Andrew Tolman (born January 9, 1986) is an American studio musician and songwriter. He is a member of the cult club band the Moth & The Flame.[1] He was also a founding member of the pop rock band Imagine Dragons, leaving the group before the release of their debut album but returning as a touring member in 2023.
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| Born | January 9, 1986 |
| Origin | American Fork, Utah, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Elektra |
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| Formerly of | Imagine Dragons |
In 2016–17, Tolman went on tour with Mondo Cozmo as part of the backing band along with Drew Beck, Chris Null, and James Gordon.[2]
Personal life
editTolman is a graduate of Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse, a musician training program headquartered in Utah, and a former member of its flagship group, Caleb Chapman's Crescent Super Band. He also studied music at Brigham Young University.
He is married to keyboardist Brittany Tolman.
Career
editImagine Dragons (2008–2011; 2023–present)
editTolman's drumming can be heard on Imagine Dragons' first four EPs, Speak to Me (2008), Imagine Dragons (2009), Hell and Silence (2010), and It's Time (2011) along with his wife Brittany on keyboards and backing vocals. He and Brittany play on multiple songs from their debut album, Night Visions (2012) (including multi-platinum single "It's Time"; US #15, UK #23),[3][4] despite leaving the group before its release.
In 2018, Andrew and Brittany re-joined Imagine Dragons during a show in Las Vegas for one song.
In 2023, Tolman filled in for Imagine Dragons' Daniel Platzman on drums for several shows of the Mercury World Tour.[5]
The Moth & The Flame (2012–present)
editTolman'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.[6] 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).[7] It included the single "Young & Unafraid" which reached #37 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
Additional projects
editTolman is a studio drummer for Mount Saint, an indie pop group fronted by his wife, also a former member of Imagine Dragons.[8]
In 2016, Andrew and wife Brittany released two singles, "Chaperone" and "Freeway", for their alt pop duo called Tolman.[9]
Equipment
editAndrew endorses C&C Custom Drum Company and Istanbul Agop cymbals.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ Bracket Magazine (2011-11-11). "A Powerful Combination: Music, Visual Art, The Moth & The Flame". Bracketmagazine.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-18. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ^ Trina N. Green (2017-03-22). "The Soul Shine of Mondo Cozmo @ SXSW".
- ^ "Imagine Dragons change up their lineup and make big new plans". Las Vegas Weekly. 2011-07-29. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ Staff, Seven (2011-05-12). "Imagine Dragons, imaginary band names and food-truck karaoke". Vegas Seven. Archived from the original on 2013-07-18. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ Andrew Tolman [@andrew_tolman] (7 August 2023). "having a blast sitting in on drums for this @imaginedragons Europe tour" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Stream: The Moth & the Flame "Sorry" — los angeles". La.thedelimagazine.com. 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ Billboard (2014-09-17). "The Moth & the Flame Signs to Elektra Records, Shares 'Sorry' Live Video: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Mount Saint - Criminal". YouTube. 1980-05-18. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ Meredith Schneider (2016-10-11). "TOLMAN, "Chaperone" | New Music". Impose Magazine. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Istanbul Cymbals / Andrew Tolman". Istanbulcymbals.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-08. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Artists - C&C Drum Company". www.candccustomdrums.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.