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- • Walk the Moon's name comes from a song by The Police.
- • The band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, after Nicholas Petricca posted ads.
- • Their breakthrough came after opening for Fun. on a 2012 tour.
- • "Shut Up and Dance" was initially rejected by several labels.
- • They blend indie pop with new wave and 80s synth-pop influences.
- • Walk the Moon collaborated with Steve Aoki on "I Can't Wait".
- • "Anna Sun" was named an "anthem of summer" by MTV in 2012.
- • Their vibrant face paint became a signature visual element.
- • Walk the Moon won a MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video in 2015.
- • Their music is often featured in film and television, impacting pop culture.
- • Walk the Moon's name came from a Police song, highlighting their new wave influence.
- • Cincinnati's vibrant music scene shaped their early sound and provided crucial gigs.
- • Their breakthrough single, "Anna Sun," was initially a regional college radio hit.
- • Before fame, lead singer Nicholas Petricca gave drum lessons to pay the bills.
- • The band's signature face paint became a visual trademark, boosting recognition.
- • They collaborated with Steve Aoki on "Home We'll Go (Take My Hand)," expanding their reach.
- • "Shut Up and Dance" topped Billboard's Rock Airplay chart for a record-breaking 27 weeks.
- • Their music has been featured in numerous commercials, solidifying their pop presence.
- • Walk the Moon received an MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video in 2015.
- • Despite lineup changes, Petricca's vision remains central to Walk the Moon's sound.
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