Phoneboy

Phoneboy are an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, United States consisting of singer/guitarist Wyn Barnum, guitarist Ricky Dana, and bassist James Fusco.[1][2]

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

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".[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]

Band career

Initially, Phoneboy played local gigs around Hoboken, New Jersey to improve Stevens music scene.[6]

On April 23, 2021, Phoneboy released their debut self-titled album, "Phoneboy", featuring Justin Magnaye in "Nevermind".[7][8][9][10]

In December 2022, Phoneboy went on a tour with The Happy Fits and Daisy the Great, doing the opening act.[11][12][13][14]

On March 24, 2023, Phoneboy released a new album, "Moving Out", featuring singles such as "Your Apartment", "What a Coward", and "Ferrari".[15][16][3][5] Phoneboy also went on a tour to celebrate.[17]

Members
  • Wyn Barnum – guitarist/singer
  • Ricky Dana – guitarist/singer
  • James Fusco – bassist
  • Jordan Torres – keyboardist
  • Chris Nace – drummer
  • Ayad – manager/producer
  • Jarrett Weiss - roommate

References
  1. "Ones To Watch". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  2. 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. 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. "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.
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