Family of the Year
Family of the Year | |
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Family of the Year performing at South by Southwest 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Indie rock, indie folk, indie pop |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Reprise, Nettwerk, Washashore |
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| Website | Official website |
Family of the Year is an American indie rock band based in Los Angeles, California. It consists of members Joseph Keefe (vocals/guitar), Sebastian Keefe (drums/vocals), James Buckey (guitar/vocals), and Christina Schroeter (keyboard/vocals). Their music uses melodic male/female vocal harmonies and folktale-style lyrics. They are best known for their 2012 song "Hero", which was featured in Richard Linklater's 2014 film Boyhood and became a top 10 hit in Austria, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland.