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Submission declined on 17 December 2025 by Royiswariii (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for music. The draft requires either:
Declined by Royiswariii 7 months ago.
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Comment: Subject isn't encyclopedic. Please read WP:42 and WP:PROMO Cmajorftw 18:20, 10 April 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: Failed WP:MUSICBIO, Discogs are not reliable source. ROY is WAR Talk! 03:17, 17 December 2025 (UTC)
Racoma | |
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 Racoma performing onstage at The Siren, in Morro Bay, California | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie Folk, Indie Rock, Folk Rock |
| Years active | 2017–Present |
| Members | Glenn Haider, Sean Collopy, Spencer Templeman |
| Website | Official website |
Racoma is an American indie folk band based in Seattle, Washington. The line-up consists of Glenn Haider (vocals, guitar), Spencer Templeman (drums), and Sean Collopy (guitar).[1] The group is joined by Garret Gue on bass guitar for live performances.[2]
History
[edit]Racoma began as a collaboration between songwriter and vocalist Glenn Haider and guitarist Sean Collopy, who met while working together at an Apple Store in Seattle in 2016. Spencer Templeman later joined the group on drums.[3]
The band self-released their debut album, This Front Room, in 2020.[4] The album was reviewed by music publications including Going Left and Diversal.[5][6] The single The Kicker from the album was included on a 2019 list of selected entries to the Tiny Desk Contest series in NPR's All Songs Considered.[7]
The group recorded their second album, Good a Place as Any, at Forest Recorders in northern Washington. Racoma released its third album, In Vine, in 2024.[8]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- This Front Room (2020)
- Good a Place as Any (2022)
- In Vine (2024)
Singles and EPs
[edit]- Racoma (2018)
- The Kicker (2020)
- Heavy Being You (2020)
- Furthermore (2020)
- Concrete (2022)
- Gray (2022)
- Eloska (2022)
- Valley (2022)
References
[edit]- ↑ "INTERVIEW: Racoma". WASH Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Graham, Steven (2025-06-19). "Locals Only Artist Of The Month: Racoma". www.audacy.com. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ "Indie alt-rock band Racoma performs "OTB" | seattlechannel.org". www.seattlechannel.org. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ This Front Room - Racoma Band Members | The Real Stories Behind Success. 2020-03-01. Retrieved 2026-01-24 – via shows.acast.com.
- ↑ "FIRST LISTEN – Racoma "This Front Room" Album Premier | Going Left Music". Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ "Diversal - 21st Artist Interview with Seattle based indie-rock band, Racoma". www.diversal.org. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Lorusso, Marissa (2019-04-25). "The Tiny Desk Contest Entries That Impressed Us This Week". NPR. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ "In Vine, by Racoma". Racoma. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
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