Why Bonnie is the musical project of songwriter Blair Howerton. Howerton started the band in Austin, Texas and has since relocated to Brooklyn, New York Their debut album 90 in November was released in August 2022 on Keeled Scaled .[1] Their sophmore album Wish on the Bone is set to release on August 30, 2024 via Fire Talk RecordsTheir musical style has been described as shoegaze-icana with pop influence. [2]
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Origin | Austin, Texas |
Genres | Indie rock |
Years active | 2018 | –present
Labels | Keeled Scales Fire Talk |
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Website | www |
History
editWhy Bonnie started as the musical project of musician Blair Howerton. However, the project expanded into a four piece for their first release, an EP in 2018 titled In Water.[3] The EP was dedicated to Howerton's brother Bristol.[4] The band released their second EP the same year titled Nightgown.[5] In February 2020, the band released their first single for their new label Fat Possum Records, “Voice Box”.[6] Their third EP, sharing the name of the aforementioned single, was released in April 2020.[7] 90 in November, the group's debut album, was released in August 2022.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ Thompson, Stephen. "The Austin 100: Why Bonnie". NPR Music. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Why Bonnie: Texas-Raised "Shoegaze-icana"". 20 October 2022.
- ^ Webster, Libby. "Why Bonnie In Water (Sports Day)". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ Goudie, Mitchell (16 February 2018). "ep review: WHY BONNIE In Water". GoldFlakePaint. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ Rascoe, Rachel. "Why Bonnie Nightgown (Sports Day)". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ D’Souza, Shaad. "Why Bonnie finds new clarity on the dreamy "Voice Box"". The Fader. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ Leas, Ryan (25 February 2020). "Why Bonnie – "Voice Box"". Stereogum. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ Tenreyro, Tatiana. "Why Bonnie announce debut album 90 in November, release title track". The Fader. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ Rytlewski, Evan. "Why Bonnie: 90 in November". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 September 2022.