WHATMORE THE SOUND OF FRIENDSHIP
Some bands feel assembled. Others seem destined. WHATMORE is the latter.
Before you even hear the music, their story speaks volumes. Five students from New York’s Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts met in classrooms, rehearsals, and hallways, transforming that shared space into a creative collective. That foundation is crucial. With WHATMORE, you hear chemistry forged over time—and right now, that chemistry is resonating.
Trying to define WHATMORE by genre misses the point. They exist between hip-hop, alt R&B, indie rock, and whatever else inspires them in the moment. Yet their sound is always deliberate. Each member brings a unique background—jazz, indie, production, or rap—and rather than smoothing out those differences, they amplify them. The result is music that feels like a dialogue between perspectives, not a single voice dominating. Their sound shifts, evolves, and surprises. It feels like New York.
Their catalog isn’t overly polished, which is why it connects. Tracks like “go!” crackle with raw, chaotic energy, distorted guitars, and shout-along moments that fuse alternative rock and rap. “Jenny’s” slows the pace, embracing acoustic textures and vulnerability. “Chicken Shop Date” plays out like a late-night story—casual but anchored in authenticity. Even newer tracks like “2000s Pop Punk Rnb” and “Still Loiteringgg” prove they shift moods without losing identity. Nothing is confined to one style, and that freedom is their appeal.
There is a sense of nostalgia in WHATMORE’s music, but they remix the past rather than simply recreate it. You hear flashes of early 2000s pop-punk, R&B hooks, indie textures, and internet-era chaos, all layered together. It taps into something familiar without feeling dated. Rather than leaning too far into nostalgia or avoiding it entirely, WHATMORE uses it as a tool, not a shield.
One of the most distinctive aspects of WHATMORE is their foundation. This isn’t a label-assembled group or a boardroom project. It’s a band of friends who grew up together and chose to create. That shows in the music: a relaxed interplay, with overlapping lines and shifting energy that feels genuinely spontaneous. The sound reflects a rare comfort with one another—authentic and difficult to duplicate.
Their electrifying live presence is what draws people's attention. WHATMORE isn’t simply a streaming act. They’ve built their name by transforming small venues into unforgettable moments, with pop-up shows in restaurants and street performances across New York. This DIY spirit forges a direct connection—no barriers, just people and music sharing the same space.
WHATMORE is resonating because music is shifting. There’s less interest in perfectly packaged artists, more in collectives and creative ecosystems. WHATMORE fits that moment—not trying to be one thing, but building something fluid, collaborative, and a little unpredictable.
WHATMORE isn’t chasing a sound. They’re forging one in real time, shaped by camaraderie, New York, and the patience to let things unfold. This method may not resonate instantly, but when it does, it endures.
Take this as your early tip. Start with “go!” then try “Jenny’s,” and let “2000s Pop Punk Rnb” play through. WHATMORE doesn’t create music for labels. They make music to experience. Once you’re in, it’s tough to leave.
