Honor Bright
| Company type | Independent, later signed to record label |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Syracuse , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
| Owner | Band members |
Honor Bright was a rock group originating from Syracuse, New York, in the United States.
Formation
Honor Bright came into existence after the dissolution of Liam DiCosimo and Tim Paige's post-hardcore band, motivating them to create fresh compositions. Anthony Merritt, who had previously played alongside Liam, joined the group as the bassist. Curt Henry, once a member of "The Arlo Story," was brought on board as the drummer following an online recruitment effort. Initially a quartet with Liam handling guitar duties, they produced a five-track demo and embarked on a nationwide tour. Upon their return, Ryan Gilmore became part of the ensemble, finalizing the lineup that remained consistent throughout their tenure.
Early years (2006-2009)
Established in 2006, Honor Bright introduced a self-titled EP featuring five songs that same year. They secured opening slots for bands including Cartel, Anberlin, Boys Like Girls, and Bayside. On June 3, 2007, they independently released their first full-length album, Build Hearts from Stars. During the tour supporting this record, the band was involved in a vehicle accident. The following year, they earned a position on the Vans Warped Tour, performing on the Ernie Ball Stage during the Buffalo Darien Center event. This opportunity led to an acoustic rendition of "Home Is A Heartache" on MTV's Total Request Live aired July 30. Shortly after, on August 1, they released an EP titled If This Was a Movie.
Honor Bright appeared on PureVolume on August 11, 2008, where they reached top rankings across several genre charts. By October, they had signed with The Artery Foundation, an agency known for representing groups like Alesana and A Day To Remember. On December 1 of that year, they reissued Build Hearts From Stars through Aux Records with two additional tracks while supporting Forever The Sickest Kids in Syracuse. Concurrently, guitarist Tim Paige embarked on a solo endeavor named The Brilliant Light, which also secured a deal with Aux Records.
In early 2009, the band featured in unsigned artist segments of both Alternative Press and American Music Press publications. For a second consecutive year, Honor Bright won AP's AP&R fan vote for the Cleveland date of Van's Warped Tour, earning another spot on the lineup.
Triple Crown era (2009-2011)
On July 14, 2009, Honor Bright inked a deal with Triple Crown Records. Later that year, they recorded Action! Drama! Suspense! in Florida under the guidance of producers Tom Denney (formerly of A Day To Remember) and Jason Lancaster (Go Radio, formerly with Mayday Parade). The album officially launched on July 20, 2010.
In 2010, Alternative Press recognized Honor Bright among their "100 Bands You Need To Know," which included an invitation to perform on AP's stage at SXSW in Austin, Texas. That same year saw Tim Paige release his second solo album as The Brilliant Light titled "Things That I Won't Need." Additionally, Honor Bright took part in the inaugural day of The Bamboozle Festival held in New Jersey during April 2010.
In June 2011, Tim Paige announced via Tumblr that the band would be disbanding. Nevertheless, on January 1, 2013, Honor Bright declared their reunion along with intentions to produce new music. On April 3, 2015, they unveiled two fresh songs entitled "Arizona" and "Waiting for the End."
Members
- Liam DiCosimo – lead vocals (2006–2015)
- Tim Paige – vocals and guitar (2006–2015)
- Anthony Merritt – bass guitar and vocals (2006–2015)
- Curt Henry – drums and backing vocals (2006–2015)
- Ryan Gilmore – guitar and vocals (2006–2015)
Discography
- Studio albums
- Build Hearts from Stars (independently released, June 3, 2007)
- Action! Drama! Suspense! (released under Triple Crown Records, July 20, 2010)
- EPs
- Get Stoked! (independently released, 2006)
- If This Was a Movie (independently released, August 1, 2008)
- Compilation albums
- Roll Credits (self-published, March 29, 2019)
- Singles
- "Arizona" (issued by Aux Records, April 3, 2015)
- "Waiting for the End" (issued by Aux Records, April 3, 2015)