The Walters

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The Walters
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Background information
OriginChicago, Illinois, United States
Years active2014–2017, 2021–present
LabelsWarner
Members
  • Luke Olson
  • Walter Kosner
  • MJ Tirabassi
  • Danny Wells
  • Charlie Ekhaus

The Walters are a band from Chicago, Illinois, composed of lead vocalist Luke Olson, lead guitarist Walter Kosner, rhythm guitarist/vocalist MJ Tirabassi, bassist Danny Wells, and drummer Charlie Ekhaus.[1] They have released two EPs and three singles, and were touring the United States on their first national tour in 2017.[2][3]

History[]

The Walters formed in Chicago, Illinois in 2014 after the band's guitarist and namesake Walter Kosner moved from Connecticut to Chicago to attend DePaul University. After dropping out of the school, Kosner recruited the rest of the band members who eventually would form The Walters.[4][better source needed] That same year, the band released their first recorded effort, Songs for Dads. The release saw the band charting on Spotify's United States Viral Top 50 which caught the attention of Canvasback Records. As part of the label's ongoing monthly singles series, Canvasclub, The Walters released two songs, entitled "Hunk Beach" and "I Want to Be Good".[5]

In 2015, the band also recorded and independently released their second full-length effort, Young Men.[citation needed] This was followed in 2017 by the single "She's Gonna Leave You".[6] In 2017, the band began their first national tour and also performed at the Lollapalooza music festival. On September 23, the band announced via their Facebook page that they "currently had no future plans to release new music as The Walters".[7][better source needed]

Following the band's breakup, lead vocalist Luke Olson started a solo career under the moniker "L. Martin",[8] while the remaining members formed a new band called Corduroy.[9] In an April 2021 interview, Olson stated that "the band broke up with [him]" and that it was "a pretty tough pill to swallow."[8] Olson later attributed the breakup to being overwhelmed by the band's success at a young age.[9]

In late-2021, their song "I Love You So" from the EP Songs for Dads went viral on TikTok, leading to the song earning nearly 4 million on-demand streams in the United Stated in the first week of November.[10] On November 3, 2021, the band announced their reunion alongside a three-show tour running through December and subsequently signed with Warner Records.[10] In an interview with Variety, Olson said that the band had been "flirting with the idea of reuniting" and that the success of "I Love You So" led to them officially reuniting.[9] The sleeper hit went on to chart in 2021 & 2022 in 4 countries and global charts, with the band also performing the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live![11]

Members[]

  • Luke Olson – lead vocals, guitar
  • Walter Kosner – lead guitar
  • MJ Tirabassi – rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Danny Wells – bass
  • Charlie Ekhaus – drums

Touring members

  • Luke Otwell – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals (2021–present)

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

List of studio albums with title and details
Title Album details
Young Men

Extended plays[]

List of extended plays with title and details
Title EP details
Songs for Dads
  • Released: November 28, 2014[13]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: LP, CD, digital download, streaming

Singles[]

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[14] 		US
Rock
[15] 		CAN
[16] 		MLY
[17] 		UK
[18] 		WW
[19]
"I Love You So"[20] 2014 81 9 62 13 88 61 Songs for Dads
"Hunk Beach"/"I Wanna Be Good"[22] 2015 — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Goodbye Baby"[23] — — — — — —
"She's Gonna Leave You"[24] 2017 — — — — — —

References[]

  1. ^ "The Walters on growing popularity, finding success without a label". FOX 32. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  2. ^ Parrella-Aureli, Ariel (March 17, 2017). "REVIEW: The Orwells, The Walters shake it down at home show on US tour kickoff (PHOTOS)". The Columbia Chronicle. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Live from Studio 435: The Walters". WGN Radio. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  4. ^ "The Walters". Lollapalooza. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  5. ^ NIESPODZIANY, BEN (September 25, 2015). "Hunky Dads: An Introductory Interview with The Walters". These Days. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  6. ^ Domanick, Andrea (January 12, 2017). "Sweat Out Your Heartbreak to The Walters's Video for "She's Gonna Leave You"". Noisey. Retrieved 2017-05-02.
  7. ^ The band's official statement: https://www.facebook.com/TheWaltersband/
  8. ^ a b "The Olson Brothers 'Reunite' As an Unlikely Musical Duo". kenosha.com. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  9. ^ a b c "How TikTok Hit 'I Love You So' Gave Life to Defunct Band the Walters Seven Years After Its Release". Variety. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  10. ^ a b "The Walters Sign With Warner Records Following Reunion: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  11. ^ "The Walters perform the song I Love You So on Jimmy Kimmel Live". Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  12. ^ "Young Men by The Walters". December 23, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  13. ^ "Songs for Dads - EP by The Walters". November 28, 2014 – via Apple Music.
  14. ^ "The Hot 100: Week of February 5, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  15. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs". Billboard. February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  16. ^ "Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  17. ^ Peak chart positions on RIM's Top 20 most streamed international & domestic songs in Malaysia:
    • "Dandelions". January 7–13, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022 – via Facebook.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. ^ "Walters - Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  19. ^ "Billboard Global 200". Billboard. February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  20. ^ "I Love You So - Single by The Walters". November 28, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  21. ^ "Canadian single certifications – The Walters – I Love You So". Music Canada. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  22. ^ "Hunk Beach / I Wanna Be Good - Single by The Walters". June 29, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  23. ^ "Goodbye Baby - Single by The Walters". October 20, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  24. ^ "She's Gonna Leave You - Single by The Walters". January 12, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2021 – via Apple Music.
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