Buddy (band)

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Buddy
Background information
Origin Portland, Oregon & Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Indie pop, Wimpycore
Years active 2005–present
Labels indie, Stove Punchin' Records
Associated acts Gary Jules, Ian Ball, Meiko, Duncan Sheik, Joe Purdy
Website

Official site

Current members: Buddy, Will Golden, Michael Jerome, Percy Haverson, Fil Krohnengold, Al Sgro

Buddy is an indie pop group from Los Angeles, California formed in 2006 and named after the lead singer.

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[edit] Band members

[edit] History

Buddy (last name Humberston) grew up in Portland, Oregon, developing an interest in music by the age of 10, and forming his first band by the age of 16.

He left Portland to study English at Providence College in Rhode Island, after which he moved to Austin, Texas where he began again to focus on music. Buddy joined local band Piltdowns, supporting bands such as Spoon, and gaining interest from local record labels.

In 2002, Buddy relocated to Los Angeles, California, continued writing his own songs, and performed his first solo show at the Hotel Café in July 2004. He also played at one of his friend Greg Behrendt's "Bring the Rock" nights at Largo, where he met musician and producer Robbie Rist. Together they produced and recorded Buddy's first EP, self-titled, which was self-released in November 2004.

Local KCRW DJ Tricia Halloran began playing "Salt Point" from the EP and a radio station in Denver picked up on the cover of Kelis's "Milkshake", which helped to boost popularity. Buddy was offered deals with UK record labels, but he chose not to sign and instead continued promoting his material and playing live shows.

Buddy's music has been featured in ABC's Grey's Anatomy, The CW shows: One Tree Hill, Smallville, and CBS's Ghost Whisperer. In July 2007 Buddy was featured by iTunes music store's Indie Spotlight and CMJ's Band Spotlight. In October 2007, Buddy played at Carnegie Hall with Aimee Mann and Howard Jones amongst others for a tribute to the songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

Buddy and band began work on their follow-up to Alterations and Repairs release in the winter of 2008 at "the chalet" studios in Los Angeles. Ian Ball of the UK band Gomez came on board as co-producer. Mixed by Brian Deck of The Shins, Iron & Wine, and Mastered by Grammy Award winner Gavin Lurssen. No release date is available.

A new track entitled "Lighthouse" had its debut on an Drop Dead Diva. In 2010, Buddy co-produced Ben Ottewell's of Gomez first solo record Shapes and Shadows out Feb 2011, Buddy will tour solo with Ben through the uk late Feb 2011-March 2011.

After a long 4 year hiatus from new material, 2012 will bring with it several new releases from the buddy camp as well as a live record from their west coast swing with Gomez.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • "Sun Tour EP" - limited edition hand painted sleeve EP, sold only in the UK at shows in (2011)
  • Lighten up Francis' - unreleased
  • Alterations and Repairs (2007) · (Stove Punchin') - CD/LP

Released June 26, 2007. Additional musicians/vocalists: Anna-Lynne Williams (Trespassers William), Ben Peeler (Alexi Murdoch), Meiko, Ollie (Sia Furler, Tom McRae). Mixed by Bryan Cook (Inara George, The Bird & The Bee, Gary Jules) and mastered by Roger Siebel (Death Cab for Cutie/Plans). Artwork by PCP (The Postal Service).

  1. "Say a Lot"
  2. "Westgate"
  3. "Apologize (If You Tried)"
  4. "Blindsides"
  5. "Color Patterns"
  6. "11/22"
  7. "No Heart"
  8. "Never Timed Just Right"
  9. "If We Lived Here"
  10. "Silent Treatment"
  11. "Regular Time"
  12. "Last Call Waiting"

[edit] Singles & EPs

  • More of the Shame (2005) · (self-released) - Single
  • Buddy (2005) · (self-released) - CD EP
  1. "Braddock"
  2. "Make Believe In You"
  3. "Be Like This"
  4. "Salt Point"
  5. "Milkshake"
  6. "Valentine, Nebraska"
  7. "Regular Time"
  • Side By Side - Duets Vol. 1 (2008) · (Hear Me Sing) - duet performed with AM

[edit] Compilations & Covers

  • "The Big C" (2011) (Sony Musc) charity album from the Showtime series- Track: "Say A Lot" - CD/LP
  • "Indie Translations Of Usher" (2005) (Urabon Records/Vitaman Records) · Track: "Bad Girl" - CD/LP
  • "Perfect As Cats: A Tribute to the Cure" (2009) (Manimal Vinyl Records) = Track: "Sugar Girl" - 2Disk LP

[edit] Film and Television

[edit] Press

  • "Buddy writes some of the prettiest, catchiest melodic pop songs I've heard in a long time. Be the first of your friends to discover him." Elise from SomaFM's Indie Pop Rock show.
  • "But one-named newcomer Buddy made up for it by delivering "I'm Still Standing", as if he were about to crumble into dust. His quiet resolve communicated an entirely different kind of strength. Like the best performances here, this proved a great song can take any makeover." Jim Farber, New York Daily News
  • "Buddy's sincere, soft, melancholy style is irresistible, infectious, and emotionally powerful." Impact Press

[edit] Trivia

[edit] External links

[edit] Interviews

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