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'{{Short description|American rock band}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2021}} {{More citations needed|date=July 2014}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Hey Monday | image = Hey Monday supporting Fall out Boy in March 2009.jpg | caption = Hey Monday performing in April 2009 | landscape = yes | origin = [[West Palm Beach, Florida]], U.S. | genre = <!-- All of these genres are sourced in the musical style section. Do not change without a source!-->{{flatlist| * [[Pop-punk]] * [[emo pop]] * [[pop rock]] * [[power pop]] * [[alternative rock]] }} | years_active = 2008–2011, 2019, 2024-present<ref>{{cite web |last=Common |first=Tyler |url=https://www.emosnotdeadcruise.com/artist/hey-monday/ |title=Emo's Not Dead Cruise |website=Emo's Not Dead |date=July 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718234658/https://www.emosnotdeadcruise.com/artist/hey-monday/ |archive-date=July 18, 2024 |access-date=July 18, 2024 |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref> | label = [[DCD2 Records|Decaydance]], [[Columbia Records|Columbia]] | website = {{URL|heymondaymusic.com}} | current_members = * [[Cassadee Pope]] * Mike Gentile * Alex Lipshaw * [[Elliot James]] * Michael "Jersey" Moriarty | past_members = * Patrick McKenzie * Chris Gentile }} '''Hey Monday''' is an [[United States|American]] [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[West Palm Beach, Florida]], formed in 2008. They released their debut album ''[[Hold On Tight (Hey Monday album)|Hold On Tight]]'' in 2008, which produced the singles "[[Homecoming (Hey Monday song)|Homecoming]]" and "How You Love Me Now". The album was followed up with their 2010 EP ''[[Beneath It All]]'', which achieved moderate commercial success, and the ''[[Candles (EP)|Candles]]'' EP in 2011. Their final release, ''The Christmas EP'', was released on December 6, 2011. The band is on hiatus and claims to be not "broken up". [[Cassadee Pope]] has since released [[Cassadee Pope#Discography|three studio albums]] as a solo artist and became the [[The Voice (American season 3)|first female winner of ''The Voice'']]. ==History== === Formation and ''Hold On Tight'' (2008–2009) === {{BLP unreferenced section|date=September 2021}} Hey Monday was formed in March 2008 after [[Cassadee Pope]] and Mike Gentile's former band Blake broke up. Pope and Gentile wanted to continue playing music and began holding auditions for a new band around their local Florida music scene. Pope and Gentile quickly joined forces with drummer Elliot James who then recruited rhythm guitarist Alex Lipshaw. Soon afterward they enlisted bassist Michael "Jersey" Moriarty and Hey Monday was formed. They were discovered when [[Fall Out Boy]]'s [[Pete Wentz]] heard one of their demos while he was in the Crush Management office. Wentz wanted to sign them to his label, [[Decaydance]], but [[Columbia Records]] was also interested so the band ended up signing a joint deal with both labels. They recorded their debut album, ''[[Hold On Tight (Hey Monday album)|Hold On Tight]]'', throughout mid-2008 and it released on October 7 to very minor commercial success; it charted on [[Billboard Top Heatseekers#Abums|''Billboard'' Heatseekers]] albums. Soon after they began extensive touring with [[the Academy Is...]], [[We the Kings]], [[the Cab]], [[This Providence]], [[A Rocket to the Moon]], [[VersaEmerge]] and [[Cash Cash]]. The following year they supported Fall Out Boy on both their major U.S. and international tours. Their popularity grew and the band went on their first headlining tour with This Providence, [[The Friday Night Boys]], [[Stereo Skyline]], and [[the Bigger Lights]] as support. They also headlined a few dates in Europe. In late-2009 they supported [[All Time Low]] on the [[Glamour Kills]] Tour. ==== Departure of Elliot James ==== Following the band's headlining tour in the UK, James left the band.<ref>{{cite web |last=Common |first=Tyler |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/elliot_james_reveals_new_band_break_blossom_spills_the_truth_on_hey_monday |title=Elliot James reveals new band "Break Blossom," spills the truth on Hey Monday |website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |date=January 13, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120116072253/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/elliot_james_reveals_new_band_break_blossom_spills_the_truth_on_hey_monday |archive-date=January 16, 2012}}</ref> He went on tour performing with the group [[the Scene Aesthetic]] and reformed his former band Easton.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://propertyofzack.com/post/653965756/propertyofzack-interview-easton |title=PropertyOfZack Interview : : Easton |website=PropertyOfZack |date=June 1, 2010 |access-date=August 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825220739/https://propertyofzack.com/post/653965756/propertyofzack-interview-easton |archive-date=August 25, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> At the beginning of 2012 Easton evolved into a new band, Break Blossom,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://propertyofzack.com/post/15736092882/propertyofzack-interview-elliot-james |title=PropertyOfZack Interview : : Elliot James |website=PropertyOfZack |date=January 12, 2012 |access-date=August 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825220744/https://propertyofzack.com/post/15736092882/propertyofzack-interview-elliot-james |archive-date=August 25, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> which released a six-track EP, ''Last Night of Your Life'', in May 2012, but the band split up six months later. James later launched a solo career, firstly releasing two singles in 2015 under the alias Baallet.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hope Kowalski |first=Kristine |url=http://www.twistmagazine.com/posts/elliot-james-shares-the-advice-he-d-tell-his-teenage-self-81902 |title=Elliot James Shares the Advice He'd Tell His Teenage Self |website=[[Twist (magazine)|Twist]] |date=December 28, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160101115150/http://www.twistmagazine.com/posts/elliot-james-shares-the-advice-he-d-tell-his-teenage-self-81902 |archive-date=January 1, 2016}}</ref> Since 2016 he has released music under his own name, beginning with the EPs ''Soft Dreams Osaka'' (2016) and ''Favourite'' (2017). His debut solo album ''Always Lately'' was released in August 2019.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Gracie |first=Bianca |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8515627/elliot-james-smooth |title=London's Elliot James Brings Heartbreak to the Dancefloor With 'Smooth': Exclusive |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=June 12, 2019 |access-date=August 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704000647/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8515627/elliot-james-smooth |archive-date=July 4, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> ===''Beneath It All'' (2010)=== [[File:Hey Monday performing in 2010.JPG|thumb|Hey Monday performing at Warped Tour in Charlotte, North Carolina in July 2010]] Hey Monday spent the beginning of 2010 finishing the writing and recording of ''[[Beneath It All]]'', which was originally going to be their second full-length studio album. After the writing and recording process, they went on the 2010 Alternative Press Tour with The Summer Set, Every Avenue, The Cab and NeverShoutNever. The band also played Bamboozle's Main Stage on Sunday, May 2. Hey Monday then played the entire [[Warped Tour 2010]] on the Altec Lansing stage. The band performed two songs from ''Beneath It All'' on Jimmy Kimmel live on September 22, 2010, the lead single "[[I Don't Wanna Dance (Hey Monday song)|I Don't Wanna Dance]]" and "Wish You Were Here". Although [[Cassadee Pope]] and Mike Gentile were the only official members of the band at the performance the fill-in musicians wore shirts with the absent band member's pictures on them. Hey Monday appeared in the fourth episode of the TV series [[Hellcats]], called "Nobody Loves Me But My Mother". ====Departure of Michael "Jersey" Moriarty==== In 2010 following the band's performance at Warped Tour, the group announced that Jersey would be leaving the band. Mike Gentile's brother Chris then joined the band as bassist. Jersey is now doing a solo project and has released an EP named ''Oh Boy Here We Go''. ===Christmas EP and hiatus (2011–2018)=== On February 8, 2011, Hey Monday re-released their second EP, ''[[Candles (EP)|Candles]]'', digitally and a music video for "Candles" on March 9. "Candles" was used for a duet on Glee's episode ''Original Song'' done by Kurt Hummel and Blaine Anderson for a Regionals performance. In the spring of 2011, Hey Monday toured with All Time Low, Yellowcard, and The Summer Set on The Dirty Work Tour. In May 2011, Hey Monday played in Indonesia and went on a South American tour with [[Nevershoutnever]] that following August. In the fall of 2011, Hey Monday departed from the record labels Decaydance and Columbia. The band self-released ''The Christmas EP'' digitally on December 6, 2011, to iTunes and other digital outlets; it peaked in the top 10 of iTunes's Albums. On December 16 the band announced they were going on a hiatus.<ref>[http://www.livemusicguide.com/blog/music-news/goodbye-monday.html Hey Monday Announce Hiatus] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213526/http://www.livemusicguide.com/blog/music-news/goodbye-monday.html |date=October 4, 2013 }} Livemusicguide.com. Retrieved January 10, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/12/hey-monday-guitarist-releases-statement.html Hey Monday Guitarist Releases Statement Regarding Hiatus] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202093014/http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/12/hey-monday-guitarist-releases-statement.html |date=February 2, 2012 }} Alter The Press. Retrieved January 10, 2012.</ref> Pope went on to win the [[The Voice (U.S. season 3)|third season]] of NBC's [[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|''The Voice'']].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1699159/the-voice-winner-cassadee-pope.jhtml|title=Cassadee Pope Wins 'The Voice'|website=Mtv.com|access-date=February 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304222902/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1699159/the-voice-winner-cassadee-pope.jhtml|archive-date=March 4, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Mike and Chris Gentile also moved on to form Rescue Kid alongside Armando and Eddie. ===Homecoming show (2019)=== On November 25, 2019, after an eight-year hiatus, Pope, Gentile and Lipshaw played an entire set as part of the “Hey, it’s Monday” Nashville pop-punk show.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shoemaker |first1=Whitney |title=Cassadee Pope reveals Hey Monday set at Pop-Punk Homecoming event |url=https://www.altpress.com/features/cassadee-pope-hey-monday-reunion-nashville/ |website=Alternative Press |access-date=April 7, 2020 |date=October 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191029000230/https://www.altpress.com/features/cassadee-pope-hey-monday-reunion-nashville/ |archive-date=October 29, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> ===When We Were Young Festival (2024)=== On November 15, 2023, vocalist Cassadee Pope announced that Hey Monday, in their original line-up, will play their album ''Hold On Tight'' in full at the When We Were Young Festival on October 19, 2024.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=cassadeepope|number=1724904510785732651|title=We're coming home! Hey Monday are playing "Hold On Tight" in its entirety at the EPIC @WWWYFest 2024!!! Get your dunks and vests ready!!}} {{user generated source|date=April 2024}}</ref> Hey Monday was also announced to be playing on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise in 2025. ==Musical style== Hey Monday has been described as [[pop punk|pop-punk]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/holdontight/|title=Hey Monday - Hold On Tight|publisher=Alternative press|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423063829/http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/holdontight/|archive-date=April 23, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/hey-monday-mn0001013109/biography|title=Hey Monday Bio|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423065646/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/hey-monday-mn0001013109/biography|archive-date=April 23, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> [[emo pop]]<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/303484/hey-monday/biography|title=Hey Monday|publisher=Billboard|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225192347/http://www.billboard.com/artist/303484/hey-monday/biography|archive-date=February 25, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> [[pop rock]],<ref name="auto"/> and [[power pop]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/36775/Hey-Monday-Hold-On-Tight/|title=Hey Monday Hold on Tight review|publisher=Sputnik|access-date=February 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519150853/http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/36775/Hey-Monday-Hold-On-Tight/|archive-date=May 19, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> ==Awards== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Award !! Category !! Winner/Nominee !! Result |- |2010 | LA Rock Awards | Biggest Buzznet Buzz Band | Hey Monday | {{nom}} |- |2010 | [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] | Band of the Year | Hey Monday | {{nom}} |} ==Band members== '''Final lineup''' * [[Cassadee Pope]] – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, violin (2008–2011, 2019, 2024-present) * Mike Gentile – lead guitar, backing vocals (2008–2011, 2019, 2024-present) * Alex Lipshaw – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2008–2011, 2019, 2024-present) * Michael "Jersey" Moriarty – bass, backing vocals (2008–2010, 2024-present) * [[Elliot James]] – drums (2008–2009, 2024-present) '''Former members''' * Chris Gentile – bass, backing vocals (2010–2011, 2019) * Patrick McKenzie – drums (2010–2011, 2019) <!--Add 2024 reunion to timeline!--> '''Timeline''' {{#tag:timeline| ImageSize = width:850 height:auto barincrement:22 PlotArea = left:100 bottom:80 top:10 right:20 Alignbars = justify DateFormat = mm/dd/yyyy Period = from:2008 till:12/31/2024 TimeAxis = orientation:horizontal format:yyyy Legend = orientation:vertical position:bottom columns:4 ScaleMajor = increment:1 start:2008 ScaleMinor = increment:1 start:2008 Colors = id:lvocals value:red legend:Lead_vocals id:lguitar value:teal legend:Lead_guitar,_backing_vocals id:rguitar value:brightgreen legend:Rhythm_guitar,_backing_vocals id:aguitar value:drabgreen legend:Acoustic_guitar,_violin id:bass value:blue legend:Bass,_backing_vocals id:drums value:orange legend:Drums id:studio value:black legend:Studio_album id:EP value:gray(0.6) legend:EP id:bars value:gray(0.95) BackgroundColors = bars:bars LineData = layer:back color:studio at:10/07/2008 color:EP at:08/17/2010 at:02/08/2011 at:12/06/2011 BarData = bar:Pope text:Cassadee Pope bar:MGentile text:Mike Gentile bar:Lipshaw text:Alex Lipshaw bar:Moriarty text:Michael Moriarty bar:CGentile text:Chris Gentile bar:James text:Elliott James bar:McKenzie text:Patrick McKenzie PlotData = width:11 color:lvocals bar:Pope from:start till:12/16/2011 bar:Pope from:11/25/2019 till:11/30/2019 bar:Pope from:10/19/2024 till:end color:lguitar bar:MGentile from:start till:12/16/2011 bar:MGentile from:11/25/2019 till:11/30/2019 bar:MGentile from:10/19/2024 till:end color:rguitar bar:Lipshaw from:start till:12/16/2011 bar:Lipshaw from:11/25/2019 till:11/30/2019 bar:Lipshaw from:10/19/2024 till:end color:bass bar:Moriarty from:start till:01/01/2011 bar:Moriarty from:10/19/2024 till:end bar:CGentile from:01/01/2011 till:12/16/2011 bar:CGentile from:11/25/2019 till:11/30/2019 color:drums bar:James from:start till:01/01/2010 bar:James from:10/19/2024 till:end bar:McKenzie from:01/01/2010 till:12/16/2011 bar:McKenzie from:11/25/2019 till:11/30/2019 width:3 bar:Pope from:01/01/2010 till:12/16/2011 color:aguitar bar:Pope from:11/25/2019 till:11/30/2019 color:aguitar bar:Pope from:10/19/2024 till:end color:aguitar }} ==Discography== {{Main|Hey Monday discography}} * ''[[Hold On Tight (Hey Monday album)|Hold On Tight]]'' (2008) ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{commons|Hey Monday}} * {{Official website|1=http://www.heymondaymusic.com}} {{Hey Monday|state=expanded}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Columbia Records artists]] [[Category:Decaydance Records artists]] [[Category:American power pop groups]] [[Category:Pop punk groups from Florida]] [[Category:American pop rock music groups]] [[Category:Rock music groups from Florida]] [[Category:Musical groups established in 2008]] [[Category:American musical quartets]] [[Category:Crush Management artists]]'