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You're connected with a friend in the business. Here’s a straightforward guide to The Make-Up, the influential indie band known for their distinct Gospel Yeh-Yeh blend—garaging rock energy with soulful grooves and politically charged performance aesthetics. With roots stretching back to the mid-1990s, the group has seen reformations and continued activity, most notably at All Tomorrow's Parties festivals and select European and U.S. shows in recent years. We’ve got you covered for reliable, no-fuss ticket access to their live performances.

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The Make-Up emerged in the mid-1990s with a bold mix of garage rock, gospel-infused soul, and collective, politically charged performance. Their releases on labels like Dischord, K Records, and Drag City helped define an indie scene sound that resonated with fans across the U.S. and Europe. After initial activity through the late 1990s, the band reformed in stages (2012–2013, 2017) and has continued active performances since 2019, including high-profile appearances at All Tomorrow’s Parties (ATP) festivals. For fans and new listeners, the band remains a compelling live act that blends energy, message, and raw musicality.

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Below you’ll find a concise biography, highlights from the discography, and information on upcoming tours. If you’re looking to see The Make-Up live, we’ll guide you to secure seats and tickets with trustworthy service and simple purchasing steps.

The essentials

Quick Facts About The Make-Up

  • Genre/style: pioneered a distinct Gospel Yeh-Yeh blend, mixing garage rock, soul, and political/collective performance aesthetics.
  • Original active period: 1995–2000, with later reformations in 2012–2013, 2017, and ongoing activity in some capacity since 2019.
  • Complete discography (albums, most recent first): Untouchable Sound (2006, Drag City/Sea Note) > I Want Some (1999, K Records) > Save Yourself (1999, K Records) > In Mass Mind (1998, Dischord/Black Gemini) > Sound Verite (1997, K Records) > After Dark (1997, Dischord) > Destination: Love - Live! At Cold Rice (1996, Dischord).
  • Top singles have been released across 1995–1999, but the band did not chart on major national charts; releases include Blue Is Beautiful, Wade in the Water, Pow! To the People, Born on the Floor, among others (all primarily indie/alternative scene releases).
  • Major appearances include All Tomorrow's Parties (ATP) festival revivals in 2012 and a 2017 reunion tour with select U.S. and European dates.
  • Social media/presence: Bandcamp hosts official discography and tracks (e.g., Blue Is Beautiful, I Want Some, Save Yourself, Untouchable Sound).

The records

The Make-Up Discography

  • Untouchable Sound
    2006 · Drag City / Sea Note
  • I Want Some
    1999 · K Records
  • Save Yourself
    1999 · K Records
  • In Mass Mind
    1998 · Dischord / Black Gemini
  • Sound Verite
    1997 · K Records
  • After Dark
    1997 · Dischord
  • Destination: Love - Live! At Cold Rice
    1996 · Dischord

The hits

Top The Make-Up Songs

  • Born on the Floor
    1999 · N/A
  • U R My Intended
    1998 · N/A
  • Pow! To the People
    1998 · N/A
  • Wade in the Water
    1997 · N/A
  • Free Arthur Lee
    1997 · N/A
  • Substance Abuse
    1996 · N/A
  • R U A Believer
    1995 · N/A
  • Blue Is Beautiful
    1995 · N/A

The Make-Up emerged in the mid-1990s with a bold mix of garage rock, gospel-infused soul, and collective, politically charged performance. Their releases on labels like Dischord, K Records, and Drag City helped define an indie scene sound that resonated with fans across the U.S. and Europe. After initial activity through the late 1990s, the band reformed in stages (2012–2013, 2017) and has continued active performances since 2019, including high-profile appearances at All Tomorrow’s Parties (ATP) festivals. For fans and new listeners, the band remains a compelling live act that blends energy, message, and raw musicality.

Below you’ll find a concise biography, highlights from the discography, and information on upcoming tours. If you’re looking to see The Make-Up live, we’ll guide you to secure seats and tickets with trustworthy service and simple purchasing steps.

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