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Guster

Alternative rock·other·indie·United States
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Strong signals, deserves more attention
LISTENERS
612
YT SUBS
36K
CHAMPIONS
0

Guster is an American alternative rock band formed in 1991 by Adam Gardner, Ryan Miller, and Brian Rosenworcel, who met at Tufts University in Massachusetts. Based in the Boston/Somerville/Medford area, the band has released nine studio albums over more than three decades, from 1994's 'Parachute' to 2024's 'Ooh La La'.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)
  • Reviewed by Pitchfork ('Keep It Together')
  • Formed in 1991 at Tufts University and sustained a recording/touring career for over three decades
  • Released nine studio albums, including debut 'Parachute' (1994) and ninth album 'Ooh La La' (May 2024)
  • Shifted to Columbia Records / worked with Nettwerk Music Group for catalog and releases
  • Performed at Tanglewood (2023) and Longwood Gardens
WHAT FANS SAY (4)

Architects and Engineers. What a ridiculous catchy song. Such an amazing band and such great shows they put on.

Last.fm user · lastfm

i'm here cause of that episode of family guy

Last.fm user · lastfm

*slowpoke.jpg* how did I miss new album?!

Last.fm user · lastfm

If you haven't heard "Ooh La La" yet, do so. Great vibes all around.

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Guster underrated?

Guster has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 45 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including reviewed by pitchfork ('keep it together').

Q:What genre is Guster?

Guster works in Alternative rock originating from United States (Massachusetts (Boston/Somerville/Medford)). As a other artist at the "indie" level, Guster has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Alternative rock scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Guster have?

Guster has approximately 612 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 36K YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Guster?

Fans of Guster often also enjoy Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Wallflowers, Ben Folds Five, Barenaked Ladies, Dispatch. These artists share common ground in the Alternative rock space and/or the United States other scene. If you appreciate Guster's approach to alternative rock, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Guster more famous?

With a Gap Score of 45/100, Guster's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: with 612 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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