Joyce Manor originally started as a dup group in 2008, with vocalist and guitarist Barry Johnson and guitarist Chase Knobbe. The name "Joyce Manor" came from the name of apartment building by Johnson's house, which they thought of while at Disneyland. After being joined by drummer Kurt Walcher and bassist/ back-up vocalist Matt Ebert, Joyce Manor released a split 7" with Summer Vacation in the fall of 2010.
In 2010 the band also joined 6131 Records and in 2011 released their self-titled, full-length debut album. The album did well with critics with Punknews naming it the 2011 Album of the Year, which helped them gain an even bigger underground following. For the sophomore album, “Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired,” Joyce Manor made the move over to Asian Man Records in 2012. The album contains a cover of The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star." Also in 2012, the band released another split record, this time with Big Kids Split EP. On 22 July 2014 Joyce Manor released their third album with Epitaph Records entitled “Never Hungover Again.” The ten-track album featured Hop Along’s Frances Quinlan on the cover. Aside from gaining popularity over their music, the band also garnered attention for their stance against stage diving, having interrupted several sets to deter stage divers.
Punk rock band, Joyce Manor has had a cult following since they first formed in 2008. Barry Johnson (guitarist and vocalist), Matt Ebert (bass and back-up vocals), Chase Knobbe (guitarist) and Kurt Walcher (drums) all came from Torrance, California and are now traveling the world to perform their songs to all of their fans.
When you walk into one of their live sets, you can hear the murmur of excitement and anticipation as the crew sets up and tunes up the band’s equipment. And then as soon as the band comes onto the stage, you can immediately be deafened by the screams around you. The guitar and strong bass immediately hits you in the face, and the energy level hits an all time high. Just when you think the crowd can’t get any more excited, Barry starts to sing and everyone seems to go wild. The music takes over their body and there is so much movement. On top of that, the band is clearly in their happy place, to be performing in front of such a great crowd. Their between song banter is also great, they obviously have a great bond and friendship between one another. They give it their all from start to finish, and even that is not enough, because once they finish their set, the crowd calls them back for more, which they oblige with atleast another song or two.
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