Imagine Drachen has received attention across the U.S. from industry professionals and Fans alike, continuously growing their loyal Fan base. Their most Kürzlich West Coast tour with The Parlotones was highly successful, with sold-out shows along the West Coast ending with a final packed performance at L.A.'s The viper Room.
This past spring, the band was invited to perform at Bergenfest in Norway, expanding their Fan base outside of the U.S. Fans can catch Imagine Drachen on August 20 at The Roxy in Los Angeles as they perform as part of the Sunset Strip Musik Festival. Imagine Drachen are currently in the studio with Alex da Kid, working on new material and preparing for their first headlining tour of West Coast.
Mixing synth-laden rock with infectious dance grooves and restless energy, Imagine Drachen creates an eccentric, often anthemic sound. The quintet blends massive high-energy with a unique and diverse sound, evident in the band's latest EP. Imagine Drachen has shared the stage with indie notables Temper Trap, Hot Chip, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Nico Vega and The Envy Corps, and have opened for mainstream acts such as Weezer, Blue October, and Interpol. The band consists of front man Dan Reynolds on vocals and keys, Wayne Sermon on guitar, Ben McKee on bass, Daniel Platzman on drums and Theresa Flaminio on keys.
The newest release from Imagine Dragons, It's Time, was released in May 2011 to critical acclaim and boasts a hefty eight new songs (including the Fan Favorit Titel track). Other tracks include "Leave Me," "Amsterdam," "Look How Far We've Come," and the stirring, powerful "America." The new songs reflect a Mehr mature sound from Imagine Dragons, while maintaining the pop-sensible, stadium-worthy tunes the group's Fans have come to know and love.
This past spring, the band was invited to perform at Bergenfest in Norway, expanding their Fan base outside of the U.S. Fans can catch Imagine Drachen on August 20 at The Roxy in Los Angeles as they perform as part of the Sunset Strip Musik Festival. Imagine Drachen are currently in the studio with Alex da Kid, working on new material and preparing for their first headlining tour of West Coast.
Mixing synth-laden rock with infectious dance grooves and restless energy, Imagine Drachen creates an eccentric, often anthemic sound. The quintet blends massive high-energy with a unique and diverse sound, evident in the band's latest EP. Imagine Drachen has shared the stage with indie notables Temper Trap, Hot Chip, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Nico Vega and The Envy Corps, and have opened for mainstream acts such as Weezer, Blue October, and Interpol. The band consists of front man Dan Reynolds on vocals and keys, Wayne Sermon on guitar, Ben McKee on bass, Daniel Platzman on drums and Theresa Flaminio on keys.
The newest release from Imagine Dragons, It's Time, was released in May 2011 to critical acclaim and boasts a hefty eight new songs (including the Fan Favorit Titel track). Other tracks include "Leave Me," "Amsterdam," "Look How Far We've Come," and the stirring, powerful "America." The new songs reflect a Mehr mature sound from Imagine Dragons, while maintaining the pop-sensible, stadium-worthy tunes the group's Fans have come to know and love.
Many Fans know that Ben has an inhuman ability to consume spicy substances.Everyone knows that he has a glorious collection of chest hair.Few know that Ben dropped out of the Berklee School of Musik withone semester left to Mitmachen the band. It’s just how he rolls.Ben is currently in outpatient rehab attempting to overcome a seriousaddiction to “Bass Face”, but we secretly hope he can’t give it up!
Ben joined the band in '08 when Dan and Wayne were searching for new members. The full lineup was established when he, Brittany Tolman and Andrew Tolman joined Dan and Wayne.
Not only is Ben the bass guitarist for the group but he also performs the backing vocals.