Upchuck (band)

Upchuck is an American punk rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2018.^[1]They are noted for their energetic live performances and politically charged lyrics.^{[2] [3]}

Upchuck
Background information
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres	Punk rock, garage rock
Years active	2018 (2018)–present
Labels	Famous Class, Domino
Members	Kaila "KT" Thompson Michael "Mikey" Durham Alex "Hoff" Hoffman Armando Arrieta Chris Salado
Website	upchuckatlanta.com

The group consists of vocalist Kaila "KT" Thompson, guitarists Michael "Mikey" Durham, Alex "Hoff" Hoffman, bassist Armando Arrieta, and drummer Chris Salado.^[4]

Upchuck released their debut album Sense Yourself on Famous Class Records in 2022,^[5] followed by Bite the Hand That Feeds in 2023.^[6] In 2025, the band signed with Domino Recording Company to release their third album, I'm Nice Now.^[7]

History

Upchuck formed in 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia, when Hoffman, Durham, Arrieta, and Salado began playing together in the city's skateboarding and DIY punk scene.^[8] Hoffman later recalled that he and Durham "had been jamming together since pre-Upchuck days, and developed the group's shared musical instincts together."^[1] They soon recruited vocalist Kali "KT" Thompson, who joined as the final member of the original lineup. The group established themselves through performances at house shows, skate parks, and small venues around Atlanta.^[8]

By 2019, Upchuck had built a local following, performing at Atlanta venues and appearing on festival lineups such as Afropunk.^{[9] [1]}

Their debut album, Sense Yourself, was released on September 30, 2022, by Famous Class Records.^[5]

Upchuck's second album, Bite the Hand That Feeds, was released in October 2023 through Famous Class Records. The album was produced by Ty Segall, who invited the band to record at his Harmonizer Studio in Los Angeles after discovering them through their debut.^[10]

On October 3, 2025, Upchuck released their third studio album, I'm Nice Now, through Domino Recording Company.^[7] The record was also produced and mixed by Ty Segall at Sonic Ranch Studio in Texas and mastered by Heba Kadry.^[11]

Discography

Albums

• Sense Yourself (2022)
• Bite the Hand That Feeds (2023)
• I'm Nice Now (2025)