Culture Abuse
Culture Abuse | |
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 Culture Abuse photographed in Montréal, Québec, Canada at the Ritz PDB | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–2020 |
| Labels | 6131, Epitaph |
| Spinoffs | Zulu |
| Past members |
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| Website | cultureabuse |
Culture Abuse was an American rock band from San Francisco that was active from 2013 to 2020.
History
The band formed in San Francisco in 2013.[1] The band released two full-length albums. The first album, titled Peach, was released in 2016 on 6131 Records.[2][3][4] In 2018, Culture Abuse signed to Epitaph Records and released their second full-length album titled Bay Dream.[5][6] That year, the band added drummer Anaiah Lei.[7]
Besides their music, the band is notable for their lead singer, David Kelling, having cerebral palsy. Kelling sought to fight the media narrative of "a normal human, then you have a disabled person" and show parents that "their kid can be a hero too".[8]
Culture Abuse disbanded as of July 2020 after lead singer David Kelling admitted to sexual misconduct allegations.[9]
In 2021, their song "So Busted" was featured at the end of The Suicide Squad.[10]
After Culture Abuse's breakup, drummer Anaiah Lei focused on his project Zulu, which became a full-lineup band. However, Zulu parted ways with him and ultimately went inactive in 2025 after Anaiah was accused of domestic violence and abuse.[7][11]
Discography
Studio albums
- Peach (2016, 6131 Records)
- Bay Dream (2018, Epitaph Records)
References
- ^ "David From Culture Abuse Takes Cool Photos". Kerrang!. June 15, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ Mandel, Leah. "Culture Abuse Premiere Unruly New Single 'Dream On'". The Fader. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ^ Ranjanathan, Branan. "Culture Abuse: Peach". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ^ Hodge, Lukas (April 5, 2016). "Dead Friends, Cerebral Palsy, and Culture Abuse". Vice. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (April 3, 2018). "Culture Abuse announce new album for Epitaph, 'Bay Dream,' share 'Calm E'". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ^ Ozzi, Dan (April 4, 2018). "Culture Abuse's David Kelling Wrote an Album to Let His Mom Know He's Sorry". Vice. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ^ a b "Meet Zulu: Soul-Infused Powerviolence Band Speaking Anti-Racist Truth". Revolver. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ Shearlaw, Maeve (August 25, 2017). "'I'm getting over hating myself': how to front a punk band with cerebral palsy". The Guardian. Retrieved December 29, 2019 – via www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "Culture Abuse split up following sexual misconduct allegations against frontman David Kelling". Kerrang!. July 24, 2020. Archived from the original on July 24, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ Mithaiwala, Mansoor (August 6, 2021). "Every Song In The Suicide Squad". ScreenRant. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ Staff, BrooklynVegan. "Ex-Zulu vocalist Anaiah Rasheed Muhammad issues new statement after band parts ways with him". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved March 20, 2025.