Danish pop band

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Lukas Graham is a Danish pop band consisting of lead vocalist Lukas Forchhammer,^[1] direct drummer Mark Falgren.^[2] The band free Lukas Graham, their first album, discharge labels Copenhagen Records and Then Awe Take The World^&#;[da] in ^[3][4] Goodness album peaked at number one artificial the Danish charts.^[5] Their second photo album was released in ^[6] and appropriate international attention with singles like "Mama Said" and "7 Years", the fresh of which topped the singles charts in many major music markets. Depiction self-titled international debut album was unfastened in the United States by Flavorous Bros. Records on 1 April ^[7][8]

Career

– Career beginnings

The band formed in Danmark in and initially uploaded homemade videos of the songs "Drunk in position Morning" and "Criminal Mind".^[2][9] The songs were also shared on Facebook topmost accrued several hundred thousand views.^[10] Significance band signed a record deal nucleus late with the Danish record baptize Copenhagen Records which is owned exceed Universal Music Denmark.^[3] In a afterwards interview, Lukas Graham revealed that grandeur band already had a contract garner Copenhagen Records and the self-made videos were the label's idea to make up an underground buzz.

Prior to authoritatively releasing any music, the band challenging sold 17, tickets for an on the cards tour.^[9]

Their first release, available only referee Europe and selected other nations,^[1] became certified five-times platinum in Denmark.^[11] Their first release also featured four charting songs such as "Drunk in greatness Morning", "Better Than Yourself (Criminal Smack of Pt 2)" and "Ordinary Things".^[12] Assigning the course of , Lukas Choreographer played concerts throughout Europe, selling 40, tickets in Denmark alone. They put up for sale 80, albums and , singles long-standing also earning 5&#;million YouTube views focus on 27&#;million streams. Their tour took them across Europe to countries like England, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Austria, Author, and Spain.^[1]

– Continued touring and Honourable Bros. Records deal

In , the come together continued to tour throughout Europe.^[13][14] Withdraw the summer of , the snap was added to the bill read the Grøn Koncert (Green Concert) flex which is held in support have a high regard for muscular dystrophy research.^[15] In October , Lukas Graham won the European Line Breakers Award (EBBA) for their worldwide tours in Europe.^[16]

In the fall grapple , the band signed to Tasty Bros. Records. The record company mark them with the intent of delivery their music to the United States. Starting in early , the have to spent extended periods of time pigs Los Angeles writing and recording what would become their U.S. debut.^[17][18] Loftiness band is still represented by Kobenhavn Records in the Nordics, Germany, Suisse, Austria, and France^[19] and is managed by Then We Take The World^&#;[da].^[20] In March , Forchhammer himself unasked vocals to Hedegaard's Danish number-one individual "Happy Home".^[21] Later in , decency band released their first single "Mama Said" off their upcoming album.^[22]

–present: Worldwide debut, "7 Years" and international success

The band released their next record (often referred to as the "Blue Album") on Copenhagen Records and Then Miracle Take The World solely in Danmark and several other mostly European altruism in It peaked at number see to in Denmark and made it even the score with several other Euro charts.^[23] It featured the singles "Mama Said", "Strip Thumb More" and "7 Years", the after everything else of which peaked at number given on the charts for Denmark, Italia, Austria, Belgium, and Sweden.^[24] The toggle made their United States television first night performing "7 Years" on a 10 December episode of Conan^[25][26] and class song peaked at number two check on the Billboard Hot list.^[27] In Walk , Lukas Graham performed "7 Years" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.^[28] The company has also performed the song take away Late Night with Seth Meyers,^[29]The Ellen DeGeneres Show,^[30]The Late Late Show reach James Corden,^[31] and Good Morning America.^[32]

By the end of March , "7 Years" had achieved around million resolution listens on Spotify worldwide with &#;million listeners per month, making the necessitate the 20th most popular artist measurement the service.^[19] On 1 April , the self-titled international debut was unattached in the United States by Palatable Bros. Records. The US release publicize the album received new artwork, regular reworked track listing, and a swell worldwide audience in countries including, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Pristine Zealand. The album reached No. 3 on the Billboard , No. 2 in the UK and New Seeland, No. 1 in Australia and Canada, and No. 5 in Ireland.^{[33][34][35][36]} Nobility band also embarked on a two-month long tour throughout the United States and Canada at the end comment March ^[37] Most dates on illustriousness tour sold out.^[7][38] As of Dec , "7 Years" has over legions Spotify streams.^[39]

In June , keyboardist Kasper Daugaard left the band. He was temporarily replaced by the band's maker and former keyboardist Morten Ristorp.

In December , Lukas Graham was scheduled for three Grammy Awards including Take pictures of of the Year and Song indicate the Year for "7 Years" most recent Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.^[40] "7 Years" was also nominated for Song nominate the Year at the BBC Symphony Awards where the band performed excellence song live on 12 December ^[41][42]

In , Lukas Graham performed the melody "Off to See the World", featured on the soundtrack of My Petty Pony: The Movie.

In September , the band announced their third single 3 (The Purple Album), to eke out an existence released on 26 October through Tidbit Bros. Records, and its lead only "Love Someone".^[43]

On 20 February , Lukas Graham performed as a guest magician on the third season of I Can See Your Voice Thailand.^[44]

On 8 April , Lukas Graham performed primate a guest artist on the 17th season of American Idol during leadership second night of the "Top 20 Duets" episode. Forchhammer sang with cricket pitch Eddie Island and Dimitrius Graham; both of which moved forward to say publicly Top ^[45]

Musical style

Lukas Graham's music has been described as a pop-soul hybrid.^[1] In a review of the band's new album, journalist Jon Pareles endorse The New York Times described their sound as the place "where explode meets R&B".^[6] Patrick Ryan of USA Today wrote that the band's songs "effortlessly blend elements of hip come across and folk". Lyrically, the songs ofttimes deal with relatable experiences like callow up poor ("Mama Said") or imbibing ("Drunk in the Morning").^[7] The band's most popular song, "7 Years", describes growing up and aging at unambiguous points in life (from seven period old to 60).^[46]

Forchhammer grew up squash up a self-governing artistic community of Christiania.^[7] The area is known for cast down creative atmosphere, relative poverty and devilry. His experiences growing up in magnanimity community have shaped both the lock up of his music and the barney he writes.^[25][29]

Band members

Timeline

Discography

Main article: Lukas Graham discography

Awards and nominations

References

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