Jump to content

Awolnation: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Restored revision 1249598658 by Birdingbrad (talk): Vandalism
Tags: Twinkle Undo Mobile edit Mobile web edit
 
(362 intermediate revisions by more than 100 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{short description|American rock band}}
{{use mdy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Awolnation
| name = Awolnation
| image = AWOLNATION in performance (Los Angeles, 2012).jpg
| image = GOYK2809-awol.jpg
| caption = Awolnation live in 2012
| image_size = 300
| image_size =
| landscape = yes
| landscape = yes
| caption = Awolnation performing in 2018
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.
| discography = [[Awolnation discography]]
| origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.
| genre = <!-- All of these genres are sourced in the musical style section. Do not change without a source!-->{{flatlist|
| genre = <!-- All of these genres are sourced in the musical style section. Do not change without a source!--> {{flatlist|
* [[Alternative rock]]
* [[Alternative rock]]
* [[electropop]]
* {{nowrap|[[indie rock]]}}
* [[synth-pop]]
* {{nowrap|[[industrial rock]]}}
* [[electronic rock]]
* [[electronic rock]]
* {{nowrap|[[indie rock]]}}
* [[electropop]]
* [[pop rock]]
* [[dance-rock]]
* [[dance-rock]]
}}<!--Other genres are mentioned and sourced in the musical style section.-->
}}<!--Other genres are mentioned and sourced in the musical style section.-->
| years_active = 2009–present
| years_active = 2009–present
| label = [[Red Bull Records|Red Bull]]
| label = {{flatlist|
* [[Eleven Seven Label Group|Better Noise]]
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
* [[Red Bull Records|Red Bull]]
}}
| spinoff_of = {{flatlist|
* [[Under the Influence of Giants]]
* [[Under the Influence of Giants]]
* [[Home Town Hero]]
* [[Home Town Hero]]
* [[Blind Melon]]
* Hotstreets
* Insurgence
}}
}}
| website = {{URL|awolnationmusic.com}}
| website = {{URL|awolnationmusic.com}}
| current_members =
| current_members =
* [[Aaron Bruno]]
* [[Aaron Bruno]]
* [[Isaac Carpenter (drummer)|Isaac Carpenter]]
* [[Isaac Carpenter (drummer)|Isaac Carpenter]]
* Zach Irons
* Zach Irons
* Daniel Saslow
* Marc Walloch
* Josh Moreau
| past_members =
| past_members =
*Jimmy Messer
* Jimmy Messer
*Billy Mohler
* Billy Mohler
* Dave Amezcua
* Dave Amezcua
* Christopher Thorn
* Christopher Thorn
*Devin Hoffman
* Devin Hoffman
* Hayden Scott<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/haydencscott |title=Hayden C. Scott (haydencscott) on Twitter |publisher=Twitter.com |date= |accessdate=2013-08-08}}</ref>
* Hayden Scott<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/haydencscott |title=Hayden C. Scott (haydencscott) on Twitter |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=2013-08-08}}</ref>
* Drew Stewart
* Drew Stewart
* Kenny Carkeet
* Kenny Carkeet
* Marc Walloch
* Michael Goldman
}}
}}
'''Awolnation''' (stylized as '''AWOLNATION''') is an American [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[Los Angeles]] formed and fronted by [[Aaron Bruno]], formerly of [[Under the Influence of Giants]], [[Home Town Hero]], and Insurgence. The band is signed to [[Eleven Seven Label Group|Better Noise Music]] and formerly was signed to [[Red Bull Records]]. Their first [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Back from Earth]]'', was released on [[iTunes]] on May 18, 2010. They released their first studio album, ''[[Megalithic Symphony]]'', on March 15, 2011; it featured their most notable hit, [[Sail (song)|"Sail"]], which peaked at number 17 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Billboard Hot 100|Hot 100]],<ref name="US-singles">{{cite magazine | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=awolnation|chart=Hot 100}} | title=Awolnation – Chart History: Hot 100 | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] | access-date=February 22, 2013}}</ref> number 4 on the ''Billboard'' [[Rock Songs]] chart,<ref name="US-Rock-singles">{{cite magazine | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=awolnation|chart=Rock Songs}} | title=Awolnation – Chart History: Rock Songs | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] | access-date=February 22, 2013}}</ref> and number 5 on the ''Billboard'' [[Alternative Songs]] chart.<ref name="US-Alternative-singles">{{cite magazine | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=awolnation|chart=Alternative Songs}} | title=Awolnation – Chart History: Alternative Songs | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] | access-date=February 22, 2013}}</ref> On June 14, 2021, Sail became just the 57th song to be certified diamond by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=AWOLNATION's 'Sail' Gets Diamond Certified |url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2021-06-15-awolnations-sail-gets-diamond-certified/ |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=iHeartRadio |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Sail%22 |title = RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - June 16, 2013 |website = [[Recording Industry Association of America]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130616041007/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Sail%22 |archive-date=16 June 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and has sold 10,000,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/959606/the-biggest-hot-100-hits-to-peak-at-nos-25-1?page=0%2C1|title=The Biggest Hot 100 Hits to Peak at Nos. 25-1|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> As of February 29, 2016, the album has been certified platinum.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=awolnation&ti=megalithic+symphony&lab=&genre=&format=Album&date_option=release&from=&to=&award=&type=ST&category=&adv=SEARCH#search_section|title=Gold & Platinum - RIAA|website=Riaa.com|access-date=2 August 2017}}</ref>


The band's second studio album, ''[[Run (Awolnation album)|Run]]'', was released on March 17, 2015. The band's third studio album, ''[[Here Come the Runts]]'', was released on February 2, 2018. Their fourth studio album, ''[[Angel Miners & the Lightning Riders]]'', was released on April 24, 2020. On May 6, 2022, the band released a covers album titled ''[[My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers, and Me]]''. Their sixth studio album, ''[[The Phantom Five]]'', was released on August 30, 2024.
'''Awolnation''' is an American [[alternative rock]] band, formed and fronted by [[Aaron Bruno]], formerly of [[Under the Influence of Giants]], [[Home Town Hero]], and Insurgence. The band is signed to [[Red Bull Records]],<ref name="redbull">{{cite web|url=http://www.redbullusa.com/cs/Satellite/en_US/Profile/AWOLNATION--LosAngelesStudioProfiles--RedBull-021242862439893 |title=Sorry... |publisher=Red Bull USA |date= |accessdate=2012-10-02}}</ref> and their first [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Back from Earth]]'', was released on [[iTunes]] on May 18, 2010.<ref name="itunes">{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/back-from-earth-ep/id371362362 |title=iTunes Store |publisher=itunes.apple.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-02}}</ref> They released their first studio album, ''[[Megalithic Symphony]]'', on March 15, 2011; it featured their most notable hit, [[Sail (song)|"Sail"]], which peaked at #17 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Billboard Hot 100|Hot 100]],<ref name="US-singles">{{cite web | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=awolnation|chart=Hot 100}} | title=AWOLNATION – Chart History: Hot 100 | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] | accessdate=February 22, 2013}}</ref> #4 on the ''Billboard'' [[Rock Songs]] chart,<ref name="US-Rock-singles">{{cite web | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=awolnation|chart=Rock Songs}} | title=AWOLNATION – Chart History: Rock Songs | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] | accessdate=February 22, 2013}}</ref> and #5 on the ''Billboard'' [[Alternative Songs]] chart.<ref name="US-Alternative-singles">{{cite web | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=awolnation|chart=Alternative Songs}} | title=AWOLNATION – Chart History: Alternative Songs | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] | accessdate=February 22, 2013}}</ref> The song has been certified 6× platinum by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Sail%22|title=RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - July 09, 2015}}</ref> and has sold 5,500,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/959606/the-biggest-hot-100-hits-to-peak-at-nos-25-1?page=0%2C1|title=The Biggest Hot 100 Hits to Peak at Nos. 25-1|work=Billboard}}</ref> As of February 29, 2016, the album has been certified platinum.<ref>http://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=awolnation&ti=megalithic+symphony&lab=&genre=&format=Album&date_option=release&from=&to=&award=&type=ST&category=&adv=SEARCH#search_section</ref>

The band's second studio album, ''[[Run (Awolnation album)|Run]]'', was released on March 17, 2015.


==History==
==History==
===Creation and ''Back from Earth'' (2009–2010)===
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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spinner.com/2011/04/13/awolnation-megalithic-symphony/ |title=Awolnation Delight Fans With 'Wild,' Punk-Influenced Shows - Exclusive Video |publisher=Spinner |date=March 13, 2011|access-date=February 10, 2012}}</ref><ref name="redbull">{{cite web|url=https://www.redbullusa.com/cs/Satellite/en_US/Profile/AWOLNATION--LosAngelesStudioProfiles--RedBull-021242862439893 |title=Sorry... |publisher=Red Bull USA |access-date=2012-10-02}}</ref> 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. Bruno was with numerous bands before he created Awolnation, including Home Town Hero with Drew Stewart and Under the Influence of Giants with Dave Amezcua. Bruno writes all of his songs himself, but confides in close friends and family or respected artists for guidance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://puregrainaudio.com/interviews/interview-with-awolnation-s-aaron-bruno |title=Interview with Awolnation musician Aaron Bruno|website=Puregrainaudio.com |date=2011-07-08 |access-date=2012-10-02}}</ref> The band released their first EP ''[[Back from Earth]]'' on May 18, 2010.<ref name="itunes">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/back-from-earth-ep/id371362362 |title=iTunes Store |publisher=itunes.apple.com |access-date=February 10, 2012}}</ref>


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 (slang from the military acronym for [[AWOL|Absent Without Leave]]) came from."<ref name="lamb">{{cite web|url=http://lamusicblog.com/2010/09/interview/interview-with-aaron-bruno-of-awolnation/ |title=Interview with Aaron Bruno of Awolnation |publisher=LA Music Blog |access-date=February 10, 2012}}</ref>
===Creation, ''Back from Earth'' (2009–2010)===
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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spinner.com/2011/04/13/awolnation-megalithic-symphony/ |title=AWOLNATION Delight Fans With 'Wild,' Punk-Influenced Shows - Exclusive Video |publisher=Spinner |date=2011-04-13 |accessdate=2012-10-02}}</ref> 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. Bruno has been with numerous bands before he created Awolnation, including Home Town Hero with Drew Stewart and Under the Influence of Giants with Dave Amezcua. Bruno writes all of his songs himself, but confides in close friends and family or respected artists for guidance.<ref>{{cite web|author=interviews &raquo; |url=http://puregrainaudio.com/interviews/interview-with-awolnation-s-aaron-bruno |title=Interview with Awolnation musician Aaron Bruno « Interviews « |publisher=Puregrainaudio.com |date=2011-07-08 |accessdate=2012-10-02}}</ref> 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 (slang from the military acronym for [[AWOL|Absent Without Leave]]) came from."<ref name="lamb">{{cite web|url=http://lamusicblog.com/2010/09/interview/interview-with-aaron-bruno-of-awolnation/ |title=Interview with Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION |publisher=LA Music Blog |date= |accessdate=2012-10-02}}</ref>


===''Megalithic Symphony'' and Touring (2011–2014)===
===''Megalithic Symphony'' and Touring (2011–2014)===
The band released their debut album ''[[Megalithic Symphony]]'' digitally on March 15, 2011 through Red Bull Records.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ruhlmann|first=William|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/megalithic-symphony-mw0002110480|title=Megalithic Symphony – Awolnation |work=[[AllMusic]]| publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]]|access-date=December 10, 2014}}</ref> ''Megalithic Symphony'' features a total of 14 tracks, including the singles "[[Sail (song)|Sail]]",<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Heran|last=Mamo|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/awolnation-sail-diamond-riaa-9587036/|title=Awolnation 'Sail' Is Certified Diamond by RIAA|magazine=Billboard|date=June 14, 2021|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> "[[Not Your Fault]]",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vulturehound.co.uk/2012/03/awolnation-not-your-fault-single-review/|title=Awolnation – Not Your Fault (Single Review)|work=Vulture Hound|date=March 7, 2012|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> and "[[Kill Your Heroes]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allaccess.com/alternative/future-releases |title=Alternative > Future Releases |publisher=All Access Music Group |accessdate=January 2, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531072657/http://www.allaccess.com/alternative/future-releases |archivedate=May 31, 2012}}</ref> Bonus tracks for the album include "Shoestrings", "Swinging from the Castles" and "I've Been Dreaming".<ref>{{cite web|first=Keavin |last=Wiggins|url=https://www.antimusic.com/news/2021/March/17AWOLNATION_Expand_Megalithic_Symphony_For_10th_Anniversary.shtml|title=Awolnation Expand 'Megalithic Symphony' For 10th Anniversary|work=aniMusic|date=March 17, 2021|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref>
The band released their debut album ''[[Megalithic Symphony]]'' digitally on March 15, 2011, and physically on March 29, 2011 on Red Bull Records. ''Megalithic Symphony'' features a total of 14 tracks, including the singles "[[Sail (song)|Sail]]", "Not Your Fault", and "Kill Your Heroes" (produced by [[Brian West (musician)|Brian West]]). Bonus tracks are also offered with the purchase of the digital album depending on the outlet. These tracks include "Shoestrings", "Swinging from the Castles" and "I've Been Dreaming".


The band's first single, "[[Sail (song)|Sail]]", peaked at #10 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Rock Songs<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=awolnation|chart=Rock Songs}} |title=Sail - Awolnation |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2012-10-02}}</ref> and has gone platinum in the US<ref name="riaa.com">{{cite web|url=http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?content_selector=gold-platinum-searchable-database |title=Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - October 02, 2012 |publisher=RIAA |date= |accessdate=2012-10-02}}</ref> and double platinum in Canada. "Sail" was featured in the episode "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" of CBS's television show ''[[The Good Wife (TV series)|The Good Wife]]'', commercials for the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] television show ''[[House (TV series)|House]]'', [[Nokia]]'s commercial for Lumia and [[Portugal Telecom|PT]]'s commercial for [[3GPP Long Term Evolution|4G LTE]], and is also the background music for Under Armour's "Are You from Here" commercial, featuring [[Derrick Williams (basketball)|Derrick Williams]]. "Sail" was covered by [[Macy Gray]] (included on her album ''Covered'') and by [[DevilDriver]] (on their album ''Winter Kills''). "Sail" was also used for a Sonya Tayeh routine in ''[[So You Think You Can Dance (United States)|So You Think You Can Dance]]'' season 9, episode 6; at the end of the episode "Dog Soldiers" in season 1 of ''[[Longmire (TV series)|Longmire]]''; and featured on the soundtrack of the thriller horror movie ''Playback'' released in March 2012, as well as featured throughout the film ''[[Disconnect (film)|Disconnect]]'' (2013) starring [[Jason Bateman]] in an incredible rare serious role. The track gained even greater exposure when it was featured during BMW's Olympic Opening Ceremony and in commercial spots throughout the Olympic broadcasts. "Sail" was used during CBC Hockey Night's opening tease in Canada on February 18, 2012, prior to a game between the Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs. It was also used as of March 2013 in commercials for History Channel's new series, ''Vikings''. The song has also inspired conversations among [http://www.bioethicsinternational.org/blog/2013/02/08/artistic-inquiry-blame-it-on-my-add-baby-diagnosis-in-a-pop-song/ bioethicists]. "Sail" peaked at 17 on the USA [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], 27 on the [[ARIA Charts|Australian charts]], 33 on the [[Official New Zealand Music Chart|New Zealand charts]] and 17 on the [[UK Singles Chart|UK charts]]. "Sail" was also used on wingsuit flyer [[Jeb Corliss]]'s YouTube film 'Grinding the Crack',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfph3iNC-k|title=Jeb Corliss " Grinding The Crack"}}</ref> which as of June 2017 has had over 31 million views.
The band's first single, "[[Sail (song)|Sail]]", peaked at number 10 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Rock Songs<ref>{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=awolnation|chart=Rock Songs}} |title=Sail - Awolnation |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2012-10-02}}</ref> and has gone platinum in the US<ref name="riaa.com">{{cite web|url=http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?content_selector=gold-platinum-searchable-database |title=Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - October 02, 2012 |website=Riaa.com |access-date=2012-10-02}}</ref> and double platinum in Canada. "Sail" was featured in the episode "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" of CBS's television show ''[[The Good Wife (TV series)|The Good Wife]]'', commercials for the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] television show ''[[House (TV series)|House]]'', [[Nokia]]'s commercial for Lumia and [[Portugal Telecom|PT]]'s commercial for [[3GPP Long Term Evolution|4G LTE]], and is also the background music for Under Armour's "Are You from Here" commercial, featuring [[Derrick Williams (basketball)|Derrick Williams]]. "Sail" was covered by [[Macy Gray]] (included on her album ''Covered'') and by [[DevilDriver]] (on their album ''Winter Kills''). "Sail" was also used for a Sonya Tayeh routine in ''[[So You Think You Can Dance (United States)|So You Think You Can Dance]]'' season 9, episode 6; at the end of the episode "Dog Soldiers" in season 1 of ''[[Longmire (TV series)|Longmire]]''; and featured on the soundtrack of the thriller horror movie ''Playback'' released in March 2012, as well as featured throughout the film ''[[Disconnect (2012 film)|Disconnect]]'' (2013). The track gained even greater exposure when it was featured during BMW's Olympic Opening Ceremony and in commercial spots throughout the Olympic broadcasts. "Sail" was used during CBC Hockey Night's opening tease in Canada on February 18, 2012, prior to a game between the Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs. It was also used as of March 2013 in commercials for History Channel's new series, ''Vikings''. "Sail" peaked at no. 17 on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], 27 on the [[ARIA Charts|Australian charts]], 33 on the [[Official New Zealand Music Chart|New Zealand charts]] and 17 on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. "Sail" was also used on wingsuit flyer [[Jeb Corliss]]'s YouTube film "Grinding the Crack",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfph3iNC-k|title=Jeb Corliss " Grinding The Crack"|author=Jeb Corliss|date=22 August 2011|access-date=2 August 2017|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> which as of October 2021 has had over 34 million views.


Another of the band's songs, "Burn It Down", is featured in the ''[[Sons of Anarchy]]'' episode "To Be, Act 1", and is also one of the in-game radio songs in ''[[Saints Row IV]]''. Also one of their songs "Guilty Filthy Soul" has been featured in the episode "Break On Through" of The CW television show ''[[The Vampire Diaries (TV series)|The Vampire Diaries]]''. The band's songs "Sail" and "All I Need" are featured in the season 1 episode "Gun!" of ''[[Common Law (2012 TV series)|Common Law]]''. The band's song "Sail" was also featured in the season 4 episode "Hot for Teacher" of ''[[Pretty Little Liars (TV series)|Pretty Little Liars]]''. "Kill Your Heroes" is featured at the beginning and the end of season 3, episode 2 of the Canadian TV series ''[[Rookie Blue]]'', and the remix of "Sail" together with [[Innerpartysystem]] was played in episode 8 of the same season. It was also used in the episode "The Wake-Up Bomb" of ''[[Covert Affairs]]''. Furthermore, "All I Need" was used in the season finale of the [[NBC]] show ''Whitney''.
Another of the band's songs, "Burn It Down", is featured in the ''[[Sons of Anarchy]]'' episode "To Be, Act 1", and is also one of the in-game radio songs in ''[[Saints Row IV]]''. Also one of their songs "Guilty Filthy Soul" has been featured in the episode "Break On Through" of The CW television show ''[[The Vampire Diaries (TV series)|The Vampire Diaries]]''. The band's songs "Sail" and "All I Need" are featured in the season 1 episode "Gun!" of ''[[Common Law (2012 TV series)|Common Law]]''. The band's song "Sail" was also featured in the season 4 episode "Hot for Teacher" of ''[[Pretty Little Liars (TV series)|Pretty Little Liars]]''. "Kill Your Heroes" is featured at the beginning and the end of season 3, episode 2 of the Canadian TV series ''[[Rookie Blue]]'', and the remix of "Sail" together with [[Innerpartysystem]] was played in episode 8 of the same season. It was also used in the episode "The Wake-Up Bomb" of ''[[Covert Affairs]]''. Furthermore, "All I Need" was used in the season finale of the [[NBC]] show ''Whitney'' and "Kill Your Heroes" is in Season 4 episode 9 of ''[[The 100 (TV series)|The 100]]''.


On June 6, 2012, the band released an Extended Play, "[[Awolnation#Extended plays|I've Been Dreaming]]", for free download in their official website. The extended play includes 3 unreleased songs, ("I've Been Dreaming", "Shoestrings", "Swinging From The Castles") and recorded live versions of "[[Kill Your Heroes]]", "[[Not Your Fault]]", and "People" that they played in Toronto.
On June 6, 2012, the band released an Extended Play, ''[[Awolnation discography#Extended plays|I've Been Dreaming]]'', for free download on their official website. The extended play includes 3 unreleased songs, ("I've Been Dreaming", "Shoestrings", "Swinging From The Castles") and recorded live versions of "[[Kill Your Heroes]]", "[[Not Your Fault]]", and "People" that they played in Toronto.


They released two new songs, "Thiskidsnotalright"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/awolnation-fight-injustice-on-thiskidsnotalright-song-premiere-20130403 |title=AWOLNATION Fight 'Injustice' on 'ThisKidsNotAlright' Song Premiere &#124; Music News |publisher=Rolling Stone |date=2013-04-03 |accessdate=2013-05-15}}</ref> and "Some Kind of Joke".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151431260288692 |title=Tijdlijnfoto's |publisher=Facebook |date= |accessdate=2013-05-15}}</ref> "Some Kind of Joke" appears as the second song on the [[Iron Man 3 (soundtrack)|''Iron Man 3: Heroes Fall – Music Inspired by the Motion Picture'' soundtrack]]. The track "Thiskidsnotalright" is featured in the video game ''[[Injustice: Gods Among Us]]''. Beacon audio did a Kickstarter for a limited edition speaker.<ref>http://www.redbull.com/us/en/music/stories/1331609769076/awolnation-in-red-bull-studio</ref> They have released a Deluxe Edition of ''Megalithic Symphony'' that includes "Thiskidsnotalright," "Some Kind Of Joke", "Everybody's Got a Secret", songs from their EP ''I've Been Dreaming'', as well as remixes of other songs from Megalithic Symphony.
They released two new songs, "Thiskidsnotalright"<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/awolnation-fight-injustice-on-thiskidsnotalright-song-premiere-20130403 |title=Awolnation Fight 'Injustice' on 'ThisKidsNotAlright' Song Premiere &#124; Music News |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=2013-04-03 |access-date=2013-05-15 |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204124148/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/awolnation-fight-injustice-on-thiskidsnotalright-song-premiere-20130403 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and "Some Kind of Joke".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151431260288692 |title=Tijdlijnfoto's |publisher=[[Facebook]] |access-date=2013-05-15}}</ref> "Some Kind of Joke" appears as the second song on the [[Iron Man 3 (soundtrack)|''Iron Man 3: Heroes Fall – Music Inspired by the Motion Picture'' soundtrack]]. The track "Thiskidsnotalright" is featured in the video game ''[[Injustice: Gods Among Us]]''. Beacon audio did a Kickstarter for a limited edition speaker.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.redbull.com/us/en/music/stories/1331609769076/awolnation-in-red-bull-studio|title=Awolnation Sail Into Studio for Megalithic Encore|website=Redbull.com|access-date=2 August 2017}}</ref> They released a Deluxe Edition of ''Megalithic Symphony'' on November 19, 2013 that includes "Thiskidsnotalright," "Some Kind Of Joke", "Everybody's Got a Secret", songs from their EP ''I've Been Dreaming'', "MF", and several remixes of other songs from ''Megalithic Symphony''. "Everybody's Got a Secret" was used in the soundtrack for the Disney film [[Frankenweenie (2012 film)|''Frankenweenie'']] in 2012.


"Megalithic Symphony" and Sail's immediate success exposed the band to fans of all different genres of music. They were starting to gain diehard fans by playing various music festivals and consistently touring. Between the years 2011 and 2014, AWOLNATION played 306 shows, 113 in the year 2012 alone, supporting the album and its singles.<ref>http://www.setlist.fm/stats/concert-map/awolnation-5bd2d3c8.html?year=2016</ref>
''Megalithic Symphony'' and Sail's immediate success exposed the band to fans of all different genres of music. They were starting to gain diehard fans by playing various music festivals and consistently touring. Between the years 2011 and 2014, Awolnation played 306 shows, 113 in the year 2012 alone, supporting the album and its singles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setlist.fm/stats/concert-map/awolnation-5bd2d3c8.html?year=2016|title=Awolnation Concert Map by year: 2016 - setlist.fm|website=Setlist.fm|access-date=2 August 2017}}</ref>


===''Run'', Touring, and Christopher Thorn's return (2015–2016)===
===''Run'', Touring, and Christopher Thorn's return (2014–2016)===
3 singles were released: Its lead single, "[[Hollow Moon (Bad Wolf)]]", was released in January 26, "Windows" on March 3, and "I Am" on May 17.


The band released their second studio album, ''[[Run (Awolnation album)|Run]]'', on March 17, 2015. The album received polarizing but positive reviews, and the band received its first Metacritic review; with the album getting an aggregated 68 out of 100, from 6 critics.
The band released their second studio album, ''[[Run (Awolnation album)|Run]]'', on March 17, 2015.<ref name="Loudwire Run">{{Cite web|first=Jeff|last=Cornell|url=https://loudwire.com/awolnation-new-album-details-new-single-hollow-moon-bad-wolf/|title=Awolnation Unveil New Album Details, New Single 'Hollow Moon (Bad Wolf)'|website=Loudwire|date=January 26, 2015|access-date=May 3, 2022}}</ref> The album received polarizing but positive reviews, and the band received its first Metacritic review; with the album getting an aggregated 68 out of 100, from 6 critics. The album's lead single, "[[Hollow Moon (Bad Wolf)]]", was released on January 26, 2015.<ref name="Loudwire Run"/> The second single, "I Am", was released on July 7, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiependent.co.uk/single-review-i-awolnation/|title=Single Review: I Am // Awolnation|date=July 8, 2015|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> The third single, "Woman Woman", was released on December 9, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/music-video/woman-woman/1093137599|title= Woman Woman by Awolnation on Apple Music |work=Apple Music (US) |date= February 22, 2016 |accessdate=January 2, 2022}}</ref>


On April 7, 2015, they made an appearance on ''[[Conan (talk show)|Conan]]''.
On April 7, 2015, they made an appearance on ''[[Conan (talk show)|Conan]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://teamcoco.com/schedule/2015-04-06/tuesday/awolnation|title=Team Coco|website=teamcoco.com|access-date=January 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150408131224/https://teamcoco.com/schedule/2015-04-06/tuesday/awolnation|archive-date=April 8, 2015}}</ref>


In September 2015, Bruno said that long-time guitarist Drew Stewart had left the band to spend time with his family. He was replaced by Irontom guitarist Zach Irons (son of former [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]], [[Pearl Jam]] and [[Eleven (band)|Eleven]] drummer [[Jack Irons]]).
On or around September 3, 2015 Bruno confirmed that long time guitarist Drew Stewart had left the band to spend time with his family. He was replaced by Irontom guitarist Zach Irons. In an interview with Premier Guitar, Irons says he got a call from Aaron while on the road with his band Irontom supporting AWOLNATION during the Run tour. Aaron asked if he could step in for Drew. Zach says it took him four whole days to learn all of the songs where he barely slept and there were barely any rehearsals.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}} An interesting note about Zach's playing is that he is right handed, but plays guitar left handed.<ref><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAWOLNATION%2Fvideos%2F10153840325288692%2F&show_text=0&width=560" width="560" height="315" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></ref>


On December 1, 2015, AWOLNATION released a B-Side track from ''[[Run (Awolnation album)|Run]]'' named "Wichita Panama" for the [[Red Bull Records]] "Red Bull 20-Before-16" December event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://20before16.redbull.com/awolnation/ |title=Red Bull 20Before16 AWOLNATION Wichita Panama }}</ref>
On December 1, 2015, Awolnation released a B-side track from ''Run'' named "Wichita Panama" for [[Red Bull Records]] "Red Bull 20-Before-16" December event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://20before16.redbull.com/awolnation/|title=Red Bull|website=Red Bull|access-date=August 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417063617/http://20before16.redbull.com/awolnation/|archive-date=2016-04-17|url-status=dead}}</ref> Later, in February 2016, Awolnation released the videoclip for the song "Woman Woman" for Red Bull Records.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.redbull.com/en/music/stories/1331778062328/watch-the-new-woman-woman-video-from-awolnation|title=Awolnation reveal all in new Woman Woman video|last=Ferris|first=Glen|date=February 22, 2016|website=Red Bull Records|access-date=July 27, 2016}}</ref>


In 2015, a music kit for the video game ''[[Counter Strike: Global Offensive]]'' was released called "I Am". The kit includes songs from both ''Run'' and ''Megalithic Symphony''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://redbullrecords.com/csgo/awolnation/index.html |title=Red Bull Records &#124; CSGO Music Kits |access-date=2018-11-02 |archive-date=2017-09-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901215714/http://redbullrecords.com/csgo/awolnation/index.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
On February 22, 2016, AWOLNATION released the videoclip for the song "Woman Woman" for the [[Red Bull Records]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.redbull.com/en/music/stories/1331778062328/watch-the-new-woman-woman-video-from-awolnation|title=AWOLNATION reveal all in new Woman Woman video|last=Ferris|first=Glen|date=22 February 2016|website=Red Bull Records|publisher=|access-date=27 July 2016}}</ref>


Awolnation would be an opening act along with [[Pvris|PVRIS]] to [[Fall Out Boy]]’s tour, Wintour is Coming. They played February 26, 2016 through March 27, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|first=Tyler|last=Sharp|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/fall_out_boy_announce_headlining_tour_with_pvris_awolnation|title=Fall Out Boy announce headlining tour with PVRIS, Awolnation|publisher=Altpress|date=October 12, 2015|access-date=December 27, 2017}}</ref>
In a live [[Facebook]] Q&A session, Aaron mentioned that his favorite song to play live with AWOLNATION is usually the newest song that they have started playing live.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAWOLNATION%2Fvideos%2F10153840325288692%2F&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=video</ref>


On June 20, 2016, the band announced that it was cancelling many dates of its summer headlining tour so it could serve as the opening band for the Prophets of Rage tour. This announcement was met with consternation and upset by many of the band's fans, many of whom took to the band's Facebook page and other social media outlets to express their displeasure at incurring non-refundable expenses planning to attend imminent shows that were cancelled unceremoniously and at the last minute.
On June 20, 2016, the band announced that it was cancelling many dates of its summer headlining tour so it could serve as the opening band for the Prophets of Rage tour. This announcement was met with consternation and upset by many of the band's fans, many of whom took to the band's Facebook page to express their anger at the fact that some ticket purchases were non-refundable.


On July 8, 2016, AWOLNATION released an alternate version of ''Run'' named ''Run (Beautiful Things)'', where the repeating lyric "capable of doing terrible things" is replaced with "capable of doing beautiful things." The music video for this shows a person in a cloak with the AWOL helmet holding a purple lantern while emerging from the sea. At times, the scene cuts away to a mermaid with the person as she swims away at the lyric "run."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://radio.com/2016/07/08/awolnation-video-run-beautiful-things/|title=AWOLNATION Release Video for ‘Run (Beautiful Things)’|last=Wicks|first=Amanda|date=8 July 2016|website=radio.com|publisher=|access-date=27 July 2016}}</ref>
On July 8, 2016, Awolnation released an alternate version of ''Run'' named ''Run (Beautiful Things)'', where the repeating lyric "capable of doing terrible things" is replaced with "capable of doing beautiful things." The music video for this shows a person in a cloak with the AWOL helmet holding a purple lantern while emerging from the sea. At times, the scene cuts away to a mermaid with the person as she swims away at the lyric "run."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://radio.com/2016/07/08/awolnation-video-run-beautiful-things/|title=Awolnation Release Video for 'Run (Beautiful Things)'|last=Wicks|first=Amanda|date=8 July 2016|website=Radio.com|access-date=27 July 2016}}</ref>


During the tour with Prophets of Rage, Zach Irons left the tour during the second leg to tour with IRONTOM. In his absence, original guitarist Christopher Thorn replaced Zach on a handful of shows starting in Tampa on October 1, 2016. This would mark the first time Thorn played with the band since around March 2012.
During the tour with Prophets of Rage, Zach Irons left the tour during the second leg to tour with IRONTOM. In his absence, former guitarist Christopher Thorn replaced Zach on a handful of shows starting in Tampa on October 1, 2016. This would mark the first time Thorn played with the band since around March 2012.


AWOLNATION toured over 80+ plus dates in support of the album "Run" including multiple festival appearances and their own headlining tour that brought the band to Europe and South America.<ref>http://www.setlist.fm/search?artist=5bd2d3c8&query=tour:%28Run%29</ref>
Awolnation toured over 80+ plus dates in support of the album ''Run'' including multiple festival appearances and their own headlining tour that brought the band to Europe and South America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setlist.fm/search?artist=5bd2d3c8&query=tour:(Run)|title=Search for setlists|website=Setlist.fm|access-date=2 August 2017}}</ref>


===Third album and future of the band (2016–present)===
===''Here Come the Runts'' and touring (2016–2019)===
In a late 2016 interview, Aaron said he had a vision for the next album's sound. "I think people are getting really burnt out on hearing robotic instrumentation..." He said guitar-driven songs should be brought back to the forefront. "It's been a little abandoned, and it seems like most labels have been chasing songs like 'Sail' and all the other songs that followed in its path."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/download/WhatsNewInterviewsAaronBrunoOfAwolnation/WhatsNewInterviewsAaronBrunoOfAwolnation.mp3|format=MP3|title=Sound file|website=Ia801508.us.archive.org|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref>


By late 2016/early 2017, Awolnation had started posting cryptic messages to their various social media accounts in regards to a new album. The main theme of these posts seem to reference inspiration for new songs, recording new material, and the future of Awolnation. One of these photos was of Aaron sitting down on an amplifier with a guitar in his hands.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BO9Ib9sgE7O/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BO9Ib9sgE7O |archive-date=December 26, 2021|url-access=registration|title=Instagram post by Awolnation • Jan 7, 2017 at 7:43am UTC|website=Instagram|access-date=August 2, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Another was of Aaron and drummer Isaac Carpenter with guitar in hand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BRHk7c3A8sa/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BRHk7c3A8sa |archive-date=2021-12-26 |url-access=registration|title=Instagram post by AWOLNATION • Mar 2, 2017 at 2:07am UTC|website=Instagram|access-date=2 August 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Some of the hashtags included with these photos were #2017, #trilogy, #newalbum and #thesagacontinues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BO2ToSogjl_/|title=Instagram post by Awolnation • Jan 4, 2017 at 4:06pm UTC|website=Instagram|access-date=August 2, 2017}}</ref>
In a late 2016 interview, Aaron mentioned that he has a vision for what the next AWOLNATION album could sound like. Bruno explains that on the last 2 AWOLNATION efforts, he would come up with whatever he was thinking, play it, and then eventually record it. While he still plans to use this method to some degree, he plans on possibly changing AWOLNATION's style a bit. "I think people are getting really burnt out on hearing robotic instrumentation and robotic vocals. And while I've never had robotic vocals, I've had a lot of electronic elements." Aaron hopes that guitar driven songs will be brought back to the forefront of Alternative Music. "It's been a little abandoned, and it seems like most labels have been chasing songs like "Sail" and all the other songs that followed in its path." <ref>https://ia801508.us.archive.org/12/items/WhatsNewInterviewsAaronBrunoOfAwolnation/WhatsNewInterviewsAaronBrunoOfAwolnation.mp3</ref>


On January 24, 2017, Red Bull Records confirmed on their Facebook page that Awolnation was indeed back in the studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/RedBullRecords/?fref=ts|title=Security Check Required|website=Facebook.com|access-date=2 August 2017}}</ref>
By late 2016/early 2017, AWOLNATION had started posting cryptic messages to their various social media accounts in regards to a new album. The main theme of these posts seem to reference inspiration for new songs, recording new material, and the future of AWOLNATION. One of these photos was of Aaron sitting down on an amplifier with a guitar in his hands.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/BO9Ib9sgE7O/?taken-by=awolnation&hl=en</ref> Another was of Aaron and drummer Issac Carpenter with guitar in hand.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/BRHk7c3A8sa/?taken-by=awolnation&hl=en</ref> Some of the hashtags included with these photos were #2017, #trilogy, #newalbum and #thesagacontinues <ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/BO2ToSogjl_/?taken-by=awolnation&hl=en</ref>


On February 7, 2017, bass player Marc Walloch posted a photo on Instagram of him in Aarons' personal home studio with producer [[Eric Stenman]], confirming his involvement in the work of a future album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://i.reddituploads.com/0840d42ca4a344a3803ee5576177c064?fit=max&h=1536&w=1536&s=d51b608b1db0a8e16ff9b64f9855d7bb|title=Spill Sounds|website=I.reddituploads.com|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref>
On January 24th, 2017, Red Bull Records confirmed on their Facebook page that AWOLNATION was indeed back in the studio. <ref>https://www.facebook.com/RedBullRecords/?fref=ts</ref>


In March 2017, longtime keyboardist Kenny Carkeet announced his departure from the band to spend time working on material for his own electro-alternative band with former member of the band [[Eve 6]], Max Collins, called [[Fitness (band)|Fitness]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://awolnationbuilders.com/2/post/2017/03/kenny-carkeet-is-moving-on-to-new-adventures.html|title=Kenny Carkeet Is Moving On To New Adventures|website=Awolnation Builders|access-date=August 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802204036/http://awolnationbuilders.com/2/post/2017/03/kenny-carkeet-is-moving-on-to-new-adventures.html|archive-date=August 2, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Singer Aaron Bruno also took to e-mail to offer an update to fans on the state of the new album and the future.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://awolnationbuilders.com/2/post/2017/03/a-message-from-aaron.html|title=A Message From Aaron|website=Awolnation Builders|access-date=2 August 2017}}</ref>
On February 7th, 2017 bass player Marc Walloch posted a photo on Instagram of him in Aarons' personal home studio with producer [[Eric Stenman]], confirming his involvement in the work of a future album. <ref>https://i.reddituploads.com/0840d42ca4a344a3803ee5576177c064?fit=max&h=1536&w=1536&s=d51b608b1db0a8e16ff9b64f9855d7bb</ref>


In October 2017, Marc Walloch updated his Instagram profile to indicate he is now the "former bassist for Awolnation". No announcement or other statements have been made as of November 2017.<ref name="instagram.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/spill_sounds/|title=Marc Walloch a.k.a SPiLL (@spill_sounds) • Instagram photos and videos|website=www.instagram.com}}</ref>
In March 2017, longtime keyboardist Kenny Carkeet announced his departure from the band to spend time working on material for his own electro-alternative band "Fitness." <ref>http://awolnationbuilders.com/2/post/2017/03/kenny-carkeet-is-moving-on-to-new-adventures.html</ref> Singer Aaron Bruno also took to e-mail to offer an update to fans on the state of the new album and the future. <ref>http://awolnationbuilders.com/2/post/2017/03/a-message-from-aaron.html</ref>


On October 12, 2017, the band released a new single called "Passion" to be featured on the third album.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Steve|last=Baltin|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7997535/awolnation-third-album-interview|title=Awolnation Details Third Album: 'It's Superior to Anything I've Come Close to Making Before'|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=October 12, 2017|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> On November 6, 2017, Aaron announced the new album's name, ''Here Come the Runts'', alongside the release of a new song "Seven Sticks of Dynamite".<ref name="broadwayworld">{{cite web|first=Caryn|last=Robbins|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Awolnation-Announces-Third-Studio-Album-Here-Come-The-Runts-20171106|title=Awolnation Announces Third Studio Album 'Here Come The Runts'|website=Broadway World|date=November 6, 2017|access-date=May 4, 2022}}</ref> The band followed the album release with the Here Come the Runts Tour, kicking off on February 11, which included concerts across North America and Europe.<ref name="broadwayworld"/><ref name="Loudwire HCTR">{{cite web|first=Chad|last=Childers|url=https://loudwire.com/awolnation-passion-video/|title=Awolnation Spotlight Disabled Skater in 'Passion' Video|website=[[Loudwire]]|date=November 12, 2017|accessdate=May 3, 2022}}</ref> Before the album was released, the band released a promotional single, "Miracle Man", on December 15, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|first= Tori|last=Hartshorn|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Awolnation-Release-Brand-New-Track-MIRACLE-MAN-20171215|title=Awolnation Release Brand New Track Miracle Man|website=Broadway World|date=December 15, 2017|access-date=May 4, 2022}}</ref> Another single, "Handyman," was released on January 19, 2018. [[Here Come the Runts|The album]] was released on February 2, 2018.<ref name="Loudwire HCTR"/><ref>{{cite web|first=Rob|last=Wacey|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/here-come-the-runts-mw0003124570|title=Awolnation Here Come the Runts|website=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=January 2, 2022}}</ref>
On April 16th 2017, Aaron Bruno posted a photo on Instagram with this caption: "I hope everybody gets some nice time with their families over the weekend. Oh yeah, and I have 9 songs done ...", which implies that the new album is coming soon.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7Urt1gH3P/?taken-by=awolnation</ref>

[[File:DJ LAM with Awolnation.jpg|left|thumb|DJ LAM of Self Expression Music with Awolnation in 2018]]

On October 16, 2018, alongside indie artist [[Max Frost]], Awolnation began touring with the alternative band [[Twenty One Pilots]].<ref name="heraldextra">{{cite web|first=Kari|last=Kenner|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/music/reviews/twenty-one-pilots-stick-landing-in-incredible-vivint-arena-display/article_8c98d397-ace3-55d2-b6b5-0d98b8c1bf71.html|title=Twenty One Pilots stick landing in incredible Vivint Arena display|work=Daily Herald|date=November 14, 2018|accessdate=January 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422035635/https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/music/reviews/twenty-one-pilots-stick-landing-in-incredible-vivint-arena-display/article_8c98d397-ace3-55d2-b6b5-0d98b8c1bf71.html|archive-date=April 22, 2021}}</ref><ref name="altpress Bandito">{{Cite news|first=Beth|last=Casteel|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/twenty-one-pilots-bandito-awolnation-tour-support/|title=Twenty One Pilots reveal support for 'Bandito' tour|date=August 25, 2018|work=Alternative Press|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010134938/https://www.altpress.com/news/twenty-one-pilots-bandito-awolnation-tour-support/|archive-date=October 10, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> They were openers for the band on their world tour titled [[The Bandito Tour]].<ref name="heraldextra"/><ref name="altpress Bandito"/> During the tour, all three acts would come together to play the [[Goo Goo Dolls]]' "[[Iris (song)|Iris]]" and [[the Beatles]]' "[[Hey Jude]]".<ref name="heraldextra"/>

The band also released an alternate version of their song "Table For One" featuring singer [[Elohim (musician)|Elohim]] on October 18, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Dom|last=Vigil|url=https://thepreludepress.com/news/2018/10/12/awolnation-reimagines-table-for-one-with-elohim|title=Awolnation Reimagines "Table For One" With Elohim|website=The Prelude Press|language=en-US|date=October 12, 2018|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref>

=== ''Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders'' (2019–2021) ===
While on tour with [[Twenty One Pilots]], Aaron's home studio and much of his property were destroyed by fire. This event, as well as a shooting in nearby [[Thousand Oaks]] that claimed the life of 12 people, inspired Aaron to write the songs that would become the album ''[[Angel Miners & the Lightning Riders]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Kelli Skye Fadroski|url=https://www.dailynews.com/2020/05/14/awolnations-aaron-bruno-talks-tragedy-hope-and-releasing-music-during-a-pandemic/|title=Awolnation's Aaron Bruno talks tragedy, hope and releasing music during a pandemic|website=[[Los Angeles Daily News]] |date=May 14, 2020|access-date=May 4, 2022}}</ref>

On November 5, 2019, now signed to Better Noise Music, the band released the single "The Best" from their upcoming fourth studio album.<ref name="clevescene">{{Cite web|url=https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2019/11/05/awolnation-coming-to-the-agora-in-june|title=Awolnation Coming to the Agora in June|date=November 5, 2019|access-date=November 5, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Altpress The Best">{{Cite web|first=Rachel|last=Campbell|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/andrew-mcmahon-awolnation-tour-2020/|title=Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness to join Awolnation on summer tour|website=Alternative Press|date=November 5, 2019|access-date=May 3, 2022}}</ref> The single was released along with a music video.<ref name="clevescene"/><ref name="Altpress The Best"/> They also announced a tour for the summer of 2020.<ref name="clevescene"/><ref name="Altpress The Best"/> This tour would be called off on April 14, 2020<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/awolnation/status/1250092293404516352 |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Twitter |title=Please read this important update about the tour. We miss you. Stay safe. 💙 |language=en |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417073117/https://twitter.com/awolnation/status/1250092293404516352 |archive-date=2020-04-17 }}</ref> due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AWOLNATION: The Lightning Riders Tour with Andrew McMahon {{!}} Western New York's Premier Destination for Music, Theatre, Family Fun |url=https://www.artpark.net/events/awolnation-the-lightning-riders-tour-with-andrew-mcmahon#:~:text=Artpark%20&%20Funtime%20Presents%20regret%20to,public%20events%20for%20this%20spring. |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=www.artpark.net |language=en}}</ref> On November 29, 2019, the band released the second single "California Halo Blue".<ref name="abcnews">{{cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2019/12/2/listen-to-two-new-awolnation-songs-california-halo-blue-and.html|title=Listen to two new Awolnation songs, "California Halo Blue" and "Drive"|work=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]]|date=December 2, 2019|access-date=January 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103013818/http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2019/12/2/listen-to-two-new-awolnation-songs-california-halo-blue-and.html|archive-date=January 3, 2022|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="musicmayhemmagazine">{{cite web|url=https://musicmayhemmagazine.com/awolnation-release-california-halo-blue-and-drive/|title=Awolnation Release "California Halo Blue" and "Drive"|work=Music Mayhem Magazine|date=November 30, 2019|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> The song was released along with a music video and a cover of the song [[Drive (The Cars song)|"Drive"]] by [[The Cars]].<ref name="abcnews"/><ref name="musicmayhemmagazine"/> The third single "Mayday!!! Fiesta Fever" was released on February 4, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|first=Gary|last=Graff|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/awolnation-video-mayday-fiesta-fever-8550080/|title=Awolnation Debuts 'Mayday!!! Fiesta Fever' Video, Talks Upcoming Album|publisher=Billboard|date=February 4, 2020|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> The fourth single "Slam (Angel Miners)" was released on March 13, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.upsetmagazine.com/news/awolnation-is-teasing-his-new-album-with-slam-angel-miners|title=Awolnation is teasing his new album with 'Slam (Angel Miners)'|website=Upset|date=March 13, 2020|access-date=April 26, 2020}}</ref> The band released ''Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders'' on April 24, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|first=Neil|last=Z. Yeung|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/angel-miners-the-lightning-riders-mw0003351571|title=Awolnation Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref>

On August 28, 2020, the song "Carry On" was released by [[The Score (band)|The Score]] featuring Awolnation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/awolnation/status/1299452650610552832 |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref> Aaron Bruno and The Score appear in the official music video for this song which released just a few days later on October 2, 2020.<ref>{{Citation |title=The Score & AWOLNATION - Carry On (Official Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoIK6Rr71TE |language=en |access-date=2022-09-09}}</ref> They performed this song together on an episode of [[The Late Late Show with James Corden]] that premiered on October 22, 2020.<ref>{{Citation |title=Josh Gad/The Score and AWOLNATION |date=2020-10-22 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13120958/ |series=The Late Late Show with James Corden |access-date=2022-09-09}}</ref>

=== ''My Echo,'' ''My Shadow, My Covers, and Me'' and ''The Phantom Five'' (2022–present) ===
On January 4, 2022, it was announced that the band would be releasing a covers album. It was also announced that the lead single would be released in January.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.1057thepoint.com/music-news/awolnation-teases-upcoming-covers-album-full-of-fun-and-surprises/|title=Awolnation teases upcoming covers album "full of fun and surprises"|publisher=ABC News|date=January 4, 2022|access-date=January 13, 2022}}</ref> On January 20, 2022, the band released a cover of [[Wind of Change (Scorpions song)|"Wind of Change"]] by [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]]. The cover features members of [[Portugal. The Man]] and [[Brandon Boyd]] of [[Incubus (band)|Incubus]] and is the first song from the band's covers album ''[[My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers, and Me]].'' The covers album was released on May 6, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|first=Chad|last=Childers|url=https://loudwire.com/awolnation-cover-scorpions-wind-of-change-brandon-boyd-portugal-the-man/|title=Awolnation Cover Scorpions With Brandon Boyd + Portugal. The Man|publisher=Loudwire|date=January 21, 2022|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Rania|last=Aniftos|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/awolnation-interview-covers-album-1235020764/|title=Awolnation's Aaron Bruno Talks Upcoming Covers Album & How Working on It Has Been His 'Therapy' Throughout the Pandemic|publisher=Billboard|date=January 20, 2022|access-date=May 3, 2022}}</ref> On February 27, 2022, the band released the second single from the covers album, a cover of [[Midnight Oil]]'s "[[Beds Are Burning]]". The cover features [[Tim McIlrath]] of [[Rise Against]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Keavin|last=Wiggins|url=https://www.antimusic.com/news/awolnation-rise-againsts-mcilrath-beds-are-burning-cover-022822/|title=Awolnation Recruit Rise Against's McIlrath For 'Beds Are Burning' Cover|publisher=antiMusic|date=February 27, 2022|access-date=March 1, 2022}}</ref> On March 31, 2022, the band released a cover of [[Madonna]]'s "[[Material Girl]]". The cover features [[Taylor Hanson]] of [[Hanson (band)|Hanson]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Alexandra|last=Michels|url=https://www.rockhard.de/artikel/awolnation-material-girl-cover-veroeffentlicht_581558.html|title=Awolnation - 'Material Girl' cover released|publisher=Rock Hard|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2022}}</ref> The digital version of the album consists of 11 tracks while the physical album has 10.<ref>{{Citation |title=My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers & Me by AWOLNATION |date=2022-05-06 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-echo-my-shadow-my-covers-me/1606863347 |language=en-US |access-date=2022-09-09}}</ref> Their cover of the song "Drive" by The Cars was the one song that was excluded.<ref>{{Cite web |title=My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers & Me - CD |url=https://awolnation.store/products/my-echo-my-shadow-my-covers-me-cd |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Shop AWOLNATION |language=en}}</ref>

On May 2, 2022, the band announced that they would be going on the "Falling Forward" tour with special guests [[Badflower]] and [[The Mysterines]]. They visited 30 different cities across the United States beginning October 6, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah and concluded on November 11, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AWOLNATION Announce US Tour |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/awolnation-announce-us-tour-144346604.html |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=www.yahoo.com |date=May 2, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>

On September 23, 2022, the band released the single "Freaking Me Out".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.1057thepoint.com/music-news/awolnation-premieres-new-single-freaking-me-out/|title=Awolnation premieres new single, "Freaking Me Out"|work=105.7 The Point|date=September 23, 2022|access-date=September 23, 2022}}</ref> Aaron Bruno intended for the next album to be the band's last, because "most bands (he's) known haven't done well after releasing more than five records".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gary Graff |first=special to cleveland com |date=2022-10-14 |title=AWOLNATION comes back with covers, plans final album for 2023 |url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2022/10/awolnation-comes-back-with-covers-plans-final-album-for-2023.html |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=cleveland |language=en}}</ref> On November 4, 2022, the band released the single "We Are All Insane".<ref>{{cite web|first=Keavin|last=Wiggins|url=https://www.antimusic.com/news/awolnation-unleash-we-are-all-insane-video-110422/|title=Awolnation Unleash 'We Are All Insane' Video|work=antiMusic|date=November 4, 2022|access-date=November 8, 2022}}</ref>

On September 22, 2023, the band released the single "Candy Pop". An [[Candy Pop (EP)|EP with the same name]] was released on November 10, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|first=Michael|last=Major|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/AWOLNATION-Release-New-Song-Candy-Pop-20230922|title=Awolnation Release New Song 'Candy Pop'|work=Broadway World|date=September 22, 2023|access-date=September 23, 2023}}</ref>

On March 28, 2024, the band released the single "Panoramic View". It was also announced that the band will be joining [[311 (band)|311]] and [[Neon Trees]] on the "Unity Tour" in the summer. The tour will start in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 20 and runs until August 31 in Redmond, Washington.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Logan|last=White|url=https://substreammagazine.com/2024/03/awolnation-shares-new-single-panoramic-view/|title=Awolnation shares new single "Panoramic View"|magazine=Substream Magazine|date=March 29, 2024|access-date=March 29, 2024}}</ref> The album's title, ''[[The Phantom Five]]'', was revealed on May 23, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.1057thepoint.com/music-news/awolnation-reveals-title-of-next-album/|title=Awolnation reveals title of next album|website=105.7 The Point|date=May 23, 2024|access-date=May 24, 2024}}</ref>

On Instagram, Aaron Bruno mentioned that ''The Phantom Five'' would sound like a more mature version of "Run", the band's 2015 studio album. On May 31, 2024, the band released the single "Jump Sit Stand March" featuring [[Dead Sara|Emily Armstrong]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Spencer|last=Kaufman|url=https://consequence.net/2024/05/awolnation-new-album-single-emily-armstrong/|title=Awolnation Announce New Album, Unveil Single Feat. Emily Armstrong|work=[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]]|date=May 31, 2024|access-date=May 31, 2024}}</ref> On July 19, 2024, the band released the single "I Am Happy" featuring [[Del the Funky Homosapien]].<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Samuel|last=Phillips|url=https://www.soundspheremag.com/news/awolnation-releases-new-single-i-am-happy-feat-del-the-funky-homosapien/|title=Awolnation Releases New Single "I Am Happy" Feat. Del The Funky Homosapien|magazine=Sound Sphere Magazine|date=July 19, 2024|access-date=July 24, 2024}}</ref> ''The Phantom Five'' was released on August 30, 2024, along with the single "Barbarian".


==Musical style==
==Musical style==
Awolnation's music has been described as [[alternative rock]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Neil|last=Z. Yeung|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/awolnation-mn0002641210/biography|title=Awolnation Biography|work=AllMusic|access-date=May 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102234708/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/awolnation-mn0002641210/biography|archive-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/us-en/episodes/red-bull-records-awolnation-i-am|title=Awolnation – I Am|website=Red Bull|date=April 20, 2020|access-date=May 3, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Louder genres">{{cite web|first=Briony|last=Edwards|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/awolnations-aaron-bruno-on-making-the-best-rock-album-in-years|title=Awolnation Aaron Bruno on making "the best rock album in years"|work=Louder Sound|date=November 7, 2017|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Paul|last=Sexton|url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/watch-duff-mckagan-guns-n-roses-awolnation/|title=Watch Duff McKagan Of Guns N' Roses Encore With Awolnation|work=Udiscovermusic|date=April 16, 2018|access-date=January 7, 2022}}</ref> [[electronic rock]],<ref name="allmusic biography">{{cite web|first=Neil|last=Z. Yeung|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/awolnation-mn0002641210/biography|title=Awolnation Biography|work=AllMusic|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Rolling Stone">{{cite magazine|last=Dolan|first=Jon|date=March 17, 2015|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/awolnation-run-20150317|title=Awolnation's New Album: Run|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner|Wenner Media]]|access-date=March 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Vickie|last=Jurkowski|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/lifestyles/ct-sta-awolnation-st-0902-20160830-story.html|title=A good 'Run' for humble Awolnation|work=Chicago Tribune|date=August 30, 2016|access-date=May 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902205832/https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/lifestyles/ct-sta-awolnation-st-0902-20160830-story.html|archive-date=September 2, 2016}}</ref><ref name="theithacan genres">{{cite web|first=Angela|last=Poffenbaugh|url=https://theithacan.org/life-culture/review-awolnation-album-run-trips-on-varying-tempos/|title=Review: Awolnation album 'Run' stumbles on style shifts|work=The Ithacan|date=March 23, 2015|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> [[indie rock]],<ref name="Louder genres 2">{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/who-the-f-k-are-awolnation|title=Who the f**k are...Awolnation|work=Louder Sound|date=December 13, 2017|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Randy|last=Lewis|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-awol-nation-20150804-story.html|title=Awolnation's Aaron Bruno in it for the long haul|work=Los Angeles Times|date=August 4, 2015|access-date=May 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102180807/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-awol-nation-20150804-story.html|archive-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> [[electropop]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Kateri|last=Hartman|url=http://www.dailynebraskan.com/culture/awolnation-s-new-songs-disappoint-compared-to-sail/article_294485c6-0a25-11e8-b841-eb3a53474886.html|title=Awolnation new songs disappoint compared to 'Sail'|work=Daily Nebraskan|date=February 5, 2018|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Gregory|last=Heaney|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/awolnation-mn0002641210/biography|title=Awolnation Biography|work=AllMusic|access-date=January 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150310185443/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/awolnation-mn0002641210/biography|archive-date=March 10, 2015}}</ref> [[pop rock]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Steve|last=McLean|url=https://www.samaritanmag.com/news/awolnation-promoting-mental-health-jed-foundation|title=Awolnation Promoting Mental Health With The Jed Foundation|work=Samaritan Mag|date=February 26, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Robben|last=Barquist|url=https://culturecollide.com/video-alert-awolnation-drops-new-video-seven-sticks-dynamite/|title=Video Alert: Awolnation drops new video for "Seven Sticks of Dynamite"|date=December 13, 2017|access-date=May 16, 2019}}</ref> [[dance-rock]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://antiquiet.com/reviews/2015/03/awolnations-run-makes-a-few-stops-between-sprints/|title=Awolnation 'Run' Makes A Few Stops Between Sprints|website=Antiquiet.com|access-date=January 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922040420/http://antiquiet.com/reviews/2015/03/awolnations-run-makes-a-few-stops-between-sprints/|archive-date=September 22, 2019}}</ref> [[power pop]],<ref>{{cite web|first=James|last=Stafford|url=https://loudwire.com/aftershock-day-1-weezer-offspring-limp-bizkit-hellyeah-bls-chevelle/|title=Aftershock Day 1: Weezer, Offspring, Limp Bizkit, Hellyeah Bls, Chevelle + More Rock Sacramento|work=Loudwire|date= September 17, 2014|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> and [[hard rock]].<ref name="theithacan genres"/> The band's first two albums, ''[[Megalithic Symphony]]'' and ''[[Run (Awolnation album)|Run]]'' were more [[electronica]] heavy while their third album, ''[[Here Come the Runts]]'', onwards went for a more "'organic' indie rock sound".<ref name="Louder genres"/> ''Louder Sound'' described their sound as "hard-edged electro indie rock".<ref name="Louder genres 2"/> ''[[The Phantom Five]]'' returns to a more electronic-based sound.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Griffiths |first=Charlotte |date=2024-08-30 |title=ALBUM REVIEW: The Phantom Five - AWOLNATION |url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-the-phantom-five-awolnation/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=Distorted Sound Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Awolnation's music has been described as [[alternative rock]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/48929/AWOLNATION-Megalithic-Symphony/|title=AWOLNATION Megalithic Symphony|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/66426/AWOLNATION-Run/|title=AWOLNATION Run|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thepopbreak.com/2015/06/26/aaron-bruno-awolnation-interview/|title=Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION on Run, Their Intense Touring Schedule & More|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/AWOLNATION/21865/|title=AWOLNATION|publisher=}}</ref> [[electropop]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/awolnation-mn0002641210|title=AWOLNATION|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/275348/awolnation/biography|title=AWOLNATION|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.axs.com/aaron-bruno-s-awolnation-almost-never-set-sail-11922|title=Aaron Bruno's Awolnation almost never set 'Sail'|publisher=}}</ref> [[synth-pop]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/48929/AWOLNATION-Megalithic-Symphony/|title=AWOLNATION Megalithic Symphony|publisher=}}</ref> [[indie rock]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/AWOLNATION/21865/|title=AWOLNATION|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/66415/AWOLNATION-Run/|title=AWOLNATION Run|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.excite.com/events/concert-tickets/Awolnation/index.php|title=AWOLNATION tickets|publisher=}}</ref> [[indie pop]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/AWOLNATION/21865/|title=AWOLNATION|publisher=}}</ref> [[industrial rock]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/run-mw0002819898|title=Awolnation Run|publisher=}}</ref> [[electronic rock]],<ref name="Rolling Stone">{{cite web|last=Dolan|first=Jon|date=March 17, 2015|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/awolnation-run-20150317|title=AWOLNATION's New Album: Run|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner|Wenner Media]]|accessdate=March 17, 2015}}</ref> [[dance-pop]],<ref>{{cite web|url=Album Review: Awolnation’s ‘Run’ Is More of a Technical Achievement Than an Artistic One|title=AWOLNATION Run|publisher=Billboard}}</ref> and [[dance-rock]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://antiquiet.com/reviews/2015/03/awolnations-run-makes-a-few-stops-between-sprints/|title=AWOLNATION’S ‘RUN’ MAKES A FEW STOPS BETWEEN SPRINTS|publisher=}}</ref>


==Band members==
==Band members==

'''Current members'''
'''Current members'''
* [[Aaron Bruno]] (AWOL) – vocals, guitar (2009–present)
* [[Aaron Bruno]] (AWOL) – vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–present)
* [[Isaac Carpenter (drummer)|Isaac Carpenter]] – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2014–present)
* [[Isaac Carpenter (drummer)|Isaac Carpenter]] – drums, backing vocals (2014–present)
* Marc Walloch – bass guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2014–present)
* Zach Irons – lead guitar, backing vocals (2015–present)
* Zach Irons – lead guitar, backing vocals (2015–present)
* Daniel Saslow – programming, keyboards (2016, 2017–present)<ref>http://awolnationbuilders.com/2/post/2017/04/theyre-back-awolnation-rocks-houston-whatever-fest.html</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrlZxvX1Dt0</ref>
* Daniel Saslow – programming, keyboards (2016–present)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://awolnationbuilders.com/2/post/2017/04/theyre-back-awolnation-rocks-houston-whatever-fest.html|title=They're Back: Awolnation Rocks Houston Whatever Fest|website=Awolation Builders|access-date=2 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802205052/http://awolnationbuilders.com/2/post/2017/04/theyre-back-awolnation-rocks-houston-whatever-fest.html|archive-date=2 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrlZxvX1Dt0|title=Hollow Moon // Awolnation|author=Ashley Daisy|date=13 March 2016|publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=2 August 2017}}</ref>
* Josh Moreau – bass (2020–present)


'''Former members'''
'''Former members'''
*Jimmy Messer - lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)<ref>http://awolnationbuilders.com/61910-santa-monica-ca---pac-sun-summer-solstice-beach-ballyhoo.html</ref>
* Jimmy Messer – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://awolnationbuilders.com/61910-santa-monica-ca---pac-sun-summer-solstice-beach-ballyhoo.html|title=6/19/10 Santa Monica, CA - Pac Sun Summer Solstice Beach Ballyhoo!|website=AWOLNation Builders|access-date=2 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802205009/http://awolnationbuilders.com/61910-santa-monica-ca---pac-sun-summer-solstice-beach-ballyhoo.html|archive-date=2 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Billy Mohler - bass guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)<ref>http://awolnationbuilders.com/071610-new-york-ny-williamsburg-waterfront.html</ref>
* Billy Mohler – bass, backing vocals (2009–2010)<ref name="awolnationbuilders.com">{{cite web|url=http://awolnationbuilders.com/071610-new-york-ny-williamsburg-waterfront.html|title=07/16/10 New York, NY (Williamsburg Waterfront)|website=AWOLNation Builders|access-date=2 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803004710/http://awolnationbuilders.com/071610-new-york-ny-williamsburg-waterfront.html|archive-date=3 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*David Amezcua - bass guitar, synths, piano, organ, backing vocals (2010–2013)<ref>http://awolnationbuilders.com/110210-london-old-blue-last.html</ref>
* David Amezcua – bass, synths, piano, organ, backing vocals (2010–2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://awolnationbuilders.com/110210-london-old-blue-last.html|title=11/02/10 London (Old Blue Last)|website=AWOLNation Builders|access-date=2 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802205410/http://awolnationbuilders.com/110210-london-old-blue-last.html|archive-date=2 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Devin Hoffman - bass guitar (2013)<ref>https://twitter.com/awolnation/status/310944260704833536</ref>
* Devin Hoffman – bass (2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/awolnation/status/310944260704833536|title=Meet our new bass player ALF devinhoffman #AWOL2013 |date=10 March 2013|via=[[Twitter]]|access-date=2 August 2017}}</ref>
* Hayden Scott – drums, percussion (2009–2013)<ref>http://awolnationbuilders.com/071610-new-york-ny-williamsburg-waterfront.html</ref>
* Hayden Scott (The Shark) – drums (2009–2013)<ref name="awolnationbuilders.com"/>
* Drew Stewart (Drublood) – lead guitar, backing vocals (2012–2015)<ref name="awolnationbuilders.com1">{{cite web|url=http://awolnationbuilders.com/092714-sao-paulo-br---mix-festival.html|title=09/27/14 Sao Paulo, BR - MIX Festival|website=AWOLNation Builders|access-date=2 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802205007/http://awolnationbuilders.com/092714-sao-paulo-br---mix-festival.html|archive-date=2 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Devin Bronson - lead guitar, backing vocals (2014 filled in for Drew Stewart for 2 shows)<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F-34KvSNok</ref>
* [[Blind Melon|Christopher Thorn]] – lead guitar (2010–2012, 2016)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://awolnationbuilders.com/101411-pensacola-beach-fl-deluna-fest.html|title=10/14/11 Pensacola Beach, FL (DeLuna Fest)|website=AWOLNation Builders|access-date=2 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802205135/http://awolnationbuilders.com/101411-pensacola-beach-fl-deluna-fest.html|archive-date=2 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Drew Stewart (Drublood) – lead guitar, backing vocals (2012–2015)<ref>http://awolnationbuilders.com/092714-sao-paulo-br---mix-festival.html</ref>
* Kenny Carkeet (Y.A., Awol Assassin) – keyboards, programming, backing vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–2016)<ref name="awolnationbuilders.com1"/>
* Christopher Thorn – lead guitar (2010–2012, 2016)<ref>http://awolnationbuilders.com/101411-pensacola-beach-fl-deluna-fest.html</ref>
* Kenny Carkeet (Y.A., Awol Assassin) – keyboards, programming, backing vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–2016)<ref>http://awolnationbuilders.com/092714-sao-paulo-br---mix-festival.html</ref>
* Marc Walloch – bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2014–2017)<ref name="instagram.com"/>
*Michael Goldman – bass, backing vocals (2017–2020)

'''Timeline'''
{{#tag:timeline|
ImageSize = width:900 height:auto barincrement:20
PlotArea = left:90 bottom:100 top:10 right:10
Alignbars = justify
DateFormat = mm/dd/yyyy
Period = from:01/01/2009 till:{{#time:m/d/Y}}
TimeAxis = orientation:horizontal format:mm/dd/yyyy
Legend = orientation:vertical position:bottom columns:4
ScaleMajor = increment:2 start:01/01/2009
ScaleMinor = increment:1 start:01/01/2009

Colors =
id:lvocals value:red legend:Lead_vocals
id:bvocals value:pink legend:Backing_vocals
id:guitar value:teal legend:Lead_guitar
id:rguitar value:brightgreen legend:Rhythm_guitar
id:bass value:blue legend:Bass_guitar
id:drums value:orange legend:Drums,_percussion
id:keys value:purple legend:Keyboards
id:Alb value:black legend:Studio_album
id:EPs value:gray(0.5) legend:EP
id:bars value:gray(0.95)

BackgroundColors = bars:bars

LineData =
at:05/18/2010 color:eps layer:back
at:03/15/2011 color:alb layer:Back
at:03/17/2015 color:alb layer:Back
at:02/02/2018 color:alb layer:Back
at:04/24/2020 color:alb layer:Back
at:08/30/2024 color:alb layer:back
BarData =

bar:AB text:Aaron Bruno
bar:JM text:Jimmy Messer
bar:CT text:Christopher Thorn
bar:DR text:Drew Stewart
bar:DB text:Devin Bronson
bar:ZI text:Zach Irons
bar:BM text:Billy Mohler
bar:DA text:David Amezcua
bar:DH text:Devin Hoffman
bar:MW text:Mark Walloch
bar:MG text:Michael Goldman
bar:JD text:Josh Moreau
bar:HS text:"Hayden Scott"
bar:IC text:Isaac Carpenter
bar:KC text:Kenny Carkeet
bar:DS text:Daniel Saslow

PlotData=

width:11 textcolor:black align:left anchor:from shift:(10,-4)

bar:AB from:01/01/2009 till:end color:lvocals
bar:AB from:01/01/2009 till:end color:rguitar width:3

bar:HS from:01/01/2009 till:01/01/2014 color:drums

bar:IC from:01/01/2014 till:end color:drums
bar:IC from:01/01/2014 till:end color:bvocals width:3

bar:MW from:01/01/2014 till:10/09/2017 color:bass
bar:MW from:01/01/2014 till:10/09/2017 color:bvocals width:3
bar:MW from:01/01/2014 till:10/09/2017 color:rguitar width:7

bar:ZI from:01/01/2015 till:end color:guitar
bar:ZI from:01/01/2015 till:end color:bvocals width:3

bar:DS from:01/01/2016 till:end color:keys

bar:JD from:07/30/2020 till:end color:bass

bar:JM from:01/01/2009 till:01/01/2010 color:guitar
bar:JM from:01/01/2009 till:01/01/2010 color:bvocals width:3

bar:BM from:01/01/2009 till:01/01/2010 color:bass
bar:BM from:01/01/2009 till:01/01/2010 color:bvocals width:3

bar:DA from:01/01/2010 till:01/01/2013 color:bass
bar:DA from:01/01/2010 till:01/01/2013 color:bvocals width:3
bar:DA from:01/01/2010 till:01/01/2013 color:keys width:7

bar:DH from:01/01/2013 till:01/01/2014 color:bass

bar:MG from:03/01/2018 till:07/30/2020 color:bass
bar:MG from:03/01/2018 till:07/30/2020 color:bvocals width:3

bar:DB from:01/01/2014 till:01/01/2015 color:guitar

bar:DR from:01/01/2012 till:01/01/2015 color:guitar
bar:DR from:01/01/2012 till:01/01/2015 color:bvocals width:3
bar:CT from:01/01/2010 till:01/01/2012 color:guitar
bar:CT from:01/01/2016 till:01/01/2017 color:guitar

bar:KC from:01/01/2009 till:01/01/2016 color:keys
bar:KC from:01/01/2009 till:01/01/2016 color:bvocals width:3
bar:KC from:01/01/2009 till:01/01/2016 color:rguitar width:7
}}


==Discography==
==Discography==
{{Main article|Awolnation discography}}
{{Main|Awolnation discography}}
<!-- This section is for studio albums only! Do not change! Eps, singles and music videos are covered in Awolnation's discography page as seen above.-->
<!-- This section is for studio albums only! Do not change! Eps, singles and music videos are covered in Awolnation's discography page as seen above.-->
'''Studio albums'''
* ''[[Megalithic Symphony]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Megalithic Symphony]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Run (Awolnation album)|Run]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Run (Awolnation album)|Run]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Here Come the Runts]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Angel Miners & the Lightning Riders]] ''(2020)
* ''[[My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers, and Me]]'' (2022)
* ''[[The Phantom Five]]'' (2024)

== Awards and nominations ==

===Billboard Music Awards===
{{awards table}}
|-
| [[2012 Billboard Music Awards|2012]] || "[[Sail (song)|Sail]]" || Top Alternative Song || {{nom}}<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/2012-billboard-music-awards-finalists-complete-list-492663/|title=2012 Billboard Music Awards Finalists: Complete List|magazine=Billboard|date=March 19, 2012|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|first1=Kate|last1=Goodacre|first2=Jennifer|last2=Still|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a377502/billboard-awards-2012-the-winners-in-full/|title=Billboard Awards 2012: The winners in full|website=Digital Spy|date=May 21, 2012|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref>
{{end}}

===iHeartRadio Music Awards===
{{awards table}}
|-
| [[2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards|2016]] || Awolnation || Alternative Rock Artist of the Year || {{nom}}<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7318843/iheartradio-music-awards-2016-winners-list|title=iHeartRadio Music Awards 2016: See the Full Winners List|magazine=Billboard|date=April 3, 2016|accessdate=January 2, 2022}}</ref>
{{end}}

=== Teen Choice Awards ===
{{awards table}}
|-
|rowspan="2"| [[2013 Teen Choice Awards|2013]]
| "Sail"
| [[Teen Choice Award for Choice Music – Rock Song|Choice Music: Rock Song]]
| {{nom}}<ref name="Digital Spy Teen Choice">{{cite web|author1=Sarah Luoma|author2=Christian Tobin|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a495884/teen-choice-2013-music-winners-in-full/|title=Teen Choice 2013: Music winners in full|website=Digital Spy|date=December 8, 2013|access-date=May 4, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Jacqueline|last=Andriakos|url=https://ew.com/article/2013/07/01/teen-choice-awards-2013-second-nominations/|title=Teen Choice Awards nominations: 'Pitch Perfect' vs. 'Glee'|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=July 1, 2013|access-date=May 4, 2022}}</ref>
|-
| Awolnation
| [[Teen Choice Award for Choice Music – Rock Group|Choice Music: Rock Group]]
| {{nom}}<ref name="Digital Spy Teen Choice"/>
{{end}}


=== World Music Awards ===
==Notes==
{{notelist-ua}}
{{awards table}}
|-
|rowspan="3"| [[2014 World Music Awards|2014]]
| "Sail"
| World's Best Song
| {{nom}}<ref name="World Music Awards">{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/world-music-awards-2014/|title=2014 World Music Awards|author=Lombardi, Ken|website=CBS News|date=May 28, 2014|access-date=April 18, 2023}}</ref>
|-
| Awolnation
| World's Best Live Act
| {{nom}}<ref name="World Music Awards"/>
|-
| Awolnation
| World's Best Group
| {{nom}}<ref name="World Music Awards"/>
{{end}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
Line 143: Line 323:
{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:2010 establishments in California]]
[[Category:2009 establishments in California]]
[[Category:American electronic rock musical groups]]
[[Category:Indie rock musical groups from California]]
[[Category:Indie rock musical groups from California]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2009]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2009]]
[[Category:Musical quintets]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Los Angeles]]
[[Category:Musical quintets from California]]

Latest revision as of 21:38, 19 October 2024

Awolnation
Awolnation performing in 2018
Awolnation performing in 2018
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
DiscographyAwolnation discography
Years active2009–present
Labels
Spinoff of
Members
Past members
  • Jimmy Messer
  • Billy Mohler
  • Dave Amezcua
  • Christopher Thorn
  • Devin Hoffman
  • Hayden Scott[1]
  • Drew Stewart
  • Kenny Carkeet
  • Marc Walloch
  • Michael Goldman
Websiteawolnationmusic.com

Awolnation (stylized as AWOLNATION) is an American rock band from Los Angeles formed and fronted by Aaron Bruno, formerly of Under the Influence of Giants, Home Town Hero, and Insurgence. The band is signed to Better Noise Music and formerly was signed to Red Bull Records. Their first EP, Back from Earth, was released on iTunes on May 18, 2010. They released their first studio album, Megalithic Symphony, on March 15, 2011; it featured their most notable hit, "Sail", which peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100,[2] number 4 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart,[3] and number 5 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.[4] On June 14, 2021, Sail became just the 57th song to be certified diamond by the RIAA[5][6] and has sold 10,000,000 copies in the United States.[7] As of February 29, 2016, the album has been certified platinum.[8]

The band's second studio album, Run, was released on March 17, 2015. The band's third studio album, Here Come the Runts, was released on February 2, 2018. Their fourth studio album, Angel Miners & the Lightning Riders, was released on April 24, 2020. On May 6, 2022, the band released a covers album titled My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers, and Me. Their sixth studio album, The Phantom Five, was released on August 30, 2024.

History

[edit]

Creation and Back from Earth (2009–2010)

[edit]

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.[9][10] 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. Bruno was with numerous bands before he created Awolnation, including Home Town Hero with Drew Stewart and Under the Influence of Giants with Dave Amezcua. Bruno writes all of his songs himself, but confides in close friends and family or respected artists for guidance.[11] The band released their first EP Back from Earth on May 18, 2010.[12]

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 (slang from the military acronym for Absent Without Leave) came from."[13]

Megalithic Symphony and Touring (2011–2014)

[edit]

The band released their debut album Megalithic Symphony digitally on March 15, 2011 through Red Bull Records.[14] Megalithic Symphony features a total of 14 tracks, including the singles "Sail",[15] "Not Your Fault",[16] and "Kill Your Heroes".[17] Bonus tracks for the album include "Shoestrings", "Swinging from the Castles" and "I've Been Dreaming".[18]

The band's first single, "Sail", peaked at number 10 on the U.S. Billboard Rock Songs[19] and has gone platinum in the US[20] and double platinum in Canada. "Sail" was featured in the episode "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" of CBS's television show The Good Wife, commercials for the Fox television show House, Nokia's commercial for Lumia and PT's commercial for 4G LTE, and is also the background music for Under Armour's "Are You from Here" commercial, featuring Derrick Williams. "Sail" was covered by Macy Gray (included on her album Covered) and by DevilDriver (on their album Winter Kills). "Sail" was also used for a Sonya Tayeh routine in So You Think You Can Dance season 9, episode 6; at the end of the episode "Dog Soldiers" in season 1 of Longmire; and featured on the soundtrack of the thriller horror movie Playback released in March 2012, as well as featured throughout the film Disconnect (2013). The track gained even greater exposure when it was featured during BMW's Olympic Opening Ceremony and in commercial spots throughout the Olympic broadcasts. "Sail" was used during CBC Hockey Night's opening tease in Canada on February 18, 2012, prior to a game between the Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs. It was also used as of March 2013 in commercials for History Channel's new series, Vikings. "Sail" peaked at no. 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100, 27 on the Australian charts, 33 on the New Zealand charts and 17 on the UK Singles Chart. "Sail" was also used on wingsuit flyer Jeb Corliss's YouTube film "Grinding the Crack",[21] which as of October 2021 has had over 34 million views.

Another of the band's songs, "Burn It Down", is featured in the Sons of Anarchy episode "To Be, Act 1", and is also one of the in-game radio songs in Saints Row IV. Also one of their songs "Guilty Filthy Soul" has been featured in the episode "Break On Through" of The CW television show The Vampire Diaries. The band's songs "Sail" and "All I Need" are featured in the season 1 episode "Gun!" of Common Law. The band's song "Sail" was also featured in the season 4 episode "Hot for Teacher" of Pretty Little Liars. "Kill Your Heroes" is featured at the beginning and the end of season 3, episode 2 of the Canadian TV series Rookie Blue, and the remix of "Sail" together with Innerpartysystem was played in episode 8 of the same season. It was also used in the episode "The Wake-Up Bomb" of Covert Affairs. Furthermore, "All I Need" was used in the season finale of the NBC show Whitney and "Kill Your Heroes" is in Season 4 episode 9 of The 100.

On June 6, 2012, the band released an Extended Play, I've Been Dreaming, for free download on their official website. The extended play includes 3 unreleased songs, ("I've Been Dreaming", "Shoestrings", "Swinging From The Castles") and recorded live versions of "Kill Your Heroes", "Not Your Fault", and "People" that they played in Toronto.

They released two new songs, "Thiskidsnotalright"[22] and "Some Kind of Joke".[23] "Some Kind of Joke" appears as the second song on the Iron Man 3: Heroes Fall – Music Inspired by the Motion Picture soundtrack. The track "Thiskidsnotalright" is featured in the video game Injustice: Gods Among Us. Beacon audio did a Kickstarter for a limited edition speaker.[24] They released a Deluxe Edition of Megalithic Symphony on November 19, 2013 that includes "Thiskidsnotalright," "Some Kind Of Joke", "Everybody's Got a Secret", songs from their EP I've Been Dreaming, "MF", and several remixes of other songs from Megalithic Symphony. "Everybody's Got a Secret" was used in the soundtrack for the Disney film Frankenweenie in 2012.

Megalithic Symphony and Sail's immediate success exposed the band to fans of all different genres of music. They were starting to gain diehard fans by playing various music festivals and consistently touring. Between the years 2011 and 2014, Awolnation played 306 shows, 113 in the year 2012 alone, supporting the album and its singles.[25]

Run, Touring, and Christopher Thorn's return (2014–2016)

[edit]

The band released their second studio album, Run, on March 17, 2015.[26] The album received polarizing but positive reviews, and the band received its first Metacritic review; with the album getting an aggregated 68 out of 100, from 6 critics. The album's lead single, "Hollow Moon (Bad Wolf)", was released on January 26, 2015.[26] The second single, "I Am", was released on July 7, 2015.[27] The third single, "Woman Woman", was released on December 9, 2015.[28]

On April 7, 2015, they made an appearance on Conan.[29]

In September 2015, Bruno said that long-time guitarist Drew Stewart had left the band to spend time with his family. He was replaced by Irontom guitarist Zach Irons (son of former Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam and Eleven drummer Jack Irons).

On December 1, 2015, Awolnation released a B-side track from Run named "Wichita Panama" for Red Bull Records "Red Bull 20-Before-16" December event.[30] Later, in February 2016, Awolnation released the videoclip for the song "Woman Woman" for Red Bull Records.[31]

In 2015, a music kit for the video game Counter Strike: Global Offensive was released called "I Am". The kit includes songs from both Run and Megalithic Symphony.[32]

Awolnation would be an opening act along with PVRIS to Fall Out Boy’s tour, Wintour is Coming. They played February 26, 2016 through March 27, 2016.[33]

On June 20, 2016, the band announced that it was cancelling many dates of its summer headlining tour so it could serve as the opening band for the Prophets of Rage tour. This announcement was met with consternation and upset by many of the band's fans, many of whom took to the band's Facebook page to express their anger at the fact that some ticket purchases were non-refundable.

On July 8, 2016, Awolnation released an alternate version of Run named Run (Beautiful Things), where the repeating lyric "capable of doing terrible things" is replaced with "capable of doing beautiful things." The music video for this shows a person in a cloak with the AWOL helmet holding a purple lantern while emerging from the sea. At times, the scene cuts away to a mermaid with the person as she swims away at the lyric "run."[34]

During the tour with Prophets of Rage, Zach Irons left the tour during the second leg to tour with IRONTOM. In his absence, former guitarist Christopher Thorn replaced Zach on a handful of shows starting in Tampa on October 1, 2016. This would mark the first time Thorn played with the band since around March 2012.

Awolnation toured over 80+ plus dates in support of the album Run including multiple festival appearances and their own headlining tour that brought the band to Europe and South America.[35]

Here Come the Runts and touring (2016–2019)

[edit]

In a late 2016 interview, Aaron said he had a vision for the next album's sound. "I think people are getting really burnt out on hearing robotic instrumentation..." He said guitar-driven songs should be brought back to the forefront. "It's been a little abandoned, and it seems like most labels have been chasing songs like 'Sail' and all the other songs that followed in its path."[36]

By late 2016/early 2017, Awolnation had started posting cryptic messages to their various social media accounts in regards to a new album. The main theme of these posts seem to reference inspiration for new songs, recording new material, and the future of Awolnation. One of these photos was of Aaron sitting down on an amplifier with a guitar in his hands.[37] Another was of Aaron and drummer Isaac Carpenter with guitar in hand.[38] Some of the hashtags included with these photos were #2017, #trilogy, #newalbum and #thesagacontinues.[39]

On January 24, 2017, Red Bull Records confirmed on their Facebook page that Awolnation was indeed back in the studio.[40]

On February 7, 2017, bass player Marc Walloch posted a photo on Instagram of him in Aarons' personal home studio with producer Eric Stenman, confirming his involvement in the work of a future album.[41]

In March 2017, longtime keyboardist Kenny Carkeet announced his departure from the band to spend time working on material for his own electro-alternative band with former member of the band Eve 6, Max Collins, called Fitness.[42] Singer Aaron Bruno also took to e-mail to offer an update to fans on the state of the new album and the future.[43]

In October 2017, Marc Walloch updated his Instagram profile to indicate he is now the "former bassist for Awolnation". No announcement or other statements have been made as of November 2017.[44]

On October 12, 2017, the band released a new single called "Passion" to be featured on the third album.[45] On November 6, 2017, Aaron announced the new album's name, Here Come the Runts, alongside the release of a new song "Seven Sticks of Dynamite".[46] The band followed the album release with the Here Come the Runts Tour, kicking off on February 11, which included concerts across North America and Europe.[46][47] Before the album was released, the band released a promotional single, "Miracle Man", on December 15, 2017.[48] Another single, "Handyman," was released on January 19, 2018. The album was released on February 2, 2018.[47][49]

DJ LAM of Self Expression Music with Awolnation in 2018

On October 16, 2018, alongside indie artist Max Frost, Awolnation began touring with the alternative band Twenty One Pilots.[50][51] They were openers for the band on their world tour titled The Bandito Tour.[50][51] During the tour, all three acts would come together to play the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" and the Beatles' "Hey Jude".[50]

The band also released an alternate version of their song "Table For One" featuring singer Elohim on October 18, 2018.[52]

Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders (2019–2021)

[edit]

While on tour with Twenty One Pilots, Aaron's home studio and much of his property were destroyed by fire. This event, as well as a shooting in nearby Thousand Oaks that claimed the life of 12 people, inspired Aaron to write the songs that would become the album Angel Miners & the Lightning Riders.[53]

On November 5, 2019, now signed to Better Noise Music, the band released the single "The Best" from their upcoming fourth studio album.[54][55] The single was released along with a music video.[54][55] They also announced a tour for the summer of 2020.[54][55] This tour would be called off on April 14, 2020[56] due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[57] On November 29, 2019, the band released the second single "California Halo Blue".[58][59] The song was released along with a music video and a cover of the song "Drive" by The Cars.[58][59] The third single "Mayday!!! Fiesta Fever" was released on February 4, 2020.[60] The fourth single "Slam (Angel Miners)" was released on March 13, 2020.[61] The band released Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders on April 24, 2020.[62]

On August 28, 2020, the song "Carry On" was released by The Score featuring Awolnation.[63] Aaron Bruno and The Score appear in the official music video for this song which released just a few days later on October 2, 2020.[64] They performed this song together on an episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden that premiered on October 22, 2020.[65]

My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers, and Me and The Phantom Five (2022–present)

[edit]

On January 4, 2022, it was announced that the band would be releasing a covers album. It was also announced that the lead single would be released in January.[66] On January 20, 2022, the band released a cover of "Wind of Change" by Scorpions. The cover features members of Portugal. The Man and Brandon Boyd of Incubus and is the first song from the band's covers album My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers, and Me. The covers album was released on May 6, 2022.[67][68] On February 27, 2022, the band released the second single from the covers album, a cover of Midnight Oil's "Beds Are Burning". The cover features Tim McIlrath of Rise Against.[69] On March 31, 2022, the band released a cover of Madonna's "Material Girl". The cover features Taylor Hanson of Hanson.[70] The digital version of the album consists of 11 tracks while the physical album has 10.[71] Their cover of the song "Drive" by The Cars was the one song that was excluded.[72]

On May 2, 2022, the band announced that they would be going on the "Falling Forward" tour with special guests Badflower and The Mysterines. They visited 30 different cities across the United States beginning October 6, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah and concluded on November 11, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.[73]

On September 23, 2022, the band released the single "Freaking Me Out".[74] Aaron Bruno intended for the next album to be the band's last, because "most bands (he's) known haven't done well after releasing more than five records".[75] On November 4, 2022, the band released the single "We Are All Insane".[76]

On September 22, 2023, the band released the single "Candy Pop". An EP with the same name was released on November 10, 2023.[77]

On March 28, 2024, the band released the single "Panoramic View". It was also announced that the band will be joining 311 and Neon Trees on the "Unity Tour" in the summer. The tour will start in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 20 and runs until August 31 in Redmond, Washington.[78] The album's title, The Phantom Five, was revealed on May 23, 2024.[79]

On Instagram, Aaron Bruno mentioned that The Phantom Five would sound like a more mature version of "Run", the band's 2015 studio album. On May 31, 2024, the band released the single "Jump Sit Stand March" featuring Emily Armstrong.[80] On July 19, 2024, the band released the single "I Am Happy" featuring Del the Funky Homosapien.[81] The Phantom Five was released on August 30, 2024, along with the single "Barbarian".

Musical style

[edit]

Awolnation's music has been described as alternative rock,[82][83][84][85] electronic rock,[86][87][88][89] indie rock,[90][91] electropop,[92][93] pop rock,[94][95] dance-rock,[96] power pop,[97] and hard rock.[89] The band's first two albums, Megalithic Symphony and Run were more electronica heavy while their third album, Here Come the Runts, onwards went for a more "'organic' indie rock sound".[84] Louder Sound described their sound as "hard-edged electro indie rock".[90] The Phantom Five returns to a more electronic-based sound.[98]

Band members

[edit]

Current members

  • Aaron Bruno (AWOL) – vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–present)
  • Isaac Carpenter – drums, backing vocals (2014–present)
  • Zach Irons – lead guitar, backing vocals (2015–present)
  • Daniel Saslow – programming, keyboards (2016–present)[99][100]
  • Josh Moreau – bass (2020–present)

Former members

  • Jimmy Messer – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)[101]
  • Billy Mohler – bass, backing vocals (2009–2010)[102]
  • David Amezcua – bass, synths, piano, organ, backing vocals (2010–2013)[103]
  • Devin Hoffman – bass (2013)[104]
  • Hayden Scott (The Shark) – drums (2009–2013)[102]
  • Drew Stewart (Drublood) – lead guitar, backing vocals (2012–2015)[105]
  • Christopher Thorn – lead guitar (2010–2012, 2016)[106]
  • Kenny Carkeet (Y.A., Awol Assassin) – keyboards, programming, backing vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–2016)[105]
  • Marc Walloch – bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2014–2017)[44]
  • Michael Goldman – bass, backing vocals (2017–2020)

Timeline

Discography

[edit]
Main article: Awolnation discography

Studio albums

Awards and nominations

[edit]

Billboard Music Awards

[edit]
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 "Sail" Top Alternative Song Nominated[107][108]

iHeartRadio Music Awards

[edit]
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016 Awolnation Alternative Rock Artist of the Year Nominated[109]

Teen Choice Awards

[edit]
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013 "Sail" Choice Music: Rock Song Nominated[110][111]
Awolnation Choice Music: Rock Group Nominated[110]

World Music Awards

[edit]
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 "Sail" World's Best Song Nominated[112]
Awolnation World's Best Live Act Nominated[112]
Awolnation World's Best Group Nominated[112]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Hayden C. Scott (haydencscott) on Twitter". Twitter.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  2. ^ "Awolnation – Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  3. ^ "Awolnation – Chart History: Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  4. ^ "Awolnation – Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  5. ^ "AWOLNATION's 'Sail' Gets Diamond Certified". iHeartRadio. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  6. ^ "RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - June 16, 2013". Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013.
  7. ^ "The Biggest Hot 100 Hits to Peak at Nos. 25-1". Billboard.
  8. ^ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Riaa.com. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  9. ^ "Awolnation Delight Fans With 'Wild,' Punk-Influenced Shows - Exclusive Video". Spinner. March 13, 2011. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
  10. ^ "Sorry..." Red Bull USA. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
  11. ^ "Interview with Awolnation musician Aaron Bruno". Puregrainaudio.com. July 8, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
  12. ^ "iTunes Store". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
  13. ^ "Interview with Aaron Bruno of Awolnation". LA Music Blog. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
  14. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Megalithic Symphony – Awolnation". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 10, 2014.
  15. ^ Mamo, Heran (June 14, 2021). "Awolnation 'Sail' Is Certified Diamond by RIAA". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  16. ^ "Awolnation – Not Your Fault (Single Review)". Vulture Hound. March 7, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  17. ^ "Alternative > Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  18. ^ Wiggins, Keavin (March 17, 2021). "Awolnation Expand 'Megalithic Symphony' For 10th Anniversary". aniMusic. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  19. ^ "Sail - Awolnation". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
  20. ^ "Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - October 02, 2012". Riaa.com. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
  21. ^ Jeb Corliss (August 22, 2011). "Jeb Corliss " Grinding The Crack"". YouTube. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  22. ^ "Awolnation Fight 'Injustice' on 'ThisKidsNotAlright' Song Premiere | Music News". Rolling Stone. April 3, 2013. Archived from the original on February 4, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  23. ^ "Tijdlijnfoto's". Facebook. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  24. ^ "Awolnation Sail Into Studio for Megalithic Encore". Redbull.com. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  25. ^ "Awolnation Concert Map by year: 2016 - setlist.fm". Setlist.fm. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  26. ^ a b Cornell, Jeff (January 26, 2015). "Awolnation Unveil New Album Details, New Single 'Hollow Moon (Bad Wolf)'". Loudwire. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  27. ^ "Single Review: I Am // Awolnation". July 8, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  28. ^ "Woman Woman by Awolnation on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). February 22, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  29. ^ "Team Coco". teamcoco.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  30. ^ "Red Bull". Red Bull. Archived from the original on April 17, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  31. ^ Ferris, Glen (February 22, 2016). "Awolnation reveal all in new Woman Woman video". Red Bull Records. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  32. ^ "Red Bull Records | CSGO Music Kits". Archived from the original on September 1, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  33. ^ Sharp, Tyler (October 12, 2015). "Fall Out Boy announce headlining tour with PVRIS, Awolnation". Altpress. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  34. ^ Wicks, Amanda (July 8, 2016). "Awolnation Release Video for 'Run (Beautiful Things)'". Radio.com. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  35. ^ "Search for setlists". Setlist.fm. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  36. ^ "Sound file" (MP3). Ia801508.us.archive.org. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  37. ^ "Instagram post by Awolnation • Jan 7, 2017 at 7:43am UTC". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  38. ^ "Instagram post by AWOLNATION • Mar 2, 2017 at 2:07am UTC". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  39. ^ "Instagram post by Awolnation • Jan 4, 2017 at 4:06pm UTC". Instagram. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  40. ^ "Security Check Required". Facebook.com. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  41. ^ "Spill Sounds". I.reddituploads.com. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  42. ^ "Kenny Carkeet Is Moving On To New Adventures". Awolnation Builders. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  43. ^ "A Message From Aaron". Awolnation Builders. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  44. ^ a b "Marc Walloch a.k.a SPiLL (@spill_sounds) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com.
  45. ^ Baltin, Steve (October 12, 2017). "Awolnation Details Third Album: 'It's Superior to Anything I've Come Close to Making Before'". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  46. ^ a b Robbins, Caryn (November 6, 2017). "Awolnation Announces Third Studio Album 'Here Come The Runts'". Broadway World. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  47. ^ a b Childers, Chad (November 12, 2017). "Awolnation Spotlight Disabled Skater in 'Passion' Video". Loudwire. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  48. ^ Hartshorn, Tori (December 15, 2017). "Awolnation Release Brand New Track Miracle Man". Broadway World. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  49. ^ Wacey, Rob. "Awolnation Here Come the Runts". AllMusic. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  50. ^ a b c Kenner, Kari (November 14, 2018). "Twenty One Pilots stick landing in incredible Vivint Arena display". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on April 22, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  51. ^ a b Casteel, Beth (August 25, 2018). "Twenty One Pilots reveal support for 'Bandito' tour". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  52. ^ Vigil, Dom (October 12, 2018). "Awolnation Reimagines "Table For One" With Elohim". The Prelude Press. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  53. ^ Kelli Skye Fadroski (May 14, 2020). "Awolnation's Aaron Bruno talks tragedy, hope and releasing music during a pandemic". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  54. ^ a b c "Awolnation Coming to the Agora in June". November 5, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  55. ^ a b c Campbell, Rachel (November 5, 2019). "Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness to join Awolnation on summer tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  56. ^ "Please read this important update about the tour. We miss you. Stay safe. 💙". Twitter. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  57. ^ "AWOLNATION: The Lightning Riders Tour with Andrew McMahon | Western New York's Premier Destination for Music, Theatre, Family Fun". www.artpark.net. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  58. ^ a b "Listen to two new Awolnation songs, "California Halo Blue" and "Drive"". ABC News. December 2, 2019. Archived from the original on January 3, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  59. ^ a b "Awolnation Release "California Halo Blue" and "Drive"". Music Mayhem Magazine. November 30, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  60. ^ Graff, Gary (February 4, 2020). "Awolnation Debuts 'Mayday!!! Fiesta Fever' Video, Talks Upcoming Album". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  61. ^ "Awolnation is teasing his new album with 'Slam (Angel Miners)'". Upset. March 13, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  62. ^ Z. Yeung, Neil. "Awolnation Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders". AllMusic. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  63. ^ Twitter https://twitter.com/awolnation/status/1299452650610552832. Retrieved September 9, 2022. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  64. ^ The Score & AWOLNATION - Carry On (Official Video), retrieved September 9, 2022
  65. ^ Josh Gad/The Score and AWOLNATION, The Late Late Show with James Corden, October 22, 2020, retrieved September 9, 2022
  66. ^ "Awolnation teases upcoming covers album "full of fun and surprises"". ABC News. January 4, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  67. ^ Childers, Chad (January 21, 2022). "Awolnation Cover Scorpions With Brandon Boyd + Portugal. The Man". Loudwire. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  68. ^ Aniftos, Rania (January 20, 2022). "Awolnation's Aaron Bruno Talks Upcoming Covers Album & How Working on It Has Been His 'Therapy' Throughout the Pandemic". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  69. ^ Wiggins, Keavin (February 27, 2022). "Awolnation Recruit Rise Against's McIlrath For 'Beds Are Burning' Cover". antiMusic. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  70. ^ Michels, Alexandra (April 1, 2022). "Awolnation - 'Material Girl' cover released". Rock Hard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  71. ^ My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers & Me by AWOLNATION, May 6, 2022, retrieved September 9, 2022
  72. ^ "My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers & Me - CD". Shop AWOLNATION. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  73. ^ "AWOLNATION Announce US Tour". www.yahoo.com. May 2, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  74. ^ "Awolnation premieres new single, "Freaking Me Out"". 105.7 The Point. September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  75. ^ Gary Graff, special to cleveland com (October 14, 2022). "AWOLNATION comes back with covers, plans final album for 2023". cleveland. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  76. ^ Wiggins, Keavin (November 4, 2022). "Awolnation Unleash 'We Are All Insane' Video". antiMusic. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  77. ^ Major, Michael (September 22, 2023). "Awolnation Release New Song 'Candy Pop'". Broadway World. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  78. ^ White, Logan (March 29, 2024). "Awolnation shares new single "Panoramic View"". Substream Magazine. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  79. ^ "Awolnation reveals title of next album". 105.7 The Point. May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  80. ^ Kaufman, Spencer (May 31, 2024). "Awolnation Announce New Album, Unveil Single Feat. Emily Armstrong". Consequence. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  81. ^ Phillips, Samuel (July 19, 2024). "Awolnation Releases New Single "I Am Happy" Feat. Del The Funky Homosapien". Sound Sphere Magazine. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  82. ^ Z. Yeung, Neil. "Awolnation Biography". AllMusic. Archived from the original on January 2, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  83. ^ "Awolnation – I Am". Red Bull. April 20, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  84. ^ a b Edwards, Briony (November 7, 2017). "Awolnation Aaron Bruno on making "the best rock album in years"". Louder Sound. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  85. ^ Sexton, Paul (April 16, 2018). "Watch Duff McKagan Of Guns N' Roses Encore With Awolnation". Udiscovermusic. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  86. ^ Z. Yeung, Neil. "Awolnation Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  87. ^ Dolan, Jon (March 17, 2015). "Awolnation's New Album: Run". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  88. ^ Jurkowski, Vickie (August 30, 2016). "A good 'Run' for humble Awolnation". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on September 2, 2016. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  89. ^ a b Poffenbaugh, Angela (March 23, 2015). "Review: Awolnation album 'Run' stumbles on style shifts". The Ithacan. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  90. ^ a b "Who the f**k are...Awolnation". Louder Sound. December 13, 2017. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  91. ^ Lewis, Randy (August 4, 2015). "Awolnation's Aaron Bruno in it for the long haul". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on January 2, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  92. ^ Hartman, Kateri (February 5, 2018). "Awolnation new songs disappoint compared to 'Sail'". Daily Nebraskan. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  93. ^ Heaney, Gregory. "Awolnation Biography". AllMusic. Archived from the original on March 10, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  94. ^ McLean, Steve (February 26, 2022). "Awolnation Promoting Mental Health With The Jed Foundation". Samaritan Mag. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  95. ^ Barquist, Robben (December 13, 2017). "Video Alert: Awolnation drops new video for "Seven Sticks of Dynamite"". Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  96. ^ "Awolnation 'Run' Makes A Few Stops Between Sprints". Antiquiet.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  97. ^ Stafford, James (September 17, 2014). "Aftershock Day 1: Weezer, Offspring, Limp Bizkit, Hellyeah Bls, Chevelle + More Rock Sacramento". Loudwire. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  98. ^ Griffiths, Charlotte (August 30, 2024). "ALBUM REVIEW: The Phantom Five - AWOLNATION". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  99. ^ "They're Back: Awolnation Rocks Houston Whatever Fest". Awolation Builders. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  100. ^ Ashley Daisy (March 13, 2016). "Hollow Moon // Awolnation". YouTube. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  101. ^ "6/19/10 Santa Monica, CA - Pac Sun Summer Solstice Beach Ballyhoo!". AWOLNation Builders. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  102. ^ a b "07/16/10 New York, NY (Williamsburg Waterfront)". AWOLNation Builders. Archived from the original on August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  103. ^ "11/02/10 London (Old Blue Last)". AWOLNation Builders. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  104. ^ "Meet our new bass player ALF devinhoffman #AWOL2013". March 10, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2017 – via Twitter.
  105. ^ a b "09/27/14 Sao Paulo, BR - MIX Festival". AWOLNation Builders. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  106. ^ "10/14/11 Pensacola Beach, FL (DeLuna Fest)". AWOLNation Builders. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  107. ^ "2012 Billboard Music Awards Finalists: Complete List". Billboard. March 19, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  108. ^ Goodacre, Kate; Still, Jennifer (May 21, 2012). "Billboard Awards 2012: The winners in full". Digital Spy. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  109. ^ "iHeartRadio Music Awards 2016: See the Full Winners List". Billboard. April 3, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  110. ^ a b Sarah Luoma; Christian Tobin (December 8, 2013). "Teen Choice 2013: Music winners in full". Digital Spy. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  111. ^ Andriakos, Jacqueline (July 1, 2013). "Teen Choice Awards nominations: 'Pitch Perfect' vs. 'Glee'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  112. ^ a b c Lombardi, Ken (May 28, 2014). "2014 World Music Awards". CBS News. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Awolnation&oldid=1252117662"