The Backseat Lovers is an American alternative rock band that formed in Provo, Utah in 2018. The band's 2019 single, "Kilby Girl" reached number 39 on the Billboard Rock & Alternative Airplay chart. The band released their major label debut album, Waiting to Spill, on October 28, 2022, via Capitol Records.
The Backseat Lovers | |
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| Origin | Provo, Utah |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Capitol Records |
| Members | Joshua Harmon Jonas Swanson Juice Welch KJ Ward |
| Past members | Ethan Christensen |
| Website | www |
History
editThe Backseat Lovers was formed in 2018. Lead singer and guitarist Joshua Harmon and guitarist Jonas Swanson first met while waiting in line for an open mic in Provo, Utah in 2017. The two were joined by drummer Juice Welch and bassist Ethan Christensen.[1] Christensen was later replaced by KJ Ward.[2] Harmon was previously the vocalist of the indie rock band Moody Pulp.[3] In June 2018, the group won a "battle of the bands" competition at Velour, a Provo venue. That month, the band also self-released its first EP, Elevator Days.[4]
In January 2019, The Backseat Lovers released its first studio album, When We Were Friends. The album featured the singles, "Maple Syrup"[4] and "Kilby Girl" which can be attributed to their streaming success and growth.[5] The latter song received radio airplay on stations like KKDO in Sacramento and the Sirius XM radio channel, Alt Nation.[2] It peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Rock & Alternative Airplay chart in 2021.[6] The band toured during 2019 in support of When We Were Friends.[1][7]
The band also toured throughout 2021,[2] including its first festival date at Lollapalooza in July of that year.[8][9] In 2022, the band embarked on its North American "Turning Point" tour.[10] Later in 2022, the group began releasing new singles, including "Growing/Dying",[11] "Close Your Eyes", and "Slowing Down". Those songs appeared on the band's major label debut studio album, Waiting to Spill, which was released on October 28, 2022, via Capitol Records. The Backseat Lovers also announced their Waiting to Spill tour in the U.K. and Ireland which took place in the spring of 2023.[12][13]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US [14] | ||
| When We Were Friends (US) |
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199 |
| Waiting to Spill |
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EPs
edit| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Elevator Days |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peaks | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US R&A Air |
US AAA [15] | |||
| "Maple Syrup" | 2019 | — | — | When We Were Friends |
| "Kilby Girl" | 39 [6] |
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| "Just a Boy" | 2019 | — | — | — |
| "Heavy" | 2020 | — | — | — |
| "Growing/Dying" | 2022 | — | 18 | Waiting to Spill |
| "Close Your Eyes" | — | — | ||
| "Slowing Down" | — | — | ||
References
edit- ^ a b McGregor, Nick (February 13, 2019). "P.S. They Love You". Salt Lake City Weekly. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c Gomez, Adrian (November 5, 2021). "Understanding each other: The Backseat Lovers to bring its indie sound to Meow Wolf". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ "About". moody pulp. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Bianucci, Ty (January 30, 2019). "Backseat Lovers celebrate album release at Velour". UVU Review. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ Ellis, Brandon (September 4, 2020). "The kilby girl: Utah's local music persona". The Utah Statesman. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ a b "Rock & Alternative Airplay". Billboard. February 27, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ Spaulding, Wes (September 28, 2019). "The Backseat Lovers, Release New Track "Just a Boy" To Kick Off Their Upcoming West Coast Tour". Rock the Pigeon. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ Graves, Wren; Clark, Tyler (July 31, 2021). "Lollapalooza 2021 Day 3 Recap: Rap and Rock Duel with Journey, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, and Limp Bizkit". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ Goudie, Keegan (August 10, 2021). "Lollapalooza 2021 Artist Spotlight: The Backseat Lovers". Urban Matter. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ Jones, Lucy (March 4, 2022). "The Backseat Lovers Go on Tour for the Ages". MUD Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ Wales-Harding, Megan (August 22, 2022). "The Backseat Lovers return with new single "Growing/Dying"". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ Major, Michael (September 20, 2022). "Backseat Lovers Release 'Close Your Eyes' Ahead of Upcoming Album". Broadway World. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ Wales-Harding, Megan (October 10, 2022). "The Backseat Lovers release new single "Slowing Down" and announce new UK & Ireland 2023 tour". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ @billboardcharts (February 6, 2023). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (2/2)..." (Tweet). Retrieved February 7, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Adult Alternative Airplay: Week of January 21, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2023.