Superchunk is an American indie rock band hailing from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, formed in 1989. The group comprises Mac McCaughan (vocals, guitar), Laura Ballance (bass), Jim Wilbur (guitar), and Jon Wurster (drums). They're known for their high-energy performances, melodic punk-influenced sound, and their significant impact on the indie rock and DIY music scenes. Superchunk was integral to the 1990s indie rock movement, garnering critical acclaim with albums like "Foolish" in 1994 and "Here's Where the Strings Come In" in 1995. Their music strikes a balance between raw, punk-infused intensity and catchy, approachable melodies, which has earned them a devoted following over the decades.

The band took a hiatus in the early 2000s but returned with renewed vigor in 2010 with the album "Majesty Shredding," followed by "I Hate Music" in 2013 - a reflection of the band's more mature outlook on life through the lens of their trademark power-pop sound. In the 2010s and beyond, Superchunk has continued to refine their craft, releasing records like "What a Time to Be Alive" in 2018, which channeled the members' collective anxiety about the political climate into a raw and raucous statement, as well as contributing to the independent music scene with a slew of singles, acoustic renditions, and live recordings. Their evolution is evident in the 2022 album "Wild Loneliness," which showcases a band that has grown without losing the core of passion and authenticity that has always defined their music.

Genres

Alternative Pop

Alternative Rock

Chapel Hill Sound

Gbvfi

Lo-fi

Modern Power Pop

Noise Pop

Post-hardcore

Power Pop

Triangle Indie

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Latest Release

Everybody Dies / As in a Blender

Superchunk

Single - Released April 5, 2024