Hunny (band)

Hunny
OriginNewbury Park, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2014–present
Labels
Members
  • Jason Yarger
  • Jake Goldstein
  • Kevin Grimmett
  • Joey Anderson
Past members
  • Jake Munk
  • Gregory Horne
Websitehunnytheband.co

Hunny (stylized as HUNNY) is an American rock band from Newbury Park, California that formed in 2014. The band consists of Jason Yarger, Jake Goldstein, Kevin Grimmett, and Joey Anderson.[1]

History

Before Hunny formed, the members had been in multiple bands around the local area (notably with other members of Bad Suns and The Neighbourhood). They decided to join forces and form Hunny in 2014.

On June 17, 2014, the band released their first single "Honey Blonde" onto Soundcloud and Bandcamp, but was removed later on. The song has since been reuploaded to YouTube.[2]

Their second single, "Cry For Me", was released in January 2015 and became a breakthrough hit, gaining over 1 million streams within a year.[1]

On October 9, 2015, they released their debut EP, Pain / Ache / Loving.[3][4]

In 2016, Hunny released the singles "Vowels (and The Importance of Being Me)"[5] and "Colder Parts".[6] Guitarist Jake Munk left the band in December 2016.[3]

In May 2017, Hunny released their second EP Windows I.[7]

In early 2018, bassist Gregory Horne left the band.[8]

Hunny signed to Epitaph Records in July 2018, before releasing their third EP Windows II.[9]

On July 19, 2019, Hunny released their first full-length album, Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Hunny worked with producer Carlos de la Garza on the album.[10][11]

On April 25, 2023, the band released the single "Action --> Reaction."[12]

Band members

Current members

  • Jason Yarger - lead vocalist, guitarist (2014–present)[13]
  • Kevin Grimmett - backup vocalist, keyboardist (2014–present)[13] bassist (2018–present)[1]
  • Jake Goldstein - guitarist (2014–present)[13]
  • Joey Anderson - drummer (2014–present)[13]

Former members

  • Jake Munk - guitarist (2014-2016)[3]
  • Gregory Horne - bassist (2014-2018)[8]

Discography

Albums

  • Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. (2019)
  • New Planet Heaven (2023)

EPs

  • Pain / Ache / Loving (2015)
  • Windows I (2017)
  • Windows II (2018)
  • Homesick (2022)

Singles

  • "Honey Blonde" (2014)
  • "Vowels (and the Importance of Being Me)" (2016)
  • "Colder Parts" (2016)
  • "Sports with Strangers" (2021)
  • "Xbox Luvr" (2021)
  • "Daydreams / Heartbreaks" (2021)
  • "Homesick" (slenderbodies remix) (2022)
  • "Action --> Reaction" (2023)
  • "Big Star" (2023)
  • "Solo" (2023)
  • "Fortress" with Love Under The Sun (2023)

References

  1. ^ a b c Deming, Mark. "Artist Biography by Mark Deming". AllMusic. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  2. ^ HUNNY – Honey Blonde, retrieved May 19, 2023
  3. ^ a b c Sweeney, Sydney (October 9, 2017). "Music You Should Know: Two Years Later, 'Pain / Ache / Loving' is Still HUNNY's Best". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  4. ^ Day, Laurence. "L.A. indie rockers HUNNY stream B3SCI debut Pain/Ache/Loving [Premiere]". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  5. ^ Brennan, Collin (April 8, 2016). "SoCal synth rockers HUNNY share new single "Vowels (and The Importance of Being Me)" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  6. ^ "HUNNY Gets Real Real In "Colder Parts"". Ones To Watch. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  7. ^ Johnson, Colleen. "INTERVIEW: HUNNY chats "Windows 2" and tour with Made Violent!". New England Sounds. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  8. ^ a b Hardee, Howard. "Hunny Frontman Jason Yarger Spills on His Influences, Also Spills Paint". Miami New Times. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  9. ^ Vigil, Dom (July 6, 2018). "HUNNY Sign to Epitaph & Release New EP, "Windows II"". The Prelude Press. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  10. ^ "hunnytheband.co". Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  11. ^ "Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes". Epitaph Records.
  12. ^ Major, Michael. "HUNNY Share Upbeat New Single 'action --> reaction'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  13. ^ a b c d Watts, Liz. "HUNNY". Retrieved December 19, 2019.