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Guitar World
Guitar World
Entertainment
Bruce Fagerstrom

“The first time I heard the Smashing Pumpkins’ Cherub Rock, Ifell in love. He’s playing rhythm, but it’s about so much more than the rhythm”: Meet Phoneboy, the New Jersey indie rockers dialing up melody, artistry and singable guitar solos

A black-and-white live shot of Phoneboy's Ricky Dana [left] and Wyn Barnum in front of a fired-up crowd.

Wyn Barnum and Ricky Dana, guitarists for New Jersey indie band Phoneboy, are onto something when it comes to crafting memorable leads and fills. “You should ideally be able to sing the guitar solo,” Barnum says, while Dana adds, “You play the part over and you sing something and say, ‘That’s a good melody’.”

Along with bassist James Fusco and vocalist/keyboard player Jordan Torres, recently added as a full-time member, Phoneboy has been steadily gaining fans over the last five years by putting out melodic yet melancholic albums, including their latest, Heartbreak Designer, supported by consistent touring.

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