Remember Sports is a Philadelphia-based indie rock band formed in 2012 at Kenyon College in Ohio. Originally known as Sports, the group began as a college project between friends Carmen Perry (vocals, guitar), Catherine Dwyer (bass), Benji Dossetter (drums), and James Karlin.
In 2014 Remember Sports self-released their debut album Sunchokes. The record was made quickly and captured the energy of their early shows, gaining attention outside their immediate circle. A year later, they signed with Father/Daughter Records and released their second album, All of Something. Written while members were still in school, it showed the band growing while still holding onto the urgency of their early work.
After graduation, members moved to Philadelphia, and the lineup shifted with Connor Perry joining on drums and Jack Washburn on guitar. In 2017 they changed their name to Remember Sports, both to distinguish themselves from other bands called Sports and to mark a new phase.
Their 2018 album Slow Buzz was the first under the new name. It expanded their sound with fuller arrangements and a broader range of songs, while 2021’s Like a Stone continued that progression. That record dealt more directly with themes of identity and mental health and was received as their most developed work to date.
Carmen Perry’s songwriting remains the band’s core. Her lyrics are personal, often blunt, and deal with subjects like growing up, relationships, and religion. The directness of her writing, combined with the band’s tight performances, has helped Remember Sports build a steady following. Their live shows are known for being energetic and participatory, with audiences deeply connected to the songs.
