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Pom Pom Squad
Pom Pom Squad performing at Lollapalooza 2022 by Javi Perez
Pom Pom Squad performing at Lollapalooza 2022 by Javi Perez
Background information
OriginBrooklyn,New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active2015–present
LabelsCity Slang
Members
  • Mia Berrin
  • Shelby Keller
  • Alex Mercuri
  • Lauren Marquez
Websitewww.pompomsquadband.com

Pom Pom Squadis an Americanindie rock/grungeband fromBrooklyn,New York.[2]It is the solo project offrontwomanMia Berrin, and features permanent members Shelby Keller (drums) and Alex Mercuri (guitar).[3]

History

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Mia Berrin was raised inOrlando, Floridaand began Pom Pom Squad when she was eighteen years old. She soon moved to New York City to attendNew York University,where she performed solo under the name Pom Pom Squad and with an early iteration of the band, with whom she released the EPHate It Herein 2017. Berrin is ofAfrican-AmericanandPuerto Ricandescent and identifies asqueer.She is outspoken about the influence her identity has on her music.[4][5][6][7]

Berrin later met bassist Mari Alé Figeman and drummer Shelby Keller at club show and reformed the band. Alex Mercuri became the permanent fourth member.[5]Pom Pom Squad released their EPOwin September 2019.[8]The band built critical buzz during this time and were booked for multipleSXSW showcasesas well as supporting tour dates withThe Front Bottomsand Disq;[9]these dates in 2020 were ultimately cancelled due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.[10]During 2020, Pom Pom Squad released a series of covers and the original single "Red with Love."[11]

On March 2, 2021, it was announced that Pom Pom Squad had signed with the Berlinindependent labelCity Slang.With the announcement, the band released the single "Lux."[12]They announced their first full-length albumDeath of a Cheerleaderand shared single "Head Cheerleader" in April, followed by third and final single "Crying".[13][14]Death of a Cheerleaderwas released on June 25, 2021.[15][16]

The band released the single "Until It Stops" in November 2021 as part ofSpotify's Fresh Finds program. In December 2021, the band released a cover ofNada Surf's hit "Popular,"featuring their vocalist/guitaristMatthew Cawson backing vocals. The accompanying video replicated Nada Surf's 1996 video shot for shot, with Berrin playing each of the major characters. Pom Pom Squad's video was filmed at the same location as the original video.[17]

In 2022, Pom Pom Squad toured alongsideIlluminati HottiesandFenne Lilybefore embarking on the Death of a Cheerleader tour.[18]They performed as the opening act forPUPandBartees Strange.[19]Their song "Shame Reactions" was featured on the soundtrack for the teen comedy film “Do Revenge”.[20] In 2023, Pom Pom Squad served as the opening act for the Godless/Goddess tour, which was co-headlined byPVRISandPoppy.[21]

In June 2024, Pom Pom Squad released their single "Downhill." It was the bands first release of new music since 2021.[22]On July 30th, the single "Spinning" was released and the band's upcoming Album "Mirror Starts Moving Without Me" was announced to be released on October 25th, 2024[23]

Members

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  • Mia Berrin – lead vocals, guitar(2015–present)
  • Shelby Keller – drums(2018–present)
  • Alex Mercuri – guitar(2018–present)

Touring members

  • Lauren Marquez(2022–present)
  • Alina Sloan – bass(2022–present)

Former members

  • Ethan Sass – guitar(2019–2019)[24][5]
  • Mari Alé Figeman – bass(2018–2021)
  • Camellia Hartman – violin, backing vocals(2022)
  • Daisy Spencer – bass(2021)

Discography

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Adapted from Bandcamp.[25]

Studio albums

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EPs

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  • Hate It Here(2018)
  • Ow(2019)

Singles

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Covers

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In 2020, Pom Pom Squad released their version of "Crimson and Clover"and donated all of the proceeds to For the Gworls Medical Fund.[26]It was featured in episode 5 of the 2022Willow.[27]

References

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  1. ^"It's not just Olivia Rodrigo – the angry teenage girl is fueling popular music".NPR.org.
  2. ^Hu, Elli (2018-11-20)."Local Sounds Presents: Pom Pom Squad".Medium.Retrieved2021-03-06.
  3. ^Co, Truth & (2021-03-06)."Pom Pom Squad".City Slang.Retrieved2021-03-06.
  4. ^"Pom Pom Squad's Teen Spirit".Rolling Stone.
  5. ^abc"Pom Pom Squad Dig Deep Into Those Gut Feelings on 'Ow'".Highsnobiety.2019-09-05.Retrieved2021-03-06.
  6. ^"HATE IT HERE, by Pom Pom Squad".Pom Pom Squad.Retrieved2021-03-06.
  7. ^"New York's Pom Pom Squad, Better Than Your High School Cheer Team".POND Magazine.3 October 2017.Retrieved2021-03-06.
  8. ^"Ow, by Pom Pom Squad".Pom Pom Squad.Retrieved2021-03-06.
  9. ^"Pom Pom Squad Announces Tour w/ The Front Bottoms + SXSW Shows w/ AV Club, Neon Gold & More • WithGuitars".WithGuitars.Retrieved2021-03-06.
  10. ^"Bisa Butler, Elizabeth Turtle and more women on the pandemic impacting career milestones - Washington Post".The Washington Post.Archived fromthe originalon 2021-03-05.Retrieved2021-07-02.
  11. ^"Pom Pom Squad -" Crimson And Clover "(Tommy James And The Shondells Cover)".Stereogum.2020-06-19.Retrieved2021-03-06.
  12. ^Co, Truth & (2021-03-05)."We Signed Pom Pom Squad!".City Slang.Retrieved2021-03-06.
  13. ^Russell, Scott (April 20, 2021)."Pom Pom Squad announce Death of a Cheerleader, Share" Head Cheerleader "Video".Paste Magazine.RetrievedFebruary 12,2023.
  14. ^Chelosky, Danielle (June 8, 2021)."Pom Pom Squad-" Crying "".Stereogum.RetrievedFebruary 12,2023.
  15. ^"Pom Pom Squad - Death of a Cheerleader - LP+".Rough Trade.Retrieved2021-04-20.
  16. ^"Band To Watch: Pom Pom Squad".Stereogum.2021-04-20.Retrieved2021-04-20.
  17. ^Vozick-Levinson, Simon (December 15, 2021)."Pom Pom Squad's Remake of Nada Surf's 'Popular' Is the High-School Satire of the Year".Rolling Stone.RetrievedDecember 16,2021.
  18. ^Moore, Em (November 12, 2021)."Pom Pom Squad announces 2022 tour".Punk News.RetrievedFebruary 12,2023.
  19. ^Hussey, Allison (June 21, 2022)."Bartees Strange Announces 2022 Tour".Pitchfork.RetrievedFebruary 12,2023.
  20. ^Starkey, Adam (September 16, 2022)."Here's every song on the" Do Revenge "soundtrack".NME.RetrievedFebruary 12,2023.
  21. ^Duran, Anagricel (April 6, 2023)."Poppy and PVRIS announce co-headline North American tour".NME.RetrievedSeptember 21,2023.
  22. ^Martoccio, Angie (June 26, 2024). [https: "Pom Pom Squad Return With Grunge-y Summer Stunner 'Downhill'"].Rolling Stone.RetrievedJuly 13,2024.{{cite magazine}}:Check|url=value (help)/
  23. ^Martoccio, Angie (2024-07-30)."Pom Pom Squad's New Album Title Was Inspired by a Horror Movie Trope".Rolling Stone.Retrieved2024-07-30.
  24. ^"Pom Pom Squad: Not Your Average Cheerleading Group".BLENDED.Retrieved2020-01-18.
  25. ^"Pom Pom Squad".Pom Pom Squad.Retrieved2021-03-06.
  26. ^[1]Retrieved July 11, 2023
  27. ^[2]Retrieved July 11, 2023
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