Andrew Tolman

Andrew Tolman
Born (1986-01-09) January 9, 1986
Origin American Fork, Utah United States
Genres Alternative rock, art rock
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Drums, percussions
Years active 2008–present
Labels Elektra Records
Associated acts The Moth & The Flame, Imagine Dragons
Website themothandtheflamemusic.com

Andrew Tolman is an American studio musician and drummer. He is a member of art-rock group The Moth & The Flame.[1] He was also a founding member of the alt-rock group Imagine Dragons.

Professional background

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 full-length album produced by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol), Tony Hoffer (M83, Beck), and Nate Pyfer (Parlor Hawk, Fictionist) will be released via Elektra Records.[5]

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]

Equipment

Andrew endorses C&C Custom Drum Company and Istanbul Agop cymbals.[7][8]

References

  1. ↑ Bracket Magazine (2011-11-11). "A Powerful Combination: Music, Visual Art, The Moth & The Flame". Bracketmagazine.com. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  2. ↑ http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2011/jul/29/imagine-dragons-get-new-look-and-make-lots-new-pla/
  3. ↑ http://vegasseven.com/ae/2011/05/12/imagine-dragons-imaginary-band-names-food-truck-karaoke
  4. ↑ http://la.thedelimagazine.com/15269/stream-moth-flame-sorry
  5. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6251714/moth-and-the-flame-elektra-records-sorry-video-exclusive-premiere
  6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51oAJGzblbg
  7. ↑ http://istanbulcymbals.com/artists/216/andrew-tolman.html
  8. ↑ http://www.candccustomdrums.com/index.php/artists/
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