The Vaughns

The Vaughns are an indie pop rock band from New Jersey.

The Vaughns
The Vaughns - All Weekend Video Shoot - Anna and Ryan
Background information
Origin	Springfield, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	Indie rock
Years active	2014 (2014)–present
Members	Anna Lies Ryan Kenter
Website	thevaughns.com

History

The Vaughns are an indie rock band from Springfield, New Jersey that formed in 2014. The band attended high school together and began rehearsing together at the suggestion of a mutual friend.

The Vaughns and tomfoolery (2014–2017)

The Vaughns released their debut EP, entitled The Vaughns, in August 2014. Their second EP tomfoolery was released on October 24, 2015, and the band notes "the main goal in recording tomfoolery was to capture the raw live sound." In 2016, the Vaughns' music was featured on the MTV show, Brothers Green Eat, and on the syndicated radio show, Little Steven's Underground Garage. That year, they also contributed and won the Third Annual 24 Hour Songwriting Challenge, with the track "Vamos."

Singles and FOMO (2017–present)

The single "Santa Cruz" was released in 2017 and premiered in Consequence of Sound. In 2018, the song "Coffee Sundae" was released, which is described as a "whimsical track [that] chronicles dealing with a romantic partner who is still in contact with their ex." The Vaughns performed at the North Jersey Indie Rock Festival, on October 6, 2018. Prior to the release of their debut album, The Vaughns released two more singles, "50%" and "Shout."

On May 10, 2019, The Vaughns independently released their debut LP, FOMO. Receiving

In 2020, they signed with record label Equal Vision Records and released their third EP rom-coms + take-out the following year.

Current Lineup

• Anna Lies – vocals, guitar and synth (2014–present)
• Ryan Kenter – drums and percussion (2014–present)
• Jordan Smith – guitar and vocals (2019-present)
• Brian Hughes – bass and vocals (2020-present)

Former Members

• Dave Cacciatore – guitar and vocals (2014-2019)
• Tom Losito – bass and vocals (2014-2019)

Discography

Albums

• FOMO (2019)

EPs

• The Vaughns (2014)
• tomfoolery (2015)
• rom coms + take out (2021)

Singles

• "Santa Cruz" (2017)
• "Bby Save Me" (2017)
• "BYKTWD" (2018)
• "Coffee Sundae" (2018)
• "50%" (2019)
• "Shout" (2019)
• "Raina" (2021)

References

Citations

Bibliography

• Vaughns, The (September 6, 2020), The Vaughns, retrieved September 6, 2020
• Arlene's Grocery Staff (April 27, 2018), "The Vaughns", Arlene's Grocery, retrieved February 22, 2019
• BrooklynVegan Staff (October 6, 2018), "The North Jersey Indie Rock Festival", BrooklynVegan, retrieved February 23, 2019
• Conte, Chelsea (November 30, 2015), "EP Review: The Vaughns – tomfoolery", Speak into My Good Eye, retrieved February 22, 2019
• Helman, Peter (October 25, 2016), "Slonk Donkerson – "Cassanova's at It Again"", Stereogum, retrieved February 22, 2019
• Hudelson, Molly (December 27, 2014), "Exclusive: The Vaughns talk bowling, NJ's local scene, and more", AXS, retrieved February 22, 2019
• Fu, Eddie (May 19, 2017), "The Vaughns debut moody new single "Santa Cruz" – listen", Consequence of Sound, retrieved February 22, 2019
• Louie, Tom (March 16, 2016), "North Jersey Notes: The Vaughns, Voodoo Terror Tribe, Psychoprism and More!", The Aquarian Weekly, retrieved February 22, 2019
• Makin, Bob (July 17, 2016), "Makin Waves with The Vaughns", Courier News, retrieved February 22, 2019
• Makin, Bob (July 4, 2018), "Makin Waves Scene Report with Dentist, Lowlight, The Vaughns and more", Institute for Nonprofit News, retrieved February 22, 2019
• Mosk, Mitch (June 21, 2018), "Premiere: A Special Spark in the Vaughns' Passionate "Coffee Sundae"", Atwood, retrieved February 22, 2019
• NJ.com Staff (January 5, 2016), "35 N.J. bands you must hear in 2016", NJ.com, retrieved February 22, 2019
• Oliver, Bobby (March 17, 2015), "Must-hear N.J.: The Vaughns extend rock sound from Springfield across N.J.", NJ.com, retrieved February 22, 2019