The Hugs
| The Hugs | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Labels |
Unsigned Past: 1965 Records/Columbia UK |
| Website | http://thehugsmusic.com/ |
| Members |
Danny Delegato Skyler Weaver David Appaloosa |
| Past members |
Mitch Wilson (Drums) Patrick Wilcox (Guitar) Kelly McKenzie (Drums) Brendan Welch (Bass) Nicholas LoCascio (Guitar) Jonny Roe (Guitar) |
The Hugs are an indie pop band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 2007 by lead singer-songwriter Danny Delegato. Current members include Danny Delegato (lead vocals, songwriter, guitar), David Appaloosa (lead guitar, vocals), and Skyler Weaver (drums, percussion).[1]
Reception
Carl Barat, singer-songwriter of The Libertines, stated in London-based music magazine NME in 2007, "I love The Hugs from Portland, Oregon. They're kind of like The Libertines but are taking it all from their own direction. They're a band who really know how to put a tune together and I'm totally dead excited about them."[2]
Movie director Gus Van Sant stated in an online New York Post magazine article, "there's a band called The Hugs that I like a lot, they play folk rock, they're a Portland band, I really like their songs."[3][4]
References
- ↑ "CD Reviews: The Hugs, Leonard Mynx". Willamette Week. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ↑ Barât, Carl. "My favourite new band...". NME. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ↑ Tucker, Reed. "Gus Van Sant". New York Post. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ↑ Caraeff, Ezra Ace. "Your New Favourite Band?". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
