2NU
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 in Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Founder | Michael Nealy, Jock Blaney, Phil DeVault, Tom Martin |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
2NU (spoken as "two new" and later known as 2NU2) is a pop ensemble originating from Seattle, Washington. Their style incorporates spoken word elements combined with rhythmic beats and audio effects. The group gained recognition primarily for their track "This Is Ponderous," which peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1991. The founding lineup comprised Michael Nealy (lyricist), Jock Blaney (lyricist, lead and backing vocals), Phil DeVault (keyboard, synclavier, guitar), and Tom Martin (bass). In 2009, their composition "Crossroads" was featured in a television advertisement for Johnnie Walker.
Name
The band's name was inspired during a 1990 DJ introduction of "This Is Ponderous," when the presenter remarked that the group was "too new" to have an official name, resulting in the moniker "2NU."
Albums
- Ponderous (1991)
- 2NU2.com (2000)
- Raging Skies (2017)
EPs
- This Is Ponderous (1991)
- Command Z (1999)
Singles
| Title | Year | US | AUS | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "This Is Ponderous" | 1990 | 46 | 75 | Ponderous |
| "Spaz Attack" | 1991 | — | — | Ponderous |
| "The Island" | 1999 | — | — | 2NU2.com |