Hometown Anthem

Hometown Anthem formed around three musicians: Brittany Kennell, Gabe Lopez, and Brett Young. Their debut album was called 'A Miracle in the Making,' which also gave them a song title that became something of a calling card. They had other albums too, like 'Livin' for the Moment' and 'The Things That We Built.'

You can hear their approach in songs like 'Karmakazi' and 'Love, Sex, and The Internet Age.' Brittany Kennell handled lead vocals and lyrics. The writing tended toward the introspective, with melodies built for singing along.

Some critics early on called their sound formulaic, but they kept at it. Kennell was known for being outspoken on social issues, which brought its own attention. They worked through that without it defining them entirely.