@johnthomasupright.bsky.social
John Thomas Upright is a professional photographer and also the drummer for THE UPRIGHTS. This page features photos taken from the band's travels around the world.
To visit THE UPRIGHTS, please go to: https://bsky.app/profile/theuprights.bsky.social
To visit THE UPRIGHTS, please go to: https://bsky.app/profile/theuprights.bsky.social
Buzz Magazine just wrote this great review of Death of the White Dog by The Uprights. It is the best review we've ever received. It is so gratifying when something that you've worked so hard on is recognized by your industry. Please take a moment to check it out.
www.buzz-music.com/post/the-upr...
www.buzz-music.com/post/the-upr...
The Uprights Turn Existential Panic Into Theater on “Death Of The White Dog”
The Uprights deliver a surreal, immersive rock odyssey that feels less like an album and more like stepping into a lucid dream.
www.buzz-music.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Buzz Magazine just wrote this great review of Death of the White Dog by The Uprights. It is the best review we've ever received. It is so gratifying when something that you've worked so hard on is recognized by your industry. Please take a moment to check it out.
www.buzz-music.com/post/the-upr...
www.buzz-music.com/post/the-upr...
Tomorrow I will post a great review of Death of the White Dog from Buzz Magazine. Here is a sample:
"The writing is impressionistic, more concerned with mood than clean answers. Lines flicker past like overheard thoughts on a subway platform. You get fragments. Warnings...."
"The writing is impressionistic, more concerned with mood than clean answers. Lines flicker past like overheard thoughts on a subway platform. You get fragments. Warnings...."
February 11, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Tomorrow I will post a great review of Death of the White Dog from Buzz Magazine. Here is a sample:
"The writing is impressionistic, more concerned with mood than clean answers. Lines flicker past like overheard thoughts on a subway platform. You get fragments. Warnings...."
"The writing is impressionistic, more concerned with mood than clean answers. Lines flicker past like overheard thoughts on a subway platform. You get fragments. Warnings...."
Lots of people have been asking where they can find our music. Below is the Spotify link, but if you want to buy the album, you should go to Bandcamp.com and get it for only one dollar! Because we aren't in it for the money.
Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/album/6dnOkU...
Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/album/6dnOkU...
Bandcamp
Discover amazing music and directly support the artists who make it.
Bandcamp.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Lots of people have been asking where they can find our music. Below is the Spotify link, but if you want to buy the album, you should go to Bandcamp.com and get it for only one dollar! Because we aren't in it for the money.
Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/album/6dnOkU...
Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/album/6dnOkU...
THE UPRIGHTS received a brief mention today in the latest edition of Vents Magazine. Here is an excerpt from their review of America's experimental music scene:
'The Uprights continue operating like an art collective disguised as a band, building work meant to be experienced, not consumed.'
Love it!
'The Uprights continue operating like an art collective disguised as a band, building work meant to be experienced, not consumed.'
Love it!
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 AM
THE UPRIGHTS received a brief mention today in the latest edition of Vents Magazine. Here is an excerpt from their review of America's experimental music scene:
'The Uprights continue operating like an art collective disguised as a band, building work meant to be experienced, not consumed.'
Love it!
'The Uprights continue operating like an art collective disguised as a band, building work meant to be experienced, not consumed.'
Love it!
Nymphenburg Palace, Munich, Germany
February 1, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Nymphenburg Palace, Munich, Germany
Reposted
THE UPRIGHTS just received this great review from Buzz Magazine. We were named as one of the five most important bands to watch in 2026! You can find a link to the entire article here: www.buzz-music.com/post/buzzmus...
January 30, 2026 at 4:47 PM
THE UPRIGHTS just received this great review from Buzz Magazine. We were named as one of the five most important bands to watch in 2026! You can find a link to the entire article here: www.buzz-music.com/post/buzzmus...
Place Massena, Nice, France
January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Place Massena, Nice, France
DARK CIRCUS is a track from Death of the White Dog by The Uprights. Rolling Stone calls us 'hauntingly beautiful' and Buzz Magazine named us one of the Best Indie Bands of 2025. Please tell your friends about The Uprights - The World's Most Mysterious Band. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeeL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeeL...
DARK CIRCUS by The Uprights
YouTube video by The Uprights
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:03 PM
DARK CIRCUS is a track from Death of the White Dog by The Uprights. Rolling Stone calls us 'hauntingly beautiful' and Buzz Magazine named us one of the Best Indie Bands of 2025. Please tell your friends about The Uprights - The World's Most Mysterious Band. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeeL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeeL...
Staircase, Vienna, Austria
January 26, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Staircase, Vienna, Austria
This is a Substack article from our guitarist Rod Upright.
Please take a moment to read it. Thank you.
rodupright.substack.com/p/this-is-ou...
Please take a moment to read it. Thank you.
rodupright.substack.com/p/this-is-ou...
This Is Our Rubicon Moment
Enough Is Enough
rodupright.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:05 PM
This is a Substack article from our guitarist Rod Upright.
Please take a moment to read it. Thank you.
rodupright.substack.com/p/this-is-ou...
Please take a moment to read it. Thank you.
rodupright.substack.com/p/this-is-ou...
Broken Chair sculpture, UN, Geneva, Switzerland
January 24, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Broken Chair sculpture, UN, Geneva, Switzerland
The Duomo, Florence, Italy
January 23, 2026 at 6:32 PM
The Duomo, Florence, Italy
Lagoon, Cascais, Portugal
January 20, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Lagoon, Cascais, Portugal
Rolling Stone senior editor Jeff Ihaza just wrote this great review of Death of the White Dog by The Uprights. Please have a look. To hear the album in its entirety, click the following link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ymc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ymc...
January 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Rolling Stone senior editor Jeff Ihaza just wrote this great review of Death of the White Dog by The Uprights. Please have a look. To hear the album in its entirety, click the following link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ymc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ymc...
Chain Bridge, Budapest, Hungary
January 14, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Chain Bridge, Budapest, Hungary
Magic Fountain, Barcelona, Spain
January 10, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Magic Fountain, Barcelona, Spain
DEATH OF THE WHITE DOG by The Uprights is going to be favorably reviewed in Rolling Stone magazine very soon. We are honored by this recognition of our work! Updates to follow.
January 9, 2026 at 8:13 PM
DEATH OF THE WHITE DOG by The Uprights is going to be favorably reviewed in Rolling Stone magazine very soon. We are honored by this recognition of our work! Updates to follow.
THE UPRIGHTS were just named one of the Best Indie Bands of 2025 by Buzz Magazine. Rolling Stone calls them 'hauntingly beautiful'. Pitchfork says they are 'blurring the lines between music and art'.
Watch Death Of The White Dog by clicking the link.
Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ymc...
Watch Death Of The White Dog by clicking the link.
Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ymc...
DEATH OF THE WHITE DOG (Entire Album) by The Uprights
YouTube video by The Uprights
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:35 AM
THE UPRIGHTS were just named one of the Best Indie Bands of 2025 by Buzz Magazine. Rolling Stone calls them 'hauntingly beautiful'. Pitchfork says they are 'blurring the lines between music and art'.
Watch Death Of The White Dog by clicking the link.
Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ymc...
Watch Death Of The White Dog by clicking the link.
Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ymc...
DARK CIRCUS is the latest from The Uprights.
It is from our new album, Death Of The White Dog, which is officially out today! Buzz Magazine is already planning a review of it in their January publication. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeeL...
It is from our new album, Death Of The White Dog, which is officially out today! Buzz Magazine is already planning a review of it in their January publication. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeeL...
DARK CIRCUS by The Uprights
YouTube video by The Uprights
www.youtube.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:19 PM
DARK CIRCUS is the latest from The Uprights.
It is from our new album, Death Of The White Dog, which is officially out today! Buzz Magazine is already planning a review of it in their January publication. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeeL...
It is from our new album, Death Of The White Dog, which is officially out today! Buzz Magazine is already planning a review of it in their January publication. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeeL...
Reposted
THE MACHINE AWAKENS is the latest from the album,
Death of the White Dog, by The Uprights.
The end is nigh...
(The Uprights were named one of the Best Indie Artists of 2025 by Buzz Magazine)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxFZ...
Death of the White Dog, by The Uprights.
The end is nigh...
(The Uprights were named one of the Best Indie Artists of 2025 by Buzz Magazine)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxFZ...
THE MACHINE AWAKENS by The Uprights
YouTube video by The Uprights
www.youtube.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:25 AM
THE MACHINE AWAKENS is the latest from the album,
Death of the White Dog, by The Uprights.
The end is nigh...
(The Uprights were named one of the Best Indie Artists of 2025 by Buzz Magazine)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxFZ...
Death of the White Dog, by The Uprights.
The end is nigh...
(The Uprights were named one of the Best Indie Artists of 2025 by Buzz Magazine)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxFZ...
THE MACHINE AWAKENS is the latest from the album,
Death of the White Dog, by The Uprights.
The end is nigh...
(The Uprights were named one of the Best Indie Artists of 2025 by Buzz Magazine)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxFZ...
Death of the White Dog, by The Uprights.
The end is nigh...
(The Uprights were named one of the Best Indie Artists of 2025 by Buzz Magazine)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxFZ...
THE MACHINE AWAKENS by The Uprights
YouTube video by The Uprights
www.youtube.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:25 AM
THE MACHINE AWAKENS is the latest from the album,
Death of the White Dog, by The Uprights.
The end is nigh...
(The Uprights were named one of the Best Indie Artists of 2025 by Buzz Magazine)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxFZ...
Death of the White Dog, by The Uprights.
The end is nigh...
(The Uprights were named one of the Best Indie Artists of 2025 by Buzz Magazine)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxFZ...
The Warwick Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
December 28, 2025 at 6:17 AM
The Warwick Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland