Hymns (band)

Hymns
Origin	Brooklyn, NYC, United States
Genres	Rock, Folk rock, Indie rock, College rock, Country rock
Years active	2003 – present
Labels	Blackland Records
Website	Official Website
Members	Brian Harding (vocals, Guitar) Jason Roberts (Guitar) Joey McClellan(Bass Guitar) Austin Schumacher (drums)
Past members	Matt Shaw (bass), Jeremy Kay (Bass), Matt Cole (Drums), Tony Kent (Drums)

Hymns is an indie rock band based in Brooklyn, NY. Originally consisting of North Carolina natives Brian Harding (vocals, guitar) and Jason Roberts (guitar, wurlitzer), the band picked up Texas-based rockers Tony Kent (drums) and Matt Shaw (bass guitar) upon arriving in NYC. Since debuting with the "infectious"Brother/Sister the Hymns have been steadily gaining in popularity, appearing with such headliners as Ben Kweller, Hot Hot Heat, Beck, and the Sam Roberts Band. In 2008, the band released their second album, Travel in Herds, on the Blackland Records label. Spin Magazine named them as one of the artists to watch in 2008.

The band is a result of a lifelong friendship between Brian Harding and Jason Roberts, who formed it while attending Appalachian State University. Following their graduation, the power-duo temporarily disbanded, with Roberts joining the Ben Kweller band while Brian relocated to New York City. During Roberts' stint with Ben Kweller, the lead guitarist met and became close with band-member John Kent, who went on to form Blackland Records located in Celeste, TX. After hearing some of the band's work, John quickly signed the band in 2005, along with Roberts, who quit his day job to jump back on board.

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