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United States The Presidents of the United States of America were an American rock band that rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with hits like "Lump" and "Peaches", achieving triple Platinum status for their self-titled debut album.
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Request A ShowSigned the band shortly after their independent debut release and re-released their self-titled debut album, which subsequently sold millions of copies.
Released a limited-edition blue vinyl 7" single, "Fuck California."
The independent Seattle label that initially signed the band and released their self-titled debut album.
Released the band's single "Jupiter" and convinced them to release the album _Freaked Out & Small_.
The band performed a new tribute song, "Can't Stop (Catchin' 'Em All)", at the launch event for the video game _Pokémon Black and White_.
The band used this platform to start a project to fund and release their final studio album, _Kudos to You!_, successfully meeting their goal.
Used by the band in 2020 to re-issue their debut album for its 25th anniversary as a green-colored vinyl, offering various pledge tier levels.
The band's hit song "Lump" was released on the video game, with "Ladybug", "Feather Pluck'n", and "Dune Buggy" later issued as downloadable content.
The group appeared on the album _Happy Hour_ by Japanese female rockers Shonen Knife, singing backing vocals on the song "Sushi Bar."
The Presidents collaborated with Sir Mix-a-Lot as Subset, a short-lived rock and hip hop band, with a brief tour and recorded several songs.
The Presidents of the United States of America, often abbreviated as PUSA, formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1993. The initial lineup included Chris Ballew on vocals and bass, Jason Finn on drums, and Dave Dederer on guitar. The band quickly garnered attention for their distinct alternative rock sound and minimalist instrumentation, which included Ballew’s two-string “basitar” and Dederer’s three-string “guitbass.” They initially operated as a drummerless duo under various names such as “the Lo-Fis” and “Pure Frosting” before Finn joined, solidifying their unique sound. Their early work included the ten-song cassette, _Froggystyle_, released in 1994, which they sold at their live shows.
The group signed with independent Seattle label PopLlama Records in 1994, leading to the release of their self-titled debut album in 1995. This album was soon re-released by Columbia Records and achieved significant commercial success, driven by popular singles such as “Lump,” “Peaches,” and “Kitty.” The album eventually earned triple Platinum certification from the RIAA. Their follow-up, _II_ (1996), also received critical acclaim and was certified Gold in the US. Throughout the mid-1990s, PUSA embarked on extensive global tours, performing across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, making appearances on prominent television shows like _The Tonight Show with Jay Leno_ and the _Late Show with David Letterman_.
After their initial run, the band experienced periods of disbandment and reformation. Following a brief hiatus from 1997 to 2000, during which Ballew pursued solo interests, they reunited to release _Freaked Out & Small_ in 2000. Dederer eventually departed in 2004, with Andrew McKeag stepping in as the touring and later full-time guitarist. Their later albums included _Love Everybody_ (2004), _These Are the Good Times People_ (2008), and _Kudos to You!_ (2014), the latter funded through a successful PledgeMusic campaign. The band officially dissolved in 2015, with members dedicating time to individual projects, including Ballew’s successful children’s music endeavor as Caspar Babypants. Their legacy is marked by their distinctive musical style, characterized by quirky lyrics and unconventional instrument setups, which provided a playful contrast to the prevalent grunge scene of their era.
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