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Hometown Anthem
12+ albums
pop punkelectronicemoamericanpowerpop
about
After less than two years together, Hometown Anthem has already made its mark on the underground music scene. A relentless touring schedule has earned the band a reputation as one of the most powerful acts performing today. With the release of their debut full-length Dont Hold On To What You Hear (Emerald Moon Records, 2005) and its follow-up ep If We Could Dream (EMR, 2006), this six-piece from New Jersey has begun its steady climb to the top. Hometown Anthems blend of aggressive punk and irresistible pop hooks, together with its dynamic stage show earned them a slot on the 2006 Warped Tour. It was on the strength of those performances that the band was chosen over 12,000 other bands for inclusion on the Ernie Ball compilation cd 13 Of The Best Unsigned Bands In North America (Warcon Records, 2006). Through their travels and triumphs, Hometown Anthem has drawn strength from the unique bond they share, on stage and off. Friendships stemming from childhood have lead to a special chemistry not found in many more experienced bands. Wherever they play, audiences are drawn in by that chemistry, crowding stages and barricades to sing along in unison with lead singer Joe Crawford and keyboardist David Rodrigues. Guitarists Dom Gaglio and Steve Dufresne, drummer Joe Static Hughes and bassist Joel Cuozzo-Gonzalez feed off the energy and send it back to the crowd multiplied. Never precious or choreographed, a Hometown Anthem show delivers something heartfelt and real every time. After
