Missio (duo) explained

Missio
Origin:Austin, Texas
Years Active:2014–present
Label:RCA

Missio (often stylized MISSIO) is an American electronic alternative duo formed in 2014 in Austin, Texas. It currently consists of founding member Matthew Brue (frontman/songwriter/producer) and David Butler (songwriter/producer).

History

Formation

Missio was formed in 2014 by songwriter/vocalist Matthew Brue. After the completion of his demos, Brue hired friend and local producer/engineer David Butler to collaborate on their self-titled EP, which would later be released in November 2016. After unexpected online success, Brue made his debut appearance under the name MISSIO at the SXSW festival in 2016 with help from Butler. Brue invited Butler to officially join the act in July 2016.

Brue was active as a solo artist under the name Missio before Butler joined. He was featured on Said the Sky's songs "Nostalgia" and "Darling" in mid-late 2015.

During an interview, Brue explained that the name MISSIO comes from the Latin word for "mission". This phrase is significant to him because it is reminiscent of the time period in his life when he was recovering from an addiction, and as a result, had the word tattooed on his arm.[1]

Loner (2017)

In 2017, they signed a record deal with RCA Records and released the single "Middle Fingers", which peaked at No. 9 on the Alternative Songs chart. Missio's debut album, Loner, was released May 19, 2017.[2]

On September 28, 2018 Missio posted on their Facebook page that their as yet untitled second album was complete. Six months later, on March 15, they announced the name of the new album would be The Darker the Weather // The Better the Man, and it'd be released on April 12, 2019.

The Darker the Weather // The Better the Man (2019)

The duo's second album was released on April 12, 2019, and contains 13 tracks.

Can You Feel the Sun (2020)

Missio released the single "Wolves" on June 24, 2020. The song would go on to reach the #1 spot on Sirius XM's AltNation Alt18 Countdown. The single "Hoodie Up" was released on July 29. On September 9, Missio released the singles "Can You Feel the Sun" and "Don't Forget to Open Your Eyes" along with the announcement that their 10 track third album also titled "Can You Feel the Sun" would be released on October 23, 2020.

VILLAIN (2022)

Missio released a fourth album in September of 2022, titled "VILLAIN".

I Am Awesome (2023)

In 2023, Missio released a series of EPs and singles, 'I Am Sad', 'Easy', 'Good Vibrations', 'Big Stacks', 'I Am High', 'Goodbye to the Old Me', 'Making Me Nervous', 'Heart Made of Dynamite', and 'I Am Awesome'.

I Am Cinco (2024)

Released on May 3rd 2024; singles include "Time", and "Fuck It".

Members

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Year! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:14em;"
TitlePeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US Alt.
[3]
US Main.
[4]
US Rock
[5]
US Rock Airplay
[6]
2017"Middle Fingers"9 16 18 10Loner
"Everybody Gets High"

Gold[7]

"Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea"34
"Kamikazee"
2018"I Run to You"Skeletons: Part II
2019"I See You"32 The Darker the Weather // The Better the Man
"Sing to Me"
2020"Wolves"Can You Feel the Sun
"Hoodie Up"
"Don't Forget to Open Your Eyes"
"Can You Feel the Sun"
2022"Say Something"
"—" denotes singles that did not chart or were not released

Music videos

!Title!Year!Director
Middle Fingers2017Nick Pirovano
KDV-
Bottom of the Deep Blue SeaNick Pirovano
Can I ExistJeff Ray
Twisted2018-
Rad Drugz2019
I See YouBen Fee
Wolves2020Diego Lozano
Hoodie Up
Don't Forget To Open Your Eyes
VAGABOND
Losing My Mind
Roman Empire
Cry Baby feat. Paul Wall
Say Something2022Blake Nelson
We Are Who We AreNOFAC3
Read Your Mind2023Matthew Brue
Easy
Good Vibrations
Big StacksMISSIO
Goodbye to the Old Me-
Fuck It2024Matthew Brue
Time
Aztec Death Whistle-

Tours

Rad Drugz Tour (2019)

Rad Drugz Tour Dates / Locations[8] !Date(s)!City!Venue!Date(s)!City!Venue
April 2, 2019Phoenix, AZCrescent BallroomApril 27, 2019Cambridge, MAThe Sinclair
April 3, 2019San Diego, CAMusic BoxApril 30, 2019New York, NYBowery Ballroom
April 4, 2019Los Angeles, CAEl Rey TheatreMay 1, 2019Philadelphia, PAFirst Unitarian Church
April 6, 2019San Francisco, CAThe IndependentMay 2, 2019Washington, DC9:30 Club
April 8, 2019Portland, ORHawthorne TheatreMay 3, 2019Charlotte, NCThe Underground
April 9, 2019Vancouver, BC (Canada)Biltmore CabaretMay 7, 2019Nashville, TNThe Basement East
April 10, 2019Seattle, WANeumosMay 9, 2019Oklahoma City, OKTower Theatre
April 13, 2019Denver, COSummitMay 10, 2019Austin, TXEmo's
April 15, 2019Kansas City, MORecordbarMay 11, 2019Dallas, TXGranada Theater
April 16, 2019St. Paul, MNAmsterdam Bar & HallMay 17, 2019Berlin (Germany)Maze
April 18, 2019Milwaukee, WIThe RaveMay 18, 2019Cologne (Germany)Artheater
April 19, 2019Detroit, MISt. Andrew's HallMay 20, 2019Amsterdam (Netherlands)Paradiso Small Hall
April 20, 2019Chicago, ILMetroMay 21, 2019Paris (France)La Boule Noire
April 22, 2019St. Louis, MOFirebirdMay 22, 2019London (United Kingdom)The Old Blue Last
April 25, 2019Toronto, ON (Canada)The Mod ClubMay 29, 2019Zurich (Switzerland)Eldorado
April 26, 2019Montreal, QC (Canada)Theatre FairmountMay 31, 2019Stockholm (Sweden)Slaktkyrkan

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muse, Creepy Venue Stories, & "Middle Fingers" to Addiction: A Q&A with MISSIO. Ones to Watch. January 11, 2018.
  2. Web site: Loner by MISSIO on Apple Music. iTunes. April 25, 2017.
  3. Missio Chart History – Alternative Songs. Billboard. June 4, 2019.
  4. Missio Album & Song Chart History – Mainstream Rock. Billboard. March 24, 2017.
  5. Missio Album & Song Chart History – Hot Rock Songs. Billboard. March 24, 2017.
  6. Missio Album & Song Chart History – Rock Airplay. Billboard. March 24, 2017.
  7. United States. single. Missio. Everybody Gets High. Gold. February 8, 2022.
  8. Web site: Rad Drugz Tour - US & Europe dates announced. MISSIO. en-US. 2019-08-29.