Walk Off The Earth

Walk Off The Earth, an indie pop band, originated in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, in 2006. The group gained initial recognition through independent music releases and a variety of creative cover songs. A significant turning point occurred in early 2012 when their innovative one-guitar live cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know” went viral on YouTube, accumulating over 175 million views within four months. This performance, featuring all five members playing a single guitar, received positive attention from both Gotye and Kimbra, and led to an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The band’s unique approach to music, incorporating instruments like the ukulele and theremin, contributed to their distinct sound and visual appeal.

Following their viral success, Walk Off The Earth signed a recording contract with Columbia Records in February 2012. Throughout their career, they have consistently released original material alongside their popular cover versions. Their debut full-length album, “R.E.V.O.”, was released in March 2013 and was streamed in its entirety by Rolling Stone before its official launch. The band has undertaken multiple tours across the US and Europe, including the R.E.V.O. Tour and the Gang of Rhythm Tour. They expanded their reach through collaborations with various artists, including Snoop Dogg, Steve Aoki, and Lukas Graham, and contributed to soundtracks for films like “Snowtime!” and “Pokémon Journeys: The Series”.

Walk Off The Earth has received multiple awards and nominations, including a Juno Award for Group of the Year in 2016 and another in 2023 for Children’s Album of the Year. The band has performed “O Canada” at Game 4 of the 2019 NBA Finals and delivered a halftime show for the NFL playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints in 2018. They continued to innovate, releasing children’s albums and an accompanying web series, “Romeo Eats,” hosted by lead singer Gianni Luminati and his son. The group’s journey has been marked by both musical achievements and personal changes, including the passing of member Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor in 2018 and the departure of Ryan Marshall in 2019, yet they have consistently maintained their creative output and connection with a global audience.