Bailen (band)

BAILEN is an American alternative music group based in New York City.^[1] The band consists of fraternal twins Daniel Bailen (vocals/bass/synth/guitar) and David Bailen (vocals/drums), as well as younger sister Julia Bailen (vocals/guitar). The band performed a Paste Session on February 5, 2019^[2] and had their single "I Was Wrong" featured as Song of the Day by The Current on March 14, 2019.^[3] Their single "I Was Wrong" was featured by NPR World Cafe in "Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs They Can't Stop Listening To" on March 30, 2019. ^[4] The band was featured in Billboard just a few weeks later on April 18, 2019.^[5]

BAILEN
Background information
Origin	New York City, United States
Genres	Alternative
Instrument(s)	Vocals, bass guitar, synthesizer, guitar
Labels	Fantasy Records
Members	Daniel Bailen, David Bailen, Julia Bailen
Website	bailentheband.com

The band's Fantasy Records debut album, Thrilled To Be Here, produced by GRAMMY-Award winner John Congleton (St. Vincent, The War on Drugs), was released on April 26, 2019.^[6] On January 25, 2019, the band released "I Was Wrong", the first song off "Thrilled To Be Here."^[7]

On August 7, 2019, BAILEN performed their song "Something Tells Me," on TODAY.^[8]

Moving into 2020, the band's song "Your Love Is All I Know" was featured on XPN’s Top 100 Songs of 2019 list.^[9]

On February 14, 2023, BAILEN announced their next studio album release on Fantasy Records, Tired Hearts, accompanied by the first single released from the album, "Call It Like It Is." Available May 5, 2023, the album was produced by Brad Cook and BAILEN, and mixed by Lars Stalfors. ^[10]

References

1. Kallao, Stephen (April 30, 2019). "BAILEN Has The Type Of Bond That Only Comes From Being Family". NPR.org. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
2. "BAILEN – Full Session". paste.com. February 5, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
3. "BAILEN – I Was Wrong". thecurrent.org. March 14, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
4. "Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing". NPR.org. March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
5. Lainez, Shervin (April 18, 2019). "Sibling Group Bailen Are Ready to Fall Head Over Heels On Melodic New Ballad: Exclusive". Billboard.com. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
6. "Review: Sibling Harmonies illuminate Bailen's 'Thrilled to Be Here'". Rolling Stone. April 20, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
7. Gray, Julia (January 25, 2019). "BAILEN – "I Was Wrong"". stereogum.com. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
8. "See Bailen perform 'Something Tells Me' live on TODAY". TODAY. August 7, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
9. "XPN's Top 100 Songs of 2019". XPN.org. January 1, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
10. "Bailen Announces 'Tired Hearts,' Shares 'Call It Like It Is'". uDiscover Music. February 14, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023.

External links

• Official website