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 The Lumineers performing live at Wrigley Field, Chicago in 2022. From left to right: Jeremiah Fraites & Wesley Schultz. | |
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The Lumineers are an American alternative folk band based in Denver, Colorado. The founding members are Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion, piano). Schultz and Fraites began writing and performing together in Ramsey, New Jersey, in 2005. Cellist and vocalist Neyla Pekarek joined the band in 2010, and was a member until 2018.[1] The Lumineers emerged as one of the most popular folk-rock/Americana artists during the revival of those genres,[2] their popularity growing in the 2010s.[3] They are known for their energetic live shows and several international hit singles, including "Ho Hey", "Stubborn Love", "Ophelia", "Angela" and "Cleopatra".[4] The band has become one of the top touring bands in the United States[5] and is also popular in other countries.[6]
The Lumineers have released four albums on American independent label Dualtone Records (Dine Alone in Canada and Decca/Universal worldwide).[7] Their self-titled first album was released in 2012 and peaked at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200.[8] It has been certified triple platinum in the U.S. and Canada,[9] platinum in the UK[10] and Ireland, and gold in Australia.[11] Their second album, Cleopatra, was released in 2016 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and also on the Canadian and British album charts. It is currently certified platinum in the U.S.[12] Their third album, titled III, was released on September 13, 2019[13] and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Their fourth album, Brightside, was released on January 14, 2022.
- ^ "The Lumineers cover "This Must Be the Place"". Inyourspeakers Media. August 7, 2015. Archived from the original on September 25, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
- ^ Sculley, Alan. "Lighting up with The Lumineers". Colorado Springs Independent. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- ^ "The Official Top 10 Biggest Americana Albums of 2016 revealed". OfficialCharts.com. February 2, 2017.
- ^ "Lumineers' Jeremiah Fraites on Taking Their Music to Arenas: 'We're Showing the Loudest, Biggest Side of Ourselves'". Billboard.com. January 25, 2017.
- ^ "Year End Top 200 North American Tours" (PDF).
- ^ "The Lumineers Sell Out UK Tour in Less Than 24hrs". Musicvein.co.uk. February 16, 2016.
- ^ "The Lumineers". Dulatone. Archived from the original on October 29, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ "The Year in Rock Charts: Twenty One Pilots, The Lumineers & the 'Sound' of Disturbed". Billboard.com. December 8, 2016.
- ^ "The Lumineers' self-titled debut LP hits triple Platinum in Canada – Dine Alone Records". Dinealonerecords.com. July 8, 2015.
- ^ "The Lumineers interview: 'We're more than a one-hit wonder'". Officialcharts.com. April 20, 2016.
- ^ Duncan, James (October 31, 2013). 2014 Songwriter's Market. F+W Media. ISBN 9781599637310 – via Google Books.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help)[permanent dead link] - ^ "The Lumineers – Chart history – Billboard". www.billboard.com.
- ^ "We have a new album coming out later this year. The first single will be 'Gloria' and you can listen to it this Friday! – The Lumineers". Retrieved April 3, 2019 – via Twitter.