Biography
Hating Nate since 1988 (HN-88) was formed and began in Santa Fe New Mexico, February 2006. HN-88 was the “brain child” of Nate and Tim. Kyle participated in a Halo tournament that Tim was holding. Everyone was amazed at how he beat them, when Kyle’s sister chimed in that he “was better at guitar then Halo”. Nate and Tim got to thinking that having a third member would be a good idea. Kyle joined as the guitarist in late January.
All bands need one thing…a place to play! HN-88 has a one of a kind practice pad. They play in a 85 year old, run down, abandoned house, in the middle of the desert. The house gives them complete freedom; they play as late as they want as loud as they want!
HN-88’s sound is derived from a collaborative interest in the same kind of genres, major influences being Blink 182, Yellow Card, The Offspring, Rise Against, and many many more. As much as these groups influence the songs and creativity of the band, the chemistry that Kyle, Nate, and Tim share is from much more then the music. Music is what they want to do, but it’s only that way because their doing it not only as band members but as close friends with the same ambition and life time goal.
HN-88 has set many stages for their music career; by seeking the best equipment on the market, playing venues in the local community, and currently recording their EP. HN-88 will have new songs up soon! The band seeks to play on many stages that they find as landmarks of there lives, the most inspiring has to be the Vans Warped Tour. HN-88 is looking to bring music to their local community as well as any one who wants to listen.
“We are fighting to be inspirational musicians to others, and to inspire our listeners the same way our favorite musicians and their music have influenced us.”
“HN-88 is a high energy up and coming band, looking to expand music in new fun ways”
-Sam Atkinson
Nuthouse Studios
www.hn-88.com
Instrumentation
Nate King- Bass, Lead Vocals
Kyle Tapia- Guitar, Vocals
Tim Brown- Drums, Vocals
Discography
HN-88 EP (Timbre Productions)
Santa Fe Rockers for Life (Illumina Records)
HN-88 Demo (Nuthouse Studios)