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American Authors
Also known asThe Blue Pages[1]
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
GenresIndie rock
Years active2006–present
LabelsMercury, Island
MembersZac Barnett
James Adam Shelley
Dave Rublin
Matt Sanchez
Websiteweareamericanauthors.com

American Authors is an American indie rock band based in Brooklyn, New York, and who are signed to The Island Def Jam Music Group.[2] They are best known for their 2013 single "Best Day of My Life".

History

2006–11: Early years

The members of American Authors met each other while attending Berklee College of Music in 2006.[3] The quartet spent their first years in Boston recording and performing music under the name The Blue Pages and recorded Anthropology and Rich With Love. In 2010, the band relocated to Brooklyn.

2012–present: Name change, Mercury Records and American Authors

In 2012, the group changed their name to American Authors. Their debut single, "Believer," has garnered attention through alternative rock radio.[4] Their second single, "Best Day of My Life", was featured in a Lowe's television advertisement in the United States, a Hyundai television advertisement in the United Kingdom, a Telecom New Zealand advertisement,[5] a trailer for the film Delivery Man, and the opening sequence for ESPN's 2013 World Series of Poker coverage. In January 2013, the band was signed to Mercury Records.[6]

American Authors released their self-titled debut EP on August 27, 2013.[7] Their song "Hit It" is featured on the FIFA 14 video game [8][unreliable source?] Their song "Best Day of My Life" was used in an MLB Fan Cave commercial and is the title music of Sky Sports News' My Special Day feature. It is also featured in the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

Discography

Studio albums

Album Title Album details
Oh, What a Life

Extended plays

Album Title Album details
American Authors
  • Released: August 27, 2013
  • Label: The Island Def Jam Music Group
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

Lead single

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US
[10] 		US AC
[11] 		US Adult
[12] 		US Alt.
[13] 		US Pop
[14] 		US Rock
[15] 		AUS
[16] 		CAN
[17] 		NZ
[18] 		UK
[19]
2013 "Believer" — — — — — — — — — — Oh, What a Life
"Best Day of My Life" 23 14 3 23 21 7 13 16 13 17
"—" denotes singles that did not chart or were not released.

Promotional singles

Year Single Album
2014 "Luck" [20] Oh, What a Life

Band members

  • Zac Barnett;– lead vocals, guitar (2006–present)
  • James Adam Shelley;– lead guitar, banjo (2006–present)
  • Dave Rublin– bass (2006–present)
  • Matt Sanchez;– drums (2006–present)

Concert tours

See also

References

  1. ^ The Blue Pages on Myspace
  2. ^ http://www.islanddefjam.com/artists/default.aspx?labelID=62
  3. ^ American Authors Interview January 12, 2013
  4. ^ A-Sides with Jon Chattman: Tres! American Authors, Hunter Valentine, and Clementine & The Galaxy Huffington Post December 12, 2012
  5. ^ 2013 Telecom NZ Advertisement
  6. ^ AMERICAN AUTHORS SIGN TO MERCURY RECORDS January 31, 2013
  7. ^ We’re releasing our debut EP in August!
  8. ^ Beech, Richard (2013-09-10). "Fifa 14 soundtrack announced: Featuring Miles Kane, Bloc Party and Vampire Weekend - Mirror Online". Mirror.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  9. ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases | Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". Allaccess.com. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  10. ^ "American Authors – Chart History: The Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media.
  11. ^ "American Authors – Chart History: Adult Contemporary". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media.
  12. ^ "American Authors – Chart History: Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media.
  13. ^ "American Authors – Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media.
  14. ^ "American Authors – Chart History: Pop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media.
  15. ^ "American Authors – Chart History: Hot Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media.
  16. ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discography American Authors". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  17. ^ "American Authors – Chart History: Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media.
  18. ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discography American Authors". New Zealand Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  19. ^ "American Authors – Chart History: UK Singles Chart". Officialcharts.com/. Official Charts Company.
  20. ^ "iTunes - Music - Luck - Single by American Authors".
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