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Phoneboy
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 singer/keyboardist Jordan Torres. Creation 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". 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. 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. When asked about their inspiration, the band responded that they were inspired by the Arctic Monkeys, the Strokes, and Rex Orange County. Career Initially, Phoneboy played local gigs around Hoboken, New Jersey to improve Stevens' music scene. On April 23, 2021, Phoneboy released their self-titled debut album ''Phoneboy'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Kid
Good Kid is a five-member indie rock band from Toronto, Ontario. It consists of five members: lead vocalist Nick Frosst, drummer Jon Kereliuk, bassist Michael Kozakov, and guitarists David Wood and Jacob Tsafatinos. The band's mascot, known as Nomu Kid, is primarily featured in their marketing and social media. They released their first self titled EP, in 2018. It was followed by ''Good Kid 2'' two years later. In late 2020, the band gained popularity through the use of their music on ''Fortnite'' streams. The band released their EP ''Good Kid 3'' on April 14, 2023, which contains two of their most streamed songs on Spotify, ''Mimi's Delivery Service'' and ''No Time to Explain.'' The band has chosen not to issue DMCA strikes so that their music could be used in streams. Most recently, they released their fourth EP, ''Good Kid 4'', on March 27, 2024. This EP has their most popular track, a cover of Laufey (singer), Laufey's ''From the Start,'' which gained over 100 million Spotify ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Jersey
New Jersey is a U.S. state, state located in both the Mid-Atlantic States, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, Northeastern regions of the United States. Located at the geographic hub of the urban area, heavily urbanized Northeast megalopolis, it is bordered to the northwest, north, and northeast by New York (state), New York State; on its east, southeast, and south by the Atlantic Ocean; on its west by the Delaware River and Pennsylvania; and on its southwest by Delaware Bay and Delaware. At , New Jersey is the List of U.S. states and territories by area, fifth-smallest state in land area. According to a 2024 United States Census Bureau, U.S. Census Bureau estimate, it is the List of U.S. states and territories by population, 11th-most populous state, with over 9.5 million residents, its highest estimated count ever. The state capital is Trenton, New Jersey, Trenton, and the state's most populous city is Newark, New Jersey, Newark. New Jersey is the only U.S. stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Strokes
The Strokes are an American Rock music, rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band is composed of lead singer and primary songwriter Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond, Jr., Albert Hammond Jr., bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and drummer Fabrizio Moretti. They were a leading group of the early-2000s garage rock revival and post-punk revival movements. The release of their debut EP ''The Modern Age'' in early 2001 sparked a bidding war among minor labels, with the band eventually signing to RCA Records. That summer, they released their debut album, ''Is This It'', to widespread critical acclaim and strong sales. It has since appeared on numerous "greatest albums" lists. It was followed by ''Room on Fire'' (2003) and ''First Impressions of Earth'' (2005), both of which sold well but failed to match ''Is This It'' in immediate critical success, despite positive reviews nonetheless. Following a five-year hiatus, they released ''Angles (The Strokes albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Alternative Rock Groups
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label that was previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadians
Canadians () are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of their being ''Canadian''. Canada is a multilingual and multicultural society home to people of groups of many different ethnic, religious, and national origins, with the majority of the population made up of Old World immigrants and their descendants. Following the initial period of French and then the much larger British colonization, different waves (or peaks) of immigration and settlement of non-indigenous peoples took place over the course of nearly two centuries and continue today. Elements of Indigenous, French, British, and more recent immigrant customs, languages, and religions have combined to form the culture of Canada, and thus a Canadian identity and Canadian values. Canada has also been strongly influenced by its linguistic, geograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisy The Great
Daisy the Great is an American indie pop band led by singer-songwriters Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker. They rose to prominence with their 2017 debut single "The Record Player Song". Later, a remix of the song called "Record Player" was released in August 2021, with additional verses and production performed by AJR. It went to number 6 on the ''Billboard'' Alternative Airplay chart. As of September 2024, they have amassed over 780,000 monthly streamers on Spotify. History Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker met as acting majors at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Dugan is from New York, and Walker grew up in New Orleans. They formed Daisy the Great in 2016, and released their first EP, ''I've Got a Few Friends & I Wish They Were Mine'', in 2018. They released their debut album, ''I'm Not Getting Any Taller'', in January 2019. The single "Record Player" became a hit on TikTok, accumulating over 270 million views. They released their second EP, ''Soft Songs'', in 2020 and their second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Happy Fits
The Happy Fits are an indie rock band from Pittstown, New Jersey. The band was formed in 2016 by lead vocalist and cellist Calvin Langman and guitarist Ross Monteith, with the addition of Luke Davis as drummer following the release of their debut EP ''Awfully Apeelin'.'' After finding unexpected success on Spotify, the band members dropped out of college to record their first full-length album, ''Concentrate.'' They have since completed multiple headlining tours and released a sophomore album'','' ''What Could Be Better'', in 2020, and a third album, ''Under the Shade of Green'', in 2022. History 2016–2017: Band formation The band members attended the same New Jersey high school, where Ross Monteith approached the classically-trained Calvin Langman to play music together. By the close of their senior year, they had written four songs. As a graduation present, Monteith's parents paid for them to record the songs that would make their first Extended play, EP. Two days before ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rex Orange County
Alexander James O'Connor (born 4 May 1998), known professionally as Rex Orange County, is a British singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Grayshott, England. '' NPR Music''s Zoë Jones has described O'Connor's music as "a bright blend of hip-hop, jazz, and bedroom pop". Teaching himself how to produce his own music at the age of 16, he released his debut album, '' Bcos U Will Never Be Free'' (2015), on Bandcamp and Soundcloud. O'Connor then released numerous solo singles throughout 2016 and 2017, including the platinum-certified singles, "Sunflower" and "Best Friend", and then released his second studio album, '' Apricot Princess'' (2017). After catching the attention of Tyler, the Creator with ''Bcos U Will Never B Free'', they collaborated on two songs from Tyler's fourth album, '' Flower Boy'' (2017), which caused O'Connor to rise to prominence, allowing him to sign with RCA Records. O'Connor released his third studio album, ''Pony'' (2019), lyrically exploring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys are an English Rock music, rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002. They comprise lead singer Alex Turner, drummer Matt Helders, guitarist Jamie Cook and bassist Nick O'Malley. The co-founder and original bassist Andy Nicholson left in 2006. Arctic Monkeys were one of the first bands to come to public attention via the Internet, with commentators suggesting they represented a change in how new bands are promoted and marketed. Their debut album, ''Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not'' (2006), received acclaim and topped the UK Albums Chart, becoming the fastest-selling debut album in British chart history at the time. It won Brit Award for British Album of the Year, Best British Album at the 2007 Brit Awards and has been hailed as one of the greatest debut albums. The band's second album, ''Favourite Worst Nightmare'' (2007), was also acclaimed and won Best British Album at the 2008 BRIT Awards, 2008 Brit Awards. ''Humbug (album), Humbug'' (2009) and '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Rock
Alternative rock (also known as alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative) is a category of rock music that evolved from the independent music underground of the 1970s. Alternative rock acts achieved mainstream success in the 1990s with the likes of the grunge subgenre in the United States, and the Britpop and shoegaze subgenres in the United Kingdom and Ireland. During this period, many record labels were looking for "alternatives", as many Arena rock, corporate rock, hard rock, and glam metal acts from the 1980s were beginning to grow stale throughout the music industry. The emergence of Generation X as a Culture, cultural force in the 1990s also contributed greatly to the rise of alternative music. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from mainstream or arena rock, commercial rock or pop. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to musicians influenced by the musical style or independent, DIY ethic, DIY ethos of late-1970s punk rock.di Perna, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mobile Phone Addiction
Problematic smartphone use is psychological or behavioral dependence on cell phones. It is closely related to other forms of digital media overuse such as social media addiction or internet addiction disorder. Commonly known as "smartphone addiction", the term "problematic smartphone use" was proposed by researchers to describe similar behaviors presenting without evidence of addiction. Problematic use can include preoccupation with mobile communication, excessive money or time spent on mobile phones, and use of mobile phones in socially or physically inappropriate situations, such as driving an automobile. Increased use can also lead to adverse effects on relationships, degraded mental or physical health, and increased anxiety when separated from a mobile phone or sufficient signal. At the same time, smartphones also play a positive role in modern life by enhancing communication, supporting task management, and providing tools such as portable navigation systems. History an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stevens Institute Of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology is a Private university, private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey. Founded in 1870, it is one of the oldest technological universities in the United States and was the first college in America solely dedicated to mechanical engineering. The 55-acre campus encompasses Landmarks of Hoboken, New Jersey#Castle Point, Castle Point, the highest point in Hoboken, a quad, and 43 academic, student and administrative buildings. Established through an 1868 bequest from Edwin Augustus Stevens, enrollment at Stevens includes more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students representing 47 states and 60 countries throughout Asia, Europe and Latin America. Stevens comprises three schools that deliver technology-based Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degrees and degrees in business, arts, humanities and social sciences: The Charles V. Schaefer Jr., School of Engineering and Sci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
