Caravels (band)

{{Short description|American post-hardcore band}}

{{Notability|1=Music|date=November 2023}}

Caravels are an American post-hardcore band from Henderson, Nevada.

History

Caravels began in 2010 with the release of an EP titled Floorboards.{{cite web|last1=Shultz|first1=Brian|title=Caravels - Floorboards (2010)|date=3 September 2010 |url=https://www.punknews.org/review/9591/caravels-floorboards|publisher=Punknews|accessdate=2 December 2015}} In 2011, Caravels released a self-titled 7" via Topshelf Records.{{cite web|last1=Shultz|first1=Brian|title=Caravels - Caravels [7-inch] (2011)|date=25 February 2011 |url=https://www.punknews.org/review/10012/caravels-caravels-7-inch|publisher=Punknews|accessdate=2 December 2015}}

In 2012, Caravels released a 12" split with Gifts from Enola titled Well Worn via Topshelf Records and The Mylene Sheath.{{cite web|last1=Schreurs|first1=Jason|title=Caravels/Gifts From Enola - Well Worn|date=25 January 2012|url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/caravels_gifts_from_enola_well_worn|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=2 December 2015}}{{cite web|title=Caravels / Gifts from Enola|date=27 January 2012 |url=https://www.punknews.org/review/10900/caravels-gifts-from-enola-well-worn-12-inch|publisher=Punknews|accessdate=2 December 2015}}

On March 26, 2013, Caravels released their first full-length album titled Lacuna via Topshelf Records.{{cite web|last1=Whitt|first1=Cassie|title=Song Premiere: Caravels, "Hanging Off"|date=20 February 2013|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/song_premiere_caravels_hanging_off|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=2 December 2015}}

In January 2015, Caravels released a split with Octaves via Topshelf Records and Bridge Nine Records before going on hiatus.{{cite web|last1=Sacher|first1=Andrew|title=Caravels going on hiatus, releasing a split w/ Octaves (listen)|date=22 January 2015 |url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2015/01/caravels_going.html|publisher=BrooklynVegan|accessdate=2 December 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Sharp|first1=Tyler|title=Caravels, Octaves stream new split|date=23 January 2015|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/caravels_octaves_stream_new_split|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=2 December 2015}}

Band members

  • Michael Roeslein - vocals
  • George Foskaris - drums
  • Matthew Frantom - guitar
  • Dillon Shines - guitar, vocals
  • Cory Van Cleef - bass

Discography

Studio albums

  • Floorboards (2011, Topshelf Records)
  • Lacuna (2013, Topshelf Records)

EPs

  • Floorboards (2010, self-released)
  • Caravels (2011, Topshelf Records)

Splits

  • Caravels/Gifts from Enola - Well Worn (2012, Topshelf Records & The Mylene Sheath)
  • Caravels/Octaves (2014, Topshelf Records & Bridge Nine Records)

References