The Haunt Explained

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The Haunt
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Origin:Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Years Active:2015–present
Current Members:
  • Anastasia Grace Haunt
  • Maxamillion Haunt
Past Members:
  • Sage Duvall
  • Steph Pino
  • Rob Kingsley
  • Felipe Silva
  • Nick Lewert
  • Nat Smallish

The Haunt is an American rock band from South Florida. The band consists of siblings, Anastasia Grace Haunt (lead vocals), and Maxamillion Haunt (vocals, guitar and production).

The band first gained recognition after the success of their debut EP, The Haunt EP, in 2018 and subsequent tours with rock band, Palaye Royale.[1]

Career

2015–2017

Anastasia and Maxamillion Haunt began performing locally, writing and releasing music around the time that Anastasia was 12 years old.[2] Singer and guitarist Maxamillion Haunt co-produced the debut EP "The Haunt EP", alongside producer and musician Josh Diaz.[3]

2017–2018: The Haunt EP

The band begun releasing the EP with the first single "All Went Black" which talked personally about Anastasia's history with bullying and how she found strength through music.[4] The song was critically acclaimed, allowing the band to release three more singles, leading up to the debut of the record. After the release, The Haunt opened for Fashion-Rock band Palaye Royale, providing support on concerts in the United States, Canada, and Europe.[5]

2019–present:Why Are You So Cold?, Cigarettes & Feelings, The Social Intercourse EP, and singles

After returning from tour, The Haunt recorded two singles to be released independent of a studio album, "Why Are You So Cold?"[6] and "Cigarettes & Feelings"[7] The band then proceeded to record a new EP, the "Social Intercourse EP" with From First to Last guitarist/producer, Matt Good. All the songs on the EP, except for one, "Permanent", were released as singles. One of which, "Twisted Dream", saw its video directed by Darren Stein, known for his work on Jawbreaker, and G.B.F.[8] In 2021 The Haunt supported The Hu on two tours of North America.

Discography

EPs

Singles

References

  1. Web site: Kusano. Rodney. December 7, 2018. The Haunt: Interview with Maxamillion Haunt and Anastasia Grace. January 15, 2021. OUTBURN ONLINE. en-US.
  2. Web site: October 19, 2017. Premiere: Anastasia Max Hit the Ground on Fiery Debut "All Went Black". January 15, 2021. Atwood Magazine. en-US.
  3. Web site: Price. Jason. October 31, 2018. THE HAUNT — The Band On Bringing Their Wildly-Captivating Sound To The Masses!. January 15, 2021. Icon Vs. Icon. en-US.
  4. Web site: Best Unknown Band: AnastasiaMax Best of Miami® 2018: Your Key to the City. March 2, 2021. Miami New Times.
  5. Web site: Price. Jason. February 5, 2019. The Haunt Announce European Tour Dates With Palaye Royale. March 2, 2021. Icon Vs. Icon. en-US.
  6. Web site: Kusano. Rodney. August 27, 2019. THE HAUNT Reveal New Single & Video "Why Are You So Cold". March 2, 2021. OUTBURN ONLINE. en-US.
  7. Web site: XuneMag. December 5, 2019. The Haunt – Cigarettes & Feelings [Review]]. March 2, 2021. Xune Mag. en.
  8. Web site: Miska. Brad. October 30, 2020. Watch The Haunt's "Twisted Dream" Music Video from the Director of 'Jawbreaker' [Exclusive]]. March 2, 2021. Bloody Disgusting!. en-US.
  9. Web site: Kusano. Rodney. 2021-04-09. THE HAUNT Stand at the Precipice with Social Intercourse. 2021-08-06. OUTBURN ONLINE. en-US.
  10. Web site: December 26, 2017. Anastsia Max share video for "Dirty". March 2, 2021. Too Much Love Magazine. en-US.
  11. Web site: Music Video Recommendation: "Bullet" by Anastasia Max – Wolf in a Suit. April 2, 2018 . March 2, 2021. en-US.
  12. Web site: XuneMag. March 24, 2018. AnastasiaMax – Get Away [Review]]. March 2, 2021. Xune Mag. en.
  13. Web site: Price. Jason. August 27, 2019. THE HAUNT Unleash "Why Are You So Cold" Music Video Single. March 2, 2021. Icon Vs. Icon. en-US.
  14. Web site: Kusano. Rodney. September 28, 2019. THE HAUNT Share New Single "Cigarettes & Feelings". March 2, 2021. OUTBURN ONLINE. en-US.
  15. Web site: Pettigrew. Jason. July 30, 2020. The Haunt invite you to rock out without judgement on "Brag About". March 2, 2021. Alternative Press. en-US.
  16. Web site: September 29, 2020. South Floridian Band The Haunt Drop Their Punk-Pop Tune "Constant'. March 2, 2021. Wonderland. en-US.
  17. Web site: 2021-02-05. The Haunt release new music video for 'Wish You Stayed'. 2021-08-06. Distorted Sound Magazine. en-GB.
  18. Web site: Kusano. Rodney. 2021-03-17. Exclusive Premiere: THE HAUNT's New Music Video "Love You Better". 2021-08-06. OUTBURN ONLINE. en-US.
  19. Web site: Price . Jason . 2021-09-09 . THE HAUNT Unleash 'American Horror Story'-Inspired Video For "Make Me King" . 2022-06-20 . Icon Vs. Icon . en-US.
  20. Web site: 2022-05-03 . See the Haunt's Electrifying Video for New Song "IM NOT YOURS" . 2022-06-20 . Revolver . en.