Who is Secondhand Serenade?

Secondhand Serenade is an American rock band based in Los Angeles, California. The project is led by singer-songwriter John Vesely who has been active since 2004. He is known for his acoustic-driven rock music paired with powerful, heartfelt lyrics.

Early Life and Career

Born and raised in California, John Vesely taught himself to play guitar and started writing songs after being inspired by the likes of Dashboard Confessional and Ryan Adams. He released his debut album, Awake, in 2007 as an independent artist. The album was a success and reached No. 17 on the Billboard 200 chart, eventually going Gold in Australia.

Breakthrough Success

His follow up album A Twist in My Story was released in 2008 and reached No. 37 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The lead single “Fall For You” became a huge success, peaking at No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was later featured on the soundtrack of the 2009 romantic comedy film, He’s Just Not That Into You.

Later Albums

In 2019, he released his fourth full-length album titled Half Awake through Warner Bros Records. The album featured several singles such as “Maybe” and “Goodnight” which were promoted extensively on streaming services.

Legacy

Vesely continues to tour across the world with Secondhand Serenade and has also collaborated with other artists such as Christina Perri and Max Schneider. His music has been featured in many television shows including Grey’s Anatomy, One Tree Hill, and Gossip Girl.