Andrew Tolman (born January 9, 1986) is an American studio musician and songwriter. He is a member of the cult club band

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. He was also a founding member of the

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band

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. In 2016–17, Andrew went on tour with

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as part of the backing band along with Drew Beck, Chris Null, and James Gordon.

Career

Imagine Dragons (2008–2011)

Tolman's drumming can be heard on

' first four EPs, ''Speak to Me'' (2008), ''

'' (2009), ''

Hell and Silence ''Hell and Silence'' is the third extended play (EP) by American pop rock band Imagine Dragons, released on March 12, 2010. It was recorded at Battle Born Studios. All songs were written and produced by Imagine Dragons. "Hear Me (song), Hear Me" ...

'' (2010), and '' It's Time'' (2011) along with his wife Brittany on keyboards and backing vocals. He and Brittany play on multiple songs from their debut album, ''

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'' (2012), including multi-platinum single " It's Time" (US #15, UK #23). In 2018, Andrew and Brittany, re-joined

during a show in Las Vegas for one song.

The Moth & The Flame (2012–present)

Tolman's drumming can be heard on

's first EP entitled ''&'' EP (2013) which was produced by

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(Beck, Atoms for Peace, R.E.M.) and released via Hidden Records. A second EP entitled ''Young & Unafraid'' EP was released via

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and produced by

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(The National, Interpol),

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(M83, Beck), and

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(Parlor Hawk, Fictionist). It included the single "Young & Unafraid" that reached #37 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.

Additional features

Tolman is a studio drummer for Mount Saint, an indie pop group fronted by his wife, also a former member of Imagine Dragons. In 2016, Andrew and wife Brittany released a first single "Chaperone" for new alt pop duo Tolman.

Equipment

Andrew endorses C&C Custom Drum Company and Istanbul Agop cymbals.

Education

Andrew is a graduate of Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse, a musician training program headquartered in Utah, and a former member of its flagship group,

Caleb Chapman's Crescent Super Band Caleb Chapman's Crescent Super Band is a music group directed by Caleb Chapman. It consists of 25 musicians aged 15–18 and is the flagship ensemble for Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse, an after school professional musician training program based in ...

. He also studied music at

Brigham Young University Brigham Young University (BYU, sometimes referred to colloquially as The Y) is a private research university in Provo, Utah. It was founded in 1875 by religious leader Brigham Young and is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...

References

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