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From The Vault: Hippo Campus Performs “Boyish” Live at Paste Studios, New York, NY 6/16/2017

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Experience an intimate and vibrant live performance of Hippo Campus’s breakout hit Boyish captured at Paste Studios in New York City. This 2017 session showcases the band's signature blend of intricate guitar melodies and infectious indie-pop energy during their rise to national prominence. Witness the raw talent and chemistry that solidified Hippo Campus as a staple of the modern alternative music scene.

🎤 Jake Luppen
🎸 Nathan Stocker
🎸 Zach Sutton
🥁 Whistler Allen
🎺 DeCarlo Jackson

📅 June 16, 2017

The band’s debut album Landmark reached number 15 on the Billboard Top Alternative Albums chart and number 3 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. Their single Boyish has garnered over 100 million streams globally, helping the group achieve significant critical acclaim and a dedicated international following.

Did You Know?
• The members of Hippo Campus met while attending the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists in Minnesota.
• Boyish was a standout track from their debut full-length album, Landmark, which was produced by BJ Burton, known for his work with Bon Iver and Low.
• The band chose their name from a psychology textbook, specifically referencing the hippocampus, the part of the brain associated with memory and emotion.

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