The Poster Boy
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Budapest , Hungary |
| Products | Music albums |
The Poster Boy is an indie rock ensemble originating from Budapest, Hungary. The band's members comprise Imre Poniklo of Amber Smith, Noel R. Mayer, known from the alternative rock group The Walrus, Michael Zwecker formerly of Kispál és a borz, and Zoltán Fehér, also known as "Szegecs". The formation of the band occurred in late 2011 following conversations centered on Hungary's indie music landscape, leading to a swift process of songwriting and recording.
Things We Had Time For
Things We Had Time For, a song cycle, was released by The Poster Boy on 19 January 2012. Eszter Polyák handled the recording duties, with additional input from György Ligeti of We Are Rockstars and members of The Puzzle. The mastering was completed at Abnormal studios located in Pesterzsébet, Hungary. The album's artwork was designed by Vivek Chugh. Distribution was primarily through the band's Bandcamp platform. Their artistic approach emphasizes producing well-crafted songs rather than pursuing musical innovation.
Melody
On 14 July 2012, the band issued their first physical album, Melody, under Firestation Records in Berlin and Bell Boy Productions in Barcelona. Drawing inspiration from Serge Gainsbourg's Histoire de Melody Nelson, this release includes three fresh tracks—Melody, Only A Test, and It's Over—in addition to six selections originally featured on Things We Had Time For. The complete album was accessible for download via Bandcamp. Recording sessions for Only A Test and Melody took place at Abnormal Studios with mixing by György Ligeti. Esther Olóndriz created the cover design, while Zsolt Derecskei contributed keyboard parts on Only A Test and vocals on Melody.
Bonjour, C'est Pop Deux
During an acoustic performance at Budapest's Hunnia Bisztró on 28 March 2013, Imre Poniklo unveiled a new track from the band’s sophomore studio record. Later that year, on 8 November 2013, the song Snap, Crackle POP received airplay on the University of Oregon’s radio station. The Poster Boy officially presented their new album live at Kuplung in Budapest on 15 November 2013. In spring 2014, this album was honored with the Fonogram award for Best Pop-rock Album.
On the Count of Three
Released on 23 May 2017, On the Count of Three marked The Poster Boy’s third studio effort, produced by György Ligeti. This record features bassist Zoltán Fehér and guest performances from Dorina Galambos, Szilárd Balanyi, Barna Pély, and Ádám Iliás. Following undisclosed internal disagreements, the group paused their collaborative activities until resuming in 2021.
Hooks
Their fourth album, titled Hooks, was launched on 22 September 2023. Subsequently, The Poster Boy held their first full-scale concert in ten years at Budapest’s A38 ship during November. This performance is slated for television broadcast in January 2024.
Discography
- Albums
- Things We Had Time For (2012)
- Melody (2012)
- Bonjour, C'est Pop Deux (2012)
- On the Count of Three (2017)
- Hooks (2023)