The Backseat Lovers Explained

Background:group_or_band
The Backseat Lovers
Origin:Provo, Utah
Years Active:–present
Label:Capitol Records
Current Members:Joshua Harmon
Jonas Swanson
Juice Welch
KJ Ward
Past Members:Ethan Christensen

The Backseat Lovers is an American alternative rock band that formed in Provo, Utah in 2018. The band's 2019 single, "Kilby Girl" reached number 39 on the Billboard Rock & Alternative Airplay chart. The band released their major label debut album, Waiting to Spill, on October 28, 2022 via Capitol Records.

History

The Backseat Lovers was formed in 2018. Lead singer and guitarist Joshua Harmon and guitarist Jonas Swanson first met while waiting in line for an open mic in Provo, Utah in 2017. The two were joined by drummer Juice Welch and bassist Ethan Christensen.[1] Christensen was later replaced by KJ Ward.[2] In June 2018, the group won a "battle of the bands" competition at Velour, a Provo venue. That month, the band also self-released its first EP, Elevator Days.[3] In January 2019, The Backseat Lovers released its first studio album, When We Were Friends. The album featured the singles, "Maple Syrup"[3] and "Kilby Girl" which can be attributed to their streaming success and growth.[4] The latter song received radio airplay on stations like KKDO in Sacramento and the Sirius XM radio channel, Alt Nation.[2] It peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Rock & Alternative Airplay chart in 2021.[5] The band toured during 2019 in support of When We Were Friends.[1] [6] The band also toured throughout 2021,[2] including its first festival date at Lollapalooza in July of that year.[7] [8] In 2022, the band embarked on its North American "Turning Point" tour.[9] Later in 2022, the group began releasing new singles, including "Growing/Dying",[10] "Close Your Eyes", and "Slowing Down". Those songs appeared on the band's major label debut studio album, Waiting to Spill, which was released on October 28, 2022 via Capitol Records. The Backseat Lovers also announced their Waiting to Spill tour in the U.K. and Ireland which took take place in the spring of 2023.[11] [12]

Early life

The band's lead singer, Josh Harmon, was previously the vocalist of the indie rock band Moody Pulp.[13]

Discography

Singles

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"Maple Syrup"2019When We Were Friends
"Kilby Girl"39
"Just a Boy"2019
"Heavy"2020
"Growing/Dying"202218Waiting to Spill
"Close Your Eyes"
"Slowing Down"

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: McGregor. Nick. P.S. They Love You. Salt Lake City Weekly. February 13, 2019 . October 11, 2022.
  2. News: Gomez. Adrian. Understanding each other: The Backseat Lovers to bring its indie sound to Meow Wolf. Albuquerque Journal. November 5, 2021 . October 11, 2022.
  3. News: Bianucci. Ty. Backseat Lovers celebrate album release at Velour. UVU Review. January 30, 2019 . October 11, 2022.
  4. News: Ellis. Brandon. The kilby girl: Utah's local music persona. The Utah Statesman. September 4, 2020 . October 11, 2022.
  5. Rock & Alternative Airplay. Billboard. February 27, 2021 . October 11, 2022.
  6. News: Spaulding. Wes. The Backseat Lovers, Release New Track "Just a Boy" To Kick Off Their Upcoming West Coast Tour. Rock the Pigeon. September 28, 2019 . October 11, 2022.
  7. News: Graves. Wren. Clark . Tyler . Lollapalooza 2021 Day 3 Recap: Rap and Rock Duel with Journey, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, and Limp Bizkit. Consequence of Sound. July 31, 2021 . October 11, 2022.
  8. News: Goudie. Keegan. Lollapalooza 2021 Artist Spotlight: The Backseat Lovers. Urban Matter. August 10, 2021 . October 11, 2022.
  9. News: Jones. Lucy. The Backseat Lovers Go on Tour for the Ages. MUD Magazine. March 4, 2022 . October 11, 2022.
  10. News: Wales-Harding. Megan. The Backseat Lovers return with new single "Growing/Dying". Melodic Magazine. August 22, 2022 . October 11, 2022.
  11. News: Major. Michael. Backseat Lovers Release 'Close Your Eyes' Ahead of Upcoming Album. Broadway World. September 20, 2022 . October 11, 2022.
  12. News: Wales-Harding. Megan. The Backseat Lovers release new single "Slowing Down" and announce new UK & Ireland 2023 tour. Melodic Magazine. October 10, 2022 . October 11, 2022.
  13. Web site: About . 2024-02-15 . moody pulp.
  14. billboardcharts. 1622675868370800658. Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (2/2).... February 6, 2023. February 7, 2023.
  15. Adult Alternative Airplay: Week of January 21, 2023 . Billboard . January 21, 2023.