Candy Hearts (band)

Candy Hearts
Origin New Jersey, New York, United States
Genres Pop punk, power pop, indie rock, punk rock, emo
Years active 2009–present
Labels Violently Happy Records, Bridge 9 Records
Website www.candyheartsband.com
Members
  • Mariel Loveland
  • Matthew Ferraro
  • John Clifford

Candy Hearts is an American pop-punk band from New Jersey and New York.

Background

The band formed in the year 2010. They have released one EP, two full length albums and a collection of demos. Their first collection of demos was released in March 2010, titled "Ripped Up Jeans And Silly Dreams" but never saw a physical release. A year later, they released their first full length album, titled "Everything's Amazing And Nobody's Happy" on Kind of Like Records. In 2012 the band teamed up with producer and New Found Glory guitarist, Chad Gilbert, to record their EP "The Best Ways to Disappear" which was rated #2 on Kerrang's list of "Top EPs of 2012." A year later, Kerrang rated their single "Miles & Interstates" via a 7" re-release as #40 in their list of "101 Songs that Rocked 2013." In June 2014, the band released their second full length album entitled "All The Ways You Let Me Down." The album was again produced by New Found Glory band member Chad Gilbert.[1][2] and charted on Billboard at #8 (Alternative New Artist Chart) and #32 (Heatseekers Chart). The band went on a tour in the Spring of 2014 with We Are In The Crowd, William Beckett, State Champs, and Set It Off.[3] In the summer of 2014, the band embarked on a tour with Seaway, Stickup Kid, and Driver Friendly.[4] In the fall of 2014, they toured with New Found Glory in the United States, Ireland, and England. In 2014, Billboard named them one of the top ten pop punk bands that people need to know.[5] and NJ.com voted them one of the 35 bands you need to hear in 2015 [6]

In December 2014, Spin Magazine named Candy Hearts' single "I Miss You" one of the Best Songs Of 2014.[7] Their record "All The Ways You Let Me Down" was voted as one of the best pop albums of 2014 by Billboard [8] and one of the top albums of 2014 by The Houston Chronicle.[9]

Influences

The band cites several, across the board influences: Mariel Loveland has cited acts such as Breeders, Juliana Hatfield and Taylor Swift as influences.[10]

Members

Discography

EPs

Albums

References

  1. ↑ Zarrillo, Zack. "Candy Hearts Begin Recording Album With Chad Gilbert". Property of Zack. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  2. ↑ Payne, Chris. "Candy Hearts' Mariel Loveland Talks New Album, Feminism & New Found Glory Tattoos". Billboard. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  3. ↑ Zarrillo, Zack. "We Are The In Crowd, William Beckett, State Champs Spring Tour". Property of Zack. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  4. ↑ Sharp, Tyler. "Stickup Kid, Seaway announce summer co-headlining tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  5. ↑ Payne, Chris. "Top 10 New School Pop-Punk Bands You Need To Know". Billboard. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  6. ↑ http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2015/01/35_nj_bands_you_need_to_hear_in_2015.html#0
  7. ↑ http://www.spin.com/articles/101-best-songs-2014/
  8. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6413826/best-pop-albums-2014
  9. ↑ http://blog.chron.com/miked/2014/12/the-top-10-albums-of-2014/
  10. ↑ http://substreammagazine.com/2014/08/interview-live-photos-candy-hearts-new-york-ny-81514/
  11. ↑ Whitt, Cassie. "Candy Hearts - ‘All The Ways You Let Me Down’ album premiere". Alternative Press. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  12. ↑ Weber, Laurel. "ATP! Interview: Mariel Loveland (Candy Hearts)". Alter The Press. Retrieved 15 July 2014.

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