American Hi Fi

American Hi-Fi is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Boston, Massachusetts. The band’s current lineup includes lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Stacy Jones, lead guitarist Jamie Arentzen, bassist and backing vocalist Drew Parsons, and drummer Brian Nolan. Prior to forming American Hi-Fi, Stacy Jones was known for his drumming in alternative rock bands such as Veruca Salt and Letters to Cleo. The band’s musical style incorporates pop-punk, alternative rock, and power pop influences.

The group released their self-titled debut album in 2001, which featured the single “Flavor of the Weak.” This album reached No. 81 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Heatseekers list. In 2003, they released their second album, “The Art of Losing,” which included the singles “The Art of Losing” and “The Breakup Song.” This album peaked at number eighty on the Billboard 200. Following their departure from Island Records, the band relocated to Los Angeles to refine their sound and production. Collaborating with producer Butch Walker, they released “Hearts on Parade” in 2005, followed by tours in Japan and the United States.

American Hi-Fi has continued to release music, including “Fight the Frequency” in 2010 and “Blood & Lemonade” in 2014 via Rude Records. In 2016, they released an acoustic version of their debut album. Most recently, the band released the “Anywhere Else but Here” EP in 2020 and a new song, “I’m Still In Love With Rock and Roll,” in 2024. Their music has been featured in various media, including the soundtracks for “Insomnia” (2002), “Van Wilder” (2002), “American Wedding” (2003), and “Freaky Friday” (2003).