Better Off (band)
| Better Off | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Friends (2011–13) |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock |
| Years active | 2011–16 |
| Labels | Blood & Ink, 6131, Equal Vision |
| Website | bttroff |
| Past members | Jon Dalman Luke Granered Charles Miller Hunter Walls |
Better Off (stylized as BETTER•OFF) was an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2011 under the name Friends. They changed their name in early 2013 to Better Off due to another group sharing the Friends name. They have released two albums, (I Think) I'm Leaving (2013) and Milk (2015), the latter of which charted on the Heatseekers Albums and Independent Albums charts. In March 2016, it was announced the group would be dropping off tour and "going silent for a while".
Better Off began as Friends, before changing its name due to another band called Friends. While under the Friends moniker, the band's music was similar to that of Thirtyseven. They released the EP Better Off Alone on June 9, 2011 through Blood and Ink. On February 10, 2013, the band changed their name to Better Off.
On June 11, 2013, it was announced the band had signed to 6131. On the same day, "The Price Is Never Right" was made available for streaming. On August 14, "A Fool Walks into a Bar and Cries Wolf" was made available for streaming. On August 28, "Keeping Watch" was made available for streaming.(I Think) I'm Leaving was made available for streaming on September 15, and was released through 6131 and Blood and Ink on September 24. On October 24, a music video was released for "A Fool Walks into a Bar and Cries Wolf", directed by Andy Reale. The video features the band playing inside a house, while people outside are cliff-jumping. The band supported Rust Belt Lights and Carousel Kings in December.
The band went on tour, supporting Major League in February and March 2014. On October 2, it was announced the band had signed to Equal Vision. Vocalist/guitarist Luke Granered exclaimed that it was "excit[ing] to be teaming up with Equal Vision". On October 15, "Meth Head" was made available for streaming. This song was a part of a 7" vinyl, titled Meth Head, with "I Was Better 10 Years Ago" as the B-side. "I Was Better 10 Years Ago" was made available for streaming on October 23.Meth Head was released through Equal Vision on October 27. The band supported New Found Glory on the Glamour Kills Tour in October and November. On November 5, a music video was released for "Meth Head".
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