I discovered Sumo Cyco in 2017 during their co-headline tour of the UK with a local (New Zealand) favourite of mine, Devilskin. They very quickly climbed the ranks to become my favourite band because of their ability to combine pop hooks with heavy music in a way that hits me right in the dopamines. Additionally, the aesthetic of the band is just π©π»βπ³π, combining colour with a little bit of darkness.
I have only had the opportunity to see them live once so far (in November 2019), but they tour the UK fairly often outside of pandemic-times, so I am definitely going to see them again next time they make it over here.
From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Established: 2011.
Genres: Alternative metal, pop, pop punk, rock, dancehall.
Labels: Napalm Records (2020-now), independent (2011-2020).
Albums
Lost in Cyco City 2014
Opus Mar 2017
Initiation 2021
Current Members
Skye "Sever" Sweetnam* [Vocals] (Since 2011)
Matt "MD13" Drake [Guitar] (Since 2011)
Oscar Anesetti [Bass] (Since 2018)
Joey Muha [Drums] (Since 2021)
Previous Members
Matt Trozzi [Drums] (2016-2021)
Ken "Thor" Corke [Bass] (2011-2018)
Andy "Wolf" Joseph [Drums] (2013-2016)
Ryan "Legs" Leger [Drums] (2011-2013)