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Biography

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Short Press Blurb:

The Hasbros are an American indie alt/pop band from Queens, New York who played their earliest gigs at CBGB’s and other NYC clubs. The band includes guitarists Ken O’Connor and Bob Hanophy, drummer Joe Gorelick (Garden Variety/Red Hare) and bass player Tom Cavanagh (Lita Ford/Pop Smart Overdrive). Their 2018 LP, “Cart Before The Horse” received rave reviews. Their long awaited follow-up, “God Hates The Hasbros” was released in October of 2023.

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The Hasbros are an American indie alt/pop band formed in the New York City Borough of Queens in the mid-1980's. After growing pains, and several personnel changes, the band clicked in 1986 when guitarist Bob Hanophy answered an ad seeking musicians playing sounds similar to his interests. It was at that audition that Bob realized that the guys he was jamming with didn't know what the hell they were talking about. While they bickered between songs, Bob stood off to the side and played Black Flag riffs and was surprisingly joined by the band’s 6’7” bass player, Ken O’Connor. Bob left the audition and didn’t return their calls. After placing his own ad seeking musicians, Bob received a call from a cool sounding bass player who, in as small a world as you can get in the NY Metro area, turned out to be O’Connor. Bob and Ken were soon joined behind the drum kit by Joe Gorelick. The band played many NYC area shows, garnered favorable press reviews and gathered a small following. The band opened for The Spin Doctors, They Might Be Giants and other leading acts in the NY club scene. After failing to gain the traction to continue on, the band eventually petered out with Gorelick going on to tour extensively, first playing in King Missile on their Atlantic Record’s U.S. tour debut, then creating the popular emo-punk band trio Garden Variety and later joining Washington DC’s Bluetip, 5 records and multiple TV appearances with NYC trio Retisonic, a UK tour with Marah, and finally releasing two critically acclaimed LP's with Dischord records band Red Hare (ex-SWIZ).

After reuniting for a one off show at NYC's, "Arlene's Grocery," the band made plans to record a long overdue LP. In 2017, The Hasbros descended upon Obscenic Arts Studio in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, to work with Anthony Esposito (Ace Frehley, Lynch Mob, Red Dragon Cartel) to record the critically acclaimed 2018 album,

"Cart Before The Horse." While plans for its follow up were derailed by the COVID pandemic, the band dropped two basement demos on Bandcamp to keep interest in the band at a high level. The Hasbros expanded from a trio to a quartet in September of 2022 with the return of Thomas Michael Cavanagh (Lita Ford, Pop Smart Overdrive), who had a previous stint in the band in the early 90's. Together, The Hasbros recorded their second album entitled, "God Hates The Hasbros" which was released in October of 2023. The album contains twelve tracks of the melodic post-punk, with a side of sandpaper that Hasbros fans love.

Band Members

Joe Gorelick - Drums/Vocals, sarcasm

Bob Hanophy- Guitars/Vocals & other miscellaneous sounds

Ken "Cardinal" O'Connor - Guitars & wild imagination

Thomas Michael Cavanagh - Bass/Vocals,keyboards & talent

PRESS RELEASE:

The Hasbros – “God Hates The Hasbros”

The latest album from New York City indie rock band The Hasbros has just dropped and it contains 12 perfectly crafted songs that take the listener through a gamut of emotions from melancholy to elation. Drowned in melodic electric guitars, romping percussion and bass lines to die for, the album is a cross-pollination of modern post punk pop sensibilities and 90’s rock elements, topped off with melody and harmony that have you singing along after one listen.

The album's second track, Conspiracy Theory is as timely as it is timeless with its themes of tin foil hats and the evil dark web that make you nod your head (while you bop). It’s a fitting track for a DIY Road Trip playlist.

Drummer Joe Gorelick sings "Be A Bee" taking a nonsensical foray back to Never Never Land and a place where society should just leave you alone. Guitarist Ken O'Connor accentuates the melody in "Turn It Around" which is dedicated to the late, Grant Hart of Husker Du fame. According to guitarist and vocalist Bob Hanophy, the track “is a beautiful, yet honest remembrance of a talent who had an outsized influence on us as younger musicians." The joyous, "I Know Somebody" takes singsong lyrics through a Feelies-like vibe that then explodes into a Beatlesque chorus (that's Thomas Michael Cavanagh on the bass).

"God Hates The Hasbros" is the follow up to the band's critically received 2018 debut, "Cart Before The Horse" which made numerous "best of" lists. Like its predecessor, the new album wrestles with relationships, the powers that be and wishful thinking, all while having you hum along.

“God Hates The Hasbros” – New from The Hasbros

The Hasbros stream on all major platforms and their social media presence can be found on Instagram, X and Facebook, #thehasbrosband, with lyrics for the new album, photos and a lot more on their website, www.TheHasbros.com

PHOTO GALLERY LINK:

https://thehasbros.com/photo-gallery

CONTACT EMAIL: TheHasbrosNYC@gmail.com

Social Media

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Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/HasbrosBand/

https://twitter.com/thehasbrosband

https://www.instagram.com/thehasbrosband/

TheHasbros (@thehasbrosband) on Threads

http://www.thehasbros.com

https://www.tiktok.com/@the.hasbros

CONTACT EMAIL: TheHasbrosNYC@gmail.com

THE HASBROS BRIEF:

With tongue in cheek, the band always seemed to be saying, "God Hates The Hasbros." In working on their sophomore release, the sheer joy of friends making music together was delayed by worldwide pandemic and recording and scheduling conflicts (yes, artistry must sometimes be supported by day jobs). Not to be deterred, The Hasbros have crafted another post-punk gem of an album that melds varying notes of the 70's, 80's, 90's with current and timeless issues. Listen closely for the influences of Cheap Trick, REM, Husker Du and Sonic Youth. Have great "chicken or the egg" discussions with your friends as you consider that the band with these same players, started BEFORE Green Day and the Foo Fighters. God Hates The Hasbros, melodic post-punk pop from NYC's The Hasbros is out now,