Hovvdy

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Hovvdy
Origin Austin, Texas, U.S.
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Years active2014 (2014)–present
Labels
Members
  • Charlie Martin
  • Will Taylor

Hovvdy is an American indie pop duo from Austin, Texas.

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History

The duo began their career releasing an EP in 2014. The following year, they released a split with the band Loafer. Hovvdy released their debut album, Taster, in 2016. [1] In 2018, Hovvdy released their second full-length album titled Cranberry. [2] [3] [4] In 2019, the duo released a split with musician Hannah Read, known as Lomelda. The split found Hovvdy and Lomelda covering each others songs. The two also went on a summer tour to promote the split. [5] The duo'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]

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Singles

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References

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  2. Sanford, Ryan (14 February 2018). "Review: Hovvdy – Cranberry". SLUG Magazine . Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  3. Maicki, Salvatore. "Listen to Hovvdy's new album, "Cranberry"". The Fader . Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  4. DeVille, Chris (5 February 2018). "Stream Hovvdy Cranberry". Stereogum . Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  5. Todd, Harry. "Hovvdy and Lomelda Share Surprise Split EP Covers, Announce Tour Dates Together". Paste. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  6. Gooding, Sarah. "Hovvdy discuss their new album Heavy Lifter and premiere a new single, "Cathedral"". The Fader. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  7. Todd, Harry. "Hovvdy Announce New Album Heavy Lifter, Share Lead Single "Cathedral"". Paste . Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  8. Ruiz, Matthew (13 July 2021). "Hovvdy Announces New Album True Love, Shares Video for New Song: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 October 2021.