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AWOLNATION
GenresIndie rock
Alternative rock
Electronic rock
Years active2010-present
LabelsRed Bull Records
MembersAaron Bruno
Christopher Thorn
Hayden Scott
Dav Amezcua
Kenny Carkeet
Websiteawolnationmusic.com

AWOLNATION is an American indie rock band, and is the solo project of Aaron Bruno, formerly of Under the Influence of Giants and Hometown Hero. The band is signed to Red Bull Records,[1] and their first EP, Back from Earth, was released on iTunes on May 18, 2010.[2]

History

Creation, Back from Earth (2009-2010)

AWOLNATION began after Aaron Bruno was approached by Red Bull Records in 2009 asking if he wanted free use of the Red Bull recording studio in Los Angeles, Ca.[3] After a semi-successful career working with major labels but ultimately being disappointed and released without any major hits, he decided it was time to go out on his own and write the songs that he felt he was meant to write. He recorded a few songs in the studio and ultimately signed with the label calling it more of a "partnership" and was allowed to make the recordings that he wanted. Aaron writes all of his songs himself but confides in close friends and family or respected artists for guidance.[4] The name AWOLNATION is derived from Aaron Bruno's high school nickname. In an interview with Kristin Houser of the LA Music Blog, he stated that he "would leave without saying goodbye because it was just easier, so that's where the name Awol came from."[5]

Megalithic Symphony (2011-present)

The band's first single, "Sail," debuted at #30 on the U.S. Billboard. The song was written with a nod to the Styx song "Come Sail Away" as is evident in the video and lyrics as he talks of extraterrestrial beings coming for him. Aaron Bruno also referenced the influence in an interview with VH1 Alternative Songs chart on the chart week of February 10, 2011. The single got extra media attention when it was used under a video of the professional BASE jump, skydiver, and wingsuit flyer Jeb Corliss. [6] The band released their debut album Megalithic Symphony digitally on March 15, 2011, and the physical CD was released March 29, 2011 on Red Bull Records. The album features 15 tracks with iTunes and Amazon featuring the bonus tracks "Swinging from the Castles" and "Shoestrings" respectively.

Discography

Albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US
[7] 		US
Heat
[8] 		US
Indie
[9]
2011 Megalithic Symphony 176 3 25

Extended plays

Year Album details
2010 Back from Earth
  • Released: May 18, 2010
  • Label: Red Bull
  • Format: DI

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[10] 		US
Alt
[11] 		US
Rock
[12] 		CAN
[13] 		CAN
Alt
[14] 		CAN
Rock
[15] 		UK
[16]
2011 "Sail" 84 5 13 48 3 21 195 Megalithic Symphony
"Burn It Down" — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

References

  1. ^ http://www.redbullusa.com/cs/Satellite/en_US/Profile/AWOLNATION--LosAngelesStudioProfiles--RedBull-021242862439893
  2. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/back-from-earth-ep/id371362362
  3. ^ http://www.spinner.com/2011/04/13/awolnation-megalithic-symphony/
  4. ^ http://puregrainaudio.com/interviews/interview-with-awolnation-s-aaron-bruno
  5. ^ http://lamusicblog.com/2010/09/interview/interview-with-aaron-bruno-of-awolnation/
  6. ^ http://www.billboard.com/charts/alternative-songs
  7. ^ "AWOLNATION Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
  8. ^ "AWOLNATION Album & Song Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2011-06-05.
  9. ^ "AWOLNATION Album & Song Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2011-06-05.
  10. ^ "AWOLNATION Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
  11. ^ "AWOLNATION Album & Song Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2011-06-05.
  12. ^ "AWOLNATION Album & Song Chart History: Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2011-06-05.
  13. ^ "AWOLNATION Album & Song Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2011-06-05.
  14. ^ "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive: Alternative Rock - June 21, 2011". America's Music Charts. Retrieved June 21, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive: Active Rock - August 16, 2011". America's Music Charts. Retrieved August 16, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK – Update 4.06.2011". Zobbel. Retrieved 2011-06-05.
  17. ^ http://musiccanada.com/GPSearchResult.aspx?st=&ica=False&sa=&sl=&smt=0&sat=-1&ssd=7/1/2011&sed=9/1/2011&ssb=Artist


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