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Phoneboy
OriginNew Jersey, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, indie rock
Years active2018–present
LabelsAWAL
MembersWyn Barnum
Ricky Dana
James Fusco
Jordan Torres
Websitephoneboy.band

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

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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.[2] When asked about their inspiration, the band responded that they were inspired by the Arctic Monkeys, the Strokes, and Rex Orange County.

Band career

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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][3][5] 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

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  • Wyn Barnum – guitarist/singer
  • Ricky Dana – guitarist/singer
  • James Fusco – bassist
  • Jordan Torres – keyboardist/backup vocals

References

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  1. ^ "Ones To Watch". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  2. ^ a b Abdel-Gawad, Minna (2023-03-24). "Interview: NJ's Phoneboy Are Moving Up & 'Moving Out' with Their Sophomore Album". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  3. ^ a b Piers, Ryan (2023-03-15). "News: Phoneboy Releases New Single 'Your Apartment". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  4. ^ "Phoneboy". The Masquerade. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  5. ^ a b "On Stage Extra: Phoneboy comes to the Foundry at Fillmore | The Unionville Times". www.unionvilletimes.com. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  6. ^ "Artists Who Sound Like: Phoneboy – Magnetic Magazine". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  7. ^ Benitez-Eves, Tina (2021-04-29). "Phoneboy Give Track By Track Rundown of Self-Titled Album". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  8. ^ Robinson, Chloe (2021-03-29). "Phoneboy unleash their energetic offering "Nevermind"". EARMILK. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  9. ^ Keith, James. "Premiere: Indie-Pop Trio Phoneboy Pay Tribute To Some Horror Classics With "Nevermind"". Complex. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  10. ^ brimstin, chelsea (2021-03-22). "Listen: Indie rockers Phoneboy share 'Nevermind,' announce forthcoming self-titled album". Indie88. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  11. ^ 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". Technician. Retrieved 2023-08-23. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ Brow, Jason (2022-10-27). "Phoneboy Want To See 'Michael Myers On A Jetski' While Picking Songs For 'The Sound Of Halloween'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  13. ^ Everett, Jeffrey (2022-11-17). "Slideshow: The Happy Fits at the Deluxe at Old National Centre". NUVO. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  14. ^ https://www.facebook.com/preludepress (2022-08-26). "The Happy Fits Under The Shade Of Green". Retrieved 2023-08-23. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help); External link in |last= (help)
  15. ^ https://www.sweetyhigh.com/authors/amanda (2023-01-18). "Phoneboy Tackle the Double-Edged Sword of Fame With Infectious New Single 'Ferrari'". Sweety High. Retrieved 2023-08-23. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  16. ^ "Ball State Daily". Ball State Daily. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  17. ^ Roa, Ray. "Indie-pop band Phoneboy turns Tampa's New World Brewery into 'Your Apartment' on Friday". Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  18. ^ "Phoneboy official website". Phoneboy.
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