Andrew Tolman

Andrew Tolman
Born (1986-01-09) 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.com

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

  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://www.imposemagazine.com/bytes/new-music/tolman-chaperone
  8. ↑ http://istanbulcymbals.com/artists/216/andrew-tolman.html
  9. ↑ http://www.candccustomdrums.com/index.php/artists/
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