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United States Fun. was an American indie pop band that achieved mainstream success, winning multiple Grammy Awards and topping charts with their unique blend of pop rock and baroque pop.
The band Fun. and designer Rachel Antonoff joined forces to create The Ally Coalition, a partnership devoted to encouraging and supporting LGBTQ causes.
Fun.'s single "Walking the Dog" was used in a commercial for the travel site Expedia.com.
The song "We Are Young" was used in commercials for Chevrolet.
The song "We Are Young" was used in commercials for Apple Inc.
Fun. was an American pop rock band formed in New York City in 2008. The band’s core members included Nate Ruess on lead vocals, Andrew Dost contributing keyboards, piano, guitars, and various other instruments, and Jack Antonoff on guitars, drums, and keyboards. The members came from previous musical projects: Nate Ruess from The Format, Andrew Dost from Anathallo, and Jack Antonoff from Steel Train. Their collaboration began swiftly in New Jersey, where Ruess provided melodies while Dost and Antonoff developed the musical arrangements. Their debut album, “Aim and Ignite,” released in 2009, introduced their distinctive sound, characterized by orchestral arrangements and emotive lyrics, garnering positive reviews.
The band’s initial success grew with touring, opening for acts like Jack’s Mannequin and Paramore. In 2010, Fun. signed with Fueled by Ramen. Their 2012 album, “Some Nights,” marked a significant turning point in their career. The album featured hit singles “We Are Young” (featuring Janelle Monáe), “Some Nights,” and “Carry On,” all of which achieved top 20 positions on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. “We Are Young” notably reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and made digital sales history by gaining over 300,000 downloads for seven consecutive weeks. This success led to performances on “Saturday Night Live” and the MTV Europe Music Awards.
At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards in 2013, Fun. received significant recognition. They won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and Song of the Year for “We Are Young.” This marked a peak in their commercial and critical acclaim. The band continued to release music, including the live EP “Before Shane Went To Bangkok: Live in The USA” in 2013. In 2015, the band announced an indefinite hiatus to pursue individual projects, with members like Jack Antonoff finding subsequent success in other bands and as a producer.
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