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Hunny (stylized as HUNNY) is an American rock band from Newbury Park, California, formed in 2014. The band consists of Jason Yarger, Jake Goldstein, Kevin Grimmett and Joey Anderson.[1]

History

In 2014, Hunny released their first single Honey Blonde. Their second single, Cry For Me, was released in January 2015, and became a breakthrough hit, gaining over 1 million streams within a year.[1] On 9 October 2015, they released their debut EP, Pain / Ache / Loving.[2][3] In 2016, Hunny released the singles Vowels (and The Importance of Being Me) [4] and Colder Parts[5] respectively. Guitarist Jake Munk left the band in December 2016.[2] In May 2017, Hunny released their second EP Windows I.[6] In early 2018, bassist Gregory Horne left the band.[7] Hunny signed to Epitaph Records in July 2018, before releasing their third EP Windows II.[8] In May 2019, Hunny released their first full-length album, Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Hunny worked with producer Carlos de la Garza on the album.[9]

Band Members

Current Members

  • Jason Yarger - lead vocalist, guitarist (2014–present)[10]
  • Kevin Grimmett - backup vocalist, keyboardist (2014–present) [10] bassist (2018–present)[1]
  • Jake Goldstein - guitarist (2014–present)[10]
  • Joey Anderson - drummer (2014–present)[10]

Former Members

  • Jake Munk - guitarist (2014-2016) [2]
  • Gregory Horne - bassist (2014-2018) [7]

Discography

Singles

  • Honey Blonde (2014)
  • Vowels (and the Importance of Being Me) (2016)
  • Colder Parts (2016)
  • Lula, I'm Not Mad (2019)
  • Saturday Night (2019)
  • Halloween (2019)

EPs

  • Pain/Love/Aching (2015)
  • Windows I (2017)
  • Windows II (2018)

Albums

  • Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. (2019)

References

  1. ^ a b c Deming, Mark. "Artist Biography by Mark Deming". Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Sweeney, Sydney. "Music You Should Know: Two Years Later, 'Pain / Ache / Loving' is Still HUNNY's Best". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  3. ^ Day, Laurence. "L.A. indie rockers HUNNY stream B3SCI debut Pain/Ache/Loving [Premiere]". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  4. ^ Brennan, Collin. "SoCal synth rockers HUNNY share new single "Vowels (and The Importance of Being Me)" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  5. ^ "HUNNY Gets Real Real In "Colder Parts"". Ones To Watch. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  6. ^ Johnson, Colleen. "INTERVIEW: HUNNY chats "Windows 2" and tour with Made Violent!". New England Sounds. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  7. ^ a b Hardee, Howard. "Hunny Frontman Jason Yarger Spills on His Influences, Also Spills Paint". Miami New Times. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  8. ^ Vigil, Dom. "HUNNY Sign to Epitaph & Release New EP, "Windows II"". The Prelude Press. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  9. ^ "hunnytheband.co". Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  10. ^ a b c d Watts, Liz. "HUNNY". Retrieved 19 December 2019.