The Obsessives


The Obsessives is an American Indie Rock/Emo Pop band from Washington, D.C..

History

Made up by best friends Nick Bairatchnyi and Jackson Mansfield, The Obsessives started in 2013 as an alternative/indie band. The outfit was often compared to similar sounding Emo bands, though Bairatchnyi cites a lot of his inspiration from the band Weatherbox. They released their first EP, Die Trying on May 2, 2013.
In 2014 they released two EPs, Bad Friends and Manners, the latter would later be released on Near Mint Record, who also released their debut LP, Heck No, Nancy on September 18, 2015. In support of this album, the band went on tours with The Superweaks, Three Man Cannon, Sinai Vessel, and Household.
On May 6, 2016 the band released a two-song 7" entitled My Pale Red Dot
In late 2016 the band signed to Lame-O Records and self-released a new EP called A Great Meance Weighs Over The City. On March 17, 2017 they released their second full-length album, The Obsessives. In support of this album, the band went on tours with Sorority Noise, Forth Wanderers, and Sinai Vessel. In 2018, the band toured with Animal Flag over several dates on the East Coast.

Musical style

The Obsessives's style has been described as Indie Rock, Emo Pop, and Post-Punk.
The band has cited Weatherbox, The Pixies, Glocca Morra, and Third Eye Blind as influences.

Band members

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