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, formed in 2008. The band consists of lead vocalist/guitarist Barry Johnson, guitarist Chase Knobbe, and bassist/backing vocalist Matt Ebert. 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

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, with ''

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melodies with day-drunk surrealism, like a

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Background

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. Joyce Manor was originally a duo group consisting only of members Johnson and Knobbe, which they first thought of while

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during a visit to

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. 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. 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. 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

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". Joyce Manor signed with

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to release their third album '' Never Hungover Again'', which was released on 22 July 2014. The album was produced by Joe Reinhart and it features

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on the cover. The band received attention within the indie and punk communities for its stance against

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after the band interrupted several sets to call out stage divers. In the fall of 2014, drummer Kurt Walcher was replaced by Jeff Enzor. In 2016 the band announced their fourth album, ''

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. The 10-track release features the single "Fake I.D." and was released on October 7 through Epitaph. 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 ''

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''. 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 * Jimmy Casey – drums (2008–2009) * Kurt Walcher – drums (2009–2015) * Jeff Enzor – drums (2015–2017) * Pat Ware – drums (2017–2019)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums * ''

'' (2011) * '' Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired'' (2012) * '' Never Hungover Again'' (2014) * ''

'' (2016) * '' Million Dollars to Kill Me'' (2018) * '' 40 oz. to Fresno'' (2022) Compilations * ''Collection'' (2012) * ''Songs from Northern Torrance'' (2020) EPs * ''Demo'' (2009) * ''Ew Gross'' (2009) * ''Constant Headache'' (2009) * ''Joyce Manor / Summer Vacation Split EP'' (2010) * ''Joyce Manor / Big Kids Split EP'' (2012) * ''Joyce Manor / Toys That Kill Split EP'' (2014) * "100% / Joyce Manor Split

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

External links

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