Adam Merrin
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Adam Merrin | |
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.jpg) Adam Merrin performing with The 88 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Natural Energy Lab |
| Members | Adam Merrin |
Adam Merrin is an American singer-songwriter and producer. He is the keyboardist for the Los Angeles–based rock band The 88, and later joined The Three O'Clock.[1] Songs from Merrin's solo work have been featured on Grey's Anatomy, The Big C, Kyle XY, How I Met Your Mother, Greek, The L.A. Complex, Bones, Necessary Roughness, Reaper, Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County, and in the film The Haunting Hour Volume One: Don't Think About It.
Solo discography
[edit]- Albums
- Have Another One (2009) Natural Energy Lab
- EPs
- Have One (2007) Natural Energy Lab
Awards
[edit]In 2011, Merrin's song, "Still Alright" won "Best Song in a Television show" for "Necessary Roughness" at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards.
The 88
[edit]Merrin produced, mixed, and engineered The 88's 2003 debut CD, Kind of Light, and the group won the LA Weekly award for Best Pop/Rock Band that year. Kind of Light was also featured as Radio & Records Album of the Week. The group released seven full-length albums, were the backing band for the Ray Davies Fall 2011 US Tour, and opened for acts like The Smashing Pumpkins, The B-52's, Elliott Smith, and Flaming Lips.[2][3] Their track "At Least It Was Here" is the opening theme song for the television series Community.
Producer Credits
[edit]- Kind of Light (June 2003) EMK/Mootron Records
In 2014, Merrin produced Heavy Metal Anthem 's debut EP. Their song "Say Tonight" was featured on NBC's About A Boy. Adam's production credits also include Laura Jane Scott. One of the songs they recorded together, "The Librarian", was featured on ABC's Castle.
Co-Producer Credits
[edit]- Albums with The 88
- This Must Be Love (November 2009) 88 Records
- The 88 (September 2010) 88 Records
- Fortune Teller (June 2013) 88 Records
- Close To You (December 2016) 88 Records
- Eps with The 88
- No One Here (February 2010) 88 Records
- Actors (March 2012) 88 Records
- Singles with The 88
- All I Want For Christmas Is You (November 2009) 88 Records
- Love Is The Thing (June 2009) 88 Records
Additional recordings
[edit]Adam has recorded piano with Ray Davies, Matt Costa, Rusty Anderson, and 311.
References
[edit]- ^ "Adam Merrin | Nord Keyboards". Nord Keyboards. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ "About". Blue Microphones. Archived from the original on November 27, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
- ^ "About The 88". The 88. Retrieved 7 January 2018.