Emblem3: Difference between revisions

| current_members = * Drew Chadwick

'''Emblem3''' is an American [[rap rock]] band from [[Sequim, Washington]], consisting of Wesley Stromberg (born December 6, 1993), Drew Chadwick (born October 1, 1992) and Keaton Stromberg (born July 16, 1996).<ref name="last">{{cite web | url=http://www.last.fm/music/Emblem3 |title= Emblem3 – Discover music, concerts, stats, & pictures at Last.fm<!-- Bot generated title --> | publisher=[[Last.fm]] |year=2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ligacaoteen.com.br/entretenimento-variedade/emblem3-esta-de-volta-e-lanca-novo-ep/109964/|title=Emblem3 está de volta e lança novo EP|date=October 29, 2019}}</ref> In 2013, they signed with [[Simon Cowell]]'s record label [[Syco Records]] and [[Columbia Records]] after finishing fourth on the second season of ''[[The X Factor (American TV series)|The X Factor]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/01/09/emblem-3-album-x-factor-group-signed-sony | title=‘X Factor’ Group Emblem 3 Officially Releasing An Album In 2013 | publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] | date=January 9, 2013}}</ref> They have since been dropped from their record label.

Their first single, "[[Chloe (You're the One I Want)]]", was released on April 15, 2013,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/15/emblem3-chloe-youre-the-o_n_3085213.html | title=Emblem3 Releases New Single, ‘Chloe (You're The One I Want)' (LISTEN) | work=Huffington Post | date=April 15, 2013 | first=Krystie | last=Yandoli}}</ref> and their debut album, entitled ''[[Nothing to Lose (Emblem3 album)|Nothing to Lose]]'', was released on July 30, 2013.<ref name="ok">{{cite web | url=http://www.okmagazine.com/news/ok-exclusive-see-emblem3s-deluxe-album-cover-and-track-listing-nothing-lose | title=OK! Exclusive: See Emblem3′S Deluxe Album Cover And Track Listing For ‘Nothing To Lose!’ | publisher=[[OK! magazine]] | date=June 13, 2013}}</ref>

Due to Chadwick's different musical visions, he left Emblem3 in June 2014. A year later, both Keaton and Wesley started separate musical projects, leaving Emblem3's future uncertain.<ref name=hiatus>{{cite web|title=Emblem3 Taking a Break, NOT Breaking Up|url=http://www.hollywire.com/2015/06/emblem3-taking-break-not-breaking|website=hollywire.com|access-date=September 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924031604/http://www.hollywire.com/2015/06/emblem3-taking-break-not-breaking#|archive-date=September 24, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> In September 2015, Emblem3 appeared at [[The Janoskians]] movie premiere, causing speculation that the three had reunited. Their reconciliation was later confirmed by the band on [[Twitter]]. On November 3, 2015, Emblem3 made a private announcement to fans who had signed up to their website, revealing they were working on a new album to be released in 2016, with a tour to follow. On February 1, 2016, Emblem3 released their first single since getting back together, "Now".

In September 2016 Wesley announced Emblem3 is branching out as individuals temporarily and stated it was not a break up.

In 2017 they released two new songs through their app, "Homerun" and "New Day". On February 14, 2017, they put yet another new song out, "Corona And Lime".

On October 25, 2019, the band released the EP ''Pyro''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/5icuQoXhzASs9JLCSdVL9L?si=ObhsaiQPTqOa-LCpTIOoUA|title=Pyro|website=Spotify|access-date=October 29, 2019}}</ref> and on October 28 the band released a music video for the song "Cobain".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBjz9nhjtrw|title=Emblem3- Cobain|date=October 28, 2019|website=Youtube}}</ref>

While attending middle school in [[Sequim, Washington]], Drew Chadwick and Wesley Stromberg began doing sessions together as American Scholars. At the time, Keaton Stromberg was only nine<ref name=last /> and was in his own band called Lucky 13 (guitar Keaton, bass Eli Fozio, drums Sara Mobley). While Wesley had moved to [[Huntington Beach, California]] with his girlfriend, Chadwick spent high school moving up and down the West Coast, eventually joining Wesley in Huntington Beach. Keaton enrolled in a nearby art school and moved to California to join them.<ref name=Tribune>{{cite news|last=Stewart|first=Allison|title=Emblem3 came out big winners by losing 'X Factor'|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-02-13/entertainment/ct-emblem3-x-factor-rosemont-theatre-20140213_1_keaton-stromberg-emblem3-tate-stevens|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|access-date=May 9, 2014}}</ref> They released an album, ''Bite Your Lip and Take It'' under the name The American Scholars, which they produced in their basement.<ref name=last /> After going through many names, the trio settled on "Emblem3" while in Huntington Beach. They performed locally along the Sunset Strip.

Emblem3 performed "[[One Day (Matisyahu song)|One Day]]" by [[Matisyahu]] during their first live show on October 31.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.celebuzz.com/video-post/x-factor-emblem3s-first-live-show-performance/|title=‘X Factor’ Recap: Emblem3 Ends Live Show on High Note (VIDEO) - Celebuzz|date=October 31, 2012|access-date=August 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923224302/http://www.celebuzz.com/video-post/x-factor-emblem3s-first-live-show-performance/|archive-date=September 23, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> In addition they were selected as the first group to enter the top twelve by Simon Cowell. On the second live show on November 7, the group performed their version of "[[My Girl (The Temptations song)|My Girl]]" by [[the Temptations]] and "[[California Gurls]]" by [[Katy Perry]] with "[[What Makes You Beautiful]]" by [[One Direction]] as the background track. After the second live show the group was ranked sixth based on the fan votes and made it to the next week's live shows. On the third live show, they performed "[[No One (Alicia Keys song)|No One]]" by [[Alicia Keys]] and were ranked fourth by the fan votes moving on to week five. On the fourth live show on November 21, 2012, they performed "[[Secrets (OneRepublic song)|Secrets]]" by [[OneRepublic]] and were ranked again 4th by the American public. For the fifth live show, they performed "[[I'm a Believer]]" by [[The Monkees]] and were ranked third. On the sixth live show, the group performed two songs: the first one, chosen by their mentor, was "[[Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars song)|Just the Way You Are]]" by [[Bruno Mars]]; the second song, chosen by the fans in the Pepsi Challenge, was "[[Forever Young (Alphaville song)|Forever Young]]" by [[Alphaville (band)|Alphaville]]. The group was once again ranked third overall by the fans' votes. In the semi-finals, they performed "[[Baby, I Love Your Way]]" by [[Peter Frampton]] as their own choice and "[[Hey Jude]]" by [[The Beatles]] as Cowell's choice. They were eliminated on the result show and placed fourth overall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2012/12/x_factor_2012_elimination_reca_3.html|title='X Factor' 2012 elimination recap: Emblem3 falls short of the finals|access-date=August 3, 2016}}</ref>

The trio began to record their debut album, ''[[Nothing to Lose (Emblem3 album)|Nothing to Lose]]'', in December 2012. It was released on July 30, 2013. The lead single, "[[Chloe (You're the One I Want)]]", peaked at number 93 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. The second single off the album was "3000 Miles".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/earshot/emblem3-sets-nothing-lose-release-577379 | work=The Hollywood Reporter | first=Sophie | last=Schillaci | title=Emblem3 Sets 'Nothing to Lose' Release Date Ahead of Selena Gomez Tour (Video) | date=July 17, 2013}}</ref> The band toured to promote their music in their "Goin' Back to Cali Tour" that took place in April 2013.<ref name="emblem3.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.emblem3.com/news/140501# |title=Emblem3 is Goin' Back 2 Cali! : Emblem 3<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=September 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020213655/http://www.emblem3.com/news/140501# |archive-date=October 20, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Emblem3 later performed as the opening act for [[Selena Gomez]] on her [[Stars Dance Tour]] that began in August 2013.<ref name=Tribune /> On December 5, 2013, Emblem3 had their homecoming performance on ''The X Factor'', singing "Just for One Day". After their performance, they announced their first national headlining tour, "#Bandlife".

Emblem3 released their first [[extended play|EP]] titled ''Songs from the Couch, Vol. I'' on June 2, 2014, independently.<ref name="Songs From the Couch, Vol. I">{{cite news| url=https://itunes.apple.com/mt/album/songs-from-the-couch-vol.-1/id883602052?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 | work=iTunes | title=Songs From the Couch, Vol. I | date=June 2, 2014}}</ref>

On June 20, 2014, the band announced on their website that band member Drew Chadwick was leaving the band to pursue a solo career.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://emblem3.com/news/215833# |title=Archived copy |access-date=June 20, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140623135148/http://emblem3.com/news/215833# |archive-date=June 23, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Keaton and Wesley Stromberg released their first EP as a duo titled ''Forever Together'' on October 27, 2014.<ref name="Forever Together">{{cite news| url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/forever-together-ep/id932405224 | work=iTunes | title=Forever Together | date=October 27, 2014}}</ref>

===2015&ndash;present: solo projects and "Eyes Wide Open"===

In June 2015, the group announced that it was taking an indefinite hiatus.<ref name=hiatus /> In September 2015, Drew rejoined Emblem3 and the band began working on new projects. On November 3, 2015, the band made a private announcement to fans signed up to their website revealing that they were working on a new album for released in 2016, with a tour to follow. On February 1, 2016, Emblem3 released a new song titled "Now" on YouTube as a tribute to their fans and their past.

Emblem3 was set to perform at One Love Fest{{when|date=December 2016}} but has since dropped out and Drew Chadwick is the only one of Emblem3 performing. Wesley announced on September 23, 2016, he is making a solo album and Keaton his helping him make it. Wesley also stated Emblem3 is branching out as individuals but it is not a break up.

In an interview with J-14 talking about his solo music Wesley revealed the fate of Emblem3. He stated although they will always be a band and will always have music and write music together it is "Time for a new chapter" and said that they are three different artists. Drew will continue to perform music as well as Wes while Keaton as of now is producing music for Wes and others making a name as a music producer.

In January 2017 the released a new song called "Homerun" on their app and in February released a song called "New Day" also on their app.

All members are currently doing their own music. Drew Chadwick under the name CHADWICK, Wesley Stromberg Under WESLEY, and Keaton Stromberg currently serves as the lead vocalist for his new band THE SOCIAL.

Their latest EP ''Pyro'' released on October 25, 2019.

They announced Jaiden on July 10th,2020

They announced on July 2, 2021 that they will have a new single "Champagne Dreams" and an "Eyes Wide Open Tour".

|-

! scope="row"| ''Songs from the Couch, Vol. 1''

|

* Released: June 2, 2014

* Label: EMBLEM3<ref name="Songs From the Couch, Vol. I"/>

* Format: [[Music download|Digital download]]

| 53 || 22

|

! scope="row"| "Now"

! scope="row"| "End of Summer"

|rowspan="3"| 2017

| rowspan="3" {{N/A|Non-album singles}}

! scope="row"| "Too Pretty (For Your Own Good)"

| 2019

! scope="row"| "Cobain"

| ''Pyro''

|rowspan="2"| 2014

| {{N/A|Non-album singles}}

* [[Stars Dance Tour]] (Opening Act) (2013)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://selenagomez.com/news/153821# |title=Selena Gomez Welcomes Emblem3 & Christina Grimmie as Openers on Stars Dance Tour : Selena Gomez<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=September 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130831201714/http://selenagomez.com/news/153821# |archive-date=August 31, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>