Brightside is an American indie-pop band from

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. Started in 2014, they have since released two EPs, which have included hit singles "Filthy Bad Habit" and "AEIOU". They have played with

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, Theory of a Deadman,

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, and more.

Background

In 2014 they released their first EP ''Feels Like Fiction'' produced by Lee Dyess (

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). The band got back in the studio in 2017 with Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount (

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) and James Paul Wisner (

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) to cut their sophomore EP ''Heart Science'' (paid for by fans through a crowdfunding campaign). Lead single "AEIOU" got spins on Tallahassee's Hot 104.9 FM and Brightside has over 300k streams on

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. In 2017 they opened for

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and

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on the WTK10 tour (5 Florida dates) and quickly followed up with two headlining club runs. They have also done several one-off shows throughout Florida with

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, Theory of a Deadman,

, and more, as well as playing The Vans

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(Jacksonville) and The Florida Music Festival. The band has played and organized multiple charity events aimed at helping the needy as well as growing the local music scene by giving new bands the opening slots.

Band members

* Connor Holcombe - lead vocals, keys (2014–present) * Jake Long - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2014–present) * Dillon Jordan - lead guitar (2014–present) * Cory Clark - drums (2014–present) * Will Dunaway - bass, backing vocals (2014–present)

Discography

Extended plays * ''Feels Like Fiction'' (2014) * ''Heart Science'' (2017)

References

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