Superchunk
Chapel Hill indie rock lifers whose members founded Merge Records. Fast, ragged guitar pop led by Mac McCaughan's yelp, from 'Slack Motherfucker' onward.
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About Superchunk
Superchunk formed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 1989 with Mac McCaughan, Laura Ballance and Jim Wilbur, and Jon Wurster joined on drums in 1991. McCaughan and Ballance started Merge Records to release their own singles, and the label grew to put out records by Neutral Milk Hotel, Spoon and Arcade Fire.
Albums such as 'No Pocky for Kitty', 'Foolish' and 'Here's Where the Strings Come In' set the template of loud, fast songs with big hooks. After a long pause the band returned with 'Majesty Shredding' in 2010, followed by the angry 'What a Time to Be Alive' (2018) and the gentler 'Wild Loneliness' (2022). Ballance stopped touring because of hearing damage but still plays on the records.
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Is Superchunk playing any festivals?
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What kind of music does Superchunk play?
Superchunk plays alternative and indie rock.
Who is in Superchunk?
Superchunk is Laura Ballance, Mac McCaughan, Jim Wilbur and Jon Wurster. Former members include Jack McCook and Chuck Garrison.
When did Superchunk form?
Superchunk formed in Chapel Hill in 1989.
What was Superchunk's first album?
Superchunk's first album was Superchunk (1990). The latest is Songs in the Key of Yikes (2025).