Why Bonnie

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Why Bonnie
Origin Austin, Texas
Genres Indie rock
Years active2018 (2018)–present
Labels Keeled Scales
Members
  • Blair Howerton
  • Kendall Powell
  • Sam Houdek
  • Chance Williams
  • Josh Malett
Website www.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

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]

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