Complete List Of Mt. Joy Songs From A to Z

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Mt. Joy did not emerge from a manufactured indie-rock playbook. The Philadelphia-area friends who formed the band turned a renewed songwriting partnership in Los Angeles into a catalog defined by intimate observation, loose-limbed rock arrangements, and songs that can feel equally at home in headphones or before a festival crowd. From the early pull of “Astrovan” and “Silver Lining” to the broader palette of Hope We Have Fun, the group has built its identity one restless, human-scale song at a time.

Complete List Of Mt. Joy Songs From A to Z

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Mt. Joy began as a musical partnership between Matt Quinn and Sam Cooper, two friends from the Philadelphia area who first connected through a shared interest in songwriting. After high school, they found themselves in Los Angeles in 2016, where early writing sessions led to the first recordings released under the name Mt. Joy. The name refers to a hill in Valley Forge National Historical Park near where they grew up, anchoring their new musical identity to a place that had shaped them. They recorded “Astrovan” in September 2016 as their first single, and the song introduced their blend of indie rock and folk-influenced storytelling to a growing audience.

The band expanded after bassist Michael Byrnes answered a Craigslist posting and connected with Quinn and Cooper. Producers Caleb Nelson and Peter Katis became involved early, helping refine the group’s sound. Drummer Sotiris Eliopoulos and keyboardist Jackie Miclau rounded out the lineup by 2017, and Mt. Joy began releasing additional singles, including “Sheep,” “Cardinal,” and the breakthrough “Silver Lining.” The momentum behind those songs led to festival appearances and support dates for established acts, building the foundation for the group’s debut album.

Their first full-length album, Mt. Joy, arrived on March 2, 2018. The record brought the band’s introspective songwriting, melodic arrangements, and emotionally direct vocal delivery into sharper focus. “Silver Lining” became a major Adult Alternative radio success, while streaming helped turn songs from the album into durable favorites. Touring in the United States and Europe further established Mt. Joy as a compelling live band.

Mt. Joy recorded its second album, Rearrange Us, with producer Tucker Martine in Portland. The project took shape between 2019 and 2020 and was released on June 5, 2020. Pre-release tracks included “Rearrange Us,” “Every Holiday,” “Strangers,” and “Let Loose.” The album became the band’s first to enter the Billboard 200 and reached several specialized chart positions. In an important effort outside music, the group donated its first week of album profits to Campaign Zero, an organization focused on reducing police violence. Plans to tour with the Lumineers during the period were interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The band’s third studio album, Orange Blood, was released on June 17, 2022, after being recorded at Headroom Studios in Philadelphia. Singles including “Lemon Tree,” “Orange Blood,” “Evergreen,” and “Bathroom Light” preceded the album, which the band supported with an extensive headlining tour. The songs reflected an ongoing refinement of Mt. Joy’s sound and an expanding emotional range.

In 2023 and 2024, Mt. Joy remained active on the road, appearing at major festivals including Innings Festival, Boston Calling, and WonderWorks. They also performed on tours with Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds and supported Greta Van Fleet on European and United Kingdom dates. During this period, they contributed “Santa Drives an Astrovan” to the charity album A Philly Special Christmas Party, with Quinn and Cooper credited as writers.

On May 30, 2025, Mt. Joy released its fourth studio album, Hope We Have Fun. The album includes “More More More,” “Coyote,” “In The Middle,” “Pink Lady,” “God Loves Weirdos,” “Scared I’m Gonna Fuck You Up,” “Lucy,” “Groove In Gotham,” “Wild And Rotten,” “Highway Queen,” “She Wants To Go Dancing,” “You Are Who She Loves,” and the title track. Gigi Perez and Nathaniel Rateliff make guest appearances. The album charted in the United States and the United Kingdom and demonstrated the band’s continued growth in songwriting confidence and musical breadth.

The band has also made meaningful contributions beyond its recorded work. During the promotion of Rearrange Us, Mt. Joy hosted an Instagram livestream that raised more than $30,000 for MusiCares and Philabundance, supporting musicians in crisis and food-security efforts. The group publicly encouraged fans to support Black voices, protest peacefully, vote, and pursue education during a period of national unrest. Mt. Joy also served as an ambassador for HeadCount, a nonpartisan voter-registration organization, and released the single “New President” ahead of the 2020 election to encourage civic participation.