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About Band of Horses
Beginning with their first LP, the RIAA gold-certified “Everything All The Time”, Band of Horses have positioned themselves as a mainstay for more than a decade with 5 studio albums in total, including Grammy-nominated “Infinite Arms”, “Mirage Rock” produced by the legendary Glyn Johns, and most recently, “Why Are You Ok” exec produced by the illustrious Rick Rubin. Formed and led by singer and songwriter Ben Bridwell, the South Carolina-based band and have given us a multitude of much-loved singles, including “The Funeral” and “No One’s Gonna Love You”, and have played globe-spanning headline tours as well as shows with greats like Pearl Jam and Neil Young.
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Band of Horses came out of Seattle in 2004 with ringing guitars, wide-open melodies, and Ben Bridwell’s weathered tenor at the center.12
After signing with Sub Pop, the group introduced itself with 2006’s Everything All the Time, a debut that paired hazy reverb with direct, emotional songwriting.12 Their track, The Funeral, became the band’s calling card – a slow-burning anthem that continues to define their catalog.12
Across subsequent releases, including Cease to Begin, the band leaned further into a blend of indie rock and Americana, building songs that feel both expansive and intimate.3
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Band of Horses’ Background
Band of Horses underwent lineup changes after their early years, as Ben Bridwell remained at the center of the band’s writing and direction.1
After Everything All the Time, Mat Brooke exited the group, and Bridwell carried Band of Horses forward with Creighton Barrett, Ryan Monroe, Tyler Ramsey, Bill Reynolds, and Rob Hampton.13
As the lineup shifted, the band relocated to South Carolina, and it was that next phase that led to Cease to Begin in 2007, an important early turning point in the group’s career.3
Band of Horses’ Awards
Band of Horses earned early acclaim within independent music circles before later appearing on major awards ballots.
- PLUG Independent Music Awards (2007): At the PLUG Awards, Everything All the Time earned Album of the Year and Americana Album of the Year honors, while The Funeral received Song of the Year recognition.4
- Billboard Chart Success – Cease to Begin (2007): The album topped Billboard’s Independent Albums chart and reached number 35 on the Billboard 200, while Is There a Ghost climbed to number 34.3
- Grammy Award Nomination – Best Alternative Music Album (2011): Infinite Arms was nominated in the Best Alternative Music Album category at the 2011 Grammy Awards.5
Band of Horses’ Biggest Hits
Several Band of Horses songs have maintained strong streaming success long after their release.
- The Funeral (2006): The band’s breakout track remains their most widely recognized song, with significant streaming activity across platforms.6
- No One’s Gonna Love You (2007): This melodic standout continues to resonate with listeners.6
- Is There a Ghost (2007): Driven by layered guitars and pulsing rhythm, Is There a Ghost is a standout track in the band’s discography.6
See Band of Horses Live
Onstage, Band of Horses leans into contrast, with quiet verses that hang in the air before opening into full-band surges.7 Guitars shimmer, harmonies stack, and Bridwell’s voice carries the emotional weight of each song.7
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