Biography
Neon Hymns found their start like many bands before them. That all too familiar story of small town boys from working class homes trying to break free from the trappings that go along with life growing up in a monotonous and mundane suburban landscape. The kind of places where cliche's become realities and dreams of making a run for it are propelled by every young man's reckless descent into youthful complacency. But for the four friend that make up Neon Hymns, dreams were not enough. It's clear that they're bound together by something more than just music.
Neon Hymns is a brotherhood.
Having made the move to Los Angeles from Sydney, AU in the Fall of 2009, the band consisting of Josef Cruickshank (Vocals), Simon French (Bass), Rob Ellmore (Drums) & James Bowen (Guitar) left no time for jet lag. The quartet immediately began playing all across southern California and putting dozens of shows under their collective belt before even having a record out! Firmly establishing themselves as one of LA's best new live acts, the band released their first self titled EP in July 2011. Mixed and engineered by Doug Boehm (GIRLS, Dr. Dog), lead single "Whatever Happened" was well received by College radio stations, creating a buzz resounding from Berkley to NYU! As it grew, the band took to the road, hitting major cities all across the US.
This past year has seen Neon Hymns bring their much lauded live show to capacity crowds in New York, San Francisco and Seattle while sharing the stage with the likes of Electric Guest (Downtown) and fellow countrymen Husky (Sub-Pop). After releasing a handful of self released digital singles exclusively through their website, Neon Hymns entered the studio in September 2012 with grammy nominated whiz kid Jesse Rogg (Sam Sparro, OK Go) to begin pre-production on their next EP set to surface sometime in early 2013. Citing influences from the Replacements to Joy Division, the Smiths and David Bowie, Neon Hymns have only just begun to hit their stride. Neon Hymns are not a band afraid to wear their influences on their sleeves and while comparisons are welcome, Neon Hymns are a band driven to carve out their own place in todays modern soundscape.
Neon Hymns play like four young men with everything to prove, on a search for the kind of salvation that will never be found in the aisle of a church pew. Neon Hymns is here to take you to church.
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