From Skrillex, back when he was simply known as DJ Skrill, to Young the Giant when they were The Jakes, and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, the PureVolume House has been a showcase for some of the biggest bands of the past five years. With yet another stacked lineup this year, we thought it would be nice to take a look back at some of the bands that have played the house, and to take a little peek into where they are now, before you start making bets on who is going to blow up in 2012.
Skrillex
Year He Played the House: 2009
Where Are They Now: Just this month, Skrillex was awarded three Grammy awards. If that’s not “making it” we don’t know what is.
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Year They Played the House: 2009
Where Are They Now: You can hear Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros’ breakout single “Home” everywhere from the radio to sound tracking your favorite TV shows. Their second single “Janglin” was featured in a commercial for the 2011 Ford Fiesta, and the debut album reached #76 on Billboard’s Hot 100. The band’s second record is slated for release on May 29, 2012.
The Jakes/Young the Giant
Year They Played the House: 2009
Where Are They Now: Following their performance, The Jakes signed to Roadrunner Records, and announced that they would be changing their name to Young the Giant. Their eponymous debut record sent them skyrocketing into the mainstream, which festival dates, tours and a Billboard Alternative top 5 single.
All Time Low
Year They Played the House: 2008
Where Are They Now: All Time Low weren’t small potatoes when they played the House in 2009, but it wasn’t until the following summer that they reached mainstream success in a way only few of their fellow pop punk bands have. Their third studio album, Nothing Personal, debuted at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, and remains the band’s highest charting album to date.
Two Door Cinema Club
Year They Played the House: CMJ 2010
Where Are They Now: These Irish rockers took the US by storm the year that they played the PureVolume House at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York. Their debut album had dropped the previous spring, in the months since they played the house the band has been touring the biggest festivals and venues in the world.
For the full list, and to hear songs from all the bands pop on over here.
To check out the list of bands playing The House this year, check out the schedule.
