Honey Bucket (musical group)

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Honey Bucket
Origin Portland, Oregon, Oregon, U.S.
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Years active2012 (2012)–present
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Website honey-bucket.bandcamp.com

Honey Bucket is an American indie rock trio from Portland, Oregon, formed in 2012. The band consists of Matt Radosevich (guitar, vocals), Vince Skelly (bass, vocals) and Jon Grothman (drums). They have released 5 albums and 1 EP.

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History

Honey Bucket began releasing music in 2013 with a short-run self-titled cassette on Burger Records. In 2016, Honey Bucket signed with See My Friends Records and released the album Magical World. [1] The album brought wider attention to the band and Spin Magazine called Magical World their "most fully realized endeavor yet." [2] The lead single of the album, titled "Devo Hat," was premiered by Brooklyn Vegan. [3] Following the release of Magical World, Honey Bucket toured the United States, performing in more than 20 cities across the country. The tour included two back-to-back concerts in New York City, including a performance at Mercury Lounge sponsored by Maintenance Records. [4]

Honey Bucket has been recognized for openly discussing their musical influences, listing artists such as Television Personalities, the Clean, the Fall, Half Japanese, Devo, Alan Vega, and Richard Hell. [5]

Discography

Albums

EPs

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References

  1. "Honey Bucket Proves That Just Because Your Band Is Named After an Outhouse Doesn't Mean the Music Has to Stink". Willamette Week. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
  2. "Honey Bucket Wander and Wonder Through Their 'Magical World' on Latest Album". Spin. 2016-08-16. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
  3. "Portland trio Honey Bucket ready debut LP (stream "Devo Hat"), touring". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
  4. "Maintenance + Mercury Lounge Present: Honey Bucket". Siren Sounds. September 2, 2016.[ permanent dead link ]
  5. "Record Review: Honey Bucket, Magical World". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2018-08-15.