Joyce Manor

Joyce Manor is an American punk rock band from Torrance, California, formed in 2008.[1][2] The band consists of lead vocalist/guitarist Barry Johnson, guitarist Chase Knobbe, and bassist/backing vocalist Matt Ebert.[3][4] Since their formation, the band have released six studio albums – the most recent of which, 40 oz. to Fresno, was released in June 2022. The band's sound is a mix of power pop, pop punk and emo, with Pitchfork describing the band as writers of "very short songs and spiked alt-rock melodies with day-drunk surrealism, like a SoCal Guided By Voices that exclusively drank alcopops."[5]

Joyce Manor
Joyce Manor in 2015
Joyce Manor in 2015
Background information
OriginTorrance, California, United States
Genres
Years active2008 (2008)–present
Labels
Members
  • Barry Johnson
  • Chase Knobbe
  • Matt Ebert
Past members
  • Kurt Walcher
  • Jeff Enzor
  • Pat Ware
  • Jimmy Casey
  • Mike Smith
  • CJ Mitchell
  • Justin Conway
Websitejoyce-manor.com

Background

The band have drawn inspiration from pop-punk bands such as Blink-182 and emo acts like Weezer, as well as new wave groups such as The Buggles and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD).[6] The idea for the name "Joyce Manor" was thought of by Barry. It came from the name of an apartment building by frontman Barry Johnson's house.[2] Joyce Manor was originally a duo consisting only of members Johnson and Knobbe, which they first thought of while drunk during a visit to Disneyland. Joyce Manor released a split 7-inch with Summer Vacation in the fall of 2010 via Muy Autentico Records.

They joined 6131 Records in June 2010.[7] Their self-titled full-length debut was released in 2011 to a host of critical and fan praise. Punknews named it their "2011 Album of the Year" and it landed the band on many year-end best-of lists.[8] Joyce Manor moved over to Asian Man Records (and Big Scary Monsters in the UK) for their next album, Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired, released in April 2012. This album contains a cover of The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star".[9]

Joyce Manor signed with Epitaph Records to release their third album Never Hungover Again, which was released on 22 July 2014.[10][11] The album was produced by Joe Reinhart[12] and it features Frances Quinlan from the band Hop Along on the cover.[13] The band received attention within the indie and punk communities for its stance against stage diving after the band interrupted several sets to call out stage divers.[14][15] The 10-track release features the single "Fake I.D." and was released on October 7 through Epitaph.[16]

In 2018, the band announced their fifth album Million Dollars to Kill Me by releasing the title track as their first single. The album was released on September 21 through Epitaph Records.

In 2021, the band announced a remastered version of their self-titled album Joyce Manor. The album was released on July 13 through Asian Man Records.

Members

Current

  • Barry Johnson – lead vocals, guitar (2008–present)
  • Chase Knobbe – guitar (2008–present)
  • Matt Ebert – bass, backing vocals (2009–present)

Current touring musicians

  • Neil Berthier – acoustic guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals (2021–present)
  • Neil Hennessy – drums (2021–present)

Former

  • Kurt Walcher – drums (2009–2015)
  • Jeff Enzor – drums (2015–2017)
  • Pat Ware – drums (2017–2019)
  • Jimmy Casey – guitar (2020–2021)
  • Marc Lepson -guitar (2014-2018)

Timeline

Discography

Music videos

  • "Drainage" / "If I Needed You There" (2012)
  • "Catalina Fight Song" (2014)
  • "The Jerk" (2014)
  • "Fake I.D." (2016)
  • "Last You Heard Of Me" (2016)
  • "Eighteen" (2016)
  • “Million Dollars to Kill Me” (2018)
  • “Think I’m Still in Love with You” (2018)
  • "Big Lie" (2019)
  • “Constant Headache” (2021)
  • "Gotta Let It Go" (2022)

References

  1. Courtien, Andrew (2011-07-28). "Meet Joyce Manor: "Scream Along" Music From South Bay". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  2. Miller, Shane (22 February 2013). "Joyce Manor appeals to the masses with new album and Fun Fun Fun Fest appearance". Dailytexanonline.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-16. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
  3. Gnerre, Sam (21 July 2014). "Torrance's Joyce Manor plays with heart and fire on 'Never Hungover Again'". Daily Breeze. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  4. Fuller, Joseph (June 9, 2015). "Meeting Joyce Manor". ZERO. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
  5. Cohen, Ian. "Joyce Manor: Joyce Manor Album Review". Pitchfork. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  6. Pearlman, Mischa (June 14, 2022). "Joyce Manor on Continuing to Create Constellations of Time, Space, and Experience". Flood Magazine. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  7. Yancey, Bryne (June 16, 2010). "6131 Records signs Joyce Manor". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  8. "Joyce Manor, The Exquisites, The Weaks". Manic Productions. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  9. Ableson, Jon (2009-08-20). "ATP! Track By Track Exclusive: Joyce Manor - 'Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired'". Alter The Press!. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
  10. Gotrich, Lars. "First Listen: Joyce Manor, 'Never Hungover Again'". NPR. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  11. Sharp, Tyler. "Joyce Manor sign to Epitaph Records; announce new album, 'Never Hungover Again'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  12. Geffen, Sasha (23 July 2014). "(Album review) Joyce Manor – Never Hungover Again". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  13. Ozzi, Dan. "Check Out a Song from Joyce Manor's New Album and Watch Them Get Their Asses Kicked". Vice. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
  14. Damante, Mike. "Joyce Manor and the Houston stage diver situation". Chron. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  15. "Joyce Manor Defend Public Shaming Of Stage-Diver". TheMusic.com.au. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.</ref In the fall of 2014, drummer Kurt Walcher was replaced by Jeff Enzor. In 2016 the band announced their fourth album, ''[[Cody (album)|Cody]],'' produced by [[Rob Schnapf]].<ref>Rettig, James (2016-08-08). "Joyce Manor – "Fake I.D."". Retrieved 2016-08-08.
  16. Brodsky, Rachel (2016-08-08). "Joyce Manor Confirm New Album, 'Cody,' Share New Track 'Fake I.D.'". SPIN. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
  17. Carter, Emily (April 5, 2022). "Joyce Manor announce sixth album 40 oz. To Fresno, drop new single Gotta Let It Go". Kerrang. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
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