Why Bonnie

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Why Bonnie
OriginAustin, Texas
GenresIndie rock
Years active2018 (2018)–present
LabelsKeeled Scales
Members
  • Blair Howerton
  • Kendall Powell
  • Chance Williams
  • Josh Malett
Past members
  • Sam Houdek
Websitewww.whybonnie.com

Why Bonnie is an American indie rock band from Austin, Texas.[1] Their musical style has been described as shoegaze-icana.[2]

History[edit]

Why 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]

  1. ^ Thompson, Stephen. "The Austin 100: Why Bonnie". NPR Music. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Why Bonnie: Texas-Raised "Shoegaze-icana"". 20 October 2022.
  3. ^ Webster, Libby. "Why Bonnie In Water (Sports Day)". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  4. ^ Goudie, Mitchell (16 February 2018). "ep review: WHY BONNIE In Water". GoldFlakePaint. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  5. ^ Rascoe, Rachel. "Why Bonnie Nightgown (Sports Day)". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  6. ^ D’Souza, Shaad. "Why Bonnie finds new clarity on the dreamy "Voice Box"". The Fader. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  7. ^ Leas, Ryan (25 February 2020). "Why Bonnie – "Voice Box"". Stereogum. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  8. ^ Tenreyro, Tatiana. "Why Bonnie announce debut album 90 in November, release title track". The Fader. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  9. ^ Rytlewski, Evan. "Why Bonnie: 90 in November". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 September 2022.