By Divine Right

By Divine Right (BDR) was formed in 1989 by José Miguel Contreras. The band has released Some (1996, cassette EP, reissued in 2026 for 30th anniversary), All Hail Discordia (1997), Bless This Mess (1999), Good Morning Beautiful (2001), Sweet Confusion (2004), Mutant Message (2009), Organized Accidents (2013), Speak and Spell US (2016), Let It Beek (2020, Dave Schoonderbeek with/avec By Divine Right), and Otto Motto (2022).

The band had a revolving lineup centring José Contreras until 2010 when Geordie Dynes (drums) and Alysha Haugen (bass) joined the band. They remained the lineup until 2023 when Colin White stepped in on drums.

Blending fuzzy guitars, melodic hooks, and psychedelic textures, By Divine Right has inspired generations of artists while maintaining a cult status with their dynamic live shows.