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Region: Eastern Corn Belt PlainsConference: Great LakesRegional Rank: #6
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Did You Know
•Walk the Moon's name comes from a song by The Police.
•The band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, after Nicholas Petricca posted ads.
•Their breakthrough came after opening for Fun. on a 2012 tour.
•"Shut Up and Dance" was initially rejected by several labels.
•They blend indie pop with new wave and 80s synth-pop influences.
•Walk the Moon collaborated with Steve Aoki on "I Can't Wait".
•"Anna Sun" was named an "anthem of summer" by MTV in 2012.
•Their vibrant face paint became a signature visual element.
•Walk the Moon won a MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video in 2015.
•Their music is often featured in film and television, impacting pop culture.
•Walk the Moon's name came from a Police song, highlighting their new wave influence.
•Cincinnati's vibrant music scene shaped their early sound and provided crucial gigs.
•Their breakthrough single, "Anna Sun," was initially a regional college radio hit.
•Before fame, lead singer Nicholas Petricca gave drum lessons to pay the bills.
•The band's signature face paint became a visual trademark, boosting recognition.
•They collaborated with Steve Aoki on "Home We'll Go (Take My Hand)," expanding their reach.
•"Shut Up and Dance" topped Billboard's Rock Airplay chart for a record-breaking 27 weeks.
•Their music has been featured in numerous commercials, solidifying their pop presence.
•Walk the Moon received an MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video in 2015.
•Despite lineup changes, Petricca's vision remains central to Walk the Moon's sound.