Walter Etc.
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Walter Etc. (formerly known as Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra) is an American folk punk band based in Ventura, California. Their most recent album, When The Band Breaks Up Again, was released in 2023 via SideOneDummy Records.[1][2]
The band was formed in 2009 by childhood friends Dustin Cole Hayes, Kris Schobert and Jake Lee, though has had multiple varied lineups.[3][4] Following the release of their fourth album Well Soon, the band took a hiatus, before reforming in 2016 as Walter Etc.[5]
The band has provided support for Modern Baseball and Knuckle Puck while on tour in the United States.[6][7] They also provided support for Jeff Rosenstock on his European tour in 2024.[8]
Discography
[edit]| Release Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2023 | When The Band Breaks Up Again | SideOneDummy Records |
| May 7, 2021 | There There | Making New Enemies |
| March 27, 2020 | Dark Comedy Performance Piece of My Life | Making New Enemies |
| December 12, 2018 | Chaparral | Counter Intuitive Records |
| August 24, 2017 | Gloom Cruise | Lame-O Records |
| May 13, 2017 | Split (with Diners (music)) | Lauren Records |
| January 4, 2017 | Always Leaving | Making New Enemies |
| May 17, 2013 | Psalms From Rainy Day Land | Making New Enemies |
| October 7, 2012 | Fawned Of Gargoyles | Making New Enemies |
| January 23, 2012 | By Golly | Making New Enemies |
| November 1, 2010 | Grunts and Groans from Reptar's Belly | Making New Enemies |
| Title | Label | |
|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2019 | Puddles of Alligators | Making New Enemies |
| July 21, 2014 | Well Soon | Making New Enemies |
| November 20, 2011 | Overwhelmed and Underdressed | Making New Enemies |
| September 29, 2010 | Cliché Definitions of Success | Making New Enemies |
| January 1, 2009 | Every Town Needs A Cowboy | Making New Enemies |
References
[edit]- ^ "Interview: Walter Etc. Evoke Feelings Of Perseverance & Self-Reflection With 'When The Band Breaks Up Again'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ "Walter Etc. Contemplate Cashing Out in Video For New Single "Sylvie's a Mess"". FLOOD. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ "Walter Etc". Lame-O Records. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Walter Etc releasing new LP 'When the Band Breaks Up Again' (watch the title track's video)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ Peluso, Olivia (February 8, 2018). "An Interview with Walter Etc". KCPR. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ Sharp, Tyler (September 29, 2014). "Modern Baseball, Knuckle Puck, more announce fall tour". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on November 10, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Mandell, Xan (September 29, 2014). "Tours: Modern Baseball / Knuckle Puck / Somos / Crying". punknews.org. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Punknews.org (March 13, 2024). "Tours: Jeff Rosenstock announces European tour". www.punknews.org. Retrieved January 28, 2025.