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Grouplove

Grouplove

Grouplove (often typeset as GROUPLOVE) is an American alternative rock band that was formed in 2009 by Hannah Hooper (lead vocals, keyboards), Christian Zucconi (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Sean Gadd (bass), Andrew Wessen (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Ryan Rabin (drums).

Rabin produced their debut EP, Grouplove, which was originally released independently, and was later re-released by Canvasback/Atlantic with a bonus track and their hit song, "Colours". They are best known for their single "Tongue Tied". Their debut album, Never Trust a Happy Song, was also produced by Rabin and was released worldwide on September 13, 2011. As of 2023, Grouplove has released six studio albums and two EPs.

Albums

2011 Never Trust a Happy Song
2013 Spreading Rumours
2016 Big Mess
2020 Healer
2021 This Is This
2023 I Want It All Right Now
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Latest Articles

Reviews / Album
Album Review: Grouplove - Big Mess
"The album delivers catchy riffs and quirky lyrics."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Grouplove, Lisa Mitchell
"We put one arm around the person to our left and the other around the person to our right."
Features / Music
Lisa Mitchell returns with a sunny new single, The Boys and is on tour
The Boys is the first single from Lisa Mitchell's upcoming third album, Warriors..
News / Music
Grouplove Add Second Second Sydney Show
Sydney now's your last chance to get intimate with Grouplove!
News / Music
US Indie Rockers Grouplove Announce Aussie Headline Shows
Two exclusive shows this August.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Grouplove, Mikhael Paskalev
Grouplove's give a contagious, high energy performance
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Grouplove, Mikhael Paskalev - Metro Theatre
"It was impossible not to get lost in the atmosphere."
News / Music
Grouplove Among Artists Staging Splendour Sideshows
US collective will hit Sydney and Melbourne in late July
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Grouplove, CSS
Their live show is water tight and hugely entertaining if you’re a fan of their music.
Features / Music
Spirit of Akasha - Andrew Wessen (Grouplove)
We get all stoked out with Andrew from Grouplove about surfing and being involved in Spirit of Akasha.. Andrew Wessen is the guitarist from the band Grouplove, a mad surfer and a lord. He is currently touring around Australia with Big Day Out and surfing as much as he can. I caught up with him recently to talk about the band's involvement in Albe Falzon's new film Spirit of Akasha, what Morning of the Earth means to him and his love affiar with surfing. You’re on the Big Day Out tour at the moment, how’s it all going? It’s been unreal. In the history of our band touring I have never been on a festival tour or a general tour where the bands and people have been so good. The camaraderie has been great with all the bands and artists, everyone has been hanging out and getting wild each night. On a personal level Australia is the dreamland for me and has been since I came here for the first time as a 19 year old. The surf is insane, I’ve already surfed a bunch of world-class waves since I’v
Features / Music
Discovering Trust
“We became such a strong live act with all the touring for so long, we didn’t want to leave that fire that we’d built up over the last couple of years touring.”
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Grouplove - Spreading Rumours
While it does little to present further evidence of longevity for Grouplove, it sure won’t slow down their trajectory and will provide enough sweaty anthems for another festival season.