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I Don't Know How But They Found Me
Also known asIDK, IDKHOW, IDKHBTFM
OriginLos Angeles, USA
GenresSynthpop, Alternative Rock, Alternative Pop, Pop Punk, Indie Rock, Synthrock
Years active2016–Present
MembersDallon Weekes (Bassist, Vocalist, Songwriter) Ryan Seaman (Drummer)
Websiteidkhow.com

I Don't Know How But They Found Me is an American musical duo formed in December 2016 by musician Dallon Weekes (former bassist of the American rock band Panic! at the Disco) and drummer Ryan Seaman (formerly of the American rock band Falling in Reverse). Weekes is known for being the long-time touring bassist of Panic! at the Disco, as well as his additional solo project The Brobecks. Seaman left Falling in Reverse in 2017, in which he was the drummer since 2011. Weekes established the band and acts as singer, bassist and primary lyricist of the duo; Seaman supports him on drums.[1] As evidenced by old tweets and also Weekes confirming it in interviews, the project idea had existed since 2009.[2][3]

On August 18, 2017 the band released their first single, Modern Day Cain, which hit the Top 10 Alternative Music Charts on iTunes on the day of release.[4]

On October 26, 2017 the second single, Choke, was released, reaching number 7 on the iTunes Top 10 Alternative Music Charts.[5] In February 2018, three months after its release, the song has reached over 1 million plays on Spotify and has 2.5 million views on the official lyrics video on Youtube.

The band has been interviewed by Rock Sound[6] and x96[7], revealing more information, such as a David Bowie influence in the project, and the band name origin being from a quote from the 1985 movie Back To The Future.[8]

As of February 2018 the duo has not been signed by a music label and is self-managing touring and music releases. Even though the band does not advertise itself or their music, IDK have already amassed a large fan base with over 75 thousand followers on their Instagram.

History

Weekes and Seaman are long-time friends who have worked together in the past. Seaman joined Weekes' former band the Brobecks in 2008, and has played drums for some of Weekes' solo projects including Sickly Sweet Holidays and Please Don't Jump (It's Christmas).

Weekes had been writing songs while on the road with Panic! At The Disco for several years.[9] He's stated that he never really had the time to work on them but eventually, with the help of friends, he got the chance to professionally record his songs[10]. He asked Seaman to help him out on drums, ultimately leading to Weekes inviting Seaman to join the band.[11]

Secrecy

Weekes and Seaman started playing small shows in late 2016, but kept it secret. They debuted at Emo Nite Los Angeles' 2-year anniversary event on December 6, 2016[12]; the only hint at their first show were posts on Weekes' wife's social media accounts. After the show, different sources wrote about a "new side project" by Weekes and Seaman, and confirmed the band name.[13][14]

Even when confronted with photos and videos taken at the shows Weekes and Seaman denied the whole project for months.[15] Weekes later stated that they didn't want to exploit both his and Seaman's name recognition and association with the well-known bands they played in at the time and in the past.[16]

Even though the band's existence isn't kept a secret anymore now, the duo still doesn't widely promote or advertise shows and songs.

First song releases and touring (2017–present)

IDK teased the release of their first song "Modern Day Cain" one day prior with a post on their Instagram account.[17] On August 18, 2017 the song was then self-released on iTunes and Spotify and followed up with a music video on the same day.[18][19] The single reached number 8 of the Top 10 Alternative Music Charts on iTunes on the day of release.[4]

The duo's second single "Choke" got released on October 26, 2017.[5] It was again self-published and accompanied by a lyrics video.[20] The single peaked at number 7 of the iTunes Top 100 Alternative Music Charts.

The band went on a few short tours between July and December 2017, playing shows in Utah, California and neighboring states, as well as one show in New York. They also performed as the opening act for The Aquabats[21] and Dashboard Confessional.[22]

Musical style and influences

On its website the band describes itself as "...a band out of time. One who faded away into obscurity after struggling to find success in the late 70's and early 80's."[23] The duo's music, as well as their appearance and social media presence, is strongly influenced by the style of the 1980s and can be described as synthpop.

Among others Weekes has named Marc Bolan, David Bowie, Oingo Boingo, Elvis Costello, The Ink Spots and Joe Jackson as musical influences on the band's sound.[24][25]

Discography

Singles

Title Year Label
"Modern Day Cain" 2017 self-released
"Choke" 2017 self-released

References

  1. ^ "INTERVIEW: I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME". Don't Bore Us. 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  2. ^ Riddell, Rose (2017-08-21). "Interview: I Don't Know How But They Found Me's Dallon Weekes on his upcoming album". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  3. ^ Weekes, Dallon (7 Jul 2009). "I Dont Know How But They Found Me". @DallonWeekes. Retrieved 2018-01-11. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. ^ a b "Dallon Weekes talks IDKHBTFM and addresses the Panic! At The Disco animosity rumors". Alternative Press. 2017-09-25. Retrieved 2018-02-11. Their long-awaited official first single, "Modern Day Cain," was released last month and rose up to No. 8 on the iTunes Alt Rock chart within just a few hours of release, beating out heavyweights Imagine Dragons and Fall Out Boy. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  5. ^ a b "Amped! Music Magazine". Amped! Music Magazine. Retrieved 2018-02-11. 'Choke' was released at midnight on October 26th and has since reached number 10 on the alternative charts... {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  6. ^ Rock Sound (2017-08-18), Rock Sound Podcast #004 - You Me At Six, SAINTE + I Don't Know How But They Found Me, retrieved 2018-01-11
  7. ^ i'll break your pretty face (2017-08-28), i don't know how but they found me interview on x96 | 08.25.17, retrieved 2018-01-11
  8. ^ Dickman, Maggie (2017-08-18). "P!ATD's Dallon Weekes debuts first song from new project, I Don't Know How But They Found Me". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2018-02-11. And, in case you were wondering, the name is inspired by a memorable line of dialogue taken from the classic film, Back To The Future. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  9. ^ "Dallon Weekes: More IDKHow Music Is Coming "As Soon As Possible" - Features - Rock Sound Magazine". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  10. ^ Riddell, Rose (2017-08-21). "Interview: I Don't Know How But They Found Me's Dallon Weekes on his upcoming album". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved 2018-02-11. ...the record came together on the backs of a lot of friends giving favours and an hour of studio time here, and three or four hours there. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  11. ^ Riddell, Rose (2017-08-21). "Interview: I Don't Know How But They Found Me's Dallon Weekes on his upcoming album". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  12. ^ "Beyond The Stage Magazine - January 2018". Issuu. p. 41. Retrieved 2018-02-11. The band debuted at Emo Nite Los Angeles' 2-year anniversary party without much notice or information. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  13. ^ Radio, idobi (6 December 2016). "2 familiar faces with a new side project sup Idk How But They Found Me?! @emonightlapic.twitter.com/kQjVh3iCJc". @idobiradio. Retrieved 2017-09-27. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  14. ^ "Emo Nite's Two-Year Celebration at Echo/Echoplex in Los Angeles, CA". www.musicconnection.com. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  15. ^ Riddell, Rose (2017-08-21). "Interview: I Don't Know How But They Found Me's Dallon Weekes on his upcoming album". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved 2018-02-11. I Don't Know How But They Found Me have already played a slew of secret shows, and up until a few weeks ago, had denied all existence of the band online. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  16. ^ "First Look + Q&A: I Don't Know How But They Found Me Travels From The '80s To Release Debut Track & Video / Ones To Watch". Ones To Watch. Retrieved 2018-02-11. We knew if we going the standard route of a press release and a big announcement: "Hey come look at us,"–that there would already be a built in fan base, ready to come see. We didn't want to exploit that. We didn't want to take advantage of fans that way. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  17. ^ "IDK HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME on Instagram: "Tomorrow, on The Superstar Showcase."". Instagram. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  18. ^ I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME (2017-08-18), I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME -Modern Day Cain, retrieved 2018-02-11
  19. ^ "Dallon Weekes talks IDKHBTFM and addresses the Panic! At The Disco animosity rumors". Alternative Press. 2017-09-25. Retrieved 2018-02-11. On the same day of the song release, the official video was released... {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  20. ^ I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME (2017-10-26), I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME -Choke, retrieved 2018-02-11
  21. ^ "The Aquabats at Gothic Theatre (07 Oct 2017)". Songkick. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  22. ^ "Dashboard Confessional and I Don't Know How But They Found Me at The Complex (04 Dec 2017)". Songkick. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  23. ^ "I Don't Know How But They Found Me". I Don't Know How But They Found Me. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  24. ^ "Beyond The Stage Magazine - January 2018". Issuu. p. 42. Retrieved 2018-02-11. Think classic 70s Bowie, Oingo Boingo and Elvis Costello, all of which Weekes sighted as big influences while making the record. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  25. ^ Weekes, Dallon (18 Dec 2017). "Marc Bolan, Bowie, Oingo Boingo, Elvis Costello, The Ink Spots, Joe Jackson, lots of stuff!". @DallonWeekes. Retrieved 2018-02-11. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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