X Ambassadors
American alternative rock band known for anthemic hits blending rock, pop, and electronic elements.Formed in Ithaca, New York, by brothers Sam and Casey Harris with childhood friend Adam Levin. Signed to KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records in 2013. Achieved mainstream success with platinum singles 'Renegades' and 'Unsteady'. Sam Harris's distinctive vocals and the band's thematic focus on resilience define their sound.
- Lead vocalist Sam Harris and keyboardist Casey Harris are both blind since birth, influencing the band's advocacy for disability awareness.
- Their breakout hit 'Renegades' (2015) was featured in a Jeep commercial campaign, propelling it to multi-platinum status and Billboard Top 20.
- Collaborated with artists like Imagine Dragons (co-writing 'Fear' for their 2014 album) and Tom Morello, showcasing genre versatility.
- Sam Harris underwent emergency throat surgery in 2017, forcing tour cancellations; he recovered and returned with the album 'Orion' (2019).