Fust (band)

Fust is an American alternative country band from Durham, North Carolina.[1]

History

Fust began as the musical project of Aaron Dowdy and his friends John Wallace, Avery Sullivan, and Frank Meadows.[2] Dowdy began Fust by self-releasing EPs and eventually self-releasing an album titled Evil Joy.[3]

In 2023, Fust released their second full-length album titled Genevieve, through Dear Life Records,[2][4] with the singles "Violent Jubilee"[2] and "Trouble".[5] Upon release, the album was named by Pitchfork one of "9 New Albums You Should Listen To Now"[6] and one of "24 Great Records You May Have Missed: Spring/Summer 2023".[7]

In 2024, Fust released a compilation album titled Songs of the Rail, which is a collection of the band's demos from the years 2017–2018.[8]

In 2025, Fust released their third studio album, Big Ugly, with the singles "Mountain Language", "Bleached", and "Spangled".[9]

Critical reception

In 2025, Fust received significant recognition from major national outlets. Time ranked the band’s album Big Ugly at number 9 on its list of the Best Albums of 2025.[10] Individual songs by the band were also highlighted: NPR included “Spangled” among its “25 Best Songs of 2025” and later discussed the song again in a year-end roundup of favorite tracks,[11][12] while The New York Times ranked “Jody” at number 20 on its list of the Best Songs of 2025.[13] In addition to Time, Big Ugly was included at number 13 on Paste Magazine’s list of the 50 Best Albums of 2025.[14] In the same year, Fust appeared on CBS Saturday Morning, performing multiple songs from Big Ugly.[15][16][17]

References

  1. ^ Solomon, Haley (March 5, 2024). "The Story of Fust". WUTC. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c DeVille, Chris (May 17, 2023). "Fust – "Violent Jubilee" (Feat. Michael Cormier-O'Leary)". Stereogum. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  3. ^ Midnight, Chip (July 11, 2023). "Interview: Aaron Dowdy of Fust". The Big Takeover. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  4. ^ Paste Staff (May 11, 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Fust Unveil New Song "Trouble"". Paste. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  5. ^ DeVille, Chris (May 31, 2023). "Fust – "Trouble"". Stereogum. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  6. ^ Minsker, Evan; Ruiz, Matthew Ismael; Monroe, Jazz (June 16, 2023). "9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Queens of the Stone Age, Killer Mike, Sigur Rós, and More". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  7. ^ Sodomsky, Sam (September 28, 2023). "24 Great Records You May Have Missed: Spring/Summer 2023". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  8. ^ Mitchell, Matt (January 5, 2024). "Album of the Week - Fust: Songs of the Rail". Paste. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  9. ^ "Fust - Discography". Album of The Year. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  10. ^ "The Best Albums of 2025". Time. December 7, 2025.
  11. ^ "The 25 Best Songs of 2025". NPR. December 9, 2025.
  12. ^ "It's been a great year for music — here are some of NPR's favorite songs of 2025". NPR. December 22, 2025.
  13. ^ "The Best Songs of 2025". The New York Times. December 7, 2025.
  14. ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2025". Paste Magazine. 2025.
  15. ^ "Fust - Spangled (LIVE on CBS Saturday Morning)". YouTube. CBS Saturday Morning. 2025.
  16. ^ "Fust - Jody (LIVE on CBS Saturday Morning)". YouTube. CBS Saturday Morning. 2025.
  17. ^ "Fust - Bleached (LIVE on CBS Saturday Morning)". YouTube. CBS Saturday Morning. 2025.
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