Austin Bisnow

Austin Bisnow
Bisnow Performing with MAGIC GIANT at the Troubadour in 2014
Background information
Also known as Austin Bis
Born (1987-06-09)June 9, 1987
Washington D.C., United States
Genres Pop, Indie Folk, House, Dance-Pop, Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, record producer
Labels
Associated acts MAGIC GIANT, David Guetta, John Legend, Jon Batiste
Website magicgiant.com

Austin Bisnow (born June 9, 1987), sometimes referred to as Austin Bis, is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and lead singer of the band Magic Giant. He has written and produced songs for artists such as David Guetta ("Listen"), Big Time Rush (“Like Nobody’s Around”), Jon Batiste & Stay Human (“Express Yourself”), Steve Aoki & Moxie Raia ("I Love It When You Cry"), and Paul Oakenfold (“Who Do You Love”), where he was also the featured artist.[1] In addition, Bisnow has collaborated with John Legend, Akon, Aloe Blacc, Diplo, will.i.am, Cody Simpson, Adam Levine, Gym Class Heroes, Benny Blanco, Mike Posner, Claude Kelly, Beast, Sammy Adams, and Cisco Adler.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Early life

Bisnow grew up in Washington, DC and is the brother of Elliott Bisnow, best known for being the founder and CEO of Summit.[9] Summit helped Austin cofound the organization Get Well Soon Tour.[10] Austin is the son of Mark Bisnow, Harvard Law School graduate and media entrepreneur.[11]

Career

Bisnow is a writer, producer and pianist on the title track of David Guetta’s 2014 album, Listen. The album went No. 1 on Billboard's Dance Electronic Chart the day it was released, reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 making it Guetta's highest charting album in the US, and has gone No. 1 in over 50 countries worldwide.[12][13][14]

Bisnow with Akon in the studio

Bisnow has two additional #1s on the Billboard charts for his work as a writer and producer on the Jon Batiste & Stay Human single, “Express Yourself”[15] and on the Nickelodeon Boy Band, Big Time Rush single, “Like Nobody’s Around", which saw its music video premiere on Vevo during the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards.[16] According to Vanity Fair, Batiste & Stay Human's "stirring" performance of "Express Yourself" on The Colbert Report in 2014[17] must be connected with Colbert's decision to name Batiste as the bandleader on his new iteration of The Late Show.[18] In June 2015, Bisnow's work with K-pop group, Beast achieved 1st place on the daily Oricon Singles Chart (Japan's equivalent to US Billboard Hot 100).[19] Bisnow also co-wrote the lead single "I Love It When You Cry (Moxoki)" off Steve Aoki's 2015 release, Neon Future II.

As a solo artist, Bisnow was featured on electronic music DJ Paul Oakenfold’s 2013 single, “Who Do You Love” which Bisnow also penned and performed on stage with Oakenfold in both Hollywood and Vancouver.

As a musician, Bisnow played Fender Rhodes on the Billboard #1 (US Mainstream Top40) Gym Class Heroes’ “Stereo Hearts feat. Adam Levine”[6][20] and organ on Cisco Adler’s “Classic” as well as the remix featuring Sammy Adams.[20][21]

MAGIC GIANT

Magic Giant performing in Tampa Bay, Florida in December 2017

In early 2014, Bisnow formed the Indie folk band MAGIC GIANT. Its singles "Set On Fire" charted top 30 on Billboard's Alternative chart,[22] #1 on KROQ's Locals Only and #4 on Spotify's US Viral 50[23][24][25] while it's single, "Window" has charted top 40 on Billboard's Hot AC and Adult Pop charts.[26][27]

The band appeared on NBC's Today show with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford as Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month, where they performed live their hit "Set on Fire". The group was chosen as ALT 98.7's Artist in Residence and named by Rolling Stone as one of 10 New Artists You Need to Know.

The group has played festivals such as Firefly,[28] Electric Forest,[29] and Lightning in a Bottle[30] and toured with artists such as Mike Posner, The Revivalists, Beats Antique, Eric Hutchinson, and Atlas Genius. It was announced the band would be performing at Coachella and BottleRock in 2018.[31][32]

Get Well Soon Tour

In 2011, Bisnow teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer, Benny Blanco to create the non-profit, Get Well Soon Tour, which aims to bring joy to children in hospitals through surprise visits from superstar musicians around the US.[10] Since their first visit with Justin Bieber on Valentine's Day, 2011,[33] the “tour” has brought artists like Bruno Mars, Pitbull, Britney Spears, John Legend, Selena Gomez, Diplo, Robin Thicke, FUN., and Maroon 5.[34][35][36][37][38] In 2013, Get Well Soon Tour got several patients backstage access at The Grammys to meet The Black Keys, B.O.B. and Miranda Lambert.[5]

Pitbull joins Get Well Soon Tour

References

  1. ↑ "Paul Oakenfold feat. Austin Bis - Who Do You Love". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-10-17.
  2. ↑ "IN-Q brings poetry to pop culture with concert also featuring Mike Posner, Magic Giant". sgvtribune.com. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "Poet IN-Q Headlines The Mark Taper Forum With Special Guest Mike Posner". The Source. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  4. ↑ "Live Guest: Austin Bisnow - RenmanMB.com". renmanmb.com. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  5. 1 2 Beatport, LLC. "austin bis". beatport.com. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  6. 1 2 "Papercut Chronicles II by Warner Bros Uk, Gym Class Heroes - 75678824739 - CD - Barnes & Noble". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  7. ↑ https://eastof8thblog.com/2015/12/04/an-exclusive-interview-with-magic-giant/
  8. ↑ https://www.newharbinger.com/author/austin-bisnow
  9. ↑ http://guestofaguest.com/washington-dc/music/paul-oakenfolds-new-single-who-do-you-love-features-bisnow-brothers-vocals
  10. 1 2 "getwellsoontour.com". getwellsoontour.com. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  11. ↑ See https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/capitalbusiness/bisnow-media-sells-its-multi-city-enterprise-for-50-million/2016/05/09/21010554-1618-11e6-9e16-2e5a123aac62_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.acc0ac9febdd Retrieved 28 June 2018; and http://www.elliottbisnow.com/ Retrieved 28 June 2018}}
  12. ↑ "David Guetta Loves His New Album 'Listen' & You Know What, So Do We! - MTV UK". MTV UK. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  13. ↑ "David Guetta". Billboard. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  14. ↑ Gus. "David Guetta "Dangerous" Pt 2 ft. Trey Songz, Chris Brown & Sam Martin - QUEER ME UP". QUEER ME UP. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  15. ↑ "Social Music - Jon Batiste,Jon Batiste & Stay Human - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  16. ↑ "24/Seven - Big Time Rush - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  17. ↑ http://thecolbertreport.cc.com/videos/1ymccn/jon-batiste-and-stay-human----express-yourself-
  18. ↑ http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/06/stephen-colbert-jon-batiste-late-show
  19. ↑ http://www.soompi.com/2015/05/30/beast-dominates-japan-oricon-chart-for-third-time-in-a-row-with-new-single/
  20. 1 2 "Austin Bisnow - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  21. ↑ "Paul Oakenfold & Helen Hayes!". bisnow.com. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  22. ↑ "Alternative Songs: Top Alternative Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-10-17.
  23. ↑ http://kroq.cbslocal.com/2016/07/11/locals-only-playlist-71016-davis-blondfire-grouplove-more-listen-and-vote/
  24. ↑ http://www.fuse.tv/videos/2016/01/magic-giant-set-on-fire-premiere
  25. ↑ "Interview with Magic Giant". Black on the Canvas -Indie Music Blog. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
  26. ↑ "Songs By The Script, Clean Bandit, Magic Giant, Post Malone Enter Top 40 At Hot AC Radio". Headline Planet. 2017-12-10. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  27. ↑ "Magic Giant". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  28. ↑ "Interview: Magic Giant embrace nature, recording in a Tree and going naked for a good cause". AXS. Retrieved 2017-10-17.
  29. ↑ http://www.culturecollide.com/feed/detail/your_ultimate_guide_to_los_angeles#.V7-avD4rK2x
  30. ↑ http://live105.cbslocal.com/2016/04/04/interview-magic-giant-talk-their-debut-album/
  31. ↑ "Beyond the Headliners: Here Are 10 Awesome Bands Playing Coachella 2018". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  32. ↑ "BottleRock Napa lineup announced: It's epic and you'll want to be there". The Mercury News. 2018-01-08. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  33. ↑ "Riot.House » Production, Creative Marketing, and Experiencial Design » Get Well Soon Tour – Justin Bieber". Riot.House. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  34. ↑ http://www.wetreatkidsbetter.org/2011/12/bruno-mars-sings-for-patients/
  35. ↑ http://www.mch.com/patient-success-stories/caroline.aspx
  36. ↑ https://www.peachsneetfeet.com/diplo-and-selena-gomez-hustling-kindness-as-shoe-fairies/
  37. ↑ http://www.wetreatkidsbetter.org/2012/06/a-legendary-visit/
  38. ↑ http://popcrush.com/fun-visit-childrens-hospital/
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