Utah-based alt rockers Neon Trees first rose to prominence when the Killers hand-picked them as touring buddies a few years back. Nowadays, however, they’re big in their own right. Last year’s debut album, Habits, was a hit, as was the massive single “Animal”. Currently in the US after a UK tour, they’re in Australia next week, so we called up singer Tyler Glenn.[To read the full interview, visit TNT Down Under]
On Thursday 4th of August Neon Trees took to the stage in front of their fan base predominantly consisting of young, somewhat attractive females and conversely seedy, pathetic guys who were trying to pick up these females. But enough about the audience, because we’re here to review the performance of this lively band from Utah.
Their catchy, guitar-driven pop-rock songs and smouldering debut single made them ones to watch in 2011, and now, US sensations Neon Trees are coming down under![To read more of the announcement, visit MTV Australia]
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"I think one of the things we're good at is putting on a show," drummer/vocalist Elaine Bradley told MTV.com when asked about what it was like to be an opening act for My Chemical Romance.
Neon Trees are heading down under for what will be their first official Australian tour. The band will entertain crowds in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with hits such as ‘Animal’ and ‘1983’.[To read more, go to Tone Deaf]
Since first tasting a hint of fame as special guests on The Killers 2008 North American tour the band have since exploded out of the blocks. Signing a deal with Mercury Records shortly after the successful tour, they released their debut album Habits in America in 2010 to warm reviews and massive airplay across the country.
" One of our fave new bands this year, Neon Trees, have just dropped by 'The Hot Hits Live From LA' studios for an exclusive chat!
The boys responsible for the massive hit Animal told us about their sudden rise to fame, what it's like hanging out with their heroes such as Slash, and what it's like going to wild LA parties!
They also chatted about their BIG love for Australia...let's hope they return for a tour really soon! "[To watch the interview, visit The Hot Hits]
