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Susto (band)

Susto (which the band usually capitalizes as SUSTO) is an American indie rock[1] band from Charleston, South Carolina.[2]

The name of the band is from the Spanish word "susto", meaning "an intense fear understood as a condition of the soul", reflecting the Cuban roots of some of the band, as well as being drawn from letters in the band leader's name.[3]

History

Susto began in 2014 with the release of a self-titled album on the record label Hearts & Plugs.[4][5][6] Susto released their second full-length album titled & I'm Fine Today on ACID BOYS and Missing Piece Records.[7][8][9] Their third album, Ever Since I Lost My Mind, was released on February 22, 2019, on Rounder Records.[10] A fourth album, Time in the Sun, was released on October 29, 2021 with New West Records.[11] Their fifth album, My Entire Life, was released on July 28, 2023, preceded by singles "My Entire Life", "Hyperbolic Jesus", and "Mermaid Vampire".[12][13]

In April 2018, Susto performed at the High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina.[14]

In March 2019, Susto performed at Antone's Georgia Theatre in Austin, TX for the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.[15]

Discography

Studio albums

  • SUSTO (2014) (Hearts & Plugs)
  • & I'm Fine Today (2017) (Missing Piece Records, ACID BOYS)
  • Ever Since I Lost My Mind (2019) (Rounder Records)
  • Time in the Sun (2021) (New West Records)
  • My Entire Life (2023)
  • Susto Stringband: Volume 1 (2025)

Live albums

  • Live from the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame (2015) (Missing Piece Records)
  • Live From Codfish Hollow (2024) (New West Records)

EPs

  • Hearts & Plugs 7s, Vol 1 (2015) (Hearts and Plugs)
  • SUSTO Stories (2018) (Missing Piece Records, ACID BOYS)

Singles

  • Chillin' On The Beach With My Best Friend Jesus Christ (2016) (Hearts and Plugs)
  • R.I.P. Santa (2017) (Missing Piece Records, ACID BOYS)

References

  1. ^ Hale, Clint. "SUSTO's Justin Osborne Has Finally Found Life's Middle Ground". Houston Press. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  2. ^ Devores, Courtney (January 11, 2017). "Charleston's Susto releases new album, kicks off 4-month headlining tour at Visulite". Charlotte Observer.
  3. ^ SUSTO (2018). Bio / Team. Retrieved from https://www.sustoisreal.com/bio-team.
  4. ^ Ibrahim, Banu (August 2, 2016). "SUSTO is taking Americana music in a brand new direction". AOL. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  5. ^ Bowers, Paul. "New SUSTO album tells tales of religious doubt and Cuban weddings". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  6. ^ "Saturday Sessions: Susto performs "Jah Werx"". CBS News. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  7. ^ Brennan, Collin (January 6, 2017). "Alt-country outfit SUSTO share expansive new album, & I'm Fine Today: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  8. ^ Voyce, Maceagon. "SUSTO IS JUST "CHILLIN' ON THE BEACH WITH MY BEST FRIEND JESUS CHRIST" (PREMIERE)". Nerdist. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  9. ^ Moyer, Matthew. "Ghostly folk group Susto are here to break hearts". Orlando Weekly. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  10. ^ Huber, Chris (February 18, 2019). "The Story of SUSTO and Ever Since I Lost My Mind". Extra Chill. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  11. ^ Lawrence, Stratton (November 2021). "Susto's Latest Album Reflects on Life, Death, and Time in the Sun". Charleston Mag.
  12. ^ Antrim, Rayne (April 26, 2023). "SUSTO Announces Fifth LP My Entire Life With Brand New Music Video". Paste Magazine. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  13. ^ "SUSTO To Release "My Entire Life" July 28 Via New West Records - Share "My Entire Life" Video". Grateful Web. April 30, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  14. ^ Oyer, Kalyn (April 23, 2018). "High Water Festival Day 2: the bands". postandcourier.com. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  15. ^ Sullivan, Sully. "Do512 Schedule: Susto Official". 2019.do512.com. Retrieved March 22, 2019.