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Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros 
Alex Ebert performing with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, California on November 3, 2009.Background information Origin Los Angeles, California, USA 
Genres Pop rock, Indie folk, alternative rock, Jam band Years active 2005–present Labels Rough Trade Records, Community Music Associated acts Ima Robot, We Are Each Other, Sugarcult, Alexander, Fool's Gold Website edwardsharpeandthemagneticzeros.com Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros is an American band led by Alex Ebert, vocalist of the power pop group Ima Robot. Their first full-length recording, Up from Below, was released July 7, 2009, digitally and July 14, 2009, physically on Community Records. Their first show as a full band was played July 18, 2007, at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California.
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Origin
After breaking up with his girlfriend, moving out of his house with his lifelong friend Nicholas Raymond Kellen, and joining a 12-step program for addiction, Ebert began work on a book about a messianic figure named Edward Sharpe.[1] According to Ebert, Sharpe "was sent down to Earth to kinda heal and save mankind...but he kept getting distracted by girls and falling in love." Ebert later met singer Jade Castrinos outside a downtown Los Angeles cafe.[2] In the summer of 2009, as Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Ebert and Castrinos toured the country with a group of fellow musicians in a big white bus with silver trim. Their first show in 2009 was Marfa, Texas at the Marfa Film Festival.[1] The band recorded their debut album, Up From Below, in Laurel Canyon produced by Airin Older and Nico Aglietti. It was released on July 14, 2009.
Jade Castrinos performing with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros in Solana Beach, California on November 3, 2009
Feature-length musical
On April 12, 2009, the band released "Desert Song", a music video which is part 1 of a 12-part feature-length musical.[3] Part 2, "Kisses Over Babylon" was released November 24, 2009 through Spinner.com.[4] Part 3, "40 Day Dream" was released recently.
Members
- Alex Ebert – vocals, guitar, percussion, piano
- Jade Castrinos – vocals, guitar
- Nico Aglietti – guitar, synthesizer, keyboards, vocals
- Stewart Cole – trumpet, percussion, keyboards, tenor ukulele, vocals
- Aaron Embry – keyboards, piano, vocals
- Josh Collazo – drums, percussion, vocals
- Orpheo McCord – percussion, vocals
- Nora Kirkpatrick – accordion, vocals
- Christian Letts – guitar, vocals
- Seth Ford-Young – bass, vocals
Additional personnel
- Chris Richard – vocals, percussion
- Anna Bulbrook – viola, vocals
- Tyler James – piano, vocals
- Felix Bloxsom – drums
- Nathaniel Markman – occasional fiddler
- Ryan Richter – guitar, lap steel
- Scott Ralston – tour manager
- Bryan Ling – manager
Former personnel
- Airin Older – bass, vocals, banjo, percussion
- Tay Strathairn – piano, harmonica, vocals
- Michael Farfel – manager/announcer
Recognition
Their song "Home" was voted number 15 on the Australian Triple J Hottest 100, 2009 countdown, the largest music poll in the world,[5]. The song has been featured in many TV shows, videos and commercials, including a trailer for the film Cyrus, NBC's Community, Fox's "Raising Hope, and season 4, episode 10 of ABC's Ugly Betty.
Their song "Janglin" was featured in a television ad for the 2011 Ford Fiesta.[6]
The song "Carries On" was used in the trailer for the upcoming film 50/50.[7]
The song "Truth", from Ebert's solo album, was played at the end of first episode of the fourth season of Breaking Bad.
Discography
Albums
- Up from Below (2009) #76 Billboard 200[8]
EPs
- Here Comes EP (2009)
Singles
- "40 Day Dream/Geez Louise" (2009)
- "Home" (2010) #27 The Netherlands[9]; #28 Billboard Alternative Songs[10]; #40 Australia[11]; #52 Sweden.[12]
- "Memory of a Free Festival" (2010)
- "Chickens in Love" (2010)
The band plans to release solo albums for band members Jade Castrinos and Christian Letts, followed by a second Edward Sharpe album.[13]
Performances
- Bonnaroo (June 2010)
- Sunset Junction Street Fair in Los Angeles, CA (August 22, 2010)[14]
- Evolve Music and Arts Festival 2011
- Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival (August 2010)
- Austin City Limits Music Festival (October 2010)
- Lollapalooza Chile (April 2011)
- Rites of Spring Music Festival at Vanderbilt University (April 16, 2011)
- Walk In Lay Down at Washington University in St. Louis (April 29, 2011)
- Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (May 2010)
- Thursday at the Square in Buffalo, NY (Thursday, June 2, 2011)
- Mountain Jam in Hunter, NY (Sunday, June 5, 2011)
- 80/35 Music Festival in Des Moines, IA (Saturday, July 2, 2011)
- Evolve Music Festival in Antigonish, NS (Friday, July 23, 2011)
- Electric Forest Music Festival in Rothbury, MI (Sunday, July 3, 2011)
- Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest in Ottawa, ON, Canada (Tuesday, July 5, 2011)
- Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI, USA (Thursday, July 7, 2011)
- Dave Matthews Band Caravan in Chicago, IL, USA (Friday, July 8, 2011)
- Twilight Concert in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA (Thursday, July 28, 2011)
- Edmonton Folk Music Festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Thursday, August 4, 2011)
- Way Out West Festival in Gothenburg, Sweden (Friday, August 12, 2011)
- Pukkelpop in Kiewit (Hasselt), Belgium (Thursday, August 18, 2011)
- Rock en Seine in Paris, France (Friday, August 26, 2011)
- Reading and Leeds Music Festivals in Leeds and Reading, Endland, UK (Saturday, August 27 and Sunday August 28, 2011)
- Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Laois, Ireland (Saturday, September 3, 2011)
References
- ^ a b "Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros: C'Mon Get Happy! :: Music :: Features :: Paste". Pastemagazine.com. 2009-09-28. http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2009/09/edward-sharpe-and-the-magnetic-zeros-cmon-get-happ.html. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ Marta Tarbel (24 November 2009). "Dynamic, Charismatic and Determined to Set the Soul Free". Telluridewatch.com. http://www.telluridewatch.com/view/full_story/4777397/article-Dynamic--Charismatic-and-Determined-to-Set-the-Soul-Free?. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
- ^ “”. "Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros - Desert Song". YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buQpcpQqdKo. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ "Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, 'Kisses Over Babylon' - Video Premiere". Spinner. 2009-11-24. http://www.spinner.com/2009/11/24/edward-sharpe-and-the-magnetic-zeros-kisses-over-babylon-v/. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ "Countdown | Hottest 100 - 2009 | triple j". Abc.net.au. http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/09/countdown/cd_15.htm. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ oz (2010-05-26). "Ford Fiesta Commercial Song, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros [Bands + Brands] — HearYa - Indie Music Blog". Hearya.com. http://www.hearya.com/2010/05/26/ford-fiesta-commercial-song-edward-sharpe-and-the-magentic-zeros-bands-brands/. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ "50/50 Trailer". YouTube.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMaJET7mD0M. Retrieved 2011-09-20.
- ^ ""Home" chart information". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/album/edward-sharpe-the-magnetic-zeroes/up-from-below/1264947. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
- ^ http://acharts.us/song/53175
- ^ "Up From Below chart information". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/edward-sharpe-the-magnetic-zeros/chart-history/1110851. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
- ^ http://acharts.us/song/53175
- ^ http://acharts.us/song/53175
- ^ "The Arts Section: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros". TheArtsSection.com. 2010-10-19. http://www.theartssection.com/2010/10/music-edward-sharpe-magnetic-zeros.html. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ^ "kroq.radio.com". http://kroq.radio.com/2010/08/05/sunset-junction-street-fair-august-21-22-featuring-40-bands/.
External links
- Official website
- Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros on Myspace
- Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros's channel on YouTube
- Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros on Twitter
- Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros on Facebook
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros Alex Ebert · Jade Castrinos · Nico Aglietti · Christian Letts · Stewart Cole · Aaron Embry · Aaron Older · Josh Collazo · Orpheo McCord · Nora Kirkpatrick Studio albums Up From BelowEPs Here Comes EPSingles "40 Day Dream/Geez Louise" · "Carries On/Mexico" · "Simplest Love/Home (Demo)" · "Memory of a Free Festival" · "Chickens In Love"Categories:- Musical groups established in 2005
- Musical groups from Los Angeles, California
- American country rock groups
- American folk rock groups
- Rough Trade Records artists
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