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, United States. The band is composed of Matt Agrella, Ryan Slate, Ryan Smith, Josh Mikel and Gary Battreall. Since their inception in 2004, Look Mexico have released three full-length albums and four EPs, touring extensively in their support.
History
Inception
In the summer 2004, singer/guitarist Matt Agrella and guitarist Dave Bumsted formed Look Mexico, shortly followed by former
Kids Like Us
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drummer Joshua Mikel. In the course of a few months, they tried out a number of bassists (Jared Fowler/Micah Vandegrift) before settling on Tyson Kuhlhoff, who remained in the band until spring of 2008. Drummer Joshua Mikel is also an actor and starred as Jared in the
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The band's first EP, So Byzantine was released mid-2005 and featured Matt Agrella, Micah Vandergrift, Dave Bumsted, and Josh Mikel. The songs "Comin' in Hot With a Side of Bacon," "Me and My Dad Built Her," and "I Had a Wrench" would later be reimagined on the band's debut full length ''This Is Animal Music''.
''The Crucial EP''
Released in 2006, the band's second EP featured Matt Agrella, Dave Bumsted, Josh Mikel, and Tyson Kuhlhoff. The release marked the band's first music video with the instrumental track "Guys, I Need a Helicopter." Shortly following the release guitarist Dave Bumsted departed the band and was replaced by Ryan Slate, former lead singer/ guitarist of the defunct Tallahassee act, Mosey.
''This Is Animal Music''
Released in July 2007 by
Lujo Records
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'' in conjunction with
Lujo Records
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The EP was released in late 2008 as a limited edition 7" by Tiny Engines
After spending much time on the road, Look Mexico inducted Ryan Smith in 2008 to take up the bass guitar and added multi-instrumentalist Dave Pinkham to their lineup.
''To Bed To Battle''
After working on the album the better half of 2009, Look Mexico released To Bed To Battle on March 23, 2010 through
Suburban Home Records
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. The album was produced by the same team seen on
Gasp Asp
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with Phil Martin and August Hansen handling the controls and drum engineering. Upon Mikel's departure, Alex Gooding stepped in to tour in support of the LP.
The single "You Stay, I Go, No Following." was included on the video game
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as part of the
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. The song also features the guest vocal talents of U.K. singer songwriter
Frank Turner
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.
''Real Americans Spear It'' - EP
After relocating to Austin, TX the band recruited the talents of drummer Nick Chambers with whom they wrote their third EP '' Real Americans Spear It'' The EP was released in 2011 on
Adeline Records
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History
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.
''Uniola''
The band's third full length effort, Uniola was released on June 24, 2016. It was produced under
Tiny Engines
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' discographic label. The album also was again produced by Phil Martin and features Matt Agrella, Ryan Slate, Ryan Smith, Benj Kirsch on keyboard, and San Antonio math rock act
Jonah Vin
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's Gary Battreall on drums. Following recording, the band returned to Florida, reconnecting with former drummer Josh Mikel.
2007
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2010
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2005
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2008
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2005
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2008
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)
*''So Crucialtine'' (
2012
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Music Videos
*"Guys, I Need a Helicopter" from ''The Crucial EP''
*"You Come Into My House, While I Sleep? from '' This Is Animal Music''
*"You're Not Afraid of the Dark, Are You?" from ''Gasp Asp''
*"You Stay. I Go. No Following." from '' To Bed To Battle''
*"Arrest, I Don't Feel Like I'm Under Arrest from ''Real Americans Spear It''
*"Runnin' Ain't Freedom (You Should Know That) from ''Real Americans Spear It''