Half•alive

Half•alive Biography

half•Alive is a California-based musical trio formed in 2016. The band consists of lead vocalist Joshua William "Josh" Taylor, drummer Brett Kramer, and bass guitarist J. Tyler Johnson. The band's journey began when Josh Taylor, formerly of the band The Moderates, embarked on a songwriting endeavor after parting ways with his previous group. This led to the creation of their first EP, "3," which was released in April, 2017. The EP quickly gained traction online, amassing millions of streams and establishing a dedicated fanbase for the band. However, their breakthrough came in 2018 with the release of their single "still feel." with an accompanying music video, received media attention and led to the band signing a record deal with RCA Records. "still feel." also charted on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart and has amassed over 80 million streams on YouTube and Spotify. In August 2019, half•alive released their debut studio album titled "Now, Not Yet." The album was well-received, and the band embarked on a worldwide tour, performing in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. In 2022, the band released "Give Me Your Shoulders, Pt. 1," which served as the first part of their second studio album. However, they later announced the cancellation of "Give Me Your Shoulders, Pt. 2" and unveiled a new single called "Did I Make You Up?" This single was followed by the release of their second album, "Conditions of a Punk," in December 2022. On October 13, 2022, they released the single "Did I Make You Up?" along with its captivating music video, which culminated in the announcement of their second album, "Conditions of a Punk," set to be released on December 2, 2022. half•alive's musical style is a blend of beat-driven dance-pop, dark electro-rock, and indie pop. They draw inspiration from various genres and incorporate elements of R&B, funk, soul, and electronic music. The band has cited influences such as Sufjan Stevens, Vulfpeck and Christine and the Queens. Their lyrics often touch on themes of anxiety and religion, and they strive to create a balance between abstract and relatable lyrics to allow listeners to interpret the songs in their own way.