Years active 2002–present Website Official website Record label Barsuk Records | Labels Barsuk Records Active until 2014 Genres Indie rock, Pop rock | |
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Members Michael Kingcaid
John Farmer
Jeremy Bruch
Jason Davis
Geoff Guillard Past members Josh Vernier
Drew Patrizi Origin Austin, Texas, United States (2002) Albums What Doesn't Kill Us, Trying to Never Catch Up, You Can't Fall Off the Floor Similar Kathleen Edwards, Grupo Fantasma, Zykos, The Sour Notes, Quiet Company | ||
What Made Milwaukee Famous (WMMF) is an indie rock band from Austin, Texas.
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In 2005, WMMF performed for Austin City Limits with Franz Ferdinand, making them one of the only unsigned bands to play for the show in its 41-year history. In 2006, the band signed with Barsuk Records, which re-released their 2004 debut album, Trying to Never Catch Up. Their second album, What Doesn't Kill Us, was released on March 4, 2008.
Since forming, the band has played at the South by Southwest music festival, the Austin City Limits Festival, and Lollapalooza. They have opened for The Smashing Pumpkins, Arcade Fire, The Black Keys, and Snow Patrol. WMMF has been featured on spots in Billboard and Rolling Stone bands-to-watch lists.
Name origin
The band's name comes from Jerry Lee Lewis's "What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me)".
Discography
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Songs
HellodramaTrying to Never Catch Up · 2006
HopelistTrying to Never Catch Up · 2006
Gone and Done It NowYou Can't Fall Off the Floor · 2013