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Origin | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
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Years active | 2014 | –present
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Hovvdy is an American indie pop duo formed in Austin, Texas by Charlie Martin and Will Taylor.
Hovvdy released their first EP in 2014. The following year, they released a split with the band Loafer. In 2016, the band released their debut full-length album, Taster, through Double Double Whammy. [1] Hovvdy's second album, titled Cranberry, was released in 2018. [2] [3] [4] In 2019, the duo released a split with musician Hannah Read, known as Lomelda. The two artists covered each other's songs for the release. The two also went on a summer tour to promote the album. [5] Hovvdy's third album, Heavy Lifter, was released in 2019. [6] [7] The band's fourth album, True Love, was released on October 1, 2021. [8] They released their self-titled fifth studio album through Arts & Crafts on April 26, 2024. [9]
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