Members
Tyler Josephkeyboard, keytar, lead vocals, original, piano, synthesizer, ukulele · 2009current
Josh Dunmembranophone · 2011current- Chris Salihmembranophone, original · 2009–2011
- Nick Thomasoriginal · 2009–2011
The band was awarded the Billboard Music Award for Top Rock Album, further cementing their legacy.
Twenty One Pilots hails from the United States, specifically Columbus, Ohio.
The band was formed in 2009, starting their journey in the music scene.
Biography
Formation
Twenty One Pilots was formed in 2009 in Columbus, Ohio, by Tyler Joseph, who was joined by Chris Salih and Nick Thomas. The trio began their musical journey after Joseph, inspired by an old keyboard, started creating music in his parents' basement. Their early performances were characterized by a mix of genres, influenced by the diverse venues they played in, ranging from metal to electronic. This eclectic background helped shape their unique sound, which would later become a hallmark of their music.
Lineup Changes
In 2011, the group underwent a significant change when Salih and Thomas left the band, leaving Tyler Joseph as the primary member. Shortly thereafter, drummer Josh Dun joined the duo, solidifying the lineup that would propel them to fame. With this new configuration, Twenty One Pilots released their self-titled debut album, followed by the EP "Regional at Best," which helped them gain a dedicated fanbase.
Breakthrough and Achievements
The release of their third album, "Vessel," in 2013 marked a turning point for the band, featuring hits like "Holding on to You" and "Car Radio." Their subsequent albums, including "Blurryface" and "Trench," showcased their ability to blend various genres, including alternative rock, electropop, and hip-hop. The band has received numerous accolades, including Grammy Awards and Billboard Music Awards, solidifying their status in the music industry. Known for their energetic live performances and deep lyrical content, Twenty One Pilots continues to resonate with fans worldwide, exploring themes of personal struggle and resilience through their music.
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Discography
More Than We Ever Imagined (Live In Mexico City)2026
- 1.Overcompensate (Live In Mexico City)4:18
- 2.Holding on to You (Live In Mexico City)3:57
- 3.Vignette (Live In Mexico City)3:12
- 4.Car Radio (Live In Mexico City)5:06
- 5.Tear in My Heart (Live In Mexico City)3:22
- 6.Shy Away (Live In Mexico City)2:40
- 7.Heathens (Live In Mexico City)4:14
- 8.Next Semester (Live In Mexico City)3:56
- 9.Routines In The Night (Live In Mexico City)3:35
- 10.The Line (Live In Mexico City)3:37
- 11.Mulberry Street (Live In Mexico City)4:13
- 12.Navigating (Live In Mexico City)3:41
- 13.Nico/Heavydirtysoul (Live In Mexico City)7:02
- 14.Guns for Hands (Live In Mexico City)4:02
- 15.Lavish (Live In Mexico City)2:47
- 16.Ride (Live In Mexico City)4:22
- 17.Paladin Strait (Live In Mexico City)5:04
- 18.Jumpsuit (Live In Mexico City)3:51
- 19.Midwest Indigo (Live In Mexico City)3:52
- 20.Stressed Out (Live In Mexico City)3:33
- 21.Trees (Live In Mexico City)5:41
Breach2025
- 1.City Walls5:21
- 2.RAWFEAR3:18
- 3.Drum Show3:22
- 4.Garbage3:17
- 5.The Contract3:46
- 6.Downstairs5:26
- 7.Robot Voices3:57
- 8.Center Mass3:48
- 9.Cottonwood3:08
- 10.One Way2:43
- 11.Days Lie Dormant3:25
- 12.Tally3:33
- 13.Intentions2:16
Clancy2024
- 1.Overcompensate3:56
- 2.Next Semester3:54
- 3.Backslide3:00
- 4.Midwest Indigo3:16
- 5.Routines in the Night3:23
- 6.Vignette3:22
- 7.The Craving (Jenna’s version)2:54
- 8.Lavish2:39
- 9.Navigating3:43
- 10.Snap Back3:30
- 11.Oldies Station3:48
- 12.At the Risk of Feeling Dumb3:24
- 13.Paladin Strait6:29
MTV Unplugged2023
- 1.Intro1:19
- 2.Stressed Out4:23
- 3.Tear in My Heart4:42
- 4.House of Gold / Lane Boy7:00
- 5.Shy Away6:01
- 6.Ride / Nico and the Niners5:19
- 7.Car Radio / Heathens5:39
Scaled and Icy2021
- 1.Good Day3:24
- 2.Choker3:42
- 3.Shy Away2:54
- 4.The Outside3:36
- 5.Saturday2:52
- 6.Never Take It3:32
- 7.Mulberry Street3:44
- 8.Formidable2:56
- 9.Bounce Man3:05
- 10.No Chances3:46
- 11.Redecorate4:05
Scaled and Icy (Livestream Version)2021
- 1.Good Day3:24
- 2.Choker3:43
- 3.Shy Away2:55
- 4.The Outside3:37
- 5.Saturday2:52
- 6.Never Take It3:33
- 7.Mulberry Street3:44
- 8.Formidable2:56
- 9.Bounce Man3:05
- 10.No Chances3:46
- 11.Redecorate4:06
- 12.Choker / Stressed Out / Migraine / Morph / Holding on to You (Livestream version)9:40
- 13.Mulberry Street (Livestream version)4:21
- 14.Lane Boy / Redecorate / Chlorine (Livestream version)6:02
- 15.Shy Away (Livestream version)2:57
- 16.The Outside (Livestream version)4:56
- 17.Heathens / Trees (Livestream version)4:19
- 18.Jumpsuit / Heavydirtysoul (Livestream version)4:08
- 19.Saturday / Level of Concern / Ride / Car Radio (Livestream version)12:50
- 20.Never Take It (Livestream version)3:38
- 21.Level of Concern3:41
Trench2018
- 1.Jumpsuit3:59
- 2.Levitate2:26
- 3.Morph4:19
- 4.My Blood3:49
- 5.Chlorine5:24
- 6.Smithereens2:57
- 7.Neon Gravestones4:00
- 8.The Hype4:25
- 9.Nico and the Niners3:45
- 10.Cut My Lip4:43
- 11.Bandito5:31
- 12.Pet Cheetah3:18
- 13.Legend2:53
- 14.Leave the City4:40
Blurryface Live2016
- 1.Heavydirtysoul3:12
- 2.Stressed Out3:47
- 3.Guns for Hands2:57
- 4.Migraine4:00
- 5.Polarize3:55
- 6.We Don’t Believe What’s on TV3:58
- 7.The Judge4:39
- 8.Lane Boy5:09
- 9.Medley Mashup5:49
- 10.Doubt4:14
- 11.Message Man3:43
- 12.Holding on to You5:31
- 13.Ride4:14
- 14.The Run and Go5:10
- 15.Tear in My Heart3:52
- 16.Car Radio5:01
- 17.Goner3:52
- 18.Trees5:20
Blurryface2015
- 1.Heavydirtysoul3:55
- 2.Stressed Out3:22
- 3.Ride3:35
- 4.Fairly Local3:27
- 5.Tear in My Heart3:08
- 6.Lane Boy4:13
- 7.The Judge4:58
- 8.Doubt3:11
- 9.Polarize3:47
- 10.We Don’t Believe What’s on TV2:57
- 11.Message Man4:00
- 12.Hometown3:55
- 13.Not Today3:58
- 14.Goner3:57
Live at Austin City Limits Music Festival 20152015
- 1.Heavydirtysoul (live)3:58
- 2.Stressed Out (live)4:03
- 3.We Don't Believe What's on TV (live)4:04
- 4.Lane Boy (live)4:22
- 5.Holding on to You (live)5:41
- 6.Ride (live)4:07
- 7.Polarize (live)4:27
- 8.The Run and Go (live)6:11
- 9.Tear in My Heart (live)4:40
- 10.Car Radio (live)5:34
Vessel2012
- 1.Ode to Sleep5:08
- 2.Holding on to You4:24
- 3.Migraine3:59
- 4.House of Gold2:44
- 5.Car Radio4:28
- 6.Semi‐Automatic4:14
- 7.Screen3:49
- 8.The Run and Go3:49
- 9.Fake You Out3:51
- 10.Guns for Hands4:33
- 11.Trees4:27
- 12.Truce2:23
- 13.Holding on to You (live at the LC Pavilion)5:36
- 14.Car Radio (live at the LC Pavilion)4:31
- 15.Trees (live at the LC Pavilion)6:10
- 16.Guns for Hands (live at the LC Pavilion)6:01
- 17.Ode to Sleep (live at Newport Music Hall)5:15
- 18.Forest (live at Newport Music Hall)4:32
Regional at Best2011
- 1.Guns for Hands4:37
- 2.Holding on to You4:26
- 3.Ode to Sleep5:14
- 4.Slowtown4:57
- 5.Car Radio4:49
- 6.Forest4:11
- 7.Glowing Eyes4:26
- 8.Kitchen Sink5:34
- 9.Anathema3:59
- 10.Lovely4:20
- 11.Ruby4:30
- 12.Trees4:20
- 13.Be Concerned4:08
- 14.Clear3:38
Twenty One Pilots2009
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Location Sessions2021
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Trench 10" Triplet EP2018
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TOPxMM: the MUTEMATH sessions2016
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Double-Sided2016
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The LC LP2015
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Migraine2013
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Holding on to You2013
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Spotify Sessions2013
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three songs2012
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Live at UG Studios2011
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Unpublished Music2010
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Johnny Boy2009
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Label
- Record label
- Fueled by Ramen
Achievements
- Award
- Alternative Press Music Award for Artist of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Awards
- Award
- Billboard Music Award for Top Rock Song
- Award
- Billboard Music Award for Top Rock Album
- Award
- Billboard Music Award for Top Rock Artist
- Award
- iHeartRadio Music Awards
- Award
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best Alternative
- Award
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best Live Act
- Award
- NRJ Music Award for International Revelation of the Year
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ukulele, piano, drum kit, voice, synthesizer, percussion instrument
Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: 21 Pilots, TWENTY ØNE PILØTS, twenty | one | pilots
Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo from Columbus, Ohio, consisting of frontman Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun. The band is known for its difficult-to-categorize mix of musical styles, lyrics concerning personal insecurities, and energetic live shows featuring costumes and on-stage acrobatics. They are also known for their fanbase and an alternate universe storyline told through several concept albums.
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