In October 2017, at the Linkin Park and Friends: Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington tribute concert, Linkin Park ‘s Mike Shinoda spoke about how Talinda, Chester Bennington ‘s widow, had described that Bennington was a fan of Steve McKellar’s voice, so McKellar was invited to join the tribute…
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On 2 March 2015, the band released a new song, titled “Story of an Immigrant”, and announced their new album of the same name. In a statement, the band has this to say about the new track: “This song both lyrically and musically seemed to set the course for the…
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Civil Twilight’s album Holy Weather came out 26 March 2012. Kevin Dailey from Charlotte, North Carolina , also joined the band around this time.
In 2012, they headlined a US tour (with Morning Parade opening up), supported two months with Mutemath , and various dates with Young the Giant . Past tour mates have also included Florence + the Machine , Smashing Pumpkins , Anberlin , Neon Trees , Jimmy Eat World , Silversun…
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Civil Twilight played the Main stages of 2012 festivals such as Austin City Limits , Bumbershoot (their 2nd visit), Milwaukee Summerfest (their third visit), and Music Midtown 2011 also saw them play most every major festival in the US, including but not limited to, Bonnaroo , Voodoo , Hangout ,…
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Civil Twilight’s debut single in 2010, “Letters from the Sky”, reached #5 on the Alternative radio charts and remained in the Top 10 for six months of the year, with over 1,000 spins throughout Texas, and from Philadelphia to Seattle, selling over 200,000 copies.
“Letters from the Sky” was featured at the end of Episode 11 of Harper’s Island . In addition to this, the song was also featured on season 7 of One Tree Hill , in the opening scene of the episode You Are a Runner and I Am My Father’s Son…
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The band’s self-titled album was originally released independently in 2008. Having now signed to Wind-up Records , this album was due to be re-released 31 March 2009; however, due to scheduling issues it was pushed back. It was eventually released 21 July 2009.
Civil Twilight spent several years practicing in local church halls and garages before graduating to the local club scene, where they steadily became a well-respected act. Having finished their education, the bandmates then relocated to Los Angeles in August 2005; shortly thereafter, they signed with the indie label One October…
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