Cursive (band)

Cursive
Cursive performing at the 2007 Siren Music Festival
Cursive performing at the 2007 Siren Music Festival
Background information
OriginOmaha, Nebraska, United States
GenresIndie rock[1] • emo • post-hardcore[2][3]
Years active1995–1998, 1999–present
Labels
MembersTim Kasher
Matt Maginn
Ted Stevens
Clint Schnase
Patrick Newberry
Megan Siebe
Past membersGretta Cohn
Steve Pedersen
Matt Compton
Cully Symington
Websitewww.cursivearmy.com

Cursive is an American indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. Stylistically described as emo and post-hardcore,[4] Cursive came to prominence with 2000's Domestica and found commercial and critical success with 2003's The Ugly Organ.[5] The band has released eight studio albums, a compilations album, and a mix of singles and EPs since 1997. They have released recordings on several labels, including 15 Passenger Records, Saddle Creek Records, and Big Scary Monsters (UK).

Cursive's influences include such bands as Fugazi,[6][7] Shudder to Think,[6] Superchunk,[7] Archers of Loaf[6] and Brainiac.[6]

  1. ^ Cursive at AllMusic
  2. ^ "Video Premiere: Cursive, 'Big Bang'". Spinner. 2007-03-06. Archived from the original on 2012-06-30. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
  3. ^ D'Angelo, Peter J. "Cursive – Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
  4. ^ "10 Essential 21st Century Post-Hardcore Albums". Treble: Music news, reviews, interviews and more. 28 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-10.
  5. ^ "Cursive: The Ugly Organ (Reissue)". PopMatters. Retrieved 2015-12-10.
  6. ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ a b Chesler, Josh (March 4, 2023). "Art Rock Is Hard: The Oral History Of Cursive's The Ugly Organ". Spin. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.