WALDEN

Hailing from the musical mecca of Nashville, Tennessee, Walden pays homage to the city’s rich legacy while presenting a new atmospheric rock sound of their own. Having formed in 2012 while still in high school, Walden burst onto the scene with their release of The Green Lights EP in 2018; they played shows across the nation, including festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Shaky Knees, KAABOO Del Mar, Summerfest, Suwannee Hulaween, and Sloss Music & Arts Festival and directly support spots for renowned acts including Moon Taxi, Ripe, and Twiddle.

They followed up the Green Lights EP with The Static EP in 2019 and single releases throughout 2020 and 2021, including accompanying music videos for “Daydreams”, a reflection on great times that have come to pass and “Green Lights – Isolation Mix”, a reimagined version of their original 2018 recording inspired by the many months spent in isolation during the pandemic. Additionally, Walden signed a sync deal with BMG Fieldhouse, having their first placement in the theatrically released film “Butter’s Final Meal” in 2022. Their recorded music has been placed on multiple editorial playlists, including Spotify’s New Music Friday Italia and Your Alternative, Apple Music’s New in Alternative, and Amazon Music’s Brand New Music.

The quartet consists of Richard Becker (vocals/guitar), Jamie de Lange (bass), Eric Hangartner (vocals/piano) and Andrew Mendel (drums/background vocals). These four young men have captured the attention of audiences of all ages with their raw sound, infectious energy, their authentic sonic vision, and the undeniable connection they share on stage.

In 2021, Walden coined the “Where’s Walden Tour” where they successfully planned and executed a tour of all 50 states starting with a 50 dollar budget. With the support of their loyal fanbase, Walden was able to crowdfund the tour while on the road, funding the whole operation with merchandise sales, donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales. Performing in a unique array of venues, the band brought their high-energy show to a dozen traditional clubs like the Mercury Lounge in NYC and Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles, an art gallery, a National Cave, an air museum, a farm, and many breweries and house parties, gaining press and growing their digital presence along the way.