Daughters were an American rock band formed in 2002, in Providence, Rhode Island. The band's most recent lineup consisted of vocalist Alexis Marshall, guitarist Nick Sadler, drummer Jon Syverson, and bassist Samuel Walker.

The band started out as a mathgrind outfit, developing their sound with each album, with later albums often described as noise rock. Daughters disbanded in August 2009 after Marshall left the band, and their self-titled third album was released in 2010 while the band was broken up.

The band reunited in 2013. In 2018, the band signed to Ipecac Recordings and released the album You Won't Get What You Want, which released to universal critical acclaim, with many critics naming it one of the best albums of the year. It marks a significant departure from the band's earlier style, with relatively more conventional song structures and vocals.

The band went on hiatus in 2021 following allegations of domestic violence against the group's frontman, Alexis Marshall, made by his ex-girlfriend, Kristin Hayter.

History

Formation and Canada Songs (2002–2003) 

Prior to forming Daughters, vocalist Alexis S.F. Marshall, guitarist Jeremy Wabiszczewicz and drummer Jon Syverson played in the American grindcore Following its disbandment, Marshall, Wabiszczewicz and Syverson went on to form Daughters along with guitarist Nicholas Andrew Sadler and bassist Pat Masterson. As the Sun Sets' final release, 8949, contained an insert which had a message from the band on it. The message said "...This is As the Sun Sets' final recording. March 21, 2002, the sun set for the last time. March 22, 2002, we begin anew as Daughters". Marshall has since revealed that the announcement in 8949 was a mistake and it was not meant to be put into the EP's liner notes, since he saw Daughters as a new band and he didn't want people to see Daughters as a continuation of As the Sun Sets.

On March 25, 2002 (only three days after the band officially formed) Daughters released their debut EP, Daughters, through City of Hell Records. Daughters played their first show in late May at the Munch House in Providence, RI. Daughters played alongside Backstabbers Inc. and Dead and Gone. In October, 2002 Daughters focused on writing new material for their debut album. On August 12, 2003, Daughters released their debut album Canada Songs, through Robotic Empire.

Hell Songs (2004–2006)

In June, 2004 Daughters released its first live album, Live at CBGB, through City of Hell. The album contained a new song, "Boner X-Ray". In July 2004 "Boner X-Ray" was later released for free as a download from Daughters' website, a studio version of the song would also appear on Daughters' upcoming album, Hell Songs under the title "X-Ray". In mid-2005 Daughters signed to Hydra Head Records. While touring throughout 2004 and 2005 Daughters played many early versions of the songs that would appear on Hell Songs, such as, "Feisty Snake-Woman", "Boner X-Ray", "Fiery Wolves", "Crotch Buffet" and "Fuck Whisperer". Daughters entered the studio in March, 2006 to begin recording their next album at Mad Oak Recording Studios. In May, 2006 the band released details about the album such as its title, producer, recording studio and the track list. On August 8, 2006, Daughters released their second album Hell Songs, through Hydra Head.

Daughters and break-up (2007–2010)

The writing process of the band's third album started three years prior to the album's release, Sadler has said he would take song ideas and riffs to bandmate Syverson "to hash them out". and the tracking process was finished by June. In August, Daughters had abruptly broken up. The rest of the band decided to call a hiatus, expecting Marshall to re-join the band at some point. Stating "We started this band and we're the only two people who have been through it consistently, so there was no reason to stop altogether and throw the whole thing away." The band's management announced there would not be any tour in support of the album.

Speaking about Daughters' reunion Marshall stated the band had been talking about it for a while. He also mentioned how fans would regularly ask him "what was going on with Daughters" while he was on tour with his other band Fucking Invincible. He stated "It's crazy. People are actually still into it" referring to Daughters. Owing to popular demand, a second show was added on September 15. Although at the time no further official statements had been made, ever since the reunion the band has had heavy activity on social media and had been recording "bits and pieces" and making demos. However, all recordings from this session were shelved because the band were unhappy with the outcome, with Marshall claiming they "forced it" and that the recordings ended up sounding "unfinished". Sadler has said the recordings were shelved so the band could "experiment with new ideas."

You Won't Get What You Want and hiatus (2015–2021)

thumb|[[Alexis Marshall performing with Daughters at Haldern Pop Festival 2019]]

In 2015, Daughters posted a photo on Facebook of its members at recording studio Machines With Magnets. In September 2016, the band announced via Instagram that they will "Record, once again, during [their upcoming tour] with no real agenda nor timeline for release." On this tour, Daughters played the new song, "Long Road, No Turns". In a June 2017 interview Marshall said he expects Daughters to release their fourth studio album by the end of the year. On December 28 and 29, Daughters and Code Orange supported The Dillinger Escape Plan on their final two shows. In April 2018, Daughters reported that the recordings of the guitars for their upcoming album were complete.

On July 13, 2018, Daughters released "Satan in the Wait", the lead single from their upcoming album on Ipecac Recordings. Its title, You Won't Get What You Want, was revealed on August 17 along with its second single, "The Reason They Hate Me", which was described as "noisier and more abrasive" than the lead single. The third single, "Long Road, No Turns", was released on October 2, which Rolling Stone praised for being "another unique beast: off-kilter rhythms pierce through a seething veneer of distortion and Marshall, his voice sounding crystal clear, sings about making mistakes and coming undone."

In October 2021, musician Kristin Hayter accused Marshall of physical and mental abuse during their romantic relationship. Hayter, who also performed under the name Lingua Ignota, elaborated on the allegations in December, accusing Marshall of committing rape, domestic violence and mental abuse between July 2019 to June 2021. Marshall denied the allegations and announced that he would investigate legal options.

Days before Hayter released her detailed statement in December 2021, Daughters announced on Patreon that they were "pressing pause on Daughters activity for the immediate future" and canceling a pair of scheduled January 2022 shows at New York City's (Le) Poisson Rouge.

Sadler joined as the guitarist for Greg Puciato's live band during his first solo tour in 2023. Jon Syverson became the drummer for the band Human Impact in 2024.

Musical style

Daughters' early material was primarily described as grindcore and mathcore, while their later material has been described as noise rock. Daughters have also been described as industrial rock, to a singing style that over the years has been compared to David Yow, Nick Cave and Michael Gira and "Jerry Lee Lewis on hallucinogenic drugs."

  • Jon Syverson – drums (2002–2009, 2013–present)
  • Samuel Walker – bass (2004–2009, 2013–present)

Former

  • Jeremy Wabiszczewicz – guitar (2002–2003)
  • Pat Masterson – bass (2002–2004)
  • Perri Peete – guitar (2003–2004)

Current touring members

  • Gary Potter – guitar (2007–2008, 2013–present)
  • Monika Khot – guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, bass (2019–present)

Former touring members

  • Jeff Worms – guitar (2008)
  • Chris Slorach – bass (2019)
  • Lisa Mungo – keyboards, synthesizer (2018–2019)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:10em;" | Title

! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:17em;"| Album details

|-

! scope="row"|Canada Songs

|

  • Released: August 12, 2003
  • Label: Robotic Empire
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, cassette

|-

! scope="row"|Hell Songs

|

  • Released: August 8, 2006
  • Label: Hydra Head
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download

|-

! scope="row"|Daughters

|

  • Released: March 9, 2010
  • Label: Hydra Head
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download

|-

! scope="row"|You Won't Get What You Want

|

  • Released: October 26, 2018
  • Label: Ipecac
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download

|}

Live albums

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:10em;" | Title

! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:17em;"| Album details

|-

! scope="row"|Live at CBGB

|

  • Released: June 13, 2004
  • Label: City of Hell
  • Format: CD

|}

EPs

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:10em;" | Title

! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:17em;"| EP details

|-

! scope="row"|Daughters

|

  • Released: March 25, 2002
  • Label: City of Hell
  • Format: 7"

|}

Singles

{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

! rowspan="1" scope="col" | Song

! scope="col" rowspan="1"| Year

!Album

|-

! scope="row" |"The First Supper"

|2010

|Daughters

|-

! scope="row" |"Satan in the Wait"

| rowspan="3"| 2018

| rowspan="3" |You Won't Get What You Want

|-

! scope="row" |"The Reason They Hate Me"

|-

! scope="row" |"Long Road, No Turns"

|}

Music videos

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ List of music videos, showing year released and director

! scope="col" style="width:18em;" | Title

! scope="col"| Year

! scope="col" style="width:16em;" | Director(s)

|-

! scope="row" |"City Song"

| rowspan="2" |2018

|Alexander Barton

|-

! scope="row" |"Less Sex"

|Jeremy W

|-

! scope="row" |"Guest House"

| 2019

|A.F. Cortés

|}

Other appearances

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|-

! Song

! Year

! Album

! Comments

|-

! scope="row" | "Marry Me (Lie Lie)"

|2006

|Release the Bats: the Birthday Party as Heard Through the Meat Grinder of Three One G

|The Birthday Party cover

|-

! scope="row" | "Radio Friendly Unit Shifter"

|2014

|In Utero, in Tribute, in Entirety

| rowspan="2" |Nirvana cover

|-

! scope="row" | "Big Cheese"

|2016

|Doused in Mud, Soaked in Bleach

|-

! scope="row" | "What's Inside a Girl"

|2020

|Really Bad Music for Really Bad People: The Cramps as Heard Through the Meat Grinder of Three One G

|The Cramps cover

|}

References

  • Daughters on Bandcamp