbye, Cruel World...'. Reflecting on the band's rapid ascent and decline, Srivastava emphasized fond memories and personal development throughout their journey. Their final concert took place at New York City's Bowery Ballroom on June 26, 2010—coinciding with Srivastava's 27th birthday.

After the group's dissolution, Srivastava pursued a solo career and released his debut solo album The King in 2014 after issuing several singles and an EP.

2022 Reunion

On May 6, 2022, the band declared plans for a reunion tour scheduled for later that year, coinciding with the launch of previously unreleased archival recordings. Srivastava shared insights about this reunion during a conversation with Stuart Murdoch from Belle and Sebastian on the Talkhouse podcast.

2023 Reformation

Voxtrot announced on their Instagram page on April 17, 2023, that they had commenced creating and demoing fresh tracks.

Later, on September 5, 2023, they revealed via Instagram the forthcoming release of "Another Fire," marking their first new single in fourteen years, set to debut on September 22, 2023.

Subsequently, on October 25, 2023, the band disclosed plans for an additional single titled "New World Romance," which was scheduled for release on November 10, 2023.

Albums

  • Voxtrot (2007) Playlouderecordings / The Beggars Group
  • Early Music (2022), a remastered compilation of the band’s initial two EPs Cult Hero Records
  • Cut from the Stone: Rarities & B-Sides (2022) Cult Hero Records

EPs

US singles

  • The Start of Something 7" b/w "Dirty Version" (2004) Cult Hero Records / The Bus Stop Label
  • Raised by Wolves 7" b/w "They Never Mean What They Say" (2005) Magic Marker Records
  • Trepanation Party digital single (2009) Cult Hero Records
  • Berlin, Without Return... 7" b/w "The Dream Lives Of Ordinary People" (2009) Cult Hero Records

UK/Europe singles

Compilations

  • "The Start of Something" included on Bang Crash Boom, Little Teddy Recordings, 2005 (Germany)
  • "Warmest Part of the Winter" featured on Little Darla Has a Treat for You, vol. 24, Darla Records, 2006 (US)
  • "The Start of Something" appeared on The Kids at the Club, How Does It Feel To Be Loved, 2006 (UK)
  • "The Start of Something" used in the film The Ex, 2007 (US)
  • "Whiskey & Water" included on P.E.A.C.E., Buffet Libre/Amnesty International, 2010 (Spain)

Digital singles

  • Another Fire (2023) Cult Hero Records
  • New World Romance (2023) Cult Hero Records
  • My Peace (2024) Cult Hero Records
  • They Never Mean What They Say – originally the b-side to the Raised By Wolves 7" (2024) Cult Hero Records
  • Esprit de Cœur (2024) Cult Hero Records

Videos

Chart positions

Chart Release Highest
ranking 		Ref.
Billboard Independent Albums Voxtrot (2007) 42 [3]
Billboard Heatseekers Voxtrot (2007) 14 [4]
Hot Singles Sales Your Biggest Fan (2006) 4 [5]

Members

External links

  1. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named :1
  2. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named rowley
  3. ↑ "Voxtrot: Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Billboard Heatseekers" (PDF). Billboard. June 9, 2007. p. 81.
  5. ↑ "Billboard Hot Singles Sales" (PDF). Billboard. November 25, 2006. p. 58.

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