Jump to content

Tilian Pearson

Edit links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by MarnetteD (talk | contribs) at 07:31, 14 October 2018 (Filling in 2 references using Reflinks). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Tilian Pearson
Birth nameTilian Pearson
Born (1987-07-12) July 12, 1987 (age 37)
OriginClearwater, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active2007–present
Labels
Websitetilianmusic.com/tilian.html

Tilian Pearson (born July 12, 1987),[1] also known mononymously as Tilian, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician born in Clearwater, Florida.

Pearson began his musical career founding the American progressive rock band Tides of Man, in 2007. He released one extended play and two full-length studio albums with the band on Rise Records before departing in December 2010. Pearson formed the short-lived post-hardcore band Archives with members of Night Verses. Between 2011 and 2012, he wrote and recorded material with rock bands Emarosa and Saosin following the departure their respective lead singers. In August 2012, Pearson became the clean vocalist for the post-hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance and has since released four full-length studio albums, two stand-alone singles, and one live album with the group on Rise Records, and toured internationally with other musical groups such as Underoath, Memphis May Fire, The Contortionist, Polyphia, and CHON.

Pearson also pursues a solo music career, under the moniker Tilian. He released his debut studio album, Material Me, March 18, 2013, on Vital Records. The following year, he released the Future Friends EP on December 16, 2014. In 2015, he released his second studio album, Perfect Enemy, on November 27, also on Vital. He released the collaborative single "Back to Life" with American singer Jonny Craig in May 2016. In 2017, he released a string of solo singles, including "Lines That Burn" and "Take You There", and released his second extended play (EP), Patient. He released a collaborative single, titled "Bones", with American EDM producer StéLouse, on July 28, 2017. He released his third studio album, The Skeptic, on September 28, 2018, on Rise Records, which charted at No. 21 on the US Digital Albums Chart and topped the Alternative Artists Albums chart.[2]

Music career

2007–10: Tides of Man

Main article: Tides of Man

In early 2007, Pearson formed progressive rock band Tides of Man consisting of lead guitarist Spencer Gill, rhythm guitarist Adam Sene, bass guitarist Alan Jaye, and percussionist Josh Gould, at the time. The band recorded their debut full-length studio album titled Empire Theory throughout September 2008 with producer Matt Malpass and was released through Rise Records on August 4, 2009.[3] They also released their sophomore studio album, Dreamhouse, in 2010. After touring for 2 years, he announced his departure from the band on December 20, 2010 through a message on Myspace. Since Pearson's departure, Tides of Man has become an instrumental and progressive rock band consisting of little-to-no vocal use in their recent material.[4]

2011–12: Writing for other bands

Following his departure from Tides of Man, he began working with post-hardcore bands Emarosa and Archives (currently known as Night Verses), and was an in-studio member for alternative rock band Saosin.[5] The demos for the Emarosa tracks "Supercrow"[6] and "Mamba"[7] were leaked onto the Internet throughout 2012. The demo version of "Exfoliator", a song performed by Saosin, was leaked onto the web in 2013.[8] He also performed on two[9] other[9] Saosin songs that were leaked around 2011 and never formally released by the band.

2012–present: Solo career

2012–2016: Material Me, Future Friends EP, and Perfect Enemy

Tilian Pearson released his debut full-length studio album, Material Me, on March 18, 2013, through Vital Records. He later released his solo extended play, Future Friends, on December 16, 2014 through Vital Records.[10] On June 29, 2015, Pearson announced that he would be entering the studio and recording new material with producer Kris Crummett on September 1.[11] Tilian began recording vocals for the album on September 9.[12] Two weeks later, Pearson finished recording the album.[13] He released his single "Tug Of War" along with its music video on October 16, 2015.[14]

On October 29, 2015, he announced his sophomore studio album Perfect Enemy, which was released on November 27, 2015 through Vital Records.[15] In support of the album, he announced his headlining solo tour with supporting act Myke Terry (formerly of metalcore band Bury Your Dead). The tour took place from January 28 to February 5, 2016.[16]

He featured on post-hardcore band Slaves' song "Winter Everywhere", from their album Routine Breathing.

Tilian Pearson released his collaborative single, "Back to Life", with recording artist Jonny Craig, on April 18, 2016. As a solo artist, Pearson toured as a co-headliner on a U.S. tour with Jonny Craig and Kurt Travis spanning from April 15 to May 22, 2016.[17]

Pearson had revealed that he was writing new material with producer Matt Malpass, who has previously produced two of Pearson's releases, in December 2016.[18]

2017–present: Patient EP and The Skeptic

On June 22, 2017, Tilian premiered a new song, entitled "Lines That Burn", which serves as the lead single from his upcoming third solo studio album.[19] Another new single, "Wake Up", was released on July 14.[20] Tilian featured on the StéLouse single "Bones", which was released on July 28, 2017.[21] He released another solo single, entitled "Patient", and announced the Patient EP on August 4, 2017.[22]

Tilian confirmed on Twitter that he would be recording his third studio album beginning September 10 and recording his fourth studio album with Dance Gavin Dance beginning October 14.[23]

On June 22, 2018, Tilian announced a solo headlining tour, set to take place from August 23 to September 23, 2018, with support from American rock bands Royal Coda and Sunsleep.[24] Tilian revealed that Dance Gavin Dance drummer Matthew Mingus, Eidola singer and guitarist Andrew Wells, and former A Lot Like Birds guitarist Michael Franzino will be the line-up for his touring band.

On August 16, 2018, Tilian announced his third studio album The Skeptic, with a scheduled release date of September 28, 2018.[25] The lead single, "Cocky", was released on August 17. In the United States, The Skeptic debuted at No. 21 on the Digital Albums Chart, No. 13 on the Current Rock Albums chart, No. 9 on the Top Independent Albums chart, No. 6 on the Current Alternative Albums chart, No. on the Top New Artist Albums chart, and charted atop the Alternative New Artist Albums chart.[2]

2012–present: Dance Gavin Dance

Main article: Dance Gavin Dance

Following the departure of Jonny Craig from his band Dance Gavin Dance on August 21, 2012, it was rumored that Pearson would be serving as a temporary touring member to pursue clean vocal duties for the band. Despite the fact that Pearson was in the midst of recording a full-length follow-up album to his debut album Material Me (2013), he subsequently became a permanent member.[26]

2012–14: Acceptance Speech era

Main article: Acceptance Speech (Dance Gavin Dance album)

Tilian Pearson recorded vocals for the band's fifth studio album, Acceptance Speech. The album was released on October 8, 2013 through Rise Records. The album received mixed and positive reviews from critics, with praise being directed towards certain aspects of the album. However, Pearson's vocals received lukewarm reviews, along with the unique mix of genres. Deadpress concluded their review by saying "what we have here is a refreshing DGD who've managed to maintain their identity regardless, and maybe we'll also have a consistent line-up for the foreseeable future" and gave the album a rating of 8/10.[27] The album spawned the single "Strawberry Swisher Pt. 3", which was released on October 10, 2013, accompanied by its music video which premiered on October 31, 2013.[28]

After the release of Acceptance Speech, Pearson toured with the band extensively in support of the album. The band embarked on The Acceptance Speech Tour on April 16 in Seattle, Washington and concluded on May 17, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. On September 14, 2014, it was announced that the band was to headline the annual Rise Records tour beginning on November 16 in Seattle. The tour concluded in Santa Cruz, California on December 7, 2014 with supporting acts SECRETS, Alive Like Me, and Defeat The Low.[29]

2015: Instant Gratification era

Main article: Instant Gratification

On February 9, 2015, it was announced that Dance Gavin Dance were releasing their sixth studio album, Instant Gratification on April 14, 2015 through Rise Records, being the second album featuring Pearson on vocals. "On the Run" was released as the lead single on February 12, 2015 and the second single, "We Own the Night", was released on March 13, 2015. In support of the album, the band embarked on the Instant Gratification Tour and served as supporting acts on the Take Action! Tour with metalcore band Memphis May Fire, Palisades, and Crown the Empire.[30]

Tilian toured with Dance Gavin Dance throughout November and December 2015 on the 10 year anniversary tour with supporting acts Slaves, A Lot Like Birds, Dayshell, and Strawberry Girls. Throughout the tour, Tilian switched out as lead vocalist with the band's former vocalists Jonny Craig and Kurt Travis.[31] The group, as well as Craig and Travis, embarked on the second leg of the 10 year anniversary tour in Europe in November 2016.

2016–17: Mothership era

Main article: Mothership (Dance Gavin Dance album)

Dance Gavin Dance announced a string of international tour dates for 2016, including their U.S. fall tour from September 22 to October 27 and a European tour from November 3 to November 16.[32][33] They released the live studio album, Tree City Sessions, on May 13, 2016 through Rise Records. Dance Gavin Dance released their seventh studio album, Mothership, on October 7, 2016. The lead single, "Chucky Vs. the Giant Tortoise", was released on August 18, 2016 for digital download and streaming. In 2017, the group embarked on a co-headlining North American tour with progressive rock band CHON in February and March 2017.[34]

The band released a studio cover of the Bruno Mars single "That's What I Like" on June 1, 2017, in support of Punk Goes Pop Vol. 7.[35] The band released a stand-alone single, "Summertime Gladness", on June 15.[36] They toured on the Journey's Right Foot Stage from May to August 2017 on the Vans Warped Tour. This was the first Warped Tour in which Pearson toured as a member in Dance Gavin Dance.

2018–present: Artificial Selection era

Main article: Artificial Selection (album)

The band announced their eighth studio album, Artificial Selection, on March 23, 2018, revealing the album cover art and track listing.[37] The album, which was released on June 8, 2018, is the fourth consecutive studio album and fifth release overall to feature Pearson on vocals, making him the longest-running consecutive vocalist in the band's line-up history. The band released the single "Midnight Crusade", along with its music video, on April 4, 2018. Another single, "Son of Robot", was released on May 4, 2018.[38] Two more singles, "Care" and "Count Bassy", were released on May 25 and June 5, 2018, respectively.

In support of the album, the band toured as support on American post-hardcore band Underoath's No Fix Tour from April 20 to May 26, 2018.[39] A headlining tour took place from May 26 to June 21, with support from I See Stars, ERRA, and Sianvar.[40] The band will tour in support of Underoath's North American Erase Me tour from November 2 to December 14, 2018, with The Plot In You and Crown the Empire.[41]

Touring band members

Current members
  • Matthew Mingus – drums, percussion (2012–present)
  • Andrew Michael Wells - guitar (2018–present)
  • Michael Franzino - bass, guitar (2018–present)

Discography

Solo

Studio albums
Extended plays
  • Future Friends (Vital, 2014)
  • Patient (Vital, 2017)

with Dance Gavin Dance

Studio albums
Live albums
Singles
  • Summertime Gladness / Pussy Vultures 7" (Rise, 2017)

with Tides of Man

Studio albums
  • Empire Theory (Rise, 2009)
  • Dreamhouse (Rise, 2010)
Extended plays
  • Tides of Man EP (Rise, 2008)

Music videos

Year Song Director
2012 "Up In the Air" Shawn Butcher[42]
2015 "Tug of War" N/A
"Satellite" John Howe[43]
2018 "Cocky" Miguel Barbosa[44]
"Hold On" Shawn Butcher

Guest appearances

  • "Life, Barefoot" by Makari (2012)
  • "Year of The Light" by Stolas from the album Living Creatures (2013)
  • "Everything Is Chrome in the Future" by Cinsera from the album Coryphee (2014)
  • "Winter Everywhere" by Slaves from the album Routine Breathing (2015)
  • "All I Have" by Amarionette from the album Repeating History (2016)
  • "Unattainable" by Cadence Kid (2017)
  • "Bones" by StéLouse (2017)
  • "Silver Tongues" by I The Mighty (2017)
  • "Memories" by Foxera (2018)
  • "Better Now" By Our Last Night Cover (2018)

References

  1. ^ "TILIAN PEARSON (born 07/12/1987) 202 WINDWARD PSGE". flvoters.com. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Tilian on Twitter".
  3. ^ Tides of Man profile, last.fm; accessed March 31, 2015.
  4. ^ "Tides of Man" are back; band released new album, propertyofzack.com; accessed March 31, 2015.
  5. ^ Tilian Pearson profile, alterthepress.com; accessed March 30, 2015.
  6. ^ Emarosa-Supercow (Tilian Pearson). YouTube. November 8, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  7. ^ Emarosa - Mamba (ft. Tilian Pearson). YouTube. July 8, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  8. ^ Saosin - Exfoliator (Tillian Pearson Version) With Lyrics. YouTube. May 27, 2013. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  9. ^ a b Niño Laguna (May 12, 2011), Saosin - Promises Demo (With Download Link), retrieved September 14, 2018
  10. ^ Future Friends, itunes.apple.com; accessed March 30, 2015.
  11. ^ "Tilian – Been steadily writing new album. Go into the... – Facebook". facebook.com. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  12. ^ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  13. ^ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  14. ^ Tilian - Tug Of War. YouTube. October 14, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  15. ^ "Tilian". www.facebook.com.
  16. ^ "Tilian". www.facebook.com.
  17. ^ "r/dancegavindance - Jonny Craig and Tilian Pearson have announced their US tour spanning April 15th to May 22nd, with special guest Kurt Travis!". reddit.
  18. ^ "Tilian on Twitter".
  19. ^ "Tilian". www.facebook.com.
  20. ^ "Tilian". www.facebook.com.
  21. ^ "Tilian Pearson of DGD unites with STéLOUSE in hypnotic track "Bones"—listen - Alternative Press". July 27, 2017.
  22. ^ "Imgur".
  23. ^ "Tilian on Twitter".
  24. ^ "Tilian". www.facebook.com.
  25. ^ a b "Tilian on Twitter".
  26. ^ "Dance Gavin Dance Confirm Tilian Pearson As New Frontman - Under the Gun Review". underthegunreview.net.
  27. ^ Dance Gavin Dance acceptance speech, deadpress.co.uk; accessed March 31, 2015.
  28. ^ Dance Gavin Dance release "Strawberry Swisher Pt. 3", altpress.com; accessed April 2, 2015.
  29. ^ Rise Records tour kicks off featuring Dance Gavin Dance's Secrets, axs.com; accessed April 2, 2015.
  30. ^ Memphis May Fire, Crown the Empire, Palisades announced, altpress.com; accessed April 2, 2015.
  31. ^ "Dance Gavin Dance To Be Rejoined By Jonny Craig On 10th Anniversary Tour With Slaves, Etc. - Theprp.com". September 17, 2015.
  32. ^ "Dance Gavin Dance on Twitter".
  33. ^ Johnson, Laura. "Dance Gavin Dance Announce 10 Year Anniversary November UK Tour - Stereoboard".
  34. ^ "Dance Gavin Dance & CHON Announce U.S. Tour - Theprp.com". December 12, 2016.
  35. ^ "'Punk Goes Pop Vol. 7' features State Champs, Dance Gavin Dance, New Years Day, more - Alternative Press". June 1, 2017.
  36. ^ "Dance Gavin Dance Release New Song, "Summertime Gladness"".
  37. ^ "NEWS: Dance Gavin Dance announce eighth album, 'Artificial Selection'! | DEAD PRESS! | It's more than "just music" to us". Dead Press!. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  38. ^ Ryan. "Dance Gavin Dance Release New Track "Son of Robot"". Soundfiction. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  39. ^ "Underoath announce U.S. "Nø Fix" tour - Alternative Press". February 26, 2018.
  40. ^ "Dance Gavin Dance announce North American headlining tour - Alternative Press". March 28, 2018.
  41. ^ "Underoath announce tour with Dance Gavin Dance and the Plot In You". July 16, 2018.
  42. ^ vitalRecordsmusic (February 7, 2013). "Tilian - Up In The Air - Music Video" – via YouTube.
  43. ^ Tilian (November 17, 2015). "Tilian - Satellite - Music Video" – via YouTube.
  44. ^ riserecords (August 17, 2018). "Tilian - Cocky (Official Music Video)" – via YouTube.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tilian_Pearson&oldid=863966925"