Phoneboy Explained

Phoneboy
Origin:New Jersey, U.S.
Genre:Alternative rock, indie rock
Years Active:2018–present
Label:AWAL
Current Members:Wyn Barnum
Ricky Dana
James Fusco
Jordan Torres

Phoneboy are an American alternative/indie rock band from Hoboken, New Jersey, United States consisting of singer/guitarists Wyn Barnum and Ricky Dana, bassist James Fusco, and keyboardist Jordan Torres.[1] [2]

Creation

Wyn Barnum decided to create the band with Ricky Dana after meeting each other at Stevens Institute of Technology that didn't have a large "Indie scene".[3] They also decided to bring in Barnum's childhood friend, James Fusco, and the three of them bonded over their love of music and decided to form the band.[4] [5] They had thought of the name for the band to be 'Wyn and Ricky' but decide to change it to 'Phoneboy' in reference to Dana's phone usage. When asked about their inspiration, the band responded that they were inspired by the Arctic Monkeys, the Strokes, and Rex Orange County.

Band career

Initially, Phoneboy played local gigs around Hoboken, New Jersey to improve Stevens' music scene.[6]

On April 23, 2021, Phoneboy released their self-titled debut album Phoneboy, featuring Justin Magnaye on "Nevermind".[7] [8] [9] [10]

In December 2022, Phoneboy went on a tour with the Happy Fits and Daisy the Great, as the opening act.[11] [12] [13] [14]

On March 24, 2023, Phoneboy released a new album, Moving Out, featuring singles such as "Runaway", "Ferrari", "What a Coward", and "Your Apartment".[15] [16] Phoneboy also went on a tour to celebrate.[17]

The band has released featured merch, depicting symbols of their band, such as the iconic "Roses are Dead".[18]

Members

References

  1. Web site: Ones To Watch . 2023-08-22 . Ones to Watch . en.
  2. Web site: Abdel-Gawad . Minna . 2023-03-24 . Interview: NJ's Phoneboy Are Moving Up & 'Moving Out' with Their Sophomore Album . 2023-08-23 . Atwood Magazine . en-US.
  3. Web site: Piers . Ryan . 2023-03-15 . News: Phoneboy Releases New Single 'Your Apartment . 2023-08-23 . New Noise Magazine . en-US.
  4. Web site: Phoneboy . 2023-08-22 . The Masquerade . en-US.
  5. Web site: On Stage Extra: Phoneboy comes to the Foundry at Fillmore The Unionville Times . 2023-08-23 . www.unionvilletimes.com.
  6. News: Artists Who Sound Like: Phoneboy – Magnetic Magazine . en-us . Magnetic Magazine . 2023-08-23.
  7. Web site: Benitez-Eves . Tina . 2021-04-29 . Phoneboy Give Track By Track Rundown of Self-Titled Album . 2023-08-23 . American Songwriter . en-US.
  8. Web site: Robinson . Chloe . 2021-03-29 . Phoneboy unleash their energetic offering "Nevermind" . 2023-08-23 . EARMILK . en-US.
  9. Web site: Keith . James . Premiere: Indie-Pop Trio Phoneboy Pay Tribute To Some Horror Classics With "Nevermind" . 2023-08-23 . Complex . en-us.
  10. Web site: brimstin . chelsea . 2021-03-22 . Listen: Indie rockers Phoneboy share 'Nevermind,' announce forthcoming self-titled album . 2023-08-23 . Indie88 . en-US.
  11. Web site: Editor . Mary Kate Giuffrida, Assistant Copy Desk Chief, Emily Vespa, Assistant News Editor, Heidi Reid, Assistant News . 2022-12-14 . Good things come in threes: The Happy Fits, Daisy the Great and Phoneboy dazzle Carrboro . 2023-08-23 . Technician . en.
  12. Web site: Brow . Jason . 2022-10-27 . Phoneboy Want To See 'Michael Myers On A Jetski' While Picking Songs For 'The Sound Of Halloween' . 2023-08-23 . Hollywood Life . en-US.
  13. Web site: Everett . Jeffrey . 2022-11-17 . Slideshow: The Happy Fits at the Deluxe at Old National Centre . 2023-08-23 . NUVO . en.
  14. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/preludepress . 2022-08-26 . The Happy Fits Under The Shade Of Green . 2023-08-23 . en-US.
  15. Web site: https://www.sweetyhigh.com/authors/amanda . 2023-01-18 . Phoneboy Tackle the Double-Edged Sword of Fame With Infectious New Single 'Ferrari' . 2023-08-23 . Sweety High . en-US.
  16. Web site: Ball State Daily . 2023-08-23 . Ball State Daily . en-US.
  17. Web site: Roa . Ray . Indie-pop band Phoneboy turns Tampa's New World Brewery into 'Your Apartment' on Friday . 2023-08-23 . Creative Loafing Tampa Bay . en.
  18. Web site: Phoneboy official website . Phoneboy . en.