Air Traffic Controller (band) explained

Air Traffic Controller
Origin:Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Genre:Indie pop
Years Active:2009–present
Current Members:
  • Dave Munro
  • Casey Sullivan
  • Steve Scott
  • Adam Salameh
  • Adrian Aiello
  • Bobby Borenstein

Air Traffic Controller is an indie pop band that started in Boston, Massachusetts.

The lead singer, singer/songwriter Dave Munro, had previously served in the United States Navy as an air traffic controller, inspiring the name for the band.[1] While he was serving in the navy, he sent home demos from his music and later met singer/songwriter Casey Sullivan.[2]

Reception

The band was a 2015 Billboard Hot 100 Fest performer.[3] Additionally, they have over 15 million Spotify plays. They were selected as a Showcase Artist for SXSW 2016 and made the NPR Hot 100 List for SXSW.[4] They have also been featured a 'New Band of the Week' in The Guardian.[5] [6] They have also been featured in multiple Guardian and Boston Globe articles.[7] Their first album, The One, was nominated for MTV's "Best Breakout Artist" award in 2009.[8] Their song, "People Watching," is featured in EA SPORTS NHL 17. In 2016, they won the Independent Music Award in the categories of Best Indie/Alt. Rock Album (Black Box), Best Music Producer (Bleu, also on Black Box) and Best Indie/Alt. Rock song ("The House").[9]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Awards and nominations

Independent Music Awards

|-| 2016| Black Box| Best Indie/Alt. Rock Album| |-| 2016| "The House"| Best Indie/Alt. Rock Song | |-| 2016| Bleu - Black Box| Best Music Producer| |-| 2016| "The House"| Best Video| |-| 2018| "Echo Papa"| Best EP - Rock|

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boston band Air Traffic Controller is cleared for take-off - The Boston Globe. BostonGlobe.com. 2016-04-08.
  2. Web site: Bio. Air Traffic Controller. 2016-03-31.
  3. Web site: Air Traffic Controller Bio Air Traffic Controller Career. https://web.archive.org/web/20130206053752/http://www.mtv.com/artists/air-traffic-controller/biography/. dead. February 6, 2013. MTV Artists. 2016-04-08.
  4. Web site: Air Traffic Controller . SXSW 2016 Event Schedule. 2016-04-08.
  5. News: Air Traffic Controller (New band of the day No 1,647). Lester. Paul. 2013-11-25. The Guardian. en-GB. 0261-3077. 2016-03-31.
  6. Web site: Song Premiere: Air Traffic Controller throw down the alt-pop gauntlet with 'Warrior'. Vanyaland. 2016-03-31 . March 11, 2016 . Michael O'Connor Marotta.
  7. Web site: NOISY NEIGHBORS: Air Traffic Controller, 'Nordo' - The Boston Globe. BostonGlobe.com. 2016-04-08.
  8. Web site: Premiere: Air Traffic Controller "Hurry Hurry" (acoustic). IFC. 2016-04-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160423160757/http://www.ifc.com/2012/06/premiere-air-traffic-controller-hurry-hurry-acoustic . Apr 23, 2016 . Locker . Melissa .
  9. Web site: "The 15th Annual Independent Music Awards Nominees". Independent Music Awards. Music Resource Group LLC. 26 June 2017.
  10. Web site: Merch Air Traffic Controller. airtrafficcontroller.bandcamp.com. 2016-03-31.

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