Awolnation
Los Angeles rock band known for the diamond-certified hit "Sail" and a string of albums from Megalithic Symphony to The Phantom Five.
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The band's name comes from Bruno's high school nickname, derived from the military acronym AWOL meaning "Absent Without Leave."[1] Aaron Bruno, who had previously been a member of Under the Influence of Giants, Home Town Hero, and Insurgence, is the frontman and founder of the American rock group Awolnation.[2]
Making and release
Their debut studio album, Megalithic Symphony, was released digitally on March 15, 2011 through Red Bull Records.[3] "Sail" peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart.[2] In 2009, Red Bull Records contacted Aaron Bruno and offered him complimentary access to their Los Angeles recording facility.[4] After laying down tracks there, Bruno entered into a contract with the label, describing the relationship as akin to a "partnership."[4]
The RIAA certified "Sail" as diamond on June 14, 2021, making it only the 57th song to achieve that status.[5] March 17, 2015 was the release date for the band's second studio album, Run.[6] Here Come the Runts, their third album, came out on February 2, 2018.[7]
What the cited sources add
Aaron Bruno stated in a press release about the album that he is "always on the journey to improving myself."[8] The same article noted that AWOLNATION would embark on a headlining tour in 2020 with Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness.[8] A March 2024 article by Logan White reported that "Panoramic View" was written on piano at the beginning of the pandemic.[9] The article stated that the song reflects "the overwhelming fear and uncertainty the world was facing."[9]
References
- Wikipedia, "Awolnation" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Interview with Aaron Bruno of Awolnation", LA Music Blog (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Awolnation" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Awolnation – Chart History: Hot 100", Prometheus Global Media; "Awolnation – Chart History: Rock Songs", Prometheus Global Media; "Awolnation – Chart History: Alternative Songs", Prometheus Global Media (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Awolnation" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Ruhlmann, "Megalithic Symphony – Awolnation", AllMusic; Mamo, "Awolnation 'Sail' Is Certified Diamond by RIAA", June 14, 2021; "Awolnation – Not Your Fault (Single Review)", Vulture Hound, March 7, 2012; "Alternative > Future Releases", All Access Music Group; Wiggins, "Awolnation Expand 'Megalithic Symphony' For 10th Anniversary", aniMusic, March 17, 2021 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Awolnation" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Awolnation Delight Fans With 'Wild,' Punk-Influenced Shows - Exclusive Video", Spinner, March 13, 2011; "Sorry...", Red Bull USA (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Awolnation" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "AWOLNATION's 'Sail' Gets Diamond Certified", iHeartRadio; "RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - June 16, 2013", Recording Industry Association of America; "The Biggest Hot 100 Hits to Peak at Nos. 25-1"; "Gold & Platinum - RIAA", Riaa.com (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Awolnation" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Cornell, "Awolnation Unveil New Album Details, New Single 'Hollow Moon (Bad Wolf)'", Loudwire, January 26, 2015 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Awolnation" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Childers, "Awolnation Spotlight Disabled Skater in 'Passion' Video", Loudwire, November 12, 2017; Wacey, "Awolnation Here Come the Runts", AllMusic (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Niesel, "Awolnation Coming to the Agora in June", Cleveland Scene, November 5, 2019. facts only, no text reused. clevescene.com
- White, "Awolnation shares new single "Panoramic View"", March 29, 2024. facts only, no text reused. substreammagazine.com
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- Wikipedia: Awolnation (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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