-
-
Artists
Get your tour dates seen by one billion fans: Sign up as an artist
The band started life in 2005, after former neighbours Tyler Glenn (vocals, keyboards) and Chris Allen (guitar, vocals) moved from Southern California to Provo, Utah. Later, Branden Campbell (bass guitar, vocals) and Elaine Bradley (drums, percussion, vocals) joined, forming the four piece act. All the members of Neon Trees are part of the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-day Saints, with their religious beliefs being a significant influence in their lyrical content.
Neon Trees were given their big break after The Killers' drummer, Ronnie Vanucci Jr. went to see the band play. Impressed, the drummer from The Killers chose the band to support them on a number of dates during their 2008 North American tour, exposing Neon Trees yo a whole host of new fans and listeners.
The band released their debut album on Mercury/Def Jam records in 2010, titled "Habits." The release was a moderate success, with their lead single "Animal" featured as the Itunes free single of the week. With a performance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and the 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno' they gained further exposure, gaining more fans in the process.
Their brand of disco rock which collides with radio-friendly new wave has a definite David Bowie influence, featuring many mainstream-friendly hooks that entice the listener. Their single, "Everybody Talks" was a popular hit from their second album "Picture Show" (2012) and featured on a number of television programs.
In 2014, Neon Trees released "Pop Psychology," their third studio album, which was a more polished affair, with "Sleeping With a Friend" becoming a popular hit. Lead singer Glenn came out publicly as gay before the album was released, making the record all the more poignant, revealing a sense of soul searching that seemed to be a prominent theme throughout the album.
I adore the Neon Trees. I actually heard their song "Everybody Talks" on a commercial for Pandora, and I had to find out who they were. Once I did, I started listening to the rest of their music and I was so pleased.
They do have a nice variety in their songs, and I have to say that overall they have a very positive vibe. Their music addresses everything from the serious to the seemingly nonsensical, and it's very lyrical and easy to enjoy.
They're out of Murietta, California and have been playing together since 2005. They're fairly new on the scene and I hope they have staying power.
I had the chance to hear them at the House of Blues in Atlantic City recently, and it was fantastic. They didn't bring a lot of flash and glam for visual stimulation; rather they grabbed the audience by their incredible brand of rock.
They played a lot of songs in the set that weren't well known, as well as a few crowd-pleasers. Since it was at the House of Blues the audience was widely varied, and all seemed to enjoy the performance. Hearing them live is a "must-do" if the opportunity ever presents itself.
Log in to your account
