Andrew Tolman
Andrew Tolman | |
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Born | January 9, 1986 |
Origin | American Fork, Utah United States |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instruments | |
Years active | 2008–present |
Labels | Elektra Records |
Associated acts | |
Website |
themothandtheflamemusic |
Andrew Tolman is an American studio musician and drummer. He is a member of art rock band The Moth & The Flame.[1] He was also a founding member of the rock band Imagine Dragons.
Career
Imagine Dragons (2008-2011)
Tolman's drumming can be heard on Imagine Dragon's first three EPs, Imagine Dragons (2009), Hell and Silence (2010), and It's Time (2011). He plays on multiple songs from their debut album, Night Visions (2012), including multi-platinum single "It's Time" (US #15, UK #23) and single "Amsterdam" (UK #143).[2][3]
The Moth & The Flame (2012-present)
Tolman's drumming can be heard on The Moth & The Flame's first EP entitled & EP (2013) which was produced by Joey Waronker (Beck, Atoms for Peace, R.E.M.) and released via Hidden Records.[4] A second EP entitled Young & Unafraid EP was released via Elektra Records and produced by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol), Tony Hoffer (M83, Beck), and Nate Pyfer (Parlor Hawk, Fictionist).[5] It included the single "Young & Unafraid" that reached #37 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
Additional Features
Tolman is a studio drummer for Mount Saint, an indie pop group fronted by his wife, also a former member of Imagine Dragons.[6]
In 2016, Andrew and wife Brittany released a first single "Chaperone" for new alt pop duo Tolman.[7]
Equipment
Andrew endorses C&C Custom Drum Company and Istanbul Agop cymbals.[8][9]
References
- ↑ Bracket Magazine (2011-11-11). "A Powerful Combination: Music, Visual Art, The Moth & The Flame". Bracketmagazine.com. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ↑ http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2011/jul/29/imagine-dragons-get-new-look-and-make-lots-new-pla/
- ↑ http://vegasseven.com/ae/2011/05/12/imagine-dragons-imaginary-band-names-food-truck-karaoke
- ↑ http://la.thedelimagazine.com/15269/stream-moth-flame-sorry
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6251714/moth-and-the-flame-elektra-records-sorry-video-exclusive-premiere
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51oAJGzblbg
- ↑ http://www.imposemagazine.com/bytes/new-music/tolman-chaperone
- ↑ http://istanbulcymbals.com/artists/216/andrew-tolman.html
- ↑ http://www.candccustomdrums.com/index.php/artists/