Andrew Tolman

Andrew Tolman (born January 9, 1986) is an American studio musician and songwriter. He is a member of the cult club band The Moth & The Flame.^[1] He was also a founding member of the pop rock band Imagine Dragons. In 2016–17, Andrew went on tour with Mondo Cozmo as part of the backing band along with Drew Beck, Chris Null, and James Gordon.^[2]

Andrew Tolman
Born	(1986-01-09) January 9, 1986 (age 38)
Origin	American Fork, Utah, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock pop rock indie rock art rock
Occupation(s)	Musician songwriter
Instrument(s)	Drums percussion vocals guitar
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Elektra

Career

Imagine Dragons (2008–2011)

Tolman's drumming can be heard on Imagine Dragons' first four EPs, Speak to Me (2008), Imagine Dragons (2009), Hell and Silence (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, Night Visions (2012), including multi-platinum single "It's Time" (US #15, UK #23).^[3][4]

In 2018, Andrew and Brittany re-joined Imagine Dragons during a show in Las Vegas for one song.

In 2023, Tolman replaced Imagine Dragons’ Daniel Platzman on the drums for several shows of the Mercury World Tour.^[5]

The Moth & The Flame (2012–present)

Tolman's drumming can be heard on The Moth & The Flame's first EP entitled & EP (2013) which was produced by Joey Waronker (Beck, Atoms for Peace, R.E.M.) and released via Hidden Records.^[6] A second EP entitled Young & Unafraid EP was released via Elektra Records and produced by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol), Tony Hoffer (M83, Beck), and Nate Pyfer (Parlor Hawk, Fictionist).^[7] It included the single "Young & afraid" 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.^[8]

In 2016, Andrew and wife Brittany released a first single "Chaperone" for new alt pop duo Tolman.^[9]

Equipment

Andrew endorses C&C Custom Drum Company and Istanbul Agop cymbals.^[10][11]

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. He also studied music at Brigham Young University.

References

1. Bracket Magazine (2011-11-11). . Bracketmagazine.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-18. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
2. Trina N. Green (2017-03-22). "The Soul Shine of Mondo Cozmo @ SXSW".
3. "Imagine Dragons change up their lineup and make big new plans". Las Vegas Weekly. 2011-07-29. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
4. Staff, Seven (2011-05-12). . Vegas Seven. Archived from the original on 2013-07-18. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
5. Andrew Tolman [@andrew_tolman] (7 August 2023). "having a blast sitting in on drums for this @imaginedragons Europe tour" – via Instagram.
6. "Stream: The Moth & the Flame "Sorry" — los angeles". La.thedelimagazine.com. 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
7. Billboard (2014-09-17). "The Moth & the Flame Signs to Elektra Records, Shares 'Sorry' Live Video: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
8. "Mount Saint - Criminal". YouTube. 1980-05-18. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
9. Meredith Schneider (2016-10-11). "TOLMAN, "Chaperone" | New Music". Impose Magazine. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
10. . Istanbulcymbals.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-08. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
11. "Artists - C&C Drum Company". www.candccustomdrums.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.