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Ultraísta
Ultraísta in 2019. From left to right: Waronker, Bettinson, Godrich
Background information
Origin	United Kingdom
Genres	Electronic experimental rock
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Temporary Residence Partisan
Spinoff of	Atoms for Peace
Members	Nigel Godrich Joey Waronker Laura Bettinson
Website	ultraista.co.uk

Ultraísta is an English-American experimental rock trio, formed in 2008. The band consists of Atoms for Peace members Nigel Godrich and Joey Waronker, alongside Laura Bettinson. The band's self-titled debut album was released on 2 October 2012. The band's biography notes that it was "conceived from a love of afrobeat, electronica, art and inspired by tequila".

History

Initially a collaboration between Nigel Godrich and Joey Waronker, Ultraísta became a three-piece with the addition of Laura Bettinson in 2010. The band's name is taken from the Spanish literary movement ultraism.

The band released their first album in 2012, followed by a remix album. In 2019, the band announced via social media that it would be returning, releasing a deluxe edition of their self-titled debut on 22 November.

They released their first single, "Tin King," from their second album on BBC Radio 6 on 14 January 2020. The album, Sister, released on 13 March 2020.

Members

• Laura Bettinson - vocals, synthesizer
• Nigel Godrich - synthesizer, bass guitar
• Joey Waronker - drums, percussion

Discography

• Ultraísta (2012)
• Sister (2020)

References

1. Pelly, Jenn (17 July 2012). "Nigel Godrich's Band Ultraísta Confirm Debut Album". Pitchfork.
2. "ultraísta - About". Facebook. Archived from the original on 28 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
3. "Ultraísta on Instagram: "Is there anybody out there? "". Instagram. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
4. Records, Partisan (13 January 2020). "Tune in to @BBC6Music at 8am UTC tomorrow to hear the new single from @UltraistaMusic + the band members in conversation with @laurenlaverne pic.twitter.com/7Nm73ss6aT". @partisanrecords. Retrieved 14 January 2020.

• Experimental rock groups
• Musical groups established in 2008