![]() Not to mention, they've played to packed houses around the world while headlining and supporting the likes of OneRepublic, Snow Patrol, Dashboard Confessional, and more.Īugustana is the latest signing to the newly created label Washington Square, an imprint formed by Razor & Tie. Meanwhile, " Boston", "Sweet & Low", and "I Still Ain't Over You" vaulted to the Top 10 at AAA Radio, while " Boston" reached #1 at Hot AC and landed in the Top 25 of Top 40. In addition, they've enjoyed single sales of 2.5 million and counting. 2005's All The Stars and Boulevards, its follow-up Can't Love, Can't Hurt in 2008, and most recently Augustana cumulatively exceed sales of 500,000 albums. Since starting while its members were in college, Augustana has built a remarkable history of their own. It's a mix of reflecting on the past as well as reflecting on the present, questioning one's self." You've got to be able to acknowledge that who you are now isn't defined by who you were but that it is a part of your makeup. The song is about how it can be easy to beat up yourself. I made a ton of bad decisions and many good decisions, I hurt a lot of people I cared for and loved, including myself. Layus explains, "It felt like the right way to introduce this album and re-enter the atmosphere as an artist," he goes on. "Ash & Ember" commences with a resounding piano melody before building into an uplifting and undeniable refrain bolstered by shimmering guitars and the vocalist's soaring delivery. The first single off the album, "Ash and Ember," is now streaming exclusively on ( ). His own journey proves central to these ten tracks, making for a passionate, poetic, and powerful story. The Southern California group's fourth full-length album and first for Washington Square sees singer, guitarist, and songwriter Dan Layus wholeheartedly embracing Augustana's musical touchstones, while simultaneously progressing. The album flips the next page for Augustana. Life Imitating Life was produced by John O'Mahony (Coldplay, Metric, Kashmir) and recorded in Rhinebeck, NY and Nashville, TN. Fans can pre-order the album now in various bundles HERE ( ). New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Razor & Tie Press) Augustana will release a new studio album, Life Imitating Life, on April 22nd via Washington Square. Top 100 Greatest Hip-hop/Rap Singles Of All Time.It’s a standout track you’ll want to put on your iPod or mp3-player, along with their heartfelt “Remember Me,” a robust ballad showcasing both great vocals and piano. The band has been performing it live in concert for well over a year now, and their fans on Twitter have been tweeting about it all the while. Other peak moments from the new album? “Alive” delivers great vocals and a stunning arrangement. Their cumulative sales have exceeded 500,000 albums and they’re currently on-tour to promote the new release. ![]() They issued their third CD “Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt” in 2008, from which their well-loved hit single “Sweet and Low” was born. On tours, they’ve headlined with Snow Patrol and One Republic, among others. “Boston” remains one of their most popular in-concert songs with remarkable staying power, always eliciting lively reactions from fans. About AugustanaĪugustana’s first hit was “Boston” from their 2005 “All the Stars and Boulevards.” It was used on an episode of “Scrubs,” after which “All the Stars” was re-released, finally charting on Billboard. Fans will embrace “Need a Little Sunshine” – it’s tailor-made for wide audience appeal – and the life-affirming “Love in the Air,” a fun, loving tribute family man Layus wrote for his wife and kids. Recorded in both New York City and Nashville, “Life Imitating Life” was produced by John O’Mahony (Coldplay, Sara Bareilles). I identify with stories…that always translated to me in a really real way, and I think I sort of just picked up on that as a way to write songs.” ![]() ![]() In a 2011 interview with American Songwriter magazine, Layus described his writing style as “…observing people around me. ![]()
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