MU330
| Music University 330 | |
|---|---|
 MU330 performing live at the 2007 International Ska Circus in Clark County, Nevada. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Genres | Ska punk, punk rock, indie rock |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Asian Man |
| Associated acts | Dan P & the Bricks, The Stitch Up, Spitzer, Bagheera, Skankin' Pickle, Orange Tree, Mikey |
| Website |
www |
| Members |
Dan Potthast Ted Moll Chris Diebold Robert Bell Gerry Lundquist |
MU330 are a ska punk band from St. Louis, Missouri.
Formed by students of St. Louis University High School in 1988, MU330 played a self-described brand of music called "Psycho Ska", high energy ska punk marked by manic performances and humorous, often strange lyricism. Since 1997, however, the band's musical direction has shifted towards a more melodic and lyric-driven ska/indie rock sound, a combination that's been described as "Weezer meets The Specials".[1][2]
Dan Potthast (guitar/vocals), Ted Moll (drums), Chris Diebold (bass) and Robert Bell (trombone) have remained with MU330 since the band's inception, while trombonist Gerry Lundquist has been a member for over a decade. Though several different frontmen have been featured in the past, Potthast has always acted as the band's principal songwriter and lyricist.[3]
Biography
The original members met in St. Louis University High School music class 330 (hence the name of the band).[4]
Singer Dan Potthast has released solo work and has also started a second band The Stitch Up with former Slow Gherkin frontman James Rickman. He also started a ska/rocksteady group called "Dan P and the Bricks" along with former MU330 saxophonist, Matt Knobbe. Drummer Ted Moll has a side project band called Bagheera.
Band members
Press (up to 1994)
Chumps on Parade (1995-1997)
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1997 - present
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Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Press | Moon Ska Records / Asian Man Records |
| 1996 | Chumps on Parade | Dill Records / Asian Man Records |
| 1997 | Crab Rangoon | Asian Man Records |
| 1999 | MU330 | Asian Man Records |
| 1999 | Winter Wonderland! | Asian Man Records |
| 2002 | Ultra Panic | Asian Man Records |
Live albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "Oh Yeah!" Live | Asian Man Records |
Compilations
| Year | Title | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Best of MU330 | California Roll | Japan-only compilation with four unreleased songs |
Singles, demos and non-album tracks
| Year | Title | Label | Notes/Track(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Salamander Stew | No Record Co. | Demo cassette
Recorded and mixed at Profound Sound |
| 1996 | "Jason" b/w "Now" 7" | Moon Ska Records | "Jason", "Now" |
| 1997 | MU330 / Blue Meanies Split 7" | Asian Man Records | "Vacation" (Caffey, Valentine, Wiedlin) |
| 1998 | Time Bomb EP 7" | H.Y.R. | "Hoosier Love", "LA", "Ireland" Split with Punishment Park. Released only in Norway. |
| 2000 | Doppel Pack soundtrack | "Better Than Pork" (Potthast) | |
| 2000 | Metalliska: A Ska Tribute to 80's Metal | Too Hep | "Motorbreath" (Hetfield) |
| 2007 | Ska Is Dead Compilation CD | Asian Man Records | "Please Don't Run" |
References
- ↑ Asian Man Records: Crab Rangoon Asian Man Records.
- ↑ "MTV Bio". Mtv.com. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ↑ "VH1 Bio". Vh1.com. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ↑ All Music MU330 - Biography .