The Constellations
| The Constellations | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, rock |
| Years active | 2008–2013 (hiatus) |
| Labels | 429 Records |
| Associated acts | Asher Roth, Ben Allen (Animal Collective, Gnarls Barkley) and Cee-Lo (Gnarls Barkley) |
| Website |
theconstellationsmusic |
| Members |
Elijah Jones (vocals) Wes Hoffman (bass) Shane Human (drums) Eddie Vu (keys) Trevor Birdsong (guitar) Shabnam Bashiri (bgv,keys, percussion) |
| Past members |
Jamie Gordon(Keyboards,percussion) Ryan Davis (guitar) Jason Nackers (drums) Alaina Terry (bgv,keys, percussion) |
The Constellations are an American hip hop/rock band formed in Atlanta, GA. They have a psychedelic soul-rock sound.
History
Formed in Atlanta, the band was signed to a 4-album deal with Virgin Records.[1]
Their song “We’re Here To Save The Day” was featured in the NBC season premiere of Chuck on Sept. 20, 2010 and is also included in the soundtrack for the video game NBA 2K11.
They have had their songs featured on television shows like USA's Royal Pains and Suits, The CW's The Vampire Diaries, and Fox's House. "Perfect Day" was featured in the film Horrible Bosses.
Following their 2010 debut Southern Gothic they signed with Santa Monica, CA based 429 Records and released an EP titled 'Sold Out' March 20, 2012 as an appetizer to their second full length album Do It for Free slated for a June 12, 2012 worldwide release. "Right Where I Belong" was chosen as the first single.[2] The band is touring the country in support of the album on Warped Tour.
As of September 2013, the band has been on hiatus, according to the band's Facebook page.[3]
Discography
Studio albums
- Southern Gothic (2010) — released June 22, 2010 (Virgin)
- Do It for Free (2012) — released June 12, 2012 (429 Records)
Singles
- We're Here To Save The Day (2010)
- Setback (2010)
- Felicia (2010) [#34 - US Alternative Songs]
- Love Is A Murder (2010)
- Right Where I Belong (2012)
Music videos
- "Setback" (2010)
- "Perfect Day" (2010)
- "Felicia" (2010)
- "Love Is A Murder" (2011)
- "Side by Side" (2012)
- "Afterparty" (2012)
- "Right Where I Belong" (2012)
References
- ↑ Carmichael, Rodney (October 10, 2009). "Virgin Records signees, the Constellations, back in Atlanta tonight". Creative Loafing (Atlanta). Retrieved June 9, 2012.
- ↑ "MP3 Download: The Constellations, 'Right Where I Belong'". Rolling Stone. May 7, 2012. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
- ↑ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheConstellations/posts/10152227717608942. Retrieved 2 August 2015. Missing or empty
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- Levitin, Rachel (May 5, 2010). "We Love Music: The Constellation". Welovedc.com. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- Marchese, David (May 25, 2010). "Breaking Out: The Constellations". Spin. Retrieved April 18, 2015.