VHS Collection is an American Indie rock/Synth-pop band from New York City that was formed in 2015 by Conor Cook, James Bohannon, and Nils Vanderlip. The band, which has been independent since its inception,[1] is represented by CAA and has released 12 singles, 2 EPs, and 2 full-length albums.[2]
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2.jpg) VHS Collection: Nils Vanderlip, Conor Cook, James Bohannon | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Independent, PIAS |
| Members | James Bohannon Nils Vanderlip Conor Cook |
| Website | vhscollection |
The band's music fuses modern and retro sonics, made use of synthesizers and guitars, and blended electronic and alt-rock aesthetics.[3] They performed at major music festivals including Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Governors Ball Music Festival, Bunbury Music Festival, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, and Firefly Music Festival. Several of their songs have been featured in TV shows including Shameless, Sunday Night Football, The Perfect Date, Fifa World Cup, You, WWE Raw, and Love.[4] Three VHS Collection singles have charted on the Spotify Viral Charts ("Lean", "Waiting on the Summer", and "Sign") and one single ("Survive") has charted on the Billboard Alternative Radio Charts.
History
editVHS Collection's three members have known each other since childhood. Conor Cook and James Bohannon attended the same middle school in New York City, while James and Nils Vanderlip attended the same high school.[5]
VHS Collection began performing live at friends' parties and around NYC's Lower East Side rock clubs, eventually selling out multiple headline shows at the NYC's Mercury Lounge. In December 2015, the band independently released their self-titled debut EP.[6] The EP's single "Lean" was reviewed favorably by Consequence of Sound and rose to #8 on the Spotify Viral Charts in January 2016. VHS Collection released their second EP Stereo Hype in 2016, which featured the singles Waiting on the Summer and Ghost. The band performed at Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits that year and opened for Bloc Party.[7] VHS Collection released more singles in 2017, as they worked on material for their debut album with producers Chris Zane (who has worked with Passion Pit and St. Vincent)[6] and Tony Hoffer (who has produced and mixed artists like M83, Beck, and Phoenix).[6] On November 2, 2018, VHS released their debut album, Retrofuturism.[1][8] The album has 12 songs and is reminiscent of 1980's music.[9] In 2019, the band embarked on the Retrofuturism Tour, with 24 dates across the United States and Canada.[10] In 2022, the band released its second full-length album, Night Drive, through PIAS. Survive from the album spent three weeks on the US Alternative Radio Charts. The band completed the Night Drive tour in July 2022 in the US, including a headline show at Brooklyn Steel.
The band released their second full-length album titled Night Drive on February 25, 2022.
Members
edit- James Bohannon - Vocals (2015–present)
- Conor Cook - Guitar, synths, producer (2015–present)
- Nils Vanderlip - Synths, guitars, producer (2015–present)
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Retrofuturism | November 2, 2018 |
| Night Drive | February 25, 2022 |
EPs
edit| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| VHS Collection | December 14, 2015 |
| Stereo Hype | September 30, 2016 |
Singles
edit| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| "Lean" | November 2015 |
| "Ghost" | June 2016 |
| "The Longest Drive" | July 2016 |
| "Waiting on the Summer" | September 2016 |
| "Wide Awake" | February 3, 2017 |
| "So I Met Someone" | May 25, 2017 |
| "Fire" | August 9, 2017 |
| "Sign" | November 20, 2017 |
| "One" | April 18, 2018 |
| "Animal" | June 13, 2018 |
| "Dreaming" | February 8, 2019 |
| "Searching for the Light" | October 14, 2020 |
| "The Dark" | April 21, 2021 |
| "The Deep End" | September 22, 2021 |
| "The Space Between Us" | November 10, 2021 |
| "Survive" | January 19, 2022 |
| "Anyway" | February 22, 2022 |
- ^ a b Yurman, David (13 August 2018). "VHS Collection has no label or marketing team, but they do have drive and a highly-anticipated new album". QZ.com. QZ. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ Malinski, Steve (30 August 2018). "Success Through Independence: An Interview With NYC's VHS Collection". nysmusic. NYS Music. Archived from the original on 6 July 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
- ^ Gokhman, Roman (3 March 2019). "Noise Pop Review: VHS Collection shows an '80s highlight reel at the Independent". RIFF Magazine. Archived from the original on 28 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ "VHS COLLECTION". Archived from the original on 2017-08-20. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
- ^ Orfield, Elana (8 August 2017). "Electro-rock trio VHS Collection talk bunking up together on tour". Four Over Four. Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ a b c Yurman, David (August 13, 2018). "VHS Collection has no label or marketing team, but they do have drive and a highly-anticipated new album". Quartz. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Aikens, Gabriel (29 November 2018). "VHS Collection blend the past and future in their music". Substream Magazine. Archived from the original on 6 July 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
- ^ Ivey Johnson, Brooke (2 November 2018). "VHS Collection's New Album - Retrofuturism". Popdust. Pop Dust. Archived from the original on 6 July 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
- ^ Schneider, Meredith (5 November 2018). "vhs collection, retrofuturism". imperfectfifth. Imperfect Fifth. Archived from the original on 6 July 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
- ^ Gantt, Kareem. "VHS Collection announces Retrofuturism tour 2019". axs.com. AXS. Archived from the original on 10 November 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2019.