Hyland is an American Christian rock band originating from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band released two EPs independently before signing to Tooth & Nail Records on October 25, 2010.Tooth & Nail | Artist | Hyland toothandnail.com. Retrieved March 31, 2011.Tooth & Nail Records Nabs Minneapolis Band: Hyland | TodaysChristianMusic.com todayschrisitanmusic.com. Retrieved August 4, 2011. Their debut album was released on May 3, 2011.Jesusfreakhideout.com: Hyland Discography, Hyland Artist Database, T39, Tomorrows39 jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved March 31, 2011.
Formation (2006–2009)
Hyland formed in 2006 in Minneapolis, Minnesota as a local Christian pop rock band. Hyland gained local attention as they traveled the state of Minnesota, and eventually the United States, and performed at local clubs and various scenes, including performing at U.S. festivals (Lifest, Sonshine, etc.), and winning a music tournament at Club 3 Degrees,Award-winning Christian-rock group Hyland to perform uwec.edu. Retrieved July 4, 2011. which is described by the awarding organization as "nationally recognized."Music Tournament | 3 Degrees Ministries 3degreesministries.com. Retrieved March 31, 2011.
During that time, Hyland released their first two EPs independently. Polyphonic Telegraph No. 1 was released on July 22, 2008Jesusfreakhideout.com: Hyland, "Polyphonic Telegraph No. 1" Review jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved January 4, 2011. and Quotients was released on May 13, 2009.
Record deal (2010)
On October 25, 2010, Tooth & Nail Records added Hyland to their artist roster. According to lead vocalist Jon Lewis, the band was preparing songs for their third independent release when musician/producer Aaron Sprinkle contacted the band and requested a personal pitch to Tooth & Nail. The request came following the discovery of the band by Sprinkle after one of his interns accidentally left one of Hyland's song samples on Sprinkle's computer without closing the program before leaving for the night.YouTube - Find out about Hyland- New Tooth & Nail Band youtube.com. Retrieved April 15, 2011. According to the band, the record label was "blown away" by Hyland's live performance and strong original songs.Hyland SEATTLE :) | Free Music, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos myspace.com. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
After the signing, Aaron Sprinkle agreed to produce the band's debut album, Weights & Measures, which was released on May 3, 2011. The album was mixed by JR McNeely.
National tours (2011–2014)
Hyland performed on the "Overcome Tour," headlined by Fireflight and featuring After Edmund and Royal Tailor.Music News > > RADIOU.COM tvulive.com. Retrieved March 4, 2011.Jesusfreakhideout.com: Music News, March 2011: Project Help Hyland: Band Trailer and ALL Gear Stolen jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved March 4, 2011. Hyland has also performed on the "Mother, May I?" Tour, with Abandon Kansas and Wavorly.Music News >> RADIOU.COM tvulive.com. Retrieved May 27, 2011. The group continued playing shows into 2014.
Media recognition
Aside from touring, Hyland has been the subject of an interview on The Harvest Show, a show on World Harvest Television, a nationally-broadcasting channel.YouTube - Harvest Show - Hyland Interview - 3-28-11 youtube.com. Retrieved August 4, 2011.YouTube - Hyland "Desperate Man" - Harvest Show 3-28-11 youtube.com. Retrieved August 4, 2011.YouTube - The Harvest Show - Hyland - This Love Is Free - 3-28-11 youtube.com. Retrieved August 4, 2011. Hyland is also in regular rotation on RadioUTen Most Wanted > > RADIOU.COM tvulive.com. Retrieved November 4, 2011. and the Northwestern Media network.Life 102.5 - Uplifting and Safe For Your Family >> Blog Archive >> Recently Added Music to Life 102.5 life1025.com. Retrieved May 14, 2011. Hyland's second radio single, "This Love Is Free," from their debut album, Weights & Measures, peaked at No. 29 on the Christian Songs chart published by Billboard.[ This Love is Free - Hyland | Billboard.com] billboard.com. Retrieved May 30, 2011.
Band members
Current Jon Lewis – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Steve Weigel – drums
Former
Matt Lennander – lead guitar Tim Neff – rhythm guitar Lee Carter – bass Mitch Hansen – lead guitar Ben Early – keyboards, backing vocals, additional guitar Josiah Erickson – bass
Discography Studio albums Released Title Label(s)May 3, 2011Weights & MeasuresTooth & Nail RecordsOctober 22, 2012Finding Our WayTooth & Nail Records
Studio EPs Released Title Label(s)July 22, 2008Polyphonic Telegraph No. 1 independentMay 13, 2009 Quotients (four-track preview of Weights & Measures) independent
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