Cherubs

Cherubs are an American noise rock band from Austin, Texas, formed in 1991. Their line up consisted of guitarist Kevin Whitley, bassist Owen McMahon, and drummer Brent Prager. During their initial run, they released two albums and an outtake compilation, all of which were released through Trance Syndicate. They broke up in 1994, shortly before the release of their second album Heroin Man. They reunited in 2014 and a third full-length, titled 2 YNFYNYTY, was released on March 3, 2015, through Brutal Panda Records. A second reunion album, titled Immaculada High, was issued through Relapse Records on July 26, 2019.
Cherubs were formed in 1991 by Kevin Whitley (former Ed Hall drummer), Owen McMahon (member of Drain), and Brent Prager. In early 1992, they were signed through Trance Syndicate, an independent record label owned by King Coffey of The Butthole Surfers, before they even performed their first live show. That same year they released their debut album Icing. The album's lead single, "Pink Party Dessert", was released as a single on 7-inch vinyl, which was even played through BBC Radio 1 by disc jockey John Peel. Their follow-up record, Heroin Man, was released two years later. The album's title and lyrical themes were influenced by the heroin-induced overdose of Dave DeLuna, a very close friend of the band. The band broke up before the album's release, following a fight between Prager and McMahon after a live show. In 1996, Trance Syndicate released Short of Popular, a compilation album that was made up of b-sides, rarities, and outtakes recorded throughout the band's brief run.
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==Links to Peel==
Peel first played the band in April 1992 when he played their track, 'Pink Party Dessert' on his BBC Radio One show. Further material from the group were played by Peel during 1992 and in 1994.
==Shows Played==
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*24 April 1992: Pink Party Dessert (7 inch) Trance Syndicate
*04 May 1992 (Ö3): 'Pink Party Dessert (7")' (Trance Syndicate)
*22 May 1992: 'Pink Party Dessert (7 inch)' (Trance Syndicate)
*May 1992 (BBC World Service): Pink Party Dessert (7") Trance Syndicate
*19 June 1992: 'All Chickened Out (CD- Icing)' (Trance Syndicate) 
*20 June 1992: Half A Rat (album - Icing) Trance Syndicate
*28 June 1992 (BFBS): Sugary (CD - Icing) Trance Syndicate
*10 July 1992: Ginger Upper (album - Icing) Trance Syndicate
*18 July 1992: Fed (LP - Icing) Trance Syndicate
;1994
*12 August 1994: I Want Candy (Various Artists LP - The Smitten Love Song Comp.) Karate Brand
*20 August 1994 (BFBS): I Want Candy (v/a 7" with v/a album - The Smitten Love Song Comp.) Karate Brand
*08 October 1994 (BFBS): I Want Candy (v/a album - The Smitten Love Song Comp.) Karate Brand
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
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