Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, The Baxbys is an alternative rock band consisting of four Connecticut born 20-somethings — James Miller, lead guitar; Chris Sciucco, drums and the occasional tambourine; Spencer Rosenfeld, bass and Alex Nordlund, lead vocals and guitar. After the Nov. 18 release of their second EP, “Side By Side,” Mount Holyoke News sat down with the band to answer the question: Who are The Baxbys?
The Backseat Lovers, an indie-rock band from Utah, has done the seemingly impossible and solidified themselves as a timeless band in an age where much music, specifically indie, can sound like the echoes of its predecessors, lacking the creation of anything groundbreaking. Formed in 2018, the band appeals to a younger generation thrust into the uncertainty of a world turned upside down, experiencing the bittersweet and precarious nature of growing up. The Backseat Lovers — Joshua Harmon, lead singer and guitar; Jonas Swanson, guitar; KJ Ward, bass; and Juice Welch, drummer — embody exactly what it means to be a kid-turned-adult in a world that isn’t quite prepared for them.
The Arctic Monkeys, a rock band from Sheffield, England, is perhaps best known for revolutionizing the English music scene, beyond rock, in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Akin to “Beatlemania,” the influence the band had on garage rock permanently shaped the production of rock music. With the release of “AM” (2013), their fifth studio album, fans recognized the band as an instant classic, with the album representing the coolness of revived indie rock that the band became known for.
The second season of “Euphoria,” which drew a record-setting 2.4 million viewers when it premiered on HBO Max, has received unprecedented levels of attention from both new and returning fans. With each episode featuring dramatic twists and turns, it seems that this season is taking its characters and viewers on a rollercoaster.
