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'''Walk the Moon''' (typeset WALK THE MOON) is an [[indie-rock]] band based in [[Cincinnati, OH]]. The current members are [[Ohio]] natives Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, and Eli Maiman. The group independently released their debut album, [http://walkthemoon.bandcamp.com/ "''i want! i want!"''], in November of 2010 receiving significant air play for the track, "Anna Sun," on [[WFPK]] and [[WTMD]].
'''Walk the Moon''' (typeset WALK THE MOON) is an [[indie-rock]] band based in [[Cincinnati, OH]]. The current members are [[Ohio]] natives Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, and Eli Maiman. The group independently released their debut album, ''i want! i want!'', in November of 2010, receiving air play for the track "Anna Sun" on [[WFPK]] and [[WTMD]].


In February of 2011, Walk the Moon joined forces with [http://mickmgmt.com/ Mick Management] whose artist roster includes [[John Mayer]], [[Ray Lamontagne]], and [[Brett Dennen]], among others. They are scheduled to record at Doppler Studios <ref> http://www.dopplerstudios.com/</ref> starting in July 2011 with producer/mixer/songwriter, [http://milkmoneyconsulting.com/about/producers/ben-h-allen/ Ben Allen]. Allen's most recent credits include [[Cee-lo Green]], [[Animal Collective]], and [[MIA]].
In February of 2011, Walk the Moon signed with Mick Management, whose artist roster includes [[John Mayer]], [[Ray Lamontagne]], and [[Brett Dennen]], among others. They are scheduled to record at Doppler Studios starting in July 2011 with producer/mixer/songwriter Ben Allen, whose most recent credits include [[Cee-lo Green]], [[Animal Collective]], and [[MIA]].


''[[SPIN Magazine]]'' has described their sound as a poppy, art-rock quartet<ref>http://www.spin.com/gallery/25-must-hear-artists-bonnaroo-2011?page=22</ref>. They were also deemed a ''[[Nylon Magazine]]'' Band Crush for their, "swirly pop beats, infectious guitar riffs, and loud, sing-a-long choruses."<ref>http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=5947</ref>
''[[SPIN Magazine]]'' has described them as a "poppy, art-rock quartet".<ref>http://www.spin.com/gallery/25-must-hear-artists-bonnaroo-2011?page=22</ref> They were also deemed a ''[[Nylon Magazine]]'' Band Crush for their "swirly pop beats, infectious guitar riffs, and loud, sing-a-long choruses."<ref>http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=5947</ref>


== Anna Sun ==
== Anna Sun ==


"Anna Sun," was named the song of the summer by a 2011 [[Esquire]] article, "30 Songs Every Man Should Listen To"<ref>http://www.esquire.com/the-side/music/summer-songs-2011-walk-the-moon#fbIndex30</ref>. The song is named after Petricca's professor from [[Kenyon College]] and is meant to symbolize youth. "It's about college, about maintaining that little bit of being a kid," Petricca said. "Don't be afraid to play."<ref> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EnWgv4dOaY </ref>
"Anna Sun" was named the song of the summer ina 2011 ''[[Esquire]]'' article "30 Songs Every Man Should Listen To"<ref>http://www.esquire.com/the-side/music/summer-songs-2011-walk-the-moon#fbIndex30</ref>. The song is named after Petricca's professor from [[Kenyon College]] and is meant to symbolize youth. "It's about college, about maintaining that little bit of being a kid," Petricca said. "Don't be afraid to play."<ref name="LastCall"> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EnWgv4dOaY </ref>


The, "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW7f54tVRmQ Anna Sun]," official music video was released to coincide with the debut of [http://walkthemoon.bandcamp.com/ ''"i want! i want!"''] in November of 2010. In eight months, the video has received over 300,000 hits on YouTube.
The "Anna Sun" official music video was released to coincide with the debut of ''i want! i want!'' in November 2010.


[http://www.mtvhive.com/ MTV Hive] calls the video a, "hilariously choreographed, neon-colored and awesomely shot in one take,"<ref> http://read.mtvhive.com/2011/04/22/thoughts-on-walk-the-moon/ </ref> production. The video was produced by a local [[Cincinnati]] company, [http://www.contrastproductions.net/ Contrast Productions], and features original choreography from Kim Popa of [http://www.ponesinc.com/ponesinc/Home_Page.html PONS Inc.], as well as a cast full of the band's friends.
MTV Hive calls the video a "hilariously choreographed, neon-colored and awesomely shot in one take" production.<ref> http://read.mtvhive.com/2011/04/22/thoughts-on-walk-the-moon/ </ref> The video was produced by a local [[Cincinnati]] company, Contrast Productions, and features original choreography from Kim Popa of PONS Inc., as well as a cast full of the band's friends.
"[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW7f54tVRmQ Anna Sun]," can be seen in [[American Eagle Outfitters]] stores across the country as a part of their video rotation starting in May 2011.
"Anna Sun" was added to the video rotation of [[American Eagle Outfitters]] stores in May 2011.


== Live ==
== Live ==
The band was invited to play [[SXSW]] in 2011 catching the eye of [[Carson Daly]] and landing a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EnWgv4dOaY Spotlight] segment on his show ''Last Call with Carson Daly''.
The band was invited to play [[SXSW]] in 2011, catching the eye of [[Carson Daly]] and landing a segment on his show ''Last Call with Carson Daly''.<ref name="LastCall" />


They have supported [[Panic At the Disco]] and [[Weezer]] on select dates and completed a short tour in spring 2011 with the west coast band, [[Grouplove]].
They have supported [[Panic At the Disco]] and [[Weezer]] on select dates and completed a short tour in spring 2011 with the west coast band, [[Grouplove]].


Keeping with the youthful sentiment of, "Anna Sun," the band paints their faces for live performances and always brings enough to share with the audience. [[Bonnaroo]]'s camera crew documented the painting process in a short [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s19BiHKr4Q video] from the 2011 festival.
In keeping with the youthful sentiment of "Anna Sun", the band paints their faces for live performances and brings enough to share with the audience. [[Bonnaroo]]'s camera crew documented the painting process in a short video from the 2011 festival.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s19BiHKr4Q</ref>


The band is set to play the main stage at the 20th Anniversary of [[Lollapalooza]] as well as support [[Local Natives]] in an Official Lollapalooza Aftershow at [[Lincoln Hall]].
The band is set to play the main stage at the 20th Anniversary of [[Lollapalooza]] as well as support [[Local Natives]] in an Official Lollapalooza Aftershow at [[Lincoln Hall]].


== Discography ==
== Discography ==


*[http://walkthemoon.bandcamp.com/album/i-want-i-want ''i want! i want! (2010)'']
*''i want! i want!'' (2010)


== Members ==
== Members ==
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== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://walkthemoonband.com/ Official Website]
*[http://walkthemoonband.com/ Official Website]
*[http://www.facebook.com/walkthemoon Official Facebook Page]
*[http://twitter.com/#!/walkthemoonband Official Twitter Page]
*[http://www.myspace.com/walkthemoonband Official Myspace Page]


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Revision as of 21:23, 30 June 2011

Walk the Moon (typeset WALK THE MOON) is an indie-rock band based in Cincinnati, OH. The current members are Ohio natives Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, and Eli Maiman. The group independently released their debut album, i want! i want!, in November of 2010, receiving air play for the track "Anna Sun" on WFPK and WTMD.

In February of 2011, Walk the Moon signed with Mick Management, whose artist roster includes John Mayer, Ray Lamontagne, and Brett Dennen, among others. They are scheduled to record at Doppler Studios starting in July 2011 with producer/mixer/songwriter Ben Allen, whose most recent credits include Cee-lo Green, Animal Collective, and MIA.

SPIN Magazine has described them as a "poppy, art-rock quartet".[1] They were also deemed a Nylon Magazine Band Crush for their "swirly pop beats, infectious guitar riffs, and loud, sing-a-long choruses."[2]

Anna Sun

"Anna Sun" was named the song of the summer ina 2011 Esquire article "30 Songs Every Man Should Listen To"[3]. The song is named after Petricca's professor from Kenyon College and is meant to symbolize youth. "It's about college, about maintaining that little bit of being a kid," Petricca said. "Don't be afraid to play."[4]

The "Anna Sun" official music video was released to coincide with the debut of i want! i want! in November 2010.

MTV Hive calls the video a "hilariously choreographed, neon-colored and awesomely shot in one take" production.[5] The video was produced by a local Cincinnati company, Contrast Productions, and features original choreography from Kim Popa of PONS Inc., as well as a cast full of the band's friends.

"Anna Sun" was added to the video rotation of American Eagle Outfitters stores in May 2011.

Live

The band was invited to play SXSW in 2011, catching the eye of Carson Daly and landing a segment on his show Last Call with Carson Daly.[4]

They have supported Panic At the Disco and Weezer on select dates and completed a short tour in spring 2011 with the west coast band, Grouplove.

In keeping with the youthful sentiment of "Anna Sun", the band paints their faces for live performances and brings enough to share with the audience. Bonnaroo's camera crew documented the painting process in a short video from the 2011 festival.[6]

The band is set to play the main stage at the 20th Anniversary of Lollapalooza as well as support Local Natives in an Official Lollapalooza Aftershow at Lincoln Hall.

Discography

  • i want! i want! (2010)

Members

  • Nicholas Petricca: lead vocals, keys, synthesizer
  • Kevin Ray: bass, vocals
  • Sean Waugaman: drums, vocals
  • Eli Maiman: guitar, vocals

References

  1. ^ http://www.spin.com/gallery/25-must-hear-artists-bonnaroo-2011?page=22
  2. ^ http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=5947
  3. ^ http://www.esquire.com/the-side/music/summer-songs-2011-walk-the-moon#fbIndex30
  4. ^ a b http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EnWgv4dOaY
  5. ^ http://read.mtvhive.com/2011/04/22/thoughts-on-walk-the-moon/
  6. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s19BiHKr4Q
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