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Los Angeles, United States (2000 – present)
Under the Influence of Giants (sometimes abbreviated UTIOG) is an alternative dance group from Los Angeles, California. They formed in 2000 and currently consist of Aaron Bruno (vocals), Drew Stewart (guitar), David Amezcua (bass) and Jamin Wilcox (drums, keyboards). They released their major label debut album in August 2006, which was a number one hit on the Top Heatseekers chart. Among their influences are the Bee Gees, Prince, WHAM!, and Todd Rundgren. They have performed on Last Call with Carson Daly and Jimmy Kimmel Live. The band’s first single 2006’s “Mama’s Room” was a minor hit on US Modern Rock radio.
Aaron Bruno and Drew Stewart were formally members of now defunct rock act HomeTown Hero from 2002-2004. In 2004 after several member changes and label woes the band was on haitus. Around this time Aaron and Drew connected back with childhood friend Jamin Wilcox (former member of Audiovent) and began to jam together. All three had experienced several turmoils with major labels and wanted to create music under their own circumstances. The music from these sessions would later be recorded and released free over the internet and called Bitch City. Still going under the moniker HomeTown Hero at this point. However, the evolution of the music did not fit the name so they dropped the name. However, still being contractually obligated to Maverick, they label held the legal rights to it. The members freed themselves of the label without the music but are currently in legal talks to once again obtain all rights to it and possibly release some, if not all of the songs, in the future.
Aaron Bruno and Drew Stewart were formally members of now defunct rock act HomeTown Hero from 2002-2004. In 2004 after several member changes and label woes the band was on haitus. Around this time Aaron and Drew connected back with childhood friend Jamin Wilcox (former member of Audiovent) and began to jam together. All three had experienced several turmoils with major labels and wanted to create music under their own circumstances. The music from these sessions would later be recorded and released free over the internet and called Bitch City. Still going under the moniker HomeTown Hero at this point. However, the evolution of the music did not fit the name so they dropped the name. However, still being contractually obligated to Maverick, they label held the legal rights to it. The members freed themselves of the label without the music but are currently in legal talks to once again obtain all rights to it and possibly release some, if not all of the songs, in the future.
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W_BARTHE wrote:
Awolnation... <3
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troyxmccall wrote:
lead singer's solo project: http://www.last.fm/music/AWOLNATION
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lulugou wrote:
wow, I loved them back in the day. what happened to them?
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SoundscapeMN wrote:
anyone have or know where I can find their 1st record "Bitch City"? I'd LOVE to hear it, and wasn't aware of it until today. Thanks!
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Badfish33 wrote:
Under rated ... Saw them live back in the day.... and they rocked
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killhannahowns wrote:
I really love them. Shame they aren't together anymore :(
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gumbyfan87 wrote:
Why did you guys split?? What the fuck?? Come back!!!!
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adelina_vadean wrote:
we all want you back:D. what a great music and lyrics:)
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pandapusher wrote:
they're on hiatus u__u
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SeveralPeople wrote:
click: Two Door Cinema Club. If ur a fan here, ur a fan there. :)
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hisaunni wrote:
meaingless love!
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RenatoMarx wrote:
they better release a second album, its been to long. there a great band [2]
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Thonydef wrote:
Found them On IMF which is now gone also (The International Music Feed)
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napoleonyo wrote:
Discovered while listening to Ima Robot radio; what a nice find.. : )
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texascore1989 wrote:
yes yes a new album would be great! I can wait. I can't wait.
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chilleshizzle wrote:
Like it!
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AleksTitarenko wrote:
аааа..люблю их!!!
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Justinx_nl wrote:
Please regroup, make a second one pleasse! I'm dying
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springplatypus wrote:
I forgot about this band and haven't heard them for nearly 2 years. I thought they would have had WAY more plays by now. [2]
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swarm15 wrote:
4 years later, solo projects starting.. sad to say but a sophomore album is not looking too good right now.. It would be a shame if such an awesome band broke up. [3]
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NEW SHOW AT THE VIPER ROOM!
26 Feb 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/thegiants
I (Jamin of Under the Influence of Giants ) am playing at the
Viper Room. What makes it even cooler, is that both DAVE and DREW
from Under The Inluence of Giants are playing too! I Really Really
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NEW SHOW AT THE VIPER ROOM!
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