Since 2012, the multiplatinum indie pop trio-Adam, Jack, and Ryan -have generated billions of streams and earned one triple-platinum single, one double-platinum single, four platinum singles, and one platinum album. Re-envisioning what pop can be in the 21st century, AJR unassumingly emerged as a ubiquitous hit-making outlier and one of the biggest indie bands in the world. AJR will release the vinyl edition of OK ORCHESTRA on August 20. 1 on the Billboard Alternative and Rock albums charts and claimed the #10 spot on the Billboard 200. 2 at Alternative radio, Top 20 at Pop radio and approaching Top 10 at Adult Pop radio, proving them as a force to be reckoned with in the Alternative and Pop spaces.ĪJR performed a medley of “Way Less Sad” and their 2x platinum hit “ BANG!” at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, which Billboard praised by saying, “the line ‘I'm A-OK’ hit particularly hard as the countless fans gathered outside sang along – a fitting moment as the world continues to emerge from the ongoing pandemic.” They also took home their first-ever Billboard Music Award for Top Rock Song with “BANG!” at the show.īoth “Way Less Sad” and “BANG!” are featured on the group’s acclaimed new album OK ORCHESTRA, which debuted at No.
Earlier this month, Apple Music added it to its “Songs of the Summer” and “Today’s Hits” playlists and Spotify made it a mainstay on its coveted “Mood Booster” and “Happy Hits” playlists. It’s generated more than 85 million total streams, is spending its 10th week on the Billboard Hot 100 and recently hit No.
The entire North America tour includes a total of 40 dates with stops in Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco and more, before wrapping Jin Phoenix at Ak-Chin Pavilion.ĪJR’s current single “ Way Less Sad” is poised to be one of the biggest songs of the summer. Produced by Live Nation, the additional 12-date 2021 leg will kick off on September 7th in Madison, WI at Sylvee with stops in Grand Rapids, Albany, Louisville and more before wrapping October 1st in Jacksonville, FL at Daily's Place. Tickets go onsale Friday, July 16 at 10:00 a.m. Indie pop trio, AJR announces additional dates for their 2021 OK Orchestra Tour including a stop at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on September 12 at 7:30pm.