American Hi-Fi
American Hi-Fi is an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1998.[1][2] The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Stacy Jones, lead guitarist Jamie Arentzen, bassist and backing vocalist Drew Parsons, and drummer Brian Nolan.[3] Prior to the group's formation, Jones was well known for being a drummer in the successful alternative rock bands Veruca Salt and Letters to Cleo.[2] American Hi-Fi has a close relationship with Miley Cyrus, whose band shares two members with American Hi-Fi.[4] The group has a mixed musical style that includes influences from pop-punk, alternative rock, and power pop.[2]
This article is about the band. For their self-titled debut album, see American Hi-Fi (album).
American Hi-Fi
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1998–present
- Rude
- Hi-Fi Killers
- RED Distribution
- Original Sound
- Island
- Maverick
Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen
Drew Parsons
Brian Nolan
The group released its eponymous debut album in 2001, featuring the hit single "Flavor of the Weak”. The band was awarded as the "Rising Star" from the Boston Music Awards in 2001. The Art of Losing followed in 2003 with the singles "The Art of Losing" and "The Breakup Song". After this, the group was dropped from their label, Island Records, and moved to Los Angeles to remake their production and sound. Working with veteran music producer Butch Walker, they released Hearts on Parade in 2005. The band then toured to a widespread fan-base in Japan and in the United States.[2] They then released their first studio album in five years, Fight the Frequency in August 2010. The band released their fifth album Blood & Lemonade on September 9, 2014 worldwide via the independent label Rude Records. Most recently, the band released the Anywhere Else but Here EP on August 7, 2020. They have retained their original lineup of members since their formation.