I Don't Know How But They Found Me

I Don't Know How
But They Found Me
Origin Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Genres New wave, synthpop, pop rock
Years active 2016–present
Labels Fearless
None You Jerk[1]
Associated acts Panic! at the Disco, Falling in Reverse, The Brobecks
Website idkhow.com
Members

I Don't Know How But They Found Me, often shortened to IDKHBTFM or IDKHow (stylized as iDKHOW),[2] is an American musical duo based in Salt Lake City, Utah and formed in 2016. The band consists of lead vocalist and bassist Dallon Weekes (formerly of Panic! at the Disco) and drummer Ryan Seaman (formerly of Falling in Reverse).[3] Before signing with Fearless Records, the duo was described as "the hottest unsigned band in the world" on the cover of Rock Sound in March 2018.[4]

History

Formation and secrecy

Prior to the formation of the band, Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman were long-time friends who have worked together in the past. Seaman joined Weekes' former band the Brobecks in 2008 and performed drums for Weekes' solo projects, including the songs "Sickly Sweet Holidays" and "Please Don't Jump (It's Christmas)".[5][6][7]

Initially a solo effort, Weekes had been writing and recording songs while on the road with Panic! at the Disco for several years.[8][9] Seaman performed drums on the record, which led to Weekes proposing the idea to present it as a duo.[10] As evidenced by old tweets and also Weekes confirming it in interviews, the "I Don't Know How But They Found Me" moniker and project idea had existed since 2009.[11][12] The name of the band was inspired by a quote from the movie Back to the Future.[13]

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.[14] After the show, different sources wrote about a "new side project" by Weekes and Seaman, and confirmed the band name.[15][16] Even when confronted with photos and videos taken at the shows, Weekes and Seaman denied the whole project for months.[17] Weekes later stated that they did not want to exploit both his and Seaman's name recognition and association with the well-known bands they played in.[18]

First song releases and touring (2017–present)

The duo teased the release of their first song "Modern Day Cain" one day prior with a post on their Instagram account.[19] On August 18, 2017 the full song was self-released on iTunes and Spotify and followed up with a music video on the same day.[20][21] The single reached number 8 of the Top 10 Alternative Music Charts on iTunes on the day of release.[22]

The duo's second single "Choke" got released on October 26, 2017.[23] It was again self-published and accompanied by a lyric video.[24] 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[25] and Dashboard Confessional.[26]

On March 14, 2018 they released the song "Nobody Likes The Opening Band" as a free download on their website accompanied with a music video.[27] On March 28, it was announced that the band would perform at the Reading and Leeds Festivals .[28] On August 24, the duo re-released "Choke" alongside a new song titled "Do It All The Time" as a double A-side single via Fearless Records.[2]

Tours

  • Content Tour
  • Entertainment Tour: North America (as supporting act)[29]

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."[30] 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. Weekes has stated that he draws inspiration from pop culture of these time periods.[31]

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.[32][33]

Band members

  • Dallon Weekes – lead vocals, bass, guitars, piano, keyboards, synthesizers, production (2016–present)
  • Ryan Seaman – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2016–present)

Discography

Singles

Title Year Label
"Modern Day Cain" 2017 self-released
"Choke" 2017
(re-released in 2018 via Fearless Records)		 self-released
"Nobody Likes The Opening Band" 2018 self-released
"Do It All The Time" 2018 Fearless Records

EPs

Title Year Label
1981 Extended Play 2018 Fearless Records

References

  1. ↑ None You Jerk Records - CDs and Vinyl at Discogs
  2. 1 2 "IDKHow Have Signed to Fearless Records and Released a Brand New Song". Rock Sound. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Interview: I Don't Know How But They Found Me". Don't Bore Us. 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  4. ↑ "No Label. No Album. No Rules. Welcome IDKHBTFM to Their First Ever Magazine Cover". Rock Sound. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
  5. ↑ Sharp, Tyler. "Panic! At The Disco, Falling In Reverse members team up for Christmas song". Alternative Press. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  6. ↑ "Dallon Weekes: Sickly Sweet Holidays". Bandcamp. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  7. ↑ "Dallon Weekes – Please Don't Jump (It's Christmas)". Bandcamp. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  8. ↑ "Dallon Weekes: More IDKHow Music Is Coming "As Soon As Possible" - Features - Rock Sound Magazine". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  9. ↑ 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.
  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 2017-09-26.
  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 2018-02-11.
  12. ↑ Weekes, Dallon (7 Jul 2009). "I Dont Know How But They Found Me". @DallonWeekes. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ "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.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ "Emo Nite's Two-Year Celebration at Echo/Echoplex in Los Angeles, CA". www.musicconnection.com. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  17. ↑ 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.
  18. ↑ "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.
  19. ↑ "IDK HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME on Instagram: "Tomorrow, on The Superstar Showcase."". Instagram. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  20. ↑ 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
  21. ↑ "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...
  22. ↑ "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.
  23. ↑ "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...
  24. ↑ 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
  25. ↑ "The Aquabats at Gothic Theatre (07 Oct 2017)". Songkick. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  26. ↑ "Dashboard Confessional and I Don't Know How But They Found Me at The Complex (04 Dec 2017)". Songkick. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  27. ↑ "Hear IDKHBTFM's dreamy new song, "Nobody Likes The Opening Band"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  28. ↑ "Mike Shinoda, The Used and 75+ More Acts Have Been Announced for Reading and Leeds Festival". Rock Sound. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  29. ↑ "Waterparks Announce New Tour Dates With IDKHow - News - Rock Sound Magazine". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
  30. ↑ "I Don't Know How But They Found Me". I Don't Know How But They Found Me. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  31. ↑ http://www.onestowatch.com/blog/first-look-qa-i-dont-know-how-but-they-found
  32. ↑ "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.
  33. ↑ 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.
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