The Airborne Toxic Event

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About The Airborne Toxic Event

Official Site: http://theairbornetoxicevent.com/ | @Airborne_Toxic


Formed by novelist Mikel Jollett during a tumultuous period in his life, the Airborne Toxic Event (named after a section in American author Don DeLillo's novel White Noise) combine literate indie rock with real literary cred. Formed in 2006, the group initially took shape as a Los Angeles-based duo, with Jollett and drummer Daren Taylor serving as the only members. A roster expansion was eventually needed; as a result, classically trained violinist Anna Bulbrook was brought in to play viola and keyboards, jazz bassist Noah Harmon joined up, and the empty guitar slot was filled by Steven Chen. The band's first show as the Airborne Toxic Event took place in fall of 2006, and was followed by a regional rise to stardom, attracting offers from indie labels and accolades from magazines like Rolling Stone.

Riding the wave of industry buzz, the Event released their first EP and accompanying single (both titled Does This Mean You're Moving On?) in 2007, which only helped to heighten the band's standing in the indie scene. They signed with Majordomo Records in 2008 and released their self-titled first album, The Airborne Toxic Event, later that year. "Sometime Around Midnight" became a Top Ten modern rock hit, prompting Island Records to sign the band in early 2009. Two years later, the Airborne Toxic Event -- now signed to the same label as one of their major influences, U2 -- issued their sophomore release, All at Once. A third album, Such Hot Blood, arrived on the label in 2013. ~ Chris True, Rovi

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  • The Secret (Audio)
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  • What's In A Name? (Audio)
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  • Bride & Groom (Audio)
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  • This Is London (Audio)
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  • The Fifth Day (Audio)
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  • The Airborne Toxic Event Perform 'Timeless'
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    The Airborne Toxic Event Perform 'Timeless'

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  • The Airborne Toxic Event On What Their Last Meal Would Be On Death Row.
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    The Airborne Toxic Event On What Their Last Meal Would Be On Death Row.
  • The Airborne Toxic Event On Their Shoplifting Experiences.
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  • The Airborne Toxic Event On The Most Memorable Music Video They've Ever Seen.
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    The Airborne Toxic Event On The Most Memorable Music Video They've Ever Seen.
  • The Airborne Toxic Event On What They Would Save From A House Fire.
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    The Airborne Toxic Event On What They Would Save From A House Fire.
  • The Airborne Toxic Event On What Kind Of Radio They Listen To.
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    The Airborne Toxic Event On What Kind Of Radio They Listen To.
  • VH1 News: The Airborne Toxic Event
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  • The Airborne Toxic Event On White Stripes' "Fell in Love with a Girl"
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    The Airborne Toxic Event On White Stripes' "Fell in Love with a Girl"
  • The Airborne Toxic Event On Radiohead's "Just"
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    The Airborne Toxic Event On Radiohead's "Just"
  • The Airborne Toxic Event On Their Video "Some Time Around Midnight"
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    The Airborne Toxic Event On Their Video "Some Time Around Midnight"

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  • Jun 20 Thursday
    Clifton Park, NY, US Upstate Concert Hall
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  • Jun 26 Wednesday
    Milwaukee, WI, US US Cell Stage
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  • Jul 27 Saturday
    Nashville, TN, US Marathon Music Works
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  • Aug 1 Thursday
    Tempe, AZ, US Marquee Theatre
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  • Aug 9 Friday
    Boulder, CO, US Fox Theatre
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  • Aug 23 Friday
    Costa Mesa, CA, US Pacific Amphitheatre
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  • Sep 7 Saturday
    Boston, MA, US Boston City Hall Plaza
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  • Sep 21 Saturday
    Denver, CO, US May Farms
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  • Dec 31 Tuesday
    Chicago, IL, US Metro
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Discography

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  • Such Hot Blood (2013)
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  • All at Once (2011)
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  • The Airborne Toxic Event (2007)
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