The Horns of Happiness
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The Horns of Happiness are an independent rock band formerly of Bloomington, Indiana
now residents of Oakland/Los Angeles, CA. Since forming in 2004, the band has released one full-length album, one soundtrack, and two EPs on Secretly Canadian
while touring extensively through the US, sharing the stage with acts such as Man Man
, Silver Jews
, Old Time Relijun
, Danielson Famile
, Joanna Newsome,and The Dirty Projectors, among others, while garnering acclaim in publications such as Magnet
, Dusted
and Skyscraper magazines.
Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County in the southern region of the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 80,405 at the 2010 census....
now residents of Oakland/Los Angeles, CA. Since forming in 2004, the band has released one full-length album, one soundtrack, and two EPs on Secretly Canadian
Secretly Canadian
Secretly Canadian is an American independent record label based in Bloomington, Indiana. It was started in 1996 by Chris and Ben Swanson, Eric Weddle, and Jonathan Cargill. Their first release was a re-issue of an album by June Panic...
while touring extensively through the US, sharing the stage with acts such as Man Man
Man Man
Man Man is an experimental band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Man Man is known for their exuberant live performances. When performing, the members of the band sometimes coordinate their outfits, often seen in white outfits and, more commonly, war paint....
, Silver Jews
Silver Jews
Silver Jews was an indie rock band from New York City, formed in 1989 by David Berman along with Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich. Berman remained throughout and was the only constant member. During the last few albums, Cassie Berman became a regular member of the band...
, Old Time Relijun
Old Time Relijun
Old Time Relijun is a band founded in Olympia, Washington, United States and a longtime member of K Records. Current members are Germaine Baca on drums, Aaron Hartman on upright bass, Ben Hartman on saxophones, and Arrington de Dionyso on electric guitar, vocals and bass clarinet...
, Danielson Famile
Danielson Famile
Danielson is an American Rock band from Clarksboro, New Jersey that plays indie pop gospel music. The group consists of frontman Daniel Smith and a number of various artists with whom he collaborates...
, Joanna Newsome,and The Dirty Projectors, among others, while garnering acclaim in publications such as Magnet
Magnet (magazine)
Magnet is a music magazine which generally focuses on alternative, independent, or out-of-the-mainstream bands.-History:The magazine is published four times a year, and is independently owned and edited by Eric T. Miller. Music magazines with a similar focus in the 1990s era included Option,...
, Dusted
Dusted
Dusted may refer to:*Dusted , a 1989 debut album from the Gin Blossoms*Dusted , the joint venture of Rollo & Mark Bates*"Dusted" , a 1999 song by Leftfield from their album Rhythm and Stealth...
and Skyscraper magazines.
Discography
- A Sea As A Shore - Album - (Secretly CanadianSecretly CanadianSecretly Canadian is an American independent record label based in Bloomington, Indiana. It was started in 1996 by Chris and Ben Swanson, Eric Weddle, and Jonathan Cargill. Their first release was a re-issue of an album by June Panic...
, 2004) - Would I Find Your Psychic Guideline - 12" - (Secretly CanadianSecretly CanadianSecretly Canadian is an American independent record label based in Bloomington, Indiana. It was started in 1996 by Chris and Ben Swanson, Eric Weddle, and Jonathan Cargill. Their first release was a re-issue of an album by June Panic...
, 2006) - What Spills Like Thread - 12" - (Secretly CanadianSecretly CanadianSecretly Canadian is an American independent record label based in Bloomington, Indiana. It was started in 1996 by Chris and Ben Swanson, Eric Weddle, and Jonathan Cargill. Their first release was a re-issue of an album by June Panic...
, 2007) - Weathering Alterations - 12" - (St. Ives, 2009)
- The Horns of Happiness EP - Digital Download - (Secretly CanadianSecretly CanadianSecretly Canadian is an American independent record label based in Bloomington, Indiana. It was started in 1996 by Chris and Ben Swanson, Eric Weddle, and Jonathan Cargill. Their first release was a re-issue of an album by June Panic...
, 2010)
External links
- http://www.secretlycanadian.com/artist.php?name=hornsofhappiness
- http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/horns-of-happiness-look-what-youve-done-again-you-conniving-jumpy-little-song-you-hold-still-concert/20030053-110402.html
- http://popmontreal.com/en/node/819
- http://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/1925
- http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/4036-would-i-find-your-psychic-guideline/
- Secretly CanadianSecretly CanadianSecretly Canadian is an American independent record label based in Bloomington, Indiana. It was started in 1996 by Chris and Ben Swanson, Eric Weddle, and Jonathan Cargill. Their first release was a re-issue of an album by June Panic...