Biography

In Loving Memory is a story of the modern American dream. Originally the solo project of Naveed Stone, a first-generation American born to immigrant Bangladeshi parents in Queens, New York, In Loving Memory's ethos is to shatter stereotypes and empower people to do the same. Stone declares, “I want to be one of the first South Asian faces in the industry. I want to be that role model for the next generation that I lacked when I was growing up." Naveed turned his solo project into a band in 2014 with the addition of multi-instrumentalist Thomas Diognardi and now-ex guitarists who all found him through Youtube. The group rose to prominence in the NYC scene, even headlining iconic venues such as Gramercy Theater. The now 2-piece have matured and crafted a new genre of their own: a sound they call Urban-Alternative. This unique sound culminates on the new EP "Diamonds Under Pressure”. Opening with "On My Way", we are immediately volleyed with funky bass lines, drum grooves that beg to be danced to, and club-friendly electronics all led by Stone's smooth pop-R&B vocal stylings. The rest of the record explores these juxtapositions flawlessly, touching on topics such as modern hookup culture, the struggles of first-generation Americans, and the impact of non-stop hustle on one's mental health. With this new release, the duo has no intentions of losing the momentum they are building. They have the skill, passion, and savvy to make a profound impact on music and culture at large.