The Hourly Radio
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Aaron Closson, Ryan Short |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Dallas , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
The Hourly Radio was a musical group based in Dallas, consisting of Aaron Closson (vocals, guitar), Ryan Short (guitar), Adam Vanderkolk (drums), and Tim Jansen (bass).
Origin
Established in 2003 by Aaron Closson and Ryan Short, the ensemble quickly completed its lineup by adding Adam Vanderkolk. In 2004, original bassist Nick Flatt was replaced by Tim Jansen.
From 2006 to 2007, The Hourly Radio toured across the United States and the United Kingdom, opening for bands such as Shiny Toy Guns, Stellastarr*, VHS or Beta, Radio 4, and IAMX.
Their album History Will Never Hold Me earned the distinction of being named the top album of 2006 by Billboard critic Jason MacNeil. Additionally, Spin.com recognized the band as "Artist of the Day" on July 21, 2006.
Ryan Short departed from the group in January 2008, and by July of that year, The Hourly Radio had disbanded. Subsequently, Aaron Closson launched a new musical endeavor titled The Blessed Isles.
In October 2016, the band reunited for a trio of performances commemorating the tenth anniversary of their debut album, with shows held in Dallas, Fort Worth, and New York.
Albums
- History Will Never Hold Me (2006, Kirtland Records)
EPs
- Lure Of The Underground (2005, Self-released)
- Gun In Hand (2007, Self-released)