Varsity is an American indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois.
History
Varsity released a song on their Bandcamp page in 2013 titled "Turns Out", with a B-Side titled "Downtown". Varsity released their first EP titled Thanks For Nothing in 2014. Varsity released their self-titled first full-length album in 2015. In 2015, Varsity released a new song titled "Cult of Personality", with a B-Side titled "So Sad, So Sad". In mid 2016, Varsity released a song titled "Smash", with a B-Side titled "Still Apart". On April 27, 2018 Varsity released their sophomore record, Parallel Person, on Babe City Records.
On October 30, 2018, Varsity announced their signing with Boston-based independent label Run For Cover Records and released two new singles, "The Dogs Only Listen To Him" and "UFO".
Band members
Current members
- Stephanie Smith â lead vocals, percussion, piano, keyboards, synthesizers <small>(2013âÂÂpresent)</small>
- Dylan Weschler â guitars, backing vocals <small>(2013âÂÂpresent)</small>
- Patrick Stanton â guitars <small>(2013âÂÂpresent)</small>
- Paul Stolz â bass <small>(2013âÂÂpresent)</small>
- Jake Stolz â drums, percussion <small>(2015âÂÂpresent)</small>
Former members
- Spencer Smith â drums, percussion <small>(2013âÂÂ2015)</small>
Discography
Studio albums
- Varsity (2015; self-released, Jurassic Pop)
- Parallel Person (2018; Babe City)
- Fine Forever (2020; Run For Cover)
- Souvenirs (2024; self-released)
EPs
- Thanks for Nothing (2014; self-released)
- Limited Edition Tour Tape (2016; self-released)
Singles
- "Turns Out" / "Downtown" (2013; self-released)
- "Cult of Personality" / "So Sad, So Sad" (2015; self-released)
- "Eye to Eye" / "Kelly" (2016; self-released)
- "Smash" / "Still Apart" (2016; self-released)
- "The Dogs Only Listen to Him" / "UFO" (2018, Run For Cover)
Compilations
- Singles (2016; self-released)
- The Basement Takes (2015âÂÂ2016) (2019, Run For Cover)
References