If you have not heard of Fun, then you might realize who they are if you have heard the song We are Young. This was the song that made them gain mainstream success in the music world. Fun is an indie pop rock band that was formed by band leader Nate Ruess.
After college Ruess went from Arizona to New York to get his music career started. Just goes to show that it paid off though with the mainstream success of We are Young. We are Young was even covered by the cast on the TV show Glee.
Besides the song being shown there, We are Young was also featured on the Chevrolet Chevy Sonic commercial that was done for the Super Bowl XLVI.
We are Young comes from Fun's album Some Nights. What is very interesting about this album is that it was inspired by Kanye West's music. There were also other songs that were inspired by hip hop. Imagine that, a rock band that was inspired by hip hop. You probably do not hear about that happening every day.
If you are looking for any upcoming tours you do not have to look very far. The band Fun is playing many upcoming areas. This includes:
Higher Ground Burlington: Vermont, February 29th, 2012.
Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel: Providence, Rhode Island, March 1st, 2012.
The Recher Theatre: Towson, Maryland, March 2nd, 2012.
Cat's Cradle: Carrboro, North Carolina, March 3rd, 2012.
For an even fuller schedule on Fun's upcoming tour dates you may want to visit their Myspace page.
The band's latest song release was actually a free song release to the public. There was a deal going on with the band Fun and the fans, that if their Facebook page could receive 40,000 likes by Christmas of 2011 they would release a free song. Well, the band reached that many likes by Christmas and Fun stayed true to their word releasing a free song.
If this band happens to be playing in your area, then you should definitely check them out. They play music that is Fun for your ears.