WALK THE MOON

About

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, WALK THE MOON is an American rock band founded in 2006 by lead singer Nicholas Petricca while he was a student at Kenyon College. The band's name derives from "Walking on the Moon," a song by The Police. WALK THE MOON achieved significant commercial success with their hit single "Shut Up and Dance," alongside other notable tracks including "Anna Sun" and "One Foot." The band's sound is characterized by the incorporation of 1980s musical elements, particularly keyboard and synthesizer work. Their musical influences include Talking Heads, whose innovative approach to rock music helped shape the band's distinctive style.