Phoneboy
Phoneboy | |
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| Origin | New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock, indie pop |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | AWAL |
| Members | Wyn Barnum Ricky Dana James Fusco Jordan Torres |
| Website | 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.[1][2]
Creation
[edit]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.
Career
[edit]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. It was preceded by the singles "Runaway", "Ferrari", "What a Coward", and "Your Apartment".[15][16][3][5] Phoneboy also went on a tour to celebrate.[17]
In 2024, Phoneboy released a new single, "I Look Alive", having their keyboardist, Jordan Torres, sing for the first time.[18] This was followed by "Better Than You" in February 2025 alongside the announcement of their third album Heartbreak Designer. The third single, "Red Wine" was released in March 2025. The album's fourth and final single, "Talking to Heads", was released in April 2025. Heartbreak Designer was officially released on April 25, 2025.
In February 2025, Phoneboy joined Canadian indie rock band Good Kid on their "Chaos Kid" Tour as the opening act.
The band has released featured merch, depicting symbols of their band, such as the iconic "Roses are Dead".[19]
Members
[edit]- Wyn Barnum – vocals, guitar (2018–present)
- Ricky Dana – vocals, guitar (2018–present)
- James Fusco – bass (2018–present)
- Jordan Torres – keyboards (2018–present), vocals (2024–present)
Discography
[edit]| Title | Album details |
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| Phoneboy |
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| Moving Out |
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| Heartbreak Designer |
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| Title | Album details |
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| Runaway |
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| Ferrari |
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| What a Coward |
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| Your Apartment (EP) |
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| I Look Alive |
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| I Look Alive (Acoustic) |
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| Better Than You |
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| Red Wine |
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| Talking to Heads |
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References
[edit]- ^ "Ones To Watch". Ones to Watch. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ a b Abdel-Gawad, Minna (March 24, 2023). "Interview: NJ's Phoneboy Are Moving Up & 'Moving Out' with Their Sophomore Album". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ a b Piers, Ryan (March 15, 2023). "News: Phoneboy Releases New Single 'Your Apartment". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ "Phoneboy". The Masquerade. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ a b "On Stage Extra: Phoneboy comes to the Foundry at Fillmore | The Unionville Times". www.unionvilletimes.com. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ "Artists Who Sound Like: Phoneboy – Magnetic Magazine". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ Benitez-Eves, Tina (April 29, 2021). "Phoneboy Give Track By Track Rundown of Self-Titled Album". American Songwriter. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ Robinson, Chloe (March 29, 2021). "Phoneboy unleash their energetic offering "Nevermind"". EARMILK. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ Keith, James. "Premiere: Indie-Pop Trio Phoneboy Pay Tribute To Some Horror Classics With "Nevermind"". Complex. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ brimstin, chelsea (March 22, 2021). "Listen: Indie rockers Phoneboy share 'Nevermind,' announce forthcoming self-titled album". Indie88. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ Editor, Mary Kate Giuffrida, Assistant Copy Desk Chief, Emily Vespa, Assistant News Editor, Heidi Reid, Assistant News (December 14, 2022). "Good things come in threes: The Happy Fits, Daisy the Great and Phoneboy dazzle Carrboro". Technician. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Brow, Jason (October 27, 2022). "Phoneboy Want To See 'Michael Myers On A Jetski' While Picking Songs For 'The Sound Of Halloween'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ Everett, Jeffrey (November 17, 2022). "Slideshow: The Happy Fits at the Deluxe at Old National Centre". NUVO. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ "The Happy Fits Under The Shade Of Green". August 26, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ "Phoneboy Tackle the Double-Edged Sword of Fame With Infectious New Single 'Ferrari'". Sweety High. January 18, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ "Ball State Daily". Ball State Daily. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ Roa, Ray. "Indie-pop band Phoneboy turns Tampa's New World Brewery into 'Your Apartment' on Friday". Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ Robinson, Julius (October 15, 2024). "ATWOOD MAGAZINE'S WEEKLY ROUNDUP: OCTOBER 15, 2024". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Phoneboy official website". Phoneboy.