Hovvdy is an American

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History

The duo began their career releasing an EP in 2014. The following year, they released a split with the band Loafer. Hovvdy released their debut album, ''Taster'', in 2016. In 2018, Hovvdy released their second full-length album titled ''Cranberry''. In 2019, the duo released a split with musician Hannah Read, known as

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. The split found Hovvdy and Lomelda covering each others songs. The two also went on a summer tour to promote the split. The duo's third album, ''Heavy Lifter'', was released in 2019. The bands fourth album, ''True Love'', was released on October 1, 2021.

Discography

Albums *''Taster'' -

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, 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2016) *''Cranberry'' -

, 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2018) *''

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(UK), 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2019) *''True Love'' - Grand Jury Music (2021) Extended plays *''ep'' - Drip Tapes/Merdurhaus, Cassette, MP3 (2014) *''Stay Warm'' split with Loafer - Merdurhaus, Cassette, MP3 (2015) *''Covers'' split with

- Self Released, Cassette, MP3 (2019) *''Covers 2'' - Self Released, MP3 (2021) *''billboard for my feelings'' - Self Released (2022) Singles *''Meg'' - Merdurhaus, MP3 (2016) *''Problem'' - Merdurhaus, MP3 (2016) *''Easy'' / ''Turns Blue'' -

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, MP3 (2018) *''Runner'' - self released (2020) *''I'm Sorry'' - self released (2020)

References

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