MUTEMATH: Staffing Changes

So Darren King, somehow is out. Although it almost reads like a Mark Zonder thing, i.e. he may still want to write and record with them?

And I guess Roy Mitchell-Cardenas left the band a few months ago.

Which leaves basically Paul Meany, and 2 names I only recall recently. Todd Gummerman and Jonathan Allen.

Jonathan Allen I guess was announced as a replacement for Roy back in May when Roy left.

Todd was on Vitals, and now is the 2nd oldest member of the band, lol.

This drummer David "Hutch" Hutchinson has a familiar name, but I honestly would have to Google it to see if his background rings a bell. But the post below from Paul sounds like he may just be doing the tour? (perhaps he can, and Darren may resume drum duties on studio work in the future?).

This situation reminds me a few different bands of the past. 1 being Fair to Midland, although I dunno if Roy and Darren's departure's are due to the band being broke, but maybe more family or the lifestyle after so many years?

Mew, which if they followed a similar path, Darren and maybe Roy could be involved again, but that would only be in the future and things would have to allign.

And then another is Pain of Salvation. Could Mutemath basically be the Paul Meany-band now? ala Daniel Gildenlow and co.

I do wonder after their upcoming studio album and tour, if they may want to consider 1 or 2 things.

1) a hiatus.

2) a band name change. Although this sadly would be drastic, and lose fans who may never come back to whatever they change the name to. But Darren and Paul formed the band, and Roy actually went back to the 1st EP, Reset in 2005. Earthsuit was the thing Paul did with Roy along with David Hutchinson.

Ah, so that may be where David Hutchinson's name rings a bell.

At any case, this is uncertain news, but I can't fault the band nor the members who left. And the fact is I have been fortunate to be a fan for over 10 years, and saw them live like 7 times, so I have had a lot of fill from them. But it is unfortunate to see these members leave. I just hope they continue to make music with others perhaps. Darren namely, is such an incredible drummer, I hope there is more for him down the road as a musician.


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Sucré - A Minor Bird (2012)

3/29/12 5:15AM
new song/single "Hiding Out" available

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nice subtle orchestration. It is the opening track on this record, which has a pre-order link now and the track list is now given here.



1. Hiding Out
2. When We Were Young
3. Troubled Waters
4. Light Up
5. Chemical Reaction
6. Say Something
7. Persuasion
8. Stampede
9. No Return
10. Endless Sleep
11. The Cliff Waltz

3/6/12 8:21PM

"Happy to reveal the cover+title of the album "A Minor Bird."



From the forthcoming debut album, A Minor Bird (April 10th, 2012).

Sucré is Stacy King, Darren King, Jeremy Larson.

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2/22/12 7:32PM

perspective video shoot for the song "When We Were Young"

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I heard about this project the other day in speaking with Daniel from Canon Blue. A touring member/performer of his band Canon Blue, Jeremy Larson is part of this project along with Mutemath drummer Darren King and Darren's wife Stacy Dupree-King who sings for the band Eisley.

I just read a bit about it, namely Jeremy's background with string arrangements and what not and I got rather intrigued. Of course I'm a fan of Darren King's being a Mutemath fan as well. Although this sounds a lot different than MM.

On paper at least, it sounds more in the vein something Brooke Waggoner might do, but I'm sure that'll be totally off once I get to hear it beyond this initial single that can be streamed below.



The debut full-length I guess is coming out on April 10th, I recall reading in 1 of the articles linked on their Facebook page. But there still is no listed title? There wasn't at least as of a few weeks ago.

I guess once there is, and more of that good stuff comes out, it'll be shared in here of course. In the mean time, this is a project I am rather intrigued by. And I'll fully admit to thinking Eisley is kind of overrated/a band I don't follow why some (the dreamtheaterforums.org namely) make out to be a lot better than they are (I feel Warpaint are VASTLY better, who have become popular, but not on that forum for some reason).

But if somehow I get into Eisley as a result of becoming a fan of this, so be it. I can now claim to be a fan of the Besnard Lakes anyway, a band who I rightfully admit, have taken many verbal shots at. Sometimes, a band can be that more effective in winning you over if you initially think they suck, lol.