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==The Signs==
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = The Signs
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Chicago, Illinois, United States
| alias =
| genre = {{Flat list|
* Hard rock
* alternative rock
* post-grunge
* pop punk
* pop rock
* alternative metal
* melodic hardcore
}}
| years_active = 1995–present
| label = {{Flat list|
* Roadrunner
* Island
* RCA}}
| associated_acts = The Pretty Reckless, Young Guns, Muse, Thirty Seconds to Mars, One Republic
| website =
| current_members = Matthew Flynn<br>Elijah Phillips<br>Jack Thorn<br>Dillon Lee<br>Brent Gregory
| past_members = Ben Phillips
}}
'''The Signs''' is an American rock band based out of Chicago, Illinois forming in 1995. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Matt Flynn, bassist Jack Thorn, keyboardist Dillon Lee, and drummer Brent Gregory.
===Members===
'''Current members'''
*Matt Flynn - lead vocals, guitar (1995–present)
*Jack Thorn - bass guitar (1995–present)
*Dillon Lee - keyboards, synthesizer, guitar (1999–present)
*Brent Gregory - drums, percussion (2012–present)
'''Past members'''
*Benjamin Phillips - drums, percussion (1995–2012)
*Elijah Phillips - lead guitar (1995–2015)
===Discography===
'''Studio albums'''
* ''The Apparatus'' (2000)
* ''The Apparatus II'' (2002)
* ''The Signs'' (2006)
* ''Alive'' (2008)
* ''The New Divide'' (2010)
* ''Relapse Remission'' (2011)
* ''Motionless'' (2013)
* ''Forgetting Everything'' (2014)
* ''Parallels'' (2016)
'''Live albums'''
* ''The Signs In L.A.'' (2002)
* ''Live in Vegas'' (2007)
* ''Live in Colorado'' (2012)
{{Infobox Album
| Name = The Apparatus
| Type = Album
| Artist = The Signs
| Border = yes
| Released = May 2, 2000
| Recorded = 1998–2000; Las Vegas, Nevada
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Punk rock
* pop punk
}}
| Length = 40:45
| Label = Island
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Vinny DeAndre
* Matt Flynn
* Amy Lee
}}
| Reviews =
| Last album =
| This album = '''''The Apparatus'''''<br />(2000)
| Next album = ''The Apparatus II''<br />(2002)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = The Apparatus
| Type = studio
| single 1 = The Apparatus
| single 1 date = February 1, 2000
| single 2 = Breaking the Habit
| single 2 date = June 27, 2000
| single 3 = Regretting
| single 3 date = September 5, 2000
| single 4 = See You Again
| single 4 date = Match 16, 2001
}}
}}
'''''The Apparatus''''' is the debut studio album release by American hard rock band The Signs. The album was released on May 2, 2000 under Island Records in the United States. The album was produced by indie rock producer Vinny "Deejay" AnDre in Las Angeles, California throughout a two year time period prior to the album's release. The lead single "The Apparatus" was released on February 1, 2000. It peaked at number-one on the Billboard Rock Songs and Alternative Rock songs charts. The second single "Breaking the Habit" was released on June 27, 2000 and peaked at number-two on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Ther third single "Regretting" was released on September 5, 2000. The fourth and final single from the album titled "See You Again" was released on March 17, 2001. The album was reviewed by Rolling Stone as being "...one of the best rock debuts from a band ever." It peaked atop the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart.
===Track listing===
#The Apparatus
#Breaking the Habit
#You’ll See It When It Comes
#Regretting
#Fallin’
#Don’t Matter
#See You Again
#Inside
#2 Bodies
#Choir
#Heartbreak
#Time is Over
{{Infobox Album
| Name = The Apparatus II
| Type = Album
| Artist = The Signs
| Border = yes
| Released = September 3, 2002
| Recorded = 2000–2002; Los Angeles, California
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Pop punk
* alternative rock
* pop rock
}}
| Length = 44:52
| Label = Island
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Vinny "Deejay" DeAndre
* Matt Flynn
* Rob Dodson
* Amy Lee}}
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''The Apparatus''<br />(2000)
| This album = '''''The Apparatus II'''''<br />(2002)
| Next album = ''The Signs''<br />(2006)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = The Apparatus II
| Type = studio
| single 1 = Whatever May Come
| single 1 date = May 28, 2002
| single 2 = Walking on Top of the World
| single 2 date = September 10, 2002
| single 3 = The Redemption
| single 3 date = January 28, 2003
| single 4 = Don't Feel
| single 4 date = April 8, 2003
| single 5 = Make Me
| single 5 date = July 1, 2003
| single 6 = Too Bad
| single 6 date = December 1, 2003
}}
}}
'''''The Apparatus II''''' (originally styled as '''''The Apparatus, Part II''''') is the second full-length studio album by American punk rock group The Signs released on September 3, 2002 under Island Records in the United States. The album is the follow up to the band's debut album titled ''The Apparatus'', carrying the same influential sounds and producers that were on the frist record. The lead signle off the album "Whatever May Come" was released May 28, 2002 and peaked atop the Billboard Rock Songs chart. The second single "Walking On Top Of The World" was released on September 10, 2002. The third single "The Redemption" was released on January 28, 2003 and peaked atop the Billboard Rock Songs chart as well. The fourth single "Don't Feel" was released in Germany and the United Kingdom on April 8, 2003. The fifth single "Make Me" was released on July 1, 2003. The sixth and final single from the album "Too Bad" was released on December 1, 2003. All of the singles from the album charted within the top ten on the Rock Songs chart. The album peaked atop the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart, being the band's second album to do so. It was produced by Vinny "Deejay" DeAndre in Las Angeles, California.
''The Apparatus Culture Tour'' supported both of the band's two albums and toured throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, and the United Kingdom. It became the sixth biggest selling tour in history.
===Track listing===
#Welcome Home
#Turn it Up
#Whatever May Come
#Walking On Top of the World
#The Redemption
#Okay
#Don’t Feel
#Make Me
#Too Bad (featuring Chad Krouger)
#Till the End of Time
#Ghost
#Godfather
#Meeting Adjourned (Outro)
{{Infobox Album
| Name = The Signs
| Type = Album
| Artist = The Signs
| Border = yes
| Released = January 3, 2006
| Recorded = 2004–2006; Las Angeles, California <small>(Felton Record Studios)</small>, Fefey, Switzerland <small>(Mutt Lange's Studio)</small>
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Hard rock
* alternative rock
* post-grunge
}}
| Length = 42:07
| Label = Island
| Producer = Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Matt Flynn, Shawn Peterczeck, Shellback, Cirkut
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''The Apparatus II''<br />(2002)
| This album = '''''The Signs'''''<br />(2006)
| Next album = ''Alive''<br />(2008)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = The Signs
| Type = studio
| single 1 = Follow Me
| single 1 date = December 6, 2005
| single 2 = Black Butterfly
| single 2 date = March 7, 2006
| single 3 = When Love Comes Over
| single 3 date = July 4, 2006
| single 4 = Happiness
| single 4 date = October 24, 2006
| single 5 =
| single 5 date =
| single 6 =
| single 6 date =
}}
}}
'''''The Signs''''' is the third full-length studio album release by American punk rock band The Signs. It was released on January 3, 2006 under Island Records. The album was recorded over in Fefey, Switzerland at legendary producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange's home ranch for two years. The band gathered a more heavy metal and hard rock influence while recording new material. The album's lead single "Follow Me" was released on December 6, 2005. The single won the band their first Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Recording at in 2007. The second single from the album "Black Butterfly" was released on March 7, 2006 and stayed atop the Billboard Rock Songs chart for eleven weeks consecutively in a row being a world record for the most weeks any single has stayed atop the chart. The third single "When Love Comes Over" was released on July 4, 2006 and was the band's first single to be produced by dance pop outlets; Shellback and Max Martin. It was the second single by the band to top the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The fourt and final single "Happiness" was released on October 24, 2006. The album peaked atop the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart. It sold over 300,000 albums within it's first week in retail being the group's highest selling album thus far.
The band was nominated at the 2007 Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Best Hard Rock Recording and took one of the awards.
===Track listing===
#Black Butterfly
#Follow Me
#There You Go
#Happiness
#Try
#When Love Comes Over
#October
#Party of the Summer
#Ghost of Me
#Live This Life
#She is Just Behind Me
#Never
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Alive
| Type = Album
| Artist = The Signs
| Border = yes
| Released = September 9, 2008
| Recorded = 2007–2008; Los Angeles, California
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Alternative rock
* hard rock
* post-grunge
* pop rock
}}
| Length = 51:55
| Label = Island
| Producer = Matt Flynn, Amy Lee, Clive C. Parker <small>(executive prod.)</small>, Shellback, Benny Blanco, Shawn Peterczeck, Robert Dodson, Mike Green, Patrick Stump, Clinton Sparks, Pharell Williams
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''The Signs''<br />(2006)
| This album = '''''Alive'''''<br />(2008)
| Next album = ''The New Divide''<br />(2010)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Alive
| Type = studio
| single 1 = Call Me
| single 1 date = July 1, 2008
| single 2 = The Graduation
| single 2 date = September 3, 2008
| single 3 = Dawn to Dusk
| single 3 date = December 2, 2008
| single 4 = California
| single 4 date = February 24, 2009
| single 5 = The Reference
| single 5 date = May 5, 2009
| single 6 = Chokeholds
| single 6 date = June 23, 2009
| single 7 = Bruise
| single 7 date = September 1, 2009
| single 8 = Me 2 U
| single 8 date = November 3, 2009
}}
}}
'''''Alive''''' is the breakthrough fourth full-length studio album by American punk rock group The Signs. The album was released on September 9, 2008 under Island Records. The album's success began debuting and peaking atop the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart for seven consecutive weeks in a row. The album sold 410,000 copies within it's debut week being the largest selling rock format album of the decade. It also is the first album to top the Billboard Rock Albums chart to sell as many copies. The album's lead single "Call Me", a suborder rock cover of Lil Wayne's "Lolipop", was released on July 1, 2008. It is the first rock cover to top the Billboard Rock Songs chart. The second single "The Graduation" was released on September 30, 2008. The third single "Dawn to Dusk" was released on December 2, 2008. The fourth single "California", a pop rock ballad, was released on February 24, 2009 and peaked atop the Billboard Rock Songs chart as well. The fifth single "The Reference" was released May 5, 2009. The sixth single "Chokeholds" was released on June 23, 2009. The seventh single "Bruise", released only in the U.K. and Germany, was released on September 1, 2009. The eighth and final single off the album "Me 2 U" was released on November 3, 2009.
===Track listing===
# Call Me (featuring Denzal Turano)
# The Graduation
# My One and My Only
# Chokeholds
# Bruise
# Me 2 U
# Conference
# This Love, It Goes Nowhere
# You’re My Only Wish
# Leading Into a Story
# Story
# Dawn to Dusk
# California
# The Reference
{{Infobox Album
| Name = The New Divide
| Type = Album
| Artist = The Signs
| Border = yes
| Released = December 28, 2010
| Recorded = 2010; Los Angeles, California
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Hard rock
* alternative rock
* post-grunge
}}
| Length = 41:34
| Label = Island
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Matt Flynn
* Patrick Stump
}}
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''Alive''<br />(2006)
| This album = '''''The New Divide'''''<br />(2010)
| Next album = ''Relapse Remission''<br />(2011)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = The New Divide
| Type = studio
| single 1 = Break
| single 1 date = October 5, 2010
| single 2 = Can't Dance With You
| single 2 date = January 4, 2011
| single 3 = Overcome
| single 3 date = June 7, 2011
}}
}}
'''''The New Divide''''' is the fifth full-length studio album by American rock band The Signs. The album was released on December 28, 2010 under Island Records. The album's producers are composed of vocalist Matt Flynn, Patrick Stump, and songwriter Amy Lee. The album's lead single "Break" was released on October 10, 2010. It peaked at number-three on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and topped the Billboard Rock Songs chart. The second single "Can't Dance With You" was released on January 4, 2011 and peaked atop the Rock Songs chart as well. On June 7, 2011 the band released their third single "Overcome."
The album was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Rock Album at the 2012 Grammy Awards ceremony.
===Track listing===
#New Divide
#Break
#Can’t Dance With You
#Overcome
#Weekend
#Breaking Dawn
#Inside
#Raven
#Last Chance
#Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings
#Made For You
#Life of a Party
#American Star <small>(featuring Rihanna & Lil Wayne)</small>
#Anchor <small>(Bonus Track)</small>
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Relapse Remission
| Type = Album
| Artist = The Signs
| Border = yes
| Released = October 4, 2011
| Recorded = 2010–2011; Samsung Studios <small>(Las Angeles, California)</small>
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Hard rock
* alternative rock
* pop rock
* country rock
}}
| Length = 46:03
| Label = Island
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Matt Flynn
* Cal Villian
}}
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''The New Divide''<br />(2010)
| This album = '''''Relapse Remission'''''<br />(2011)
| Next album = ''Motionless''<br />(2012)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = The New Divide
| Type = studio
| single 1 = Put Your Record On (Stereo Love)
| single 1 date = September 27, 2011
| single 2 = Send Me Back
| single 2 date = January 10, 2012
| single 3 = Hate This Part
| single 3 date = February 14, 2012
| single 4 = Sandstorm
| single 4 date = May 22, 2012
}}
}}
'''''Relapse Remission''''' is the sixth full-length studio album by American hard rock band The Signs. The album was released on October 4, 2011 under Island Records. The album peaked atop the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart for four weeks consecutively. The album's lead single "Put Your Records On", featuring country singer Blake Shelton, was released on September 27, 2011. The song peaked at number-fourteen on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaked atop the Billboard Rock Songs chart. The second single "Send Me Back" was released on January 10, 2012 and peaked at number-eight on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The third single "Hate This Part", released strictly for rock and alternative stations, was released on February 14, 2012. The fourth and final single "Sandstorm", featuring Katy Perry, was released on May 22, 2012 and peaked at number-five on the Billboard Hot 100.
===Track listings===
#Put Your Record On <small>(featuring Blake Shelton)</small>
#Dance Dance
#Round & Round <small>(featuring Rex)</small>
#Down On Me <small>(featuring Zakk Wylde)</small>
#The Business
#Overload
#Secret
#Cause I Can <small>(featuring Patrick Stumph)</small>
#Hate This Part
#Send Me Back (The Time)
#Sandstorm <small>(featuring Katy Perry)</small>
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Motionless
| Type = Album
| Artist = The Signs
| Border = yes
| Released = March 12, 2013
| Recorded = 2007–2009; <small>(Samsung Records, Los Angeles, California)</small>, 2011; <small>(New Castle Studios, Rhode Island)</small>, 2012; <small>(Sacramento, California)</small>
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Alternative rock
* hard rock
}}
| Length =
| Label = Island
| Producer = Kyle Segler, Matt Flynn
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''Relapse Remission''<br />(2011)
| This album = '''''Motionless'''''<br />(2013)
| Next album = ''Forgetting Everything''<br />(2014)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Motionless
| Type = studio
| single 1 = Sign of the Times
| single 1 date = October 9, 2012
| single 2 = Pendulum
| single 2 date = February 12, 2013
| single 3 = Stuttering
| single 3 date = May 6, 2013
}}}}
'''''Motionless''''' is the seventh studio album by rock band The Signs. The album was released under Island Records in the United States on March 12, 2013 and in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2013 under Syco Rock Records. The album sold over 310,000 copies within the first week of it's release debuting and peaking atop the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart. This marks the band's third highest selling album since ''Alive'' (2008) sold 410,000 copies. The album was produced by long time rock engineer and antonymous recording artist Kyle Segler and front man Matt Flynn and recording took place in Los Angeles, CA and New Castle, Rhode Island at Samsung Studios and New Castle Studios, respectively. "Sign of the Times" was released as the lead single on October 9, 2012 and peaked atop the Rock Songs chart. It also peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. "Pendulum" was released as the second radio single on February 12, 2013 and peaked at No. 55 on the Hot 100.
The albums peaked and debuted atop the album chart in the United Kingdom selling 150,000 copies in it's first week. That's the best the band has sold an album ever in the United Kingdom.
"Stuttering" was announced to become the third radio single to be released on May 6, 2013. A music video was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia in early April and a photo of Nate Ruess and singer Matt Flynn on the set of the video was posted on photo sharing site Instagram. The single featured fun. lead singer Nate Ruess. The song samples a more independent pop and rock vibe, more suitable for top 40 radio stations over the band's usual hard rock sound.
===Confirmed tracks===
# "Cinco De Mayo"
# "Let's Run Away Into the Wild" <small>(featuring Shaun Morgan of Seether))</small>
# "Work Hard Play Hard"
# "Pendulum"
# "Boundaries"
# "Below the Sea"
# "Lights"
# "Stuttering" <small>(featuring Nate Ruess of fun.)</small>
# "Sign of the Times"
# "High Heel Hell" <small>(featuring Slash & Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach)</small>
# "Every War Has It's Battles"
# "Posture"
# "Poisoness"
# "Out"
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Forgetting Everything
| Type = Album
| Artist = The Signs
| Border = yes
| Released = May 13, 2014
| Recorded = 2013–February 2014 in Seattle, Washington
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Alternative rock
* post-grunge
* pop rock
* hard rock
}}
| Length = 44:06
| Label = Island
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Joey Sturgis
* Ryan Tedder
* The Signs
}}
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''Motionless''<br />(2013)
| This album = '''''Forgetting Everything'''''<br />(2014)
| Next album = ''Parallels''<br />(2016)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Forgetting Everything
| Type = Album
| single 1 = I Believe We Can
| single 1 date = February 4, 2014
| single 2 = Heart
| single 2 date = March 4, 2014
| single 3 = Part of Me
| single 3 date = June 2, 2014
}}
}}
'''''Forgetting Everything''''' is the eighth studio album by American hard rock band The Signs set to be released on May 13, 2013 through Island Records. It was produced by Ryan Tedder of One Republic and Matt Selectric. "I Believe We Can" was released as the lead single on February 4, 2014. It peaked atop the Alternative Songs chart and charted No. 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Upon the album's release, it sold 210,000 copies within it's first week in retail peaking at No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart becoming the band's first studio album to not top the chart in the United States.
===Track listing===
# "Slight of Hand"
# "Part of Me"
# "I Believe We Can" <small>(featuring Ryan Tedder)</small>
# "Feel"
# "Imaginary Friends"
# "Madness"
# "Memories"
# "Better Than Yesterday" <small>(featuring Katy Perry)</small>
# "Somebody's Everything"
# "It's Been a While"
# "Heart"
# "Can't Handle It" <small>(featuring Rob Thomas)</small>
# "When It Rains"
# "Sorry"
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Parallels
| Type = studio
| Artist = The Signs
| Border = yes
| Released = March 4, 2016
| Recorded = 2015; Capitol Studios <br> <small>(Los Angeles, California)</small> <br> Shangri La Studios <br> <small>(Malibu, California)</small>
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Alternative rock
* hard rock
* post-grunge
* experimental rock
* post-hardcore
* pop punk
* pop rock
* rock
}}
| Length =
| Label = Roadrunner
| Producer =
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''Forgetting Everything''<br />(2014)
| This album = '''''Parallels'''''<br />(2016)
| Next album =
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Parallels
| Type = studio
| single 1 = Parallels
| single 1 date = November 13, 2015
}}
}}
'''''Parallels''''' is the upcoming ninth studio album by American rock band The Signs set to be released on March 4, 2016. The album will be the band's first release since parting ways with Island Records and signing to Roadrunner, and since departing with Elijah Phillips. The album was recorded between January and June of 2015 in Los Angeles and Malibu, California. The lead single "Parallels" was released on November 13, 2015.
===Background===
Recording and production for ''Parallels'' took place between January and June of 2015 in undisclosed studios in Malibu and Los Angeles, California. Most of the writing and pre-production for the album took place whilst the band touring on the Forgetting Everything World Tour in late 2014. Despite having told the media that the band would be going on an indefinite hiatus from touring and recording music together, frontman Matt Flynn spoke about a possibly ninth album with Billboard magazine, saying "I think we have enough material to record three albums worth of music. These songs aren't just me this time. We have been contributing as a band should which feels great." The band concluded their Forgetting Everything World Tour in South America in January 2015 and secretly began recording ''Parallels.''
On November 11, 2015, the band announced that they would be releasing their single, titled "Parallels", along with the announcement of their ninth studio album and its details. On November 13, the band announced that ''Parallels'' would be released through Roadrunner Records on March 4, 2016. On November 16, the band announced a 2016 world tour with X Ambassadors and Awolnation.
===Sound===
''Parallels'' is an alternative rock and hard rock album using elements drawn from post-grunge, post-hardcore, experimental rock, pop rock, and pop punk music. According to The Signs' percussionist Brent Gregory, the album is the band's most diverse and richest-sounding album to date. The album's lead single, "Parallels", was critically acclaimed and praised for its melodic uses of hard rock and post-hardcore. The song "Magic", featuring vocals and production alternative rock band X Ambassadors, is a pop-inspired experimental and alternative rock track that differs from the band's signature hard rock sounds.
===Track listing===
# "Parallels"
# "What's Happening, What's Going On"
# "Green Light"
# "Last Minute"
# "Magic" <small>(featuring X Ambassadors)</small>
# "Goner"
# "Madness" <small>(featuring Gabrielle Wortman of TEMP3ST)</small>
# "Perfect Enemy"
# "Pray" <small>(featuring Rihanna)</small>
# "51"
# "White Noise"
# "Blue Moon"
==Metric==
{{Infobox musical artist
|landscape=yes
| name = Metric
|background = group_or_band
| origin = Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
| alias = Metrics
| genre = {{flatlist|
* Pop rock
* pop
}}
| years_active = 2005–present
| label = {{flatlist|
* Interscope <small>(current)</small>
* Pop Eclectic <small>(current)</small>
* A&M/Octone
* J
* Island
}}
| associated_acts = {{Flat list|
* One Republic
* Fall Out Boy
* Pharrell Williams
* Gwen Stefani
* Lady Antebellum
* Justin Bieber
* Usher
* Phantom Planet
* Rihanna
* Owl City
}}
| website = {{URL|www.maroon5.com}}
| current_members = Rylan Stewart<br>Matthew Spooner<br>Mitchell Spooner<br>Adam Spooner
| past_members = Michael Spooner<br>PJ Morton
}}
'''''Metric''''' is an American pop rock band originated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born and raised in Burnsville, brothers Matthew, Mitchell, Adam, and Michael began writing and recording music in 2002. After recruiting cousin and vocalist Rylan Stewart at age 12, the band became signed with A&M/Octone Records, recording and releasing their self-titled debut studio album, ''Metric'', in May 2006 becoming a worldwide success spawning 2 number-one mutli-platinum singles "Makes Me Wonder" and "Wake Up Call" the same year. The band released their platinum-selling sophomore album ''Oxygen'' and third album ''Last Chance'' through the label before signing with Island Records in 2012. During this time, keyboardist and founding member Michael Spooner passed away and the band recruited musician PJ Morton as a touring member in 2009. The band signed a recording contract with Island Records and released their fourth studio album, ''Lucky Strike'', in 2012. Following their extensive world tour, the band went on an indefinite hiatus in June 2013. In August 2014, the band announced their return to music with a performance at Lollapalooza and their single "Maps", which was followed up by the band's fifth studio album, ''V'', released on January 13, 2015 on Interscope Records. In 2015, the band released their single "This Summer's Gonna Hurt" and embarked on their North American This Summer's Gonna Hurt Tour in support of the reissue of ''V''.
Metric has sold more than 65 millions digital and physical singles and albums worldwide becoming known as one of the best-selling music groups of all time. According to Neilson, the band is the only music group to establish scoring 5 or more number-one studio albums since their debut album in North America. In celebration of the ten-year anniversary, the band released ''Story'' on February 6, 2016.
===Members===
'''Current members'''
* Rylan Stewart - vocals, guitar (2005–present)
* Matthew Spooner - lead guitar (2005–present)
* Mitchell Spooner - bass guitar (2005–present)
* Adam Spooner - drums, percussion (2005–present)
'''Past members'''
* PJ Morton - keyboards, programming, backing vocals (2010–2013)
* Michael Spooner - keyboards (2005–2008)
'''Touring members'''
* PJ Morton - keyboards, programming, backing vocals (2009, 2016–present)
* Sam Farrar - guitar (2007, 2008–2009), keyboards, programming, guitar, MPC (2014–present)
* Ryland Blackinton - guitar (2007, 2008, 2015)
* Adrian Young - drums, percussion (2008)
===Discography===
'''Studio albums'''
* ''Metric'' (2006)
* ''Oxygen'' (2008)
* ''Last Chance'' (2011)
* ''Lucky Strike'' (2012)
* ''V'' (2015)
* ''Again'' (2017)
'''Extended plays'''
* ''InPulse: The Remix Album'' (2009)
* ''This Summer's Gonna Hurt - Deluxe Single'' (2015)
'''Live albums'''
* ''iTunes Sessions'' (2008)
* ''Live From SoHo'' (2009)
* ''Live from Le Cabaret'' (2010)
* ''Palm Trees and Power Lines'' (2013)
'''Other albums'''
* ''The Collection'' (2011)
* ''Story'' (2016)
===Tours===
* North American Tour (June–August 2008)
* InPulse World Tour (January–May 2010)
* Hands All Over World Tour (February 2011–January 2012)
* Overexposed World Tour (February–June 2013)
* 2015 Maps World Tour (February–April, October 2015)
* This Summer's Gonna Hurt Tour (August–September 2015)
* Metric World Tour (May 2016– )
{{infobox concert tour
| concert_tour_name = Metric World Tour
| artist = Metric
| album =
| start_date = May 29, 2016
| end_date = September 18, 2016
| number_of_legs = 1
| number_of_shows = 41 in North America<br />41 total so far
| last_tour = Maps World Tour<br>(2015)
| this_tour = '''Metric World Tour'''<br>(2016–17)
| next_tour =
| Misc =
}}
The '''Metric World Tour''' (also simply known as the '''World Tour''') is the upcoming fifth world tour, and seventh tour overall, by American pop rock band Metric, in support across all studio albums. The tour was announced on November 18, 2015. The tour has two legs; one North America with 41 shows and one in South America with 8 shows total, thus far. Panic! at the Disco was announced as the supporting act for the tour.
===Background===
On November 16, 2015, the band announced their compilation album ''Story'', which is set to be released in February 2016. On the same day, the band revealed that they would be announcing their world tour on November 18. The 2016 World Tour was announced on Metric's official website, Facebook, and Twitter pages. Panic! at the Disco were announced as the initial supporting act and a "special guest" has yet to be revealed.
===Opening acts===
* Panic! At the Disco <small>(in North America)</small>
===Dates===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Region !! No. of shows !! Opening acts
|-
| North America || 41 || Panic! At the Disco
|-
| South America || 8 || N/A
|}
{{Infobox album
| Name = Live in Vegas
| Border = yes
| Type = Live album
| Longtype = and [[Video|<span style="background: {{Infobox Album/color|Video}}">Video</span>]]
| Artist = Metric
| Released = April 3, 2016
| Recorded = December 30, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada
| Venue = Mandalay Bay Events Center
| Genre = {{flatlist|
* Rock
* pop
}}
| Length = 86:45
| Label = {{Flat list|
* Interscope
* Polydor
* UMG
}}
| Producer = Rik Simpson
| Last album = ''Story''<br />(2016)
| This album = '''''Live in Vegas'''''<br />(2016)
| Next album =
}}
'''''Live in Vegas''''' is an upcoming live concert and concert film by American band Metric set to be released on April 3, 2016 through Interscope, Polydor, and Universal Music Group worldwide. The concert was filmed and recorded live at the group's concert on December 30, 2015 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
===Track listing===
# "Animals (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "One More Night (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Lucky Strike (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Harder to Breathe (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "The Sun (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Wake Up Call (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Misery (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "If I Never See Your Face Again (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Makes Me Wonder (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Daylight (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Maps (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "It Was Always You (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Payphone (Acoustic) [Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center]"
# "Sunday Morning (Acoustic) [Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center]"
# "Shiver (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Through With You (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Tangled (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Unkiss Me (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "In Your Pocket (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Moves Like Jagger (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Feelings (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "My Heart Is Open (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
# "Sugar (Live from Mandalay Bay Events Center)"
{{Infobox album
| Name = Story
| Type = Compilation
| Border = yes
| Artist = Metric
| Released = February 6, 2016
| Recorded = November 7–15, 2015 <br> Clear Lake Recording Studios Studio A <br> <small>(North Los Angeles, California)</small>
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Pop rock
}}
| Length = {{duration|m=32|s=22}}
| Label = {{Flat list|
* Interscope
}}
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Mark "Spike" Stent
* Stephen "Steve" Jordan
* Metric
}}
| Last album = ''V''<br />(2015)
| This album = '''''Story'''''<br />(2016)
| Next album =
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Story
| Type = Compilation
| single 1 = Story
| single 1 date = November 19, 2015
}}}}
'''''Story''''' is an upcoming compilation album by American band Metric set to be released on February 6, 2016 through Interscope Records. The album was produced by Mark Stent and Stephen Jordan. The promotional single "Story" was released for digital download on November 19, 2015.
===Background===
It was announced by Metric, Interscope Records, and the Universal Music Distribution on November 16, 2015 that the band would be releasing the compilation album ''Story'' on February 6, 2016.
The album was recorded between November 7 and November 15, 2015. The idea behind the album release is to celebrate the band's 10 year anniversary as a group, having it be released on the 10 year anniversary of their commercially success single "Makes Me Wonder", released on February 6, 2006, the lead single off of their self-titled debut studio album. In honor of the anniversary celebration, the album was recorded at Clear Lake Recording Studios in Studio A in Los Angeles, the same location in which their self-titled debut was produced, mixed, and mastered throughout late 2005 and early 2006. Mark "Spike" Stent also executively produced and engineered ''Story'', as he produced and engineered their self-titled debut as well. Mutli-instromentalist Stephen Jordan served a producer and provided additional bass, drums, and percussion during the recording sessions for ''Story'', as he was an influence on the band throughout the recording process of their self-titled debut.
The promotional single, "Story", was released to digital download on November 19, 2015 accompanied with its lyric video. The video is composed of live footage and photographs of Metric touring over the past decade.
===Composition===
''Story'' was released through Interscope Records, Polydor Records, and Universal Music Group worldwide on February 6, 2016 in two editions. The standard album is compiled with seven songs, in which were composed and recording in demo form throughout 2005–2006. The songs were re-recorded with Mark Stent and Stephan Jordan serving as producers and music engineers throughout November 2015 at Clear Lake Recording Studios in Studio A in Los Angeles, California. Lyrics for the songs "Miss You, Love You", "Until You're Over Me", and "Losing My Mind" were reworked for the recording process. The standard album also features an eighth track, an acoustic version of "Makes Me Wonder", which was recorded in November 2015 as well. The bonus edition of ''Story'' is compiled of the seven re-recorded songs, the acoustic version of "Makes Me Wonder", eight demo versions of songs from both the ''Story'' tracks and Metric's self-titled debut studio album, and three songs recorded live at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles in 2007. The Asian version of the bonus edition of ''Story'' includes all listed plus a the remix of "If I Never See Your Face Again", featuring Rihanna (originally recorded in 2007 and released in 2011), and a Questlove remix of the Rihanna version of "If I Never See Your Face Again."
===Track listing===
'''Standard'''
# "Story"
# "Miss You, Love You"
# "Until You're Over Me"
# "Losing My Mind"
# "The Way I Was"
# "Figure It Out"
# "Infatuation"
# "Makes Me Wonder <small>(Acoustic)</small>"
'''Bonus edition'''
# "Story"
# "Miss You, Love You"
# "Until You're Over Me"
# "Losing My Mind"
# "The Way I Was"
# "Figure It Out"
# "Infatuation"
# "Story <small>(demo)</small>"
# "Miss You, Love You <small>(demo)</small>"
# "Until You're Over Me <small>(demo)</small>"
# "The Way I Was <small>(demo)</small>"
# "Makes Me Wonder <small>(demo)</small>"
# "Wake Up Call <small>(demo)</small>"
# "Won't Go Home Without You <small>(demo)</small>"
# "Can't Stop <small>(demo)</small>"
# "Makes Me Wonder <small>(Acoustic)</small>"
# "Back At Your Door (Live at the Greek Theater)"
# "Little Of Your Time (Live at the Greek Theater)"
# "If I Never See Your Face Again (Live at the Greek Theater)"
# "If I Never See Your Face Again (Remix)" <small>(featuring Rihanna)</small>
# "If I Never See Your Face Again (Questlove Remix)" <small>(featuring Rihanna)</small>
===Credits===
'''Metric'''
* Rylan Stewart - vocals, guitar, keyboards
* Matthew Spooner - guitar, backing vocals
* Mitchell Spooner - bass guitar, backing vocals
* Adam Spooner - drums, percussion, keyboards
'''Others'''
* Mark "Spike" Stent - executive production, engineering, mixing
* Stephen "Steve" Jordan - production, mixing, additional percussion on "Figure It Out" and "The Way I Was"
* Michael Spooner - composition, songwriting on all tracks except for "Infatuation"
{{Infobox album
| Name = V
| Type = studio
| Border = yes
| Artist = Metric
| Released = January 13, 2015
| Recorded = June–September 2015 <br> Grove Recording Studio <br> <small>(Excelsior, Minnesota)</small> <br> Conway Studios <br> <small>(Los Angeles, California)</small>
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Pop rock
* pop
* synthpop
}}
| Length = {{duration|m=44|s=20}}
| Label = {{Flat list|
* Interscope
* Polydor
* Pop Eclectic
}}
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Ryan Tedder <small>(exec.)</small>
* Matthew Spooner <small>(also exec.)</small>
* Johan Carlsson
* Jason Evigan
* Alexander "Xplicit" Izquierdo
* Stefan Johnson
* Jordan Johnson
* Marcus "Marc Lo" Lomax
* Clarence Coffee Jr.
* Rylan Stewart
* Noel Zancanella
}}
| Last album = ''Lucky Strike''<br />(2012)
| This album = '''''V'''''<br />(2015)
| Next album =
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = V
| Type = Studio
| single 1 = Maps
| single 1 date = August 4, 2014
| single 2 = Animals
| single 2 date = September 29, 2014
| single 3 = Unkiss Me
| single 3 date = January 20, 2015
| single 4 = Sugar
| single 4 date = April 7, 2015
| single 5 = This Summer's Gonna Hurt
| single 5 date = June 2, 2015
| single 6 = My Heart Is Open
| single 6 date = October 27, 2015
}}}}
'''''V''''' is the fifth studio album by American pop rock band Metric released on January 13, 2015 through Interscope Records and Pop Eclectic in the United States and Canada. The albums follows-up the band's fourth studio album, ''Lucky Strike'' (2013), and is the first release since their departure with Island Records in 2013. The album was produced by Johan Carlsson, Jason Evigan, The Monsters and the Strangerz, Ryaln Stewart, and Noel Zancanella while Matthew Spooner and Ryan Tedder served as executive producers. The album was recorded throughout the months of June and July 2014 in Excelsior, Minnesota and was produced and mixed in August and September in Los Angeles, California. The lead single, "Maps", was released on August 4, 2014 and peaked at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The second single, "Animals", was released on September 29 and topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became a worldwide commercial success in late-2014 with its controversial music video, directed by Samuel Bayer, which premiered on October 4, 2014. "Unkiss Me" was released the album's third commercial single on January 20, 2015 and peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The fourth single from the album, "Sugar", was released on April 7 and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became famously known for its music video, shot and directed by Mark Burnett and David Dobkin. After ''V'' was released as a reissue in the U.S. and U.K. on June 2, 2015, the band released "This Summer's Gonna Hurt" as a single on the same day, accompanied with its music video peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Official U.K. Singles chart, becoming the band's first U.K. number-one single their single "Moves Like Jagger" in 2012.
''V'' debuted and peaked at number-one on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums chart, selling 840,000 copies within its first week in retail, becoming the band's best-selling sale for an album in its first week since ''Lucky Strike'' in 2012, which sold 680,000 copies.
===Background===
Following the band's extensive worldwide tour in support of their fourth album, ''Lucky Strike'', in 2013, they announced that they would go on an indefinite hiatus from recording, writing, and touring to embark on their individual ventures. Throughout this time, guitarist Matt Spooner became married with actress Leighton Meester and wrote and produced with several recording artists, bassist Mitch Spooner engaged Victoria's Secret model Behati Prinsloo, and percussionist Adam Spooner toured as drummer on Sara Bareilles and Alanis Morissette's respective world tours throughout 2013 and 2014. Rylan Stewart pursued a solo career in music releasing his debut studio album, ''Pop Culture'' in November 2013, which peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200. Stewart also acted in the films ''Snitch'' (2013), ''The Purge'' (2013), ''The Nut Job'' (2014), and ''Begin Again'' (2014), and also became a coach and mentor on NBC's reality television show ''The Voice'' (and has been since September 2013). In January 2014, the band performed for the first time in 7 months on CBS's The Night That Changed America: The Beatles special, which aired in February of 2014. In May 2014, the band performed at Wango Tango in Los Angeles becoming their first full performance in nearly a year.
In early June, the band began writing and recording for their fifth studio album on a cabin on Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior, Minnesota, recording 6 songs. The band travelled to Los Angeles, California and recorded 7 more songs at Conway Recording Studios from early August to early September. On August 2, 2014, the band performed a full-length concert at Lollapalooza and debuted their single "Maps." The single was later released for digital download and to contemporary radio worldwide on August 4. The music video for "Maps" premiered on September 2, 2014 on MTV, which was directed by Peter Berg. "Maps" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the U.S. Mainstream Top 40 and Adult Pop Songs charts. On September 21, the band posted an unexplainable countdown on their official website which counted down to September 29 at 10:00a.m. EST. On September 29, the band released their single "Animals" and announced that they were releasing their album ''V'' on January 13, 2015 through Interscope Records. The music video for "Animals" premiered on YouTube and Vevo on October 4 and sparked controversy due to its graphic nature of blood and gore and critics claiming it "glorified sexual abuse, the nature of stalking, and rape." "Animals" eventually topped the Billboard Hot 100 single chart, becoming the band's 13th No. 1 single in the United States. The band released two more commercial single, "Unkiss Me" and "Sugar", in 2015 following the album's release, each respectively peaking at numbers 9 and 2 on the Hot 100 chart.
On June 2, 2015, the band released a re-issue of their album ''V'' along with the release of their single "This Summer's Gonna Hurt." The single was accompanied with its music video and peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
===Tour===
In support of the ''V'', the band announced their Maps World Tour on October 4, 2014. The tour included stops in North America, South America, Asia, and Australia and took place from February to October 2015. One Republic served as the main supporting act through April 2015.
===Track listing===
# "Maps"
# "Animals"
# "It Was Always You"
# "Unkiss Me"
# "Sugar"
# "Leaving California" <small>(featuring Nate Ruess)</small>
# "In Your Pocket"
# "New Love"
# "Coming Back"
# "Feelings"
# "Shoot Love"
# "My Heart Is Open" <small>(featuring Gwen Stefani)</small>
# "Maps (Acoustic)" <small>(Bonus track)</small>
# "Sugar (Remix)" <small>(featuring Nicki Minaj) (Bonus track)</small>
# "Animals (Remix)" <small>(featuring J. Cole) (Bonus track)</small>
# "Maps (Remix)" <small>(featuring Big Sean) (Bonus track)</small>
# "This Summer's Gonna Hurt" <small>(Bonus track)</small>
{{Infobox album
| Name = Lucky Strike
| Type = studio
| Border = yes
| Artist = Metric
| Released = December 18, 2012
| Recorded = 2012 at Conway Recording Studios <br> <small>(Los Angeles, California)</small>
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Pop
}}
| Length = 46:57
| Label = {{Flat list|
* Island
}}
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Benny Blanco <small>(exec.)</small>
* Matthew Spooner <small>(exec.)</small>
* Max Martin <small>(exec.)</small>
* Robocop
* Ryan Tedder
* Rylan Stewart
* J.R. Rotem
* Patrick Stump
* Shellback
}}
| Last album = ''Last Chance''<br />(2011)
| This album = '''''Lucky Strike'''''<br />(2012)
| Next album = ''V''<br />(2015)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Lucky Strike
| Type = Studio
| single 1 = Payphone
| single 1 date = May 8, 2012
| single 2 = One More Night
| single 2 date = September 18, 2012
| single 3 = Lucky Strike
| single 3 date = January 15, 2013
| single 4 = Wipe Your Eyes
| single 4 date = April 23, 2012
}}}}
'''''Lucky Strike''''' is the fourth studio album by American pop rock band Metric released on December 18, 2012 through Island Records. The album follows-up the band's third studio album, ''Last Chance'' (2011), and is the first release by the group on Island since their expired contract with A&M/Octone. The album was produced by Robocop, Ryan Tedder, Patrick Stump, Rylan Stewart, J.R. Rotem, and Shellback with Max Martin, Benny Blanco, and Matthew Spooner credited as executive producers. The lead single "Payphone", featuring Wiz Khalifa, was released on May 8, 2012 and became the third best-selling single of 2012, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. "One More Night" was released as the second single on September 18, debuting atop the Billboard Hot 100 becoming the band's 12th chart-topping single in the U.S. The third single "Lucky Strike" was released on January 15, 2013 to contemporary radio and peaked at number 10 on the Hot 100. The fourth and final single, "Wipe Your Eyes", featuring Justin Bieber, was released on April 23, 2013 and peaked at number 3 on the Hot 100 chart.
''Lucky Strike'' sold 680,000 copies within its first week in retail, peaking at debuting atop the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums chart.
===Background===
After fulfilling their contract with A&M/Octone, Metric departed from the record label and began independently writing and demoing music for a possible fourth studio album in February 2012. According to guitarist Matt Spooner in an interview with Rolling Stone, the band recorded 10 songs between February and March of 2012, however the material has since been scrapped. The 10 unreleased songs have, to date, been dubbed "the outdoor sessions." The reasoning behind the scrapping of the tracks is unofficially known, however has been thought to be because they were recording independently and were seeking a major label deal. In early April 2012, the band entered Conway Studios in Los Angeles, California with record producers Benny Blanco and Shellback whom introduced Metric to rapper Wiz Khalifa. Altogether, the recorded their single "Payphone", featuring the rapper, which was released to contemporary radio on May 8, 2012. "Payphone" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and became the third best-selling single of the year, following Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" and their own single "One More Night." Throughout May to July of 2012, the band signed a contract with Island Records and recorded material for a fourth album with producers Max Martin, Benny Blanco, Robocop, and Ryan Tedder. In a press release, the band announced that they would release their fourth studio album in "late 2012 or early 2013" and would release their second single "One More Night" on September 18, 2012. The band released "One More Night" commercially and premiered the music video on September 25. The single became the band's 12th number-one Billboard Hot 100 single in October 2012 charting atop the chart for 8 weeks; one week short to Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" (with 9 weeks atop the Hot 100), which was the longest running number-one single in the U.S. in 2012.
In October 2012, the band announced their Overexposed World Tour which took place from February to June of 2013 with Bruno Mars, Neon Trees, and Owl City as supporting acts, along with AWOLNATION on selected dates. On October 12, the band teased a clip of them in the studio recording the song "Doin' Dirt" on Rolling Stone's official website.
The band published ''Lucky Strike'' on December 16 on their official YouTube and Vevo channels and was later released psychically and digitally on December 18, 2012 worldwide through Island Records. It sold 680,000 copies within its first week in the United States becoming the band's fourth number-one album. The album's title-track, "Lucky Strike", was released as the third commercial single on January 13, 2013 and peaked at number 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The music video for the single premiered through Yahoo! Music on February 14, 2013. On April 23, 2013, the band released "Wipe Your Eyes" featuring Justin Bieber as the album's fourth and final commercial single which eventually peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
===Track listing===
# "One More Night"
# "Payphone" <small>(featuring Wiz Khalifa)</small>
# "Daylight"
# "Lucky Strike"
# "The Man Who Never Lied"
# "Love Somebody"
# "Lady Killer"
# "Fortune Teller"
# "Sad"
# "Wipe Your Eyes" <small>(featuring Justin Bieber)</small>
# "Wasted Years" <small>(featuring Usher)</small>
# "Tickets"
# "Beautiful Goodbye"
# "Payphone (Acoustic)" <small>(Bonus track)</small>
# "The Man Who Never Lied" <small>(Bonus track)</small>
# "Let's Stay Together" <small>(Al Green cover) (Bonus track)</small>
# "Payphone (Benny Blanco Remix)" <small>(Bonus track)</small>
# "Kiss" <small>(Prince cover) (Bonus track)</small>
==Rylan Stewart==
{{Infobox person
| name = Rylan Stewart
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Rylan Jeffery Edmund Smith–Stewart
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1993|11|07}}
| birth_place = Burnsville, Minnesota, United States
| residence = San Bernardino, California, United States
| television = {{flatlist|
* ''The Voice'' (U.S. series)
}}
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* Singer
* songwriter
* record producer
* television personality
* musician
* actor
* A&R
}}
| years_active = 2005–present
| partners = Ariana Grande (since 2013)
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| background = solo_singer
| genre = {{flatlist|
* Pop rock
* pop
* dance
* soul
* alternative rock
}}
| label = {{Flat list|
* Pop Eclectic
* Interscope
}}
| website =
}}
}}
'''Rylan Jeffery Edmund Smith–Stewart''' (born 7 November 1993) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, television personality, and A&R born in Burnsville, Minnesota. He is better known by his stage name as '''Rylan Stewart'''. He is best known as the lead vocalist for pop rock band Metric and for being a coach on the NBC reality television show ''The Voice''.
Born and raised in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, he grew up in a household with his mother, father, and sister. He was greatly inspired by the music his parents listened to growing up including 1980's pop music, Prince, Michael Jackson, and 1970's psychedelic rock music. He started singing at the age of 8 and playing guitar at the age of 12. He began singing with his cousins Adam, Mitch, Michael, and Matthew Spooner forming the band Metric, and signed a recording contract with A&M/Octone Records, a branch of Interscope Records in 2005. As a musician, he has released five multi-platinum selling number-one studio albums and has toured worldwide with artists such as One Republic, John Mayer, Justin Timberlake, among numerous others. As a solo musician, he released one studio album, ''Pop Culture'', in November 2013 which has sold over 857,000 copies in the United States. In the music industry, he has also written and produced several singles and albums by artists and groups. He launched his own record label Pop Eclectic in April 2014 and has since signed artists such as Cody Simpson, Nico & Vinz, among others.
As an actor, he has acted in the films ''Snitch'' (2013), ''The Purge'' (2013), ''Begin Again'' (2014), ''The Nut Job'' (2014), and ''The Nut Job 2'' (2016). In September 2013, Stewart became a coach and mentor on NBC's reality music competition show ''The Voice'' on its fifth season and has been since, winning one season in December 2013 with his finalist Tessanne Chin.
===Discography===
* ''Pop Culture'' (2013)
* ''Pop Culture Collection'' (2014)
* TBA (2016)
===Filmography===
'''Television'''
* ''The Voice'' (U.S. series) - coach, mentor (2013–present)
'''Film'''
* ''The Snitch'' (2012)
* ''The Purge'' (2013)
* ''The Nut Job'' (2014)
* ''Begin Again'' (2014)
* ''The Nut Job 2'' (2016)
===Concert tours===
* The Pop Roadies Tour (November–December 2013 in North America)
* Lip Service Tour (January–April 2014 in North America, Europe, and Australia)
===Influence and sound===
Rylan Stewart's influence draws from several genres of music. With his band Metric, he has pulled vocal inspiration from Sting, Michael Jackson, Prince, Justin Timberlake, and Patrick Stump. Stewart grew up in a musical family where his grandparents enjoyed 1950's rock and roll and oldies. His father was heavily interested in experimental rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock, jam band, jazz, reggae, 1960's rock, and 1990's grunge and alternative music, which grew on Stewart. His mother's musical interests also grew on him, which included 1990's pop and alternative music, disco, and 2000's rhythmic music. On social media and in several interview, he has stated that he has been heavily inspired by the likes of Michael Jackson, Prince, The Police, Fall Out Boy, Justin Timberlake, Alanis Morissette, Seal, among several others.
Metric's self-titled studio album features elements of blue-eyed soul, disco, and funk music, heavily incorporated in the tracks "If I Never See Your Face Again", "Makes Me Wonder", "Wake Up Call", and "Kiwi." In an interview with Rolling Stone in April 2007, guitarist Matthew Spooner stated that the band drew influence from The Police, Alicia Keys, The Bee Gees, and Billy Joel for their self-titled debut album. Metric's sophomore studio album, ''Oxygen'' (2008), draws elements of rock, soul, contemporary R&B, and funk music, departing from their previous disco pop-inspired sound. In a 2008 interview with Vh1 Music, Matthew Spooner cited Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Earth, Wind & Fire, and The Temptations as influences on the album lyrically and sonically. Their third studio album, ''Last Chance'' (2011) has been said to be a mature progression towards a more adult contemporary sound, using elements of hard rock, funk rock, and blues rock throughout the album's entirety. Frontman Rylan Stewart has said that ''Last Chance'' was his first taste at songwriting and dabbling in audio production and design. Because of this, Stewart had creative control over lyrics and sound and cited Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, and Stevie Wonder as vocal inspirations. Metric's fourth studio alum, ''Lucky Strike'' (2012), was a musical departure from their signature pop rock and alternative sound heading towards a more commercial-friendly sound. The album uses elements of dance-pop and electropop, as the band worked with commercially successful pop music produces and music engineers such as Benny Blanco, Max Martin, and Robocop. More directly, the album's lead single "Payphone", featuring Wiz Khalifa, was the band's first take on pop rap, the second single "One More Night" was the band's opportunity to experiment with reggae-fusion, and the tracks "Love Somebody", "Doin' Dirt", "Fortune Teller", and "Tickets" show the band's progression towards dance-pop and bubblegum pop. The band's fifth studio album, ''V'' (2015), expressed a more mature pop sound, more favorable than that of the band's fourth album ''Lucky Strike''. ''V'' uses elements of synthpop, electropop, and power pop. Most notably, the tracks "Unkiss Me", "Leaving California", and "My Heart Is Open" were inspired more by R&B and soul music.
Stewart's solo music work has been notably compared to late-1970's disco and 1980's synthesizer and post-disco music. His debut solo album, ''Pop Culture'', was heavily inspired by dance, post-disco, and synthpop. On the album's reissue ''Pop Culture Collection'', the newer additional tracks were largely encompassing EDM and electropop music. Stewart has notably stated in interviews throughout 2014 and 2015 that his forthcoming second solo studio album will be more inspired by modern contemporary pop music, citing Justin Bieber's ''Purpose'' (2015) and Halsey's ''Badlands'' (2015) as influences.
==Soundcheck==
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Soundcheck
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Chicago, Illinois, United States
| alias =
| genre = {{Flat list|
* Post-hardcore
* experimental rock
* alternative rock
* progressie rock
}}
| years_active = 2010–present
| label = {{Flat list|
* Fearless
* Epic <small>(former)</small>
}}
| associated_acts = The Word Alive, Fall Out Boy, Crown the Empire, Issues, Sleeping With Sirens, Blessthefall
| website =
| current_members = Gabe Mushel<br>Rylan Stewart<br>Tyler Jacobs<br>Damien Johns
| past_members = Jake Swenson<br>Michael Johnston<br>Luke Holland
}}
'''Soundcheck''' is an American rock band based in Chicago, Illinois formed in 2010. The band consists of lead vocalist Rylan Stewart, lead guitarist Gabriel Mushel, bass guitarist Tyler Jacobs, and keyboardist and guitarist Damien Johns. Shortly after forming, the band signed with Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment and releasing their self-titled debut EP in November 2011, which spawned the single "Bulletproof Love" and garnered the band worldwide commercial success. Their debut full-length studio album, ''Draw My Thoughts'', was released to critical acclaim in September 2012 peaking at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard 200. In 2015, the band released their single "The Divine Zero", the lead single off of their unreleased second studio album, ''Life After All'', which was expected to be released between 2014 and 2016. The band has opened for artists such as Fall Out Boy, Paramore, The Used, Panic! At the Disco, Mindflow, and We Came As Romans and has toured with other bands such as Sleeping With Sirens, Crown The Empire, Issues, Blessthefall, The Summer Set, New Politics, Hands Like Houses, Tonight Alive, The Pretty Reckless, Letlive, Slaves, Dance Gavin Dance, among others.
Soundcheck has been labeled as one of the most successful rock bands of last decade by Rolling Stone. The band has been dubbed "the best-selling post-hardcore group", selling 5 millions albums and 8 millions singles worldwide, according to Billboard and Neilson SoundScan.
===Members===
'''Current members'''
*Gabe Mushel - lead guitar, backing vocals <small>(2010–present)</small>
*Tyler "Ty" Jacobs - bass guitar, backing vocals <small>(2010–present)</small>
*Rylan Stewart - lead vocals <small>(2011–present)</small>
*Damien "Guy" Johns - keyboards, guitar <small>(2011–present)</small>
'''Past members'''
*Michael Johnston - guitar, backing vocals <small>(2010–2011)</small>
*Jake Swenson - drums, percussion <small>(2010–2014)</small>
*Luke Holland - drums, percussion <small>(2014–2015)</small>
===Discography===
'''Studio albums'''
* ''Draw My Thoughts'' (2012)
* ''Life After All'' (Unreleased)
* TBA (2016)
'''EPs'''
* ''Soundcheck EP'' (2011)
'''Other albums'''
* ''Draw My Thoughts Acoustic'' (2013)
* ''Live in Brisbane'' (2013)
* ''Live! Cincinnati, Ohio'' (2015)
===Tours===
'''Opening acts'''
*2012 Van's Warped Tour <small>(July - August, 2012) (Kia Rio Stage)</small>
*The Fallout Tour <small>(September - October, 2012) (w/ Crown the Empire, The Used, We Came as Romans & Mindflow)</small>
*2013 Van's Warped Tour <small>(June - August, 2013) (Kia Rio Stage)</small>
*Save Rock and Roll Arena Tour <small>(September - October, 2013) (w/ Fall Out Boy & Panic! at the Disco)</small>
*The Self-Titled Tour <small>(October - December, 2013) (w/ Paramore & Metric)</small>
*Monumentour <small>(June - August, 2014) (w/ Fall Out Boy, Paramore & New Politics)</small>
*2015 Van's Warped Tour <small>(June 17 - July 21, 2015)</small>
'''Headlining'''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Tour !! region !! durance !! opening acts
|-
| No Guts No Glory Tour || North America || October - November 2012 || Sleeping with Sirens & Tonight Alive
|-
| Draw My Thoughts Tour || North America, Europe, Asia, Australia || February - June 2013 || New Politics, The Story So Far, Issues, Letlive & Tonight Alive
|-
| Something in the Air Tour || Europe || January - February 2014 || The Summer Set, The Pretty Reckless & New Politics
|-
| 2015 Kerrang! Tour || Europe || February 2015 || We Are The In Crowd, Don Broco, Beartooth, Bury Tomorrow
|-
| Life After All North American Tour || North America, Europe || March - May 2015 || Sleeping With Sirens, Slaves, As It Is
|-
| Life After All European Tour || Europe || August - September 2015 || Dance Gavin Dance, Idlehands, Moose Blood
|}
{{Infobox album
| Name = Fearless Records Album
| Type = studio
| Artist = Soundcheck
| Cover =
| Released =
| Recorded = 2016
| Genre =
| Length =
| Label = {{Flat list|
* Fearless
}}
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Soundcheck
}}
| Last album = ''Draw My Thoughts: The Reboot''<br />(2014)
| This album = '''''Fearless Records Album'''''<br />(2016)
| Next album =
}}
'''''The Fearless Records Album''''' is the working title for the upcoming third studio album and second commercial studio album by American rock band Soundcheck. The album is set to be recorded and released in 2016 through Fearless Records.
===Background===
The album's working title refers to the band's new record label of Fearless Records. Following a long dispute with their former record label of Epic Records, the band was unable to release their second studio album, ''Life After All'', due to numerous complications and delays. It was reported on November 30, 2015 that Epic Records have kept the songs recorded and produced for ''Life After All'' away from the band and are making it "illegal and ineligible" for commercial release. In a statement published to the band's Facebook account on November 30, they revealed that they were to record a third album and start the recording process over in 2016.
{{Infobox album
| Name = Life After All
| Type = studio
| Artist = Soundcheck
| Cover =
| Released =
| Recorded = February 3–September 2014<br>Chango Studios <br><small>(Orlando, Florida)</small> <br> Big Cartel Studios <br><small>(Glendale, Arizona)</small>
| Genre =
| Length =
| Label = {{Flat list|
* Epic
}}
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Justin Meldal-Johnsen
* David Bendeth
* Cameron Mizell
* Soundcheck}}
| Last album = ''Draw My Thoughts: The Reboot''<br />(2014)
| This album = '''''Life After All'''''
| Next album =
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Life After All
| Type = studio
| Single 1 = The Divine Zero
| Single 1 date = June 21, 2015
}}
}}
'''''Life After All''''' is the unreleased second studio album by American rock band Soundcheck tentatively scheduled to be released throughout late 2014 to early 2016 on Epic Records. The album was produced by Cameron Mizell, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and David Bendeth and was planned to follow-up to the band's previous album, ''Draw My Thoughts'' (2012). The lead single "The Divine Zero" was released on June 21, 2015.
===Background===
Following extensive touring in support of the band's debut album, ''Draw My Thoughts'' (2012), the band began writing for their second album throughout the summer of 2013 on the Van's Warped Tour. The band began recording and production for the album in February 2014 with producer Cameron Mizell at Chango Studios in Orlando, Florida. Initially, the band recorded 15 songs with Mizell and planned on releasing the album in the fall of 2014. However, plans changed after the band toured as supporting acts on the Monumentour with Fall Out Boy and Paramore and the album was pushed back to a possible late 2014 release. In September and October 2014, it was reported that the band began recording more material for the album in Glendale, Arizona, but this time around, with producers Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Paramore, Young the Giant, The Reveonattes) and David Bendeth (Papa Roach, Killswitch Engage, Underoath). The band finished recording for the album in early October and confirmed that it was set to be released sometime in early 2015. In December 2014, it was confirmed that the album's title would be ''Life After All.'' On June 21, 2015, the band released their single "The Divine Zero", accompanied with it's music video, and announced that the album would be released in October 2015.
In support of ''Life After All'', the band embarked on the Life After All North American Tour in March and concluded in June 2015 with Sleeping With Sirens, As it Is, and Slaves. It was announced on April 6, 2015, that the band would be performing on the main stage at the 2015 Van's Warped Tour. In September 2015, the band embarked on the European leg of their Life After All World Tour with supporting acts Dance Gavin Dance, Idlehands, and Moose Blood.
On November 30, 2015, the band published a statement on their Facebook account referring to the delay with ''Life After All'':
{{quote|As you are all very well aware, our second album titled Life After All has constantly been delayed again and again since the conclusion of the post-production process. And, as some of you are more aware about the music industry and the surprises it can throw your way, it is not entirely our fault this record has been delayed as many times as it has. And that is what this statement is for: to educate you and update all of you about what has been happening since we finished recording the album. So let us start from the beginning. We had the intentions of recording our second full-length immediately following our European tour in 2014. When we returned to the States, we had less than 48 hours to prep ourselves to fly to Orlando to begin the recording process for the album. While we have all been excited an eager to get back in the studio at this point, we had hit our first bump in the road, and that bump was our former drummer Jack. As much as we love and support him and his last minute decision, at the time, he was not mentally ready to record an album for the next 5 weeks. He left and we were very worried about how this would effect the pace we wanted to go at with recording. However, we picked up Luke Holland, who was just a few hours way, and he agreed to live with us and help record percussion for only the month that we had at Chango Studios. We were relieved to say the least. By early April, we had an entire fifteen songs ready to be mixed, but as anal as all of us were, we were not satisfied with the final product. So, our label at the time, Epic Records, helped us out and lent us money to go back into the studio for a couple of weeks that September and re-write and re-produce some songs. By the next month, we were more satisfied than we were beforehand, which is all that really mattered. Our goal was to give you guys the best follow-up to our debut as we could. We wanted to outdo ourselves and blow everybody's minds. We were told that the album would be out by the end of 2014, however that became clear that wasn't going to happen. And we didn't find out through our label, we found out through our old tour manager (which is not how that should go). We were upset by this choice and pondered possibly releasing the album ourselves, in fear that we were not in good hands; that this album was not in good hands. We announced a tour that was dedicated and named after this album, and fans were expected this album out. A statement was released throughout our management stating that we would have Life After All out by March 2015. That didn't happen. So, now, we're on this world tour in support of an album that hasn't came out yet. By April, we were ready to bring up the fact that we wanted out of our recording contract with Epic. Taking their time, Epic responded about a month later saying that was okay, however wanted their money back. Money they gave to us. Money they made clear was ours. So, this is what started the uproar of sh*t. We ended up getting ourselves into this mess in which we owed money to one of the biggest music companies in the world and it didn't look good for us. And, since Life After All was recorded under their contract with US, they kept our music and art from us. Literally, no one could hear it or touch it. And to this day, ever since, we are being held captive from our music we worked long and hard for. So, in early May, we became an independent act. We had been in talks with RED and Fearless for a few months at this point and Fearless ended up being more than willing to help us out. Hell, they gave us free studio time and threw Dan Korneff at us to record a new song or two. And that's how "The Divine Zero" happened. We got that single out as soon as possible. And, as of now, we are not allowed to continue on legally with the title. This might be the last you hear from Life After All, An album you'll never get to hear. Now, under Fearless Records, proud and eager, we are working on getting back into the studio to make new music for you. The fans. It has been a long ride these last 2 years, but we are finally happy and glad to be back with a group of people who care. We are incredibly dissatisfied and apologetic about keeping this from you for so long. You deserve new music. So, now, happy on Fearless, we will be making our third album next year. 2016. Here. We. Come. #Soundcheck2016.}}
The band revealed in a statement on the same day that percussionist Luke Holland departed from the band on November 30, 2015. Holland posted a statement from his official Facebook stating:
{{quote|With all the love in the world, I regret to tell you that I will be leaving Soundcheck. This band has taught me so much more than what I have learned in the past five years of pursuing music. I've met the best people and have became more aware of how dangerous the music industry truly is since joining this band and I will forever support Rylan, Gabe, Tyler, and Damien. Forever. But right now, I need to pursue my other passions. Thank you for understanding.}}
===Track listing===
'''Epic Records tracks'''
* "Abandoned"
* "Behemoth" <small>(featuring Beau Bokan of blessthefall)</small>
* "Built Of Bricks"
* "12:28"
* "Shore Lines"
* "Cigarettes"
* "Never Coming Home" <small>(featuring Ryan Key of Yellowcard)</small>
* "Catastrophe"
* "Locked Out of Los Angeles" <small>(featuring Lyndsey Gunnulfsen of PVRIS)</small>
* "Stumbling"
'''Fearless Records tracks'''
* "The Divine Zero"
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Live! Cincinnati, Ohio
| Type = Live
| Artist = Soundcheck
| Border = yes
| Released = August 4, 2015
| Genre = Post-hardcore
| Length = 59:14
| Label = Soundcheck LLC
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''Live in Brisbane'' <br />(2013)
| This album = '''''Live! Cincinnati, Ohio'''''<br />(2015)
| Next album =
}}
'''''Soundcheck Live! Cincinnati, Ohio''''' (shortened as '''''Live! Cincinnati''''') is the second live concert album by American post-hardcore band Soundcheck. The album was released on August 4, 2015 through Epic Records. The concert was recorded the Bunbury Music Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 7, 2015. The album features the song "The Divine Zero" on the set list and was released as the lead single off of the band's forthcoming sophomore studio album, ''Life After All''.
{{Infobox album
| Name = Draw My Thoughts: The Reboot
| Type = studio
| Longtype =
| Artist = Soundcheck
| Cover =
| Released = June 3, 2014
| Recorded = 2012–2014
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Post-hardcore
* experimental rock
* progressive rock
}}
| Length =
| Label = Epic
| Compiler = Joey Sturgis <small>(executive prod.)</small>
| Last album = ''Live in Brisbane''<br />(2013)
| This album = '''''Draw My Thoughts: The Reboot'''''<br/>(2014)
| Next album =
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = The Reboot
| Type = studio
| Single 1 = Kissing In Cars
| Single 1 date = February 24, 2014
}}
}}
'''''Draw My Thoughts: The Reboot''''' <small>(or simply referred to as '''The Reboot''')</small> is a re-issue of alternative rock band Soundcheck's debut album, ''Draw My Thoughts'' set to be released on June 3, 2014 on Epic Records in the United States and Canada. The album will be re-released with 12 of the original tracks from the album, released on September 18, 2012, and will feature 7 new songs including "Kissing In Cars", a promotional single released on February 24 from the Endless Live film soundtrack.
===Track listing===
# "May These Noises Startle You In Your Sleep"
# "Hell Above"
# "A Match Into Water"
# "King for a Day" <small>(featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens)</small>
# "Bulls In The Bronx" <small>(featuring Jeremy McKinnon of A Day to Remember)</small>
# "Props"
# "Tangled In The Great Escape" <small>(featuring Jason Butler of Letlive)</small>
# "I'm Low On Gas And You Need A Jacket"
# "The First Punch"
# "One Hundred Sleepless Nights"
# "Stained Glass Eyes (Colorful Tears)"
# "Hold On" <small>(featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore)</small>
# "Satisfied"
# "Southern Constellations"
# "The Boy Who Could Fly"
# "Pieces" <small>(featuring Jeremy McKinnon of A Day to Remember)</small>
# "I Don't Care"
# "Disasterology"
# "Kissing In Cars"
{Infobox Album
| Name = Live in Brisbane
| Type = Live
| Artist = Soundcheck
| Border = yes
| Released = October 8, 2013
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Post-hardcore
}}
| Length = 56:04
| Label = Epic
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''Draw My Thoughts Acoustic'' <br />(2013)
| This album = '''''Live in Brisbane'''''<br />(2013)
| Next album =
}}
'''''Live in Brisbane''''' is the debut live CD/DVD album by American rock band Soundcheck. The album was released on October 8, 2013 under Epic Records in the United States and on October 14 under JRI Records in Australia and the United Kingdom. The live concert was shot and recorded live at the Brisbane River World Stage at the World Expo on July 30 at a local punk rock convention and festival. The set list contains 15 live songs; 9 from the band's debut album ''Draw My Thoughts'' (2012), 4 from the EP album ''Soundcheck EP'' (2011), and 2 cover songs.
===Track listing===
'''CD'''
# "Bulletproof Love" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "May These Noises Disturb You In Your Sleep (Intro)" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "Hell Above" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "Bulls in the Bronx" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "The First Punch" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "A New National Anthem" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "One Hundred Sleepless Nights" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "Basket Case <small>(Green Day cover)</small>" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "Fast Times" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "Stay Away from My Friends" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "Just the Way You Are <small>(Bruno Mars cover)</small>" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "Tangled in the Great Escape" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "I'm Low on Gas and You Need a Jacket <small>(Acoustic)"</small> <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "Props and Mayhem" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
# "Hold On" <small>(Live in Brisbane)</small>
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Draw My Thoughts Acoustic
| Type = Remix
| Artist = Soundcheck
| Border = yes
| Released = March 5, 2013
| Length =
| Label = Epic
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''Draw My Thoughts'' <br />(2012)
| This album = '''''Draw My Thoughts Acoustic'''''<br />(2013)
| Next album = ''Live in Brisbane''<br />(2013)
}}
'''''Draw My Thoughts Acoustic''''' (also labelled as '''''Draw My Thoughts, The Acoustic Album''''') is an album of acoustic songs composed by American rock band Soundcheck. The album was released on March 5, 2013. The remix album features 9 tracks, a remix, and a live performance video of "Pieces", a new song written by the band. The whole album was recorded live on February 8, 2013 at The Roxy Theater in Las Angeles, California. The album was announced in a video message from the band posted on their website on February 9 and went up for pre-order on February 12, 2013. On the week of March 12, the album sold 65,000 copies in it's first week debuting and peaking at No. 20 on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart. It sold 15,000 copies in the United Kingdom, peaking at No. 18 on the U.K. Albums chart.
The Voice season 3 winner Cassadee Pope performed the song "Hold On" live for the recording. The acoustic song "Pieces" debuted at No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart due to excessive digital downloads upon the time the album was released.
===Track listing===
# "Bulletproof Love" <small>(Live from The Roxy Theatre)</small>
# "Hold On" <small>(Live from The Roxy Theatre) (featuring guest vocals from Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday)</small>
# "Pieces" <small>(Live from The Roxy Theatre)</small>
# "King for a Day" <small>(Live from The Roxy Theatre)</small>
# "Bulls in the Bronx" <small>(Live from The Roxy Theatre)</small>
# "Fast Times" <small>(Live from The Roxy Theatre)</small>
# "Stay Away from My Friends" <small>(Live from The Roxy Theatre)</small>
# "The New National Anthem" <small>(Live from The Roxy Theatre)</small>
# "Tangled in the Great Escape" <small>(Live from The Roxy Theatre)</small>
# "Pieces" <small>(Live performance video, bonus track on iTunes Store)</small>
# "Hold On" <small>(Acoustic studio remix featuring Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday)</small>
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Draw My Thoughts
| Type = Album
| Artist = Soundcheck
| Border = yes
| Released = September 18, 2012
| Recorded = February–July 2012
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Post-hardcore
* alternative rock
* progressive rock
* experimental rock
* emo
}}
| Length = 46:07
| Label = Epic
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Mike Green
}}
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''Soundcheck EP''<br />(2011)
| This album = '''''Draw My Thoughts'''''<br />(2012)
| Next album =
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Draw My Thoughts
| Type = studio
| single 1 = Hell Above
| single 1 date = May 22, 2012
| single 2 = King for a Day
| single 2 date = July 3, 2012
| single 3 = The First Punch
| single 3 date = September 25, 2012
| single 4 = Tangled in the Great Escape
| single 4 date = January 8, 2013
| single 5 = One Hundred Sleepless Night
| single 5 date = April 1, 2013
| single 6 = Hold On
| single 6 date = August 29, 2013
}}
}}
'''''Draw My Thoughts''''' is the debut studio album release by American rock band Soundcheck. The album released on September 18, 2012 under Epic Records in the United States. The album's lead single "Hell Above" was released on May 22, 2012 and peaked atop the Billboard Alternative Songs chart for four weeks, consecutively. The promotional single "King for A Day" was released on July 3, 2012. The album's producer Mike Green announced in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine that "the new Soundcheck album is very closely supervised. It's more of a hardcore record than a pop-y record." The album debuted at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums chart its first week, selling 104,000 copies. It also topped the Billboard Rock Albums, Digital Albums, and Alternative Albums charts. In December 2013, the album was certified gold according to the RIAA, selling 500,000 copies in the United States.
The album was released as a reissue titled ''Draw My Thoughts: The Reboot'' with seven additional new songs on June 3, 2014.
===Track listing===
# "May These Noises Startle You In Your Sleep <small>(Intro)</small>"
# "Hell Above"
# "A Match Into Water"
# "King for a Day" <small>(featuring guest vocals from Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens)</small>
# "Bulls in the Bronx" <small>(featuring guest vocals from Jeremy McKinnon of A Day to Remember)</small>
# "Props"
# "Tangled in the Great Escape" <small>(featuring guest vocals from Jason Butler of Letlive.)</small>
# "I'm Low on Gas & You Need a Jacket"
# "The First Punch"
# "One Hundred Sleepless Nights"
# "Stained Glass Eyes (And Colorful Tears)"
# "Hold On" <small>(featuring guest vocals from We Are the In Crowd)</small>
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Soundcheck
| Type = EP
| Artist = Soundcheck
| Border = yes
| Released = November 15, 2011
| Recorded = 2011
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Pop punk
* alternative rock
* pop rock}}
| Length = 28:26
| Label = Epic
| Producer = Mike Green
| Reviews =
| Last album =
| This album = '''''Soundcheck EP'''''<br />(2011)
| Next album = ''Draw My Thoughts''<br />(2012)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Soundcheck
| Type = EP
| single 1 = Bulletproof Love
| single 1 date = August 30, 2011
| single 2 = Fast Times
| single 2 date = November 1, 2011
}}
}}
'''''Soundcheck''''' is the debut EP album by American rock band Soundcheck. The album was released on November 15, 2011 under Epic Records in the United States. It peaked and debuted at No. 18 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums chart. The album began it's recording process after the band's success in winning the 2011 Billboard Battle of the Bands competition in May 2011. The lead single "Bulletproof Love" was released on August 30, 2011 and became a breakthrough hit single after peaking at number 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band's second single, "Fast Times", was released on November 1 and peaked at number 20 on the Hot 100 and at number 12 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart.
===Track listing===
# "Bulletproof Love"
# "Fast Times"
# "The New National Anthem"
# "Stay Away (From My Friends)"
# "The Painter"
# "The Sky Under the Sea"
# "Bulletproof Love" <small>(Acoustic)</small>
# "Fast Times" <small>(Acoustic)</small>
==Savages==
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Savages
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Eagan, Minnesota, United States
| alias =
| genre = {{Flat list|
* Electropop
* synthpop
* electronica
* progressive house
* EDM
* post-hardcore <small>(early)</small>
* electronic rock <small>(early)</small>
* pop punk <small>(early)</small>
}}
| years_active = 2011–present
| label = {{Flat list|
* Columbia
* Fearless
}}
| associated_acts = Karmin, Issues, Sleeping With Sirens, The Ready Set, We the Kings, Outasight, Mod Sun, T. Mills, Jake Miller, Sammy Adams, I See Stars, Candyland
| website =
| current_members = Rylan Stewart<br>Shane Constante<br>Owen Kennon
| past_members =
}}
'''Savages''' is an American electronica music project created by musician and singer-songwriter Rylan Stewart based in Eagan, Minnesota. Formed in 2011, Stewart created the project while attending high school publishing music to Soundcloud and Bandcamp. He became prominently known for his debut single "Blackout" which achieved worldwide commercial success and released his debut full-length album ''Edge of Heaven'' in December 2011. Following extensive touring in support of the album, he recruited now consisting members Shane Constante (lead guitar, keyboards) and Owen Kennon (drums, percussion) and released the singles "Hit and Run" and "Reaching for the Floor" in 2013. In 2014, the band signed a recording contract with Columbia Records and released their sophomore studio album, ''Sellouts'', in April and toured worldwide in support of the album. Savages has toured on the Vans Warped Tour and has toured with artists such as Sleeping With Sirens, Issues, The Ready Set, Outasight, We the Kings among numerous others.
===Sound===
Savages debuted its signature sound in 2011 with the release of the debut single "Blackout", which is a dance-pop and synthpop song. Firstly described as a dance-pop and pop rock band by Billboard magazine in October 2011, Savages' sound grew moderately more with the release of its debut album, ''Edge of Heaven''. The album contains elements of both post-hardcore and electronic music, broken down by Metacritic as electropunk, synthpop, dance-rock, and electronic rock. The album's tracks "Sweat It Out", "Get Off Easy", "Waiting", and "Rebirth" features screamo-inspired post-hardcore sounds mixed with electronica and synthpop elements. The album's bonus track "Lauren's Song" was described as an alternative rock song and was hoped to be the new direction Savages was taking. The album's track "Chemicals" was described as a dubstep and hardcore crossover. In an interview with Fuse in 2013, founding member Rylan Stewart spoke about his progression:
{{quote|When I first started out, I got signed to a label that was pushing me to pursue a rock-ish sound, which is essentially what I wanted, but the project that I wanted to make went from being music I wanted to work on in the studio like rave, dance, and electro music to music I wanted to perform on stage. Once I was told I was going to tour for this album, I really wanted to incorporate like a screamo-rave vibe to it. But now that I'm free of that label and stuff, I get to start putting my own concrete in my own road so I get to experiment with that EDM sound I wanted to work with in the first place.}}
Upon the release of Savages' second studio album, ''Sellouts'', the album was received moderately well by fans and music critics alike, being praised mostly for its range of radio-friendly, melodic pop sound and its too-electronically-produced-for-radio sound. The first track on ''Sellouts'', "Bury Me", was praised for its similarities to that of the first track on Savages' debut album, "Rebirth", being a hardcore-inspired dance-pop song, but without the screaming vocals. The album's title-track "Sellouts" was a cliché tongue-in-cheek play on the band's evolving EDM sound departing from their post-hardcore sound, however the song delves into post-hardcore and screamo influences, and is the only track on ''Sellouts'' to feature that sound. "Sellouts" features screaming and clean vocals from English rock musician Danny Worsnop which helped bring in the hardcore elements to the song. ''Sellouts'' uses elements of R&B and soul music in its track "Chasing Hearts", featuring American recording artist Tyler Carter of Issues.
Since 2014, the band has used purely EDM and synthpop elements in their music. Their single "Anywhere But Home", released in June 2015, features a progressive house sound. The single "All I Wanna", released in November 2015, is a dance-pop-inspired song using elements of nu-disco and house music.
===Members===
'''Current members'''
* Rylan Stewart - lead vocals, keyboards, programming, guitar, MPC (2011–present)
* Shane Constante - lead guitar, keyboards, programming (2013–present)
* Owen Kennon - drums, percussion (2013–present)
'''Touring members'''
* Zane Stalling - keyboards, programming (2011–2013)
* Luke Verdun - guitar (2011–2013)
* Jerry Maxwell - bass guitar (2011–2013)
* Graham Sarver - bass guitar (2014–present)
* Michael Styles - keyboards, programming (2014–present)
===Discography===
'''Studio albums'''
* ''Edge of Heaven'' (2011)
* ''Sellouts'' (2014)
* TBA (2016)
'''Extended plays'''
* ''Reaching for the Floor'' (2013)
* ''Serenity'' (2015)
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Serenity
| Type = Compilation
| Artist = Savages
| Border = yes
| Released = December 11, 2015
| Recorded = 2014–15
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Electronica
* synthpop
* EDM
}}
| Length = 34:56
| Label = Columbia
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Savages
* Ian Kirkpatrick
* Candyland
}}
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''Sellouts''<br />(2014)
| This album = '''''Serenity'''''<br />(2015)
| Next album = TBA<br />(2016)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Serenity
| Type = Compilation
| single 1 = Anywhere But Home
| single 1 date = June 25, 2015
| single 2 = Find Someone
| single 2 date = November 23, 2015
}}
}}
'''''Serenity''''' is a compilation album by American electronic music group Savages released on December 11, 2015 through Columbia Records. The album was proceeded by its lead single "Anywhere But Home", released on June 25, 2015. The second single, "Find Someone", featuring Candyland, was released on November 23, 2015. The album sold 55,000 copies in its first week in retail, charting at No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and topping the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart. The EP is a follow-up to the band's second studio album ''Sellouts'' (2014). The album features guest appearances by Tove Lo, Foxes, and Candyland.
===Background===
Following extensive touring in support of their sophomore studio album, ''Sellouts'' (2014), the band's lead vocalist Rylan Stewart announced that they would "release brand new singles" throughout 2015. On June 18, 2015, a countdown was published on Savages' official website. The countdown led to the release of the band's single "Anywhere But Home", which was released on June 25, 2015 accompanied with its music video. The same day, Rylan Stewart confirmed in a statement posted to the band's official Facebook account that they would release another new single in September, however was postponed due to unknown record label issues. On November 23, 2015, the band released their single "Find Someone", a collaboration with electronic music group Candyland, and announced their EP, ''Serenity'', which was made available to pre-order on iTunes Store, Google Play, Amazon, and the band's website on the same day. ''Serenity'' was released on December 11, 2015 through Columbia Records.
In an interview with Alternative Press on November 24, 2015, Stewart confirmed that ''Serenity'' would reflect the sound and influence Savages is levitating towards for their third studio album. it was also revealed that the band would be embarking on a small club tour in Europe and in the United States in early 2016 in support of ''Serenity'' and will enter the studio in Los Angeles, California to record their third studio album in April of next year.
===Singles===
"Anywhere But Home" was released as the lead single off of ''Serenity'' on June 25, 2015 through Apple Music and other digital download retailers. The music video for the single was published on the same day through the band's official YouTube and Vevo channels. In promotion for the single, the band published a countdown on their official website on June 18 counting down to the release of the single. "Anywhere But Home" was written by Rylan Stewart, Shane Constante, and Owen Kennon and was produced by Stewart, Constante, and Kennon (collectively as Savages) and Ian Kirkpatrick. It was received favorable reviews from music critics, although fan opinions were mixed. It sold 79,000 digital copies within its first week debuting at No. 28 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, later peaking at No. 17. It also charted at No. 21 on the Alternative Songs chart, No. 16 on the Hot Rock Airplay Songs chart, No. 11 on the Rock Digital Songs and Rock Streaming Songs charts, and topped the hot Dance/Electronic Songs, Dance/Electronic Digital Songs, Dance/Electronic Streaming Songs, and Dance/Mix Show Airplay Songs charts. As of November 23, 2015, the music video for "Anywhere But Home" has received 11,563,999 views on Vevo and YouTube.
"Find Someone" was released as the second commercial single from ''Serenity'' on November 23, 2015 and features production from electronic dance music group Candyland. The music video for the single premiered through Yahoo! Music on the same day. Although snippets and earlier versions of the song were leaked onto the Internet throughout the summer of 2015, the single peaked at No. 77 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It also charted at No. 8 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, No. 6 on the Dance/Electronic Digital and Dance/Electronic Streaming Songs charts, and at No. 22 on the Alternative Songs chart.
The acoustic redux of the song "Please Don't Say" was released as a promotional single on November 27, 2015. The lyric video for the single was published on the band's official YouTube and Vevo accounts. It debuted at No. 107 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
===Track listing===
# "More Than Ever" <small>(featuring Foxes)</small>
# "Find Someone" <small>(with Candyland)</small>
# "Hero/Satellites"
# "Platinum Hearts" <small>(featuring Tove Lo)</small>
# "Anywhere But Home"
# "All I Wanna"
# "Shadows (Acoustic)"
# "Please Don't Say (Acoustic)"
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Sellouts
| Type = Studio
| Artist = Savages
| Border = yes
| Released = April 15, 2014
| Recorded = 2013–14 at The Pass Studios <br> <small>(West Los Angeles, California)</small>
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* EDM
* dance-rock
}}
| Length = 49:45
| Label = Columbia
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Ian Kirkpatrick <small>(exec.)</small>
* Savages <small>(exec.)</small>
* Jack Patterson
}}
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''Reaching for the Floor EP''<br />(2013)
| This album = '''''Sellouts'''''<br />(2014)
| Next album = ''Serenity''<br />(2015)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Sellouts
| Type = Studio
| single 1 = Bang It Out
| single 1 date = April 14, 2015
| single 2 = Shots Fired
| single 2 date = November 4, 2014
| single 3 = Shadows
| single 3 date = December 16, 2014
}}
}}
'''''Sellouts''''' is the sophomore studio album by American electronic music group Savages released on April 15, 2014 through Columbia Records. The album was produced by Savages and co-produced by Ian Kirkpatrick and Jack Patterson of electronic group Clean Bandit. The album was mostly praised and received positively by music critics receiving a 65/100 rating based on 16 reviews indicating more than average reviews on Meteoritic. The album was proceeded by its lead single "Bang It Out", featuring pop music duo Karmin, on April 14, 2015. The album resulted in a surprise release without previous promotion until the album's release, being compared to Beyonce's self-titled 2013 studio album. The album spawned two more commercial singles, "Shots Fired" which was released on November 4, 2014 and "Shadows", released on December 16. All of the album's singles charted within the top-forty on U.S. Billboard Mainstream Songs chart. In its first week in retail, the album sold 99,000 copies in the United States, debuting and peaking at No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums chart. The album is a follow-up the the group's debut studio album, ''Edge of Heaven'' (2011).
The album's title derives from numerous comments made on the band since their departure from their post-hardcore and electronic rock sound and their developing progressive dance and pop sound.
===Background===
After the success of Savages' debut studio album, ''Edge of Heaven'' (2011), sole founding member and lead vocalist revealed that he would be taking a temporary break from recording, writing and touring in January of 2013, later resulting in departing from record label Fearless Records. Despite his previous announcement, in June 2013, he revealed that he has recruited two permanent band members being Shane Constante (lead guitar, keyboards, programming) and Owen Kennon (drums, percussion). The trio began writing and recording music throughout June and July of 2013, and later releasing the single "Hit and Run" in August 2013, which received commercial success in the United States peaking in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band released another single, "Reaching for the Floor", in November 2013 and was promoted through a digital EP with the same name in December of 2013.
The band hinted at a possible release for a sophomore studio album in 2014, however rarely spoke about it in 2013. The band announced that they were signed to Columbia Records. Throughout January and February 2014, Savages embarked on the We Are Savages Tour in North American with supporting acts Mod Sun, Jake Miller, Sammy Adams, and DJ Jayceeoh. The band released the single "Bang It Out", featuring Karmin, on April 14, 2014 which was critically acclaimed and the music video premiered on the same day through Vevo and YouTube. The following day, Savages released ''Sellouts'' as their sophomore studio album through Columbia Records, labelled as a surprise release and was compared to Beyonce's self-titled 2013 studio album. The album sold 99,000 copies in its first week charting at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart.
In support of the album, the band toured on the 2014 Vans Warped Tour from June to August of 2013. Throughout September and October 2014, the band toured on the co-headlining Bang It Out North American Tour with pop duo Karmin. On November 4, 2014, the band released "Shots Fired" as a commercial single and premiered its music video on November 14 through Billboard. Another commercial single was released from the album, "Shadows", which was released on December 16, 2014. Each single peaked in the top-forty on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Songs chart and achieved moderate commercial success. Throughout January and February of 2015, the band toured on the Sellouts World Tour in Europe and Asia. In April and May 2015, the band toured as a supporting act with Major Lazor and Dillon Francis on their respective world tours. Savages was scheduled to tour on the 2015 Vans Warped Tour, however dropped out of the tour prior to its launching due to "overwhelming touring" and lack of touring members.
===Singles===
The singles "Hit and Run" and "Reaching for the Floor" were released prior to the release of ''Sellouts'' and are featured on the album's standard track listing, however were not labelled album-singles, despite them being promoted through the ''Reaching for the Floor'' EP, which was released on December 3, 2013 independently. "Hit and Run" peaked at No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart. It also charted in the top 10 on the Mainstream Songs, Streaming Songs, Digital Songs, Alternative Songs, and Tastemakers Songs charts. "Reaching for the Floor" peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart and charted at No. 5 on the U.K. Official Singles chart in January 2014. Music videos were published in support of both singles, each directed by Shane Drake.
"Bang It Out" was released as the lead commercial single from ''Sellouts'' on April 14, 2014 and features pop duo Karmin. The song was written by Savages and Amy Renee Heidemann and Nick Noonan of Karmin and was produced by Ian Kirkpatrick and Savages. The music video for "Bang It Out" premiered through Vevo and Youtube and has developed 17 million views as of November 23, 2015. The single peaked at No. 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart, becoming their second best-selling digital single, following their debut single "Blackout" in 2011. A North American tour was commenced in support of the single with Karmin as co-headliners from September to October of 2014.
"Sellouts", the album's title-track, was released as a promotional single through iTunes Store, among other digital download outlets, on May 2, 2014 and featured English rock musician Danny Worsnop. The music video for the single was published on the same day through YouTube and Vevo. The song charted at No. 14 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and topped the Heatseekers and Tastemakers Songs charts. "Chasing Hearts" was released as the second promotional single on June 16, 2014 and features post-hardcore band Issues singer-songwriter Tyler Carter. "Savages" was released as the third promotional single on October 7, 2014 accompanied with its music video, which garnered much media attention due to its graphic appeal.
"Shots Fired" was released as the second commercial single from ''Sellouts'' on November 4, 2014. It peaked at No. 46 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart and charted in the top 40 on the Mainstream Songs chart. The music video for the single was published through YouTube and Vevo on November 15, 2014.
"Shadows" was released as the third and final commercial single from ''Sellouts'' on December 16, 2014. The music video, which features live shots of the band performing on previous tours, was uploaded to YouTube on December 25, 2014.
===Sound and influence===
The album's sound is a progressive direction towards EDM and dance music sound. The album derives influence from synthpop, electronica, trance, progressive house, and dance-rock. In a review by Pitchfork magazine, Jordan Anderson described the album as "the band's take on futuristic EDM-meets-punk sound."
===Track listing===
# "Bury Me"
# "Bang It Out" <small>(featuring Karmin)</small>
# "Shots Fired"
# "Sellouts" <small>(featuring Danny Worsnop)</small>
# "Collide"
# "Please Don't Say"
# "Shadows"
# "Savages"
# "Chasing Hearts" <small>(featuring Tyler Carter)</small>
# "Hit and Run"
# "I Don't Know What I'm Doin'"
# "Reaching for the Floor"
# "Skeletons"
# "Mistakes"
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Edge of Heaven
| Type = Studio
| Artist = Savages
| Border = yes
| Released = December 20, 2011
| Recorded = 2011
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Electropunk
* post-hardcore
* electronic rock
* synthpop
}}
| Length = 41:06
| Label = Fearless
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Paul "DJ White Show" Blair <small>(exec.)</small>
* Rylan Stewart
* Jeppe Laursen
}}
| Reviews =
| Last album =
| This album = '''''Edge of Heaven'''''<br />(2011)
| Next album = ''Sellouts''<br />(2014)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Edge of Heaven
| Type = Studio
| single 1 = Blackout
| single 1 date = August 9, 2011
| single 2 = Last Night
| single 2 date = October 24, 2011
| single 3 = Sweat It Out
| single 3 date = December 3, 2011
| single 4 = Gone So Long
| single 4 date = March 6, 2012
| single 5 = They Say You Won't Come Back
| single 5 date = May 29, 2012
}}
}}
'''''Edge of Heaven''''' is the debut studio album by American electronic music project Savages released on December 20, 2011 through Fearless Records. The album was produced by the project's sole member Rylan Stewart, Paul "DJ White Shadow" Blair, and Jeppe Laursen. The lead single "Blackout" was released on August 9, 2011 and garnered international commercial success and was received well with music critics peaking at No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart. "Last Night" was released as the second single on October 24, 2011 and features American electropop musician The Ready Set, charting at No. 49 on the Billboard Hot 100. The third single, "Sweat It Out", was released on December 3, 2011. The fourth single, "Gone So Long", was released to radio on March 6, 2012. The fifth and final single, "They Say You Won't Come Back", was released to radio on May 29, 2012. The album sold 44,000 copies within its first week in the United States, peaking and charting at No. 14 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums chart.
'''Edge of Heaven''' is the first and final album to feature Rylan Stewart as the sole member of Savages before recruiting permanent members Shane Constante and Owen Kennon in 2013.
===Track listing===
# "Rebirth"
# "Blackout"
# "Edge of Heaven"
# "Last Night" <small>(featuring The Ready Set)</small>
# "Sweat It Out"
# "Gone So Long"
# "They Say You Won't Come Back"
# "Get Off Easy"
# "Waiting" <small>(featuring Shayley Bourget of Dayshell)</small>
# "Take It Back"
# "Chemicals" <small>(featuring Devin Oliver of I See Stars)</small>
==Young Turks==
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Young Turks
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
| alias = YT
| genre = {{Flat list|
* Post-hardcore
* math rock
* experimental rock
* progressive rock
* emo
}}
| years_active = 2010–present
| label = {{Flat list|
* Fearless
* Old Friends
}}
| associated_acts = {{Flat list|
* A Lot Like Birds
* The Static Jacks
* Hands Like Houses
* Lower Than Atlantis
* I the Mighty
* Brigades
* Too Close to Touch
* A Skylit Drive
* Dayshell
}}
| website =
| current_members = Jonathon Evans<br>Ethan Meyer<br>Rylan Stewart<br>August Jenks<br>Kevin Franic
| past_members = Alex Moore<br>Derrick Turner
}}
'''Young Turks''' is an American post-hardcore band based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota formed in 2010. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Rylan Stewart, unclean vocalist August Jenks, lead guitarist Jonathon Evans, rhythm guitarist Ethan Meyer, and bass guitarist Kevin Francis.
===Members===
'''Current members'''
* Jonathon Evans - lead guitar (2010–present)
* Ethan Meyer - rythme guitar (2010–present)
* Kevin Francis - bass guitar (2010–present)
* Rylan Stewart - clean vocals (2013–present)
* August Jenks - unclean vocals (2013–present)
'''Sessions members'''
"* Julius Andersen - drums, percussion (2014–present)
'''Former members'''
* Alexander Moore - lead vocals (2010–2012)
* Derrick Turner - drums, percussion (2010–2013)
===Rylan Stewart===
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Rylan Stewart
| landscape = yes
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Rylan Edmund Smith–Stewart
| alias = Rylan
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|11|07}}
| birth_place = Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States
| origin = Burnsville, Minnesota, United States
| genre = {{Flat list|
* Alternative rock
* post-hardcore
* indie pop
* pop rock
}}
| occupation = {{Flat list|
* Singer
* songwriter
* musician
* record producer
* graphic designer
}}
| instrument = {{Flat list|
* Vocals
* guitar
* bass
* piano
}}
| years_active = 2009–present
| label = {{Flat list|
* Hollywood
* Fearless
}}
| website =
| notable_instruments =
}}
'''Rylan Edmund Smith–Stewart''' (born November 7, 1993) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer born in Apple Valley, Minnesota. He is the lead vocalist and co-founder of the Minnesota based post-hardcore band Young Turks, which formed in 2010. In 2013, Stewart subsequently joined the band following his role as an unofficial founder of the band in 2010. He signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records and Disney Music Group in early 2015, writing and recording his debut-full length studio album ''Drift'' in 2016.
====Discography====
* ''Drift'' (2016)
{{Infobox Album
| Name = So Far Gone
| Type = Studio
| Artist = Rylan
| Border = yes
| Released = January 8, 2016
| Recorded = September–October 2015 at Rest Stop Recording Studios in Santa Monica, California
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Pop
* soul
* indie pop
}}
| Length = 41:45
| Label = Hollywood
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Mike Crossy
* Ricky Reed
}}
| Reviews =
| Last album =
| This album = '''''So Far Gone'''''<br />(2016)
| Next album =
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = So Far Gone
| Type = Studio
| single 1 = Satellite
| single 1 date = November 20, 2015
| single 2 = Didn't I Get the Message
| single 2 date = December 4, 2015
}}
}}
'''''So Far Gone''''' is the debut full-length studio album by American recording artist and singer-songwriter Rylan Stewart, monogamously known as Rylan, released on January 8, 2016 through Hollywood Records. The album was recorded throughout late September and October 2015 at Rest Stop Recording Studios in Santa Monica, California. The album was produced by Ricky Reed and Mike Crossy as well as self-production from Rylan Stewart. It was lead by the single "Satellite" released on November 20, 2015. The second single "Didn't I Get the Message" was released on December 4, 2015.
====Track listing====
# "True"
# "Didn't I Get the Message"
# "Satellite"
# "Tug of War"
# "Stranger"
# "Drift"
# "Heartfelt"
# "Hold Me Down"
# "Alive"
# "All I Ever Do"
# "Future Friends"
# "Dreaming"
==Bad Religion Society==
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Bad Religion Society
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
| alias = BRS
| genre = {{Flat list|
* Pop rock
* alternative rock
* pop punk
* power pop
}}
| years_active = 2009–2012, 2015–present
| label = {{Flat list|
* Columbia
* Hollywood <small>(former)</small>
}}
| associated_acts = {{Flat list|
* Taylor Swift
}}
| website =
| current_members = Rylan Stewart<br>Jon Burner<br>Jacob Walsh<br>Jordan Walsh
| past_members = Andrew Goehring
}}
'''Bad Religion Society''' (occasionally abbreviated as '''BRS''') is an American rock band based in Saint Paul, Minnesota formed. The band consists of Rylan Stewart (lead vocals, guitar), Jon Burner (lead guitar), Jacob Walsh (bass guitar), and Jordan Walsh (drums, percussion). The band formed as a pop punk group in 2009 and signed with Hollywood Records. The band released their two studio albums ''Holiday'' (2010) and ''Bad Religion Society'' (2011) before subsequently going on an indefinite hiatus in 2012. In 2015, the band regrouped and signed a recording contract with Columbia Records and are set to release their third studio album, ''Life of the Party'' in February 2016. The band has toured with numerous artists and bands such as All Time Low, Good Charlotte, Taylor Swift, Metro Station, The Maine, and The Ready Set.
The origin of the band's name came from the Walsh brothers insisting that they would be named Punk Rock Band, based off of the band Bad Religion's single "Punk Rock Song", however later agreed to name themselves Bad Religion Society based off of punk rock band Bad Religion. The band's name has caused them controversy from music critics and fans of Bad Religion and the band was threatened to be sued by Jay Ziskrout, former drummer of Bad Religion, in 2012, however never followed through.
===Members===
* Rylan Stewart - lead vocals, guitar (2009–present)
* Jon Burner - lead guitar (2009–present)
* Jacob Walsh - bass guitar (2009–present)
* Jordan Walsh - rythme guitar (2009–2012), drums, percussion (2015–present)
'''Former members'''
* Andrew Goehring - drums, percussion (2009–2012)
===Discography===
'''Studio albums'''
* ''Holiday'' (2010)
* ''Bad Religion Society'' (2011)
* ''Life of the Party'' (2016)
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Life of the Party
| Type = studio
| Artist = Bad Religion Society
| Border = yes
| Released = February 5, 2016
| Recorded = 2014–15 in Paris, California
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Pop rock
* country pop
}}
| Length = 42:46
| Label = Columbia
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Son Lux
* Bad Religion Society
}}
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''Bad Religion Society''<br />(2011)
| This album = '''''Life of the Party'''''<br />(2016)
| Next album =
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Life of the Party
| Type = studio
| single 1 = Life of the Party
| single 1 date = November 27, 2015
| single 2 = Cheated
| single 2 date = December 11, 2015
}}
}}
'''''Life of the Party''''' is the upcoming third studio album by American rock band Bad Religion Society. It is set to be released on February 5, 2016 through Columbia Records. Labelled as the band's comeback record, it is the band's first studio album release since their sophomore studio album, ''Bad Religion Society'', was released in 2011. It is also the first release by the band since departing from Hollywood Records and signing with Columbia in 2015. The album was produced by Son Lux and Bad Religion Society. The lead single "Life of the Party" was released on November 27, 2015. The second single "Cheated" was released on December 11, 2015.
===Background===
Following extensive touring worldwide in support of their critically acclaimed second studio album, ''Bad Religion Society'' (2011), the band became worn out from touring and writing music therefor leading to the announcement of their indefinite hiatus in February 2012. Despite the band's statement, many referred to the band's hiatus as a break up. Throughout the following two years, members Jacob Walsh and Jon Burner attended The Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California. Rylan Stewart pursued studying in video, photo, and graphic design at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota, however dropped out in 2014 due to anxiety and depression. Jordan Walsh became a songwriter and producer for other artists such as Demi Lovato, Karmin, and Tove Lo form 2012 to 2014. In February of 2015, rumors began circulating that the band would enter the studio during the summer of 2015 to record a third studio album, however the band's former manager Kyle Ventura denied those rumors through his official Tumblr account. In September 2015, more rumors began circulating that Stewart and Burner were in a studio in Los Angeles after a mini-documentary was published to YouTube on Conway Recording Studios. In October 2015, Stewart announced that he would "more than love it if Bad Religion Society became a thing again."
On November 24, 2015, the band relaunched their official website and Tumblr and revealed that they would be releasing their single "Life of the Party" on November 27, 2015 and revealing details of a new album. On November 27, the band released the single accompanied with its music video. It was also revealed that Andrew Goehring, founding member and percussionist, did not return with the band, therefor leading to Jordan Walsh's decision to pursue percussion duties apart from being on guitar.
===Track listing===
# "The First Time"
# "Life of the Party"
# "Crazy World"
# "Be Your Everything"
# "Stuck"
# "Cheated"
# "Shoot"
# "Leaving"
# "Take Me Home"
# "Long Brown Hair"
# "You"
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Bad Religion Society
| Type = studio
| Artist = Bad Religion Society
| Border = yes
| Released = August 9, 2011
| Recorded = 2010–11
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Pop pop
* alternative rock
* power pop
}}
| Length = 43:09
| Label = Hollywood
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* John Fields
* Adam Watts
* John Feldmann
* Bad Religion Society
}}
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''Holiday''<br />(2010)
| This album = '''''Bad Religion Society'''''<br />(2011)
| Next album = ''Life of the Party''<br />(2016)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Bad Religion Society
| Type = studio
| single 1 = Heart Heart Heartbreak
| single 1 date = April 5, 2011
| single 2 = Love Drunk
| single 2 date = July 12, 2011
| single 3 = She's Got a Boyfriend Now
| single 3 date = August 16, 2011
| single 4 = Two Is Better Than One
| single 4 date = November 1, 2011
}}
}}
'''''Bad Religion Society''''' is the sophomore self-titled studio album by American rock band Bad Religion Society released on August 9, 2011 through Hollywood Records. It was the final release by Bad Religion Society before departing with Hollywood and signing with Columbia Records in 2015. It is also the final release featuring percussionist Andrew Goehring. The album's lead single "Heart Heart Heartbreak" was released on April 5, 2011. The second single "Love Drunk" was released on July 12, 2011. The third single "She's Got a Boyfriend Now" was released on August 16. The fourth and final single "Two Is Better Than One", featuring recording artist Taylor Swift, was released on November 1, 2011, which was critically acclaimed and became the band's best-selling single in the United States. The album debuted and peaked at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums chart, selling 88,000 copies within its first week.
===Sound===
''Bad Religion Society'' mainly features pop rock and power pop elements. The album features minor elements of Americana and country as well as pop punk and and soul music. It was produced by John Fields and Adam Watts, who have both worked with Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, and Miley Cyrus on their earlier records, bringing a more pop rock and teen pop sound to the album's sound. Producer John Feldmann, who also mixed the album, brought the album's pop punk and alternative rock sounds to it. The album features guest appearances from then-country recording artist Taylor Swift and blink-182 bass guitarist Mark Hoppus.
===Track listing===
# "Heart Heart Heartbreak"
# "Love Drunk"
# "She's Got a Boyfriend Now"
# "Two Is Better Than One" <small>(featuring Taylor Swift)</small>
# "Contagious"
# "Read Thing"
# "Someone Like You"
# "Around the World"
# "The First One"
# "Collide"
# "Go" <small>(featuring Mark Hoppus of blink-182)</small>
{{Infobox Album
| Name = Holiday
| Type = studio
| Artist = Bad Religion Society
| Border = yes
| Released = January 5, 2010
| Recorded = 2009
| Genre = {{Flat list|
* Pop punk
* alternative rock
}}
| Length = 45:15
| Label = Hollywood
| Producer = {{Flat list|
* Andrew McMahon
}}
| Reviews =
| Last album =
| This album = '''''Holiday'''''<br />(2010)
| Next album = ''Bad Religion Society''<br />(2011)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Holiday
| Type = studio
| single 1 = Hero
| single 1 date = June 7, 2010
| single 2 = Thunder
| single 2 date = November 23, 2010
}}
}}
'''''Holiday''''' is the debut studio album by American pop punk band Bad Religion Society released on January 5, 2010 through Hollywood Records. The album was produced by Andrew McMahon. The lead single "Hero" was released on June 7, 2010 and was critically acclaimed. "Thunder" was released as the second and final single on November 23, 2010. The album debuted and peaked at number 15 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums chart. The album became popular for its revival of pop punk on mainstream radio and was named one of the "best rock albums of the new decade" by Billboard magazine.
===Singles===
"Hero" was released as the lead commercial single from ''Holiday'' on June 7, 2010. It was first prominently successful on adult contemporary and alternative radio throughout the summer of 2010. It later became successful on mainstream and top-forty radio in the fall of 2010 peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 3 on the Canadian Hot 100, and topping the Adult Top 40, Adult Contemporary Songs, and Alternative Songs charts. It was listed at No. 44 on Rolling Stone magazine's Best 50 Songs of 2010.
"Thunder" was released as the second commercial single from ''Holiday'' on November 23, 2010. It became a success peaking at No. 8 on the Hot 100 chart.
===Track list===
# "The Great Escape"
# "Five Minutes to Midnight"
# "Hero"
# "On Top of the World"
# "Thunder"
# "Me, You, and My Medication"
# "Up Against the Wall"
# "Dance Hall Drug"
# "Learning to Fall"
# "Heels Over Head"
# "Broken Man"
# "Holiday"
==Spark Radio==
{{Infobox radio station
| name = Spark Radio
| city = Burnsville, Minnesota, U.S.A.
| area = Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota<br>Online streaming
| branding = ''Spark Radio''
| slogan = '''Best In Pop Punk and Everything Rock'''
| frequency = {{Flat list|
* HD-2
}}
| airdate = November 30, 2015
| format = {{Flat list|
* Internet radio
}}
| affiliations = {{Flat list|
* Apple Music
* iTunes Radio
}}
| owner = {{Flat list|
* Rylan Edmund Smith–Stewart
* Apple Inc.
* YouTube RED
}}
| licensee = iHeartMedia
}}
'''Spark Radio''' is an live online radio streaming website broadcasting through Apple Music and is owned by iHeartMedia Inc. The radio was founded by Rylan Stewart on November 30, 2015 in Burnsville, Minnesota. The radio station caters towards both commercial and non-commercial pop punk, melodic hardcore, power pop, post-hardcore, and pop rock music.
===Background===
Spark Radio was launched through Apple Music at 10:00AM Central Pacific Time on Monday, November 30, 2015. The radio station was founded by 21 year old college student Rylan Stewart. The idea behind the radio station's launching was the motivation of making pop punk music relative, popular, and easy to access. Stewart initially launched the station independently on April 30, 2015 under the name Spark! Radio, however was taken down six days later.
Upon the station's launching, Stewart and Spark Radio became wildly popular through Twitter and other social media sites. Alternative Press, Tilly's, Vans, Hot Topic and Billboard reported about the station's launching on the same day. The first son aired on the radio station was "I Don't Like Who I Was Then" by pop punk band The Wonder Years. The station's webhosting site manages a request line through a chat room and email service and, to date, the most requested song is "Misery Business" by rock band Paramore.
===Charts===
The radio station launched its own chart database curated through the Direct Selling Association (DSA). It was first launched on December 5, 2015. The first number-one song was "Save Me A Spark" by rock band Sleeping With Sirens.All content in the above text box is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license Version 4 and was originally sourced from https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff=prev&oldid=5272675.
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