Walter Etc.

Walter Etc. (2017)

Walter Etc. (alternatively known as Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra) is an American folk punk band based in Ventura, California.

The band was formed in 2009 by childhood friends Dustin Cole Hayes, Kris Schobert and Jake Lee, though has had multiple varied lineups.[1][2] Following the release of their fourth album Well Soon, the band took a hiatus, before reforming in 2016 as Walter Etc.[3]

The latest album produced under the name Walter Etc., When The Band Breaks Up Again, was released in 2023 via SideOneDummy Records.[4][5] In 2025, Hayes announced the end of the hiatus for Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra, sharing on social media that the group had recorded a new album under their old name and buried a copy in the California desert, only to be released if it could be found. The cassette tape was uncovered by a fan within hours, and the album Yikes Almighty was released on July 18, 2025 via Lauren Records.[6]

The band has provided support for Modern Baseball and Knuckle Puck while on tour in the United States.[7][8] They also provided support for Jeff Rosenstock on his European tour in 2024.[9]

Discography

Walter Etc.
Release Date Title Label
September 8, 2023 When The Band Breaks Up Again SideOneDummy Records
May 7, 2021 There There Making New Enemies
March 27, 2020 Dark Comedy Performance Piece of My Life Making New Enemies
December 12, 2018 Chaparral Counter Intuitive Records
August 24, 2017 Gloom Cruise Lame-O Records
May 13, 2017 Split (with Diners (music)) Lauren Records
January 4, 2017 Always Leaving Making New Enemies
May 17, 2013 Psalms From Rainy Day Land Making New Enemies
October 7, 2012 Fawned Of Gargoyles Making New Enemies
January 23, 2012 By Golly Making New Enemies
November 1, 2010 Grunts and Groans from Reptar's Belly Making New Enemies
Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra
Title Label
July 18, 2025 Yikes Almighty Lauren Records
September 6, 2019 Puddles of Alligators Making New Enemies
July 21, 2014 Well Soon Making New Enemies
November 20, 2011 Overwhelmed and Underdressed Making New Enemies
September 29, 2010 Cliché Definitions of Success Making New Enemies
January 1, 2009 Every Town Needs A Cowboy Making New Enemies

References

  1. ^ "Walter Etc". Lame-O Records. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  2. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Walter Etc releasing new LP 'When the Band Breaks Up Again' (watch the title track's video)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  3. ^ Peluso, Olivia (February 8, 2018). "An Interview with Walter Etc". KCPR. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  4. ^ "Interview: Walter Etc. Evoke Feelings Of Perseverance & Self-Reflection With 'When The Band Breaks Up Again'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  5. ^ "Walter Etc. Contemplate Cashing Out in Video For New Single "Sylvie's a Mess"". FLOOD. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  6. ^ Campbell, Caleb (July 17, 2025). "Premiere: Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra Share New Track "101 S"". Under the Radar Magazine. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  7. ^ Sharp, Tyler (September 29, 2014). "Modern Baseball, Knuckle Puck, more announce fall tour". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on November 10, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  8. ^ Mandell, Xan (September 29, 2014). "Tours: Modern Baseball / Knuckle Puck / Somos / Crying". punknews.org. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  9. ^ Punknews.org (March 13, 2024). "Tours: Jeff Rosenstock announces European tour". www.punknews.org. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
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