Hembree (band)

{{Infobox musical artist | name = Hembree | image = CR-Hembree-Apr25.jpg | image_size = | origin = Lawrence, Kansas | genre = {{flatlist| * Indie rock * Alternative }} | years_active = 2015–present | label = Thirty Tigers, Ribbon Music, ONErpm | past_members = * Garrett Childers | website = {{URL|http://www.hembreemusic.com/}} | current_members = * Isaac Flynn * Eric Davis * Alex Ward * Austin Ward }}

'''Hembree''' is an indie rock band from Lawrence, Kansas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/hembreemusic/about/|title=Hembree|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2018-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.kcur.org/post/kcurs-band-week-hembree|title=KCUR's Band Of The Week: Hembree|last=Brownlee|first=Bill|access-date=2018-08-14|language=en}}</ref> The band is currently based in Los Angeles, California. Hembree consists of Isaac Flynn, Eric Davis, Alex Ward, and Austin Ward. The band began releasing songs independently in 2015. Hembree is signed to Thirty Tigers of Nashville, TN. Their debut studio album, House on Fire, was released in April 2019.

== History == Hembree was founded by Isaac Flynn, Garrett Childers, and Eric Davis. In 2018, brothers Alex and Austin Ward joined the band, solidifying the lineup.

The band first gained national attention when their single "Holy Water" was featured in an Apple commercial that aired during Super Bowl LII.<ref>{{Citation |last=Apple |title=HomePod — Distortion — Apple |date=2018-02-09 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR7OZ7ZmZVI |access-date=2018-08-14}}</ref><ref name="NPR">{{cite news |date=February 27, 2018 |title=Watch Hembree's In-Studio Performance At The Bridge |url=https://www.npr.org/2018/02/27/589167709/watch-hembrees-in-studio-performance-at-the-bridge |accessdate=14 August 2018 |publisher=NPR}}</ref> Their music has since appeared in high-profile placements, including ESPN’s Monday Night Football, Bose campaigns, and the Netflix series ''13 Reasons Why'' ("Culture") and ''Outer Banks'' ("Continents"). In 2022, their song "Reach Out" was also featured in the Netflix show ''Boo, Bitch''.

Hembree signed with Thirty Tigers (home to artists like The Avett Brothers and Lupe Fiasco) to release their debut full-length album ''House on Fire'' in April 2019. That year, they toured extensively, playing major festivals including Hangout Music Festival and Music Midtown, and joined Alt Nation’s Advanced Placement Tour with Bloxx and Warbly Jets. In December, they supported The Get Up Kids on an 11-date run.

The band made their European debut in Fall 2018 and has since supported acts such as Elvis Costello, Phoenix, Cold War Kids, Vance Joy, JR JR, Kaleo, Phantom Planet, and Joywave. In 2023, they performed at WonderStruck Festival in support of Nelly.

Hembree’s third album, ''Better Days'', featured the single "Wonderful Life," which debuted on SiriusXM's Alt Nation, while the title track "Better Days" charted on college radio.

Known for their energetic live shows, Hembree is a regular performer at the iconic desert venue Pappy & Harriet’s. They also frequently appear at Thundergong!, a Kansas City charity event benefiting Steps of Faith, hosted by Jason Sudeikis.

== Media appearances == Hembree was named one of NPR's Slingshot 2018 Artists to Watch.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/2018/01/09/570751142/slingshot2018#hembree|title=Slingshot: The New Artists You'll Love In 2018|work=NPR.org|access-date=2018-09-18|language=en}}</ref>

Rolling Stone named Hembree as one of the thirty best artists at SXSW 2018.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/sxsw-2018-30-best-artists-we-saw-at-the-austin-throwdown-127536/|title=SXSW 2018: 30 Best Artists We Saw at the Austin Throwdown|last=Gage|first=David Fricke,Stephen Thomas Erlewine,Patrick Doyle,Jeff|date=2018-03-19|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=2018-09-18|language=en-US}}</ref>

"Had It All" debuted on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 on January 19, 2017. Lowe described the song as "absolutely fantastic."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dominopublishingco.com/publishing/blog/dominoall-in/01-08-17/hembree-had-it-all-out-3rd-november-2017-domino-all-in/|title=Domino Publishing {{!}} Blog|website=www.dominopublishingco.com|access-date=2018-09-18}}{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>

"Holy Water" was featured in Apple's HomePod "Distortion" TV spot, which ran during Super Bowl LII, the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, and the 2018 Winter Olympics.

"Continents" (single) was featured on Kitsuné America 5: The NBA Edition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/kitsune-maison/sets/kitsune-america-5-the-nba|title=Kitsuné America 5: The NBA Edition|website=SoundCloud|language=en|access-date=2018-09-18}}</ref>

== Members ==

=== Current ===

* Isaac Flynn – guitar, bass, lead vocals (2015–present) * Eric Davis – keys, synth (2015–present) * Alex Ward – guitar, bass (2018–present) * Austin Ward – drums (2018–present)

=== Former ===

* Garrett Childers – bass, vocals (2015–2024)

== Discography == {| class="wikitable" |+Albums !Title !Label !Release date |- |''House on Fire'' |Thirty Tigers / Oread Records |April 26, 2019 |- |''It’s a Dream!'' |House of Wertz / Oread Records |February 4, 2022 |- |''Better Days'' |Oread Records / ONErpm |August 9, 2024 |} {| class="wikitable" |+Extended plays !Title !Label !Release date |- |''Had It All'' |Ribbon Music / Domino Records |2017 |} {| class="wikitable" |+Singles !Title !Label !Release date |- |"Can't Run Forever" |Independent |2015 |- |"Holy Water" |Ribbon Music / Domino Records |2017 |- |"Continents" |Kitsuné |2018 |}

== References == {{reflist}}

== External links == * {{Official website|https://www.hembreemusic.com/}} * {{discogs artist}}

Category:Indie rock musical groups from Missouri Category:Musical groups from Kansas City, Missouri Category:Thirty Tigers artists