Fatty Gets a Stylist

Fatty Gets a Stylist formed in Austin, Texas in the early 2000s with Matt Pryor on vocals, Mandy Connell on guitar, Matt Lunsford on bass, and Ben Barnes on drums. They started out self-releasing music and playing shows around Texas, developing a sound that felt more raw than what was getting attention from labels at the time.

Their debut album was called 'Are You Ready,' which gave a good sense of their approach. Songs like 'Holloway Park' and 'Let Me Fade' had a direct, unpolished energy that connected with people who were looking for something outside the mainstream. They kept at it through touring and putting out their own records.

Over time, they built a following that appreciated the band's straightforward delivery. Their music didn't smooth out its edges to fit in, and that's what made it work for their listeners. They kept writing and recording, with songs like 'Better In Spain' and the title track 'Fatty Gets a Stylist' showing the same consistent approach.