History of AJR in Timeline
AJR is an American indie pop band comprised of brothers Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met. They write, produce, and mix their own music from their apartment in New York City. They started out busking and doing covers before transitioning to writing original songs. To date, they have released five studio albums on various record labels alongside their own indie label.
2001: Moved to Chelsea, Manhattan
In 2001, the three members of AJR moved from Bayside, Queens, to Chelsea, Manhattan.
2005: Began street performing in NYC
In 2005, AJR began street performing in the parks of New York City.
November 2012: Ryan tweets to celebrities
In November 2012, Ryan tweeted a link to a video of their debut single, "I'm Ready", to about 80 celebrities, including Sia.
2012: Self-released first EP
In 2012, AJR self-released their first eponymous limited edition EP in CD format.
2012: Wrote and promoted "I'm Ready"
In 2012, AJR wrote and promoted their song "I'm Ready" on Twitter, leading to Sia sharing her talent management network with them.
August 22, 2013: "I'm Ready" Commercial Release
On August 22, 2013, "I'm Ready", which features a sample of SpongeBob SquarePants, was commercially released.
October 15, 2013: "I'm Ready" Music Video Premiere
On October 15, 2013, the official music video for "I'm Ready" premiered on VEVO.
October 2013: Named Clear Channel's "Artist on the Rise"
In October 2013, AJR was named Clear Channel's "Artist on the Rise".
December 20, 2013: Released 6foot1 EP
On December 20, 2013, AJR released their second EP, 6foot1.
2013: Released 6foot1 EP
In 2013, AJR released their first EP, 6foot1, after "I'm Ready" became a breakout single.
March 25, 2014: Re-released 6foot1 EP
On March 25, 2014, the 6foot1 EP was re-released as I'm Ready – EP via Warner Music Group.
September 23, 2014: Released Infinity EP
On September 23, 2014, AJR released their third EP, Infinity, containing 5 tracks including the lead single "Infinity".
March 3, 2015: Living Room album release
On March 3, 2015, AJR released their debut album Living Room.
October 23, 2015: Released "Let the Games Begin"
On October 23, 2015, AJR released the single "Let the Games Begin".
2015: Released Living Room
In 2015, AJR released their album Living Room.
September 16, 2016: Released What Everyone's Thinking EP
On September 16, 2016, AJR released their fourth EP, What Everyone's Thinking, featuring "Weak" as a single.
2016: Released What Everyone's Thinking EP
In 2016, AJR released the What Everyone's Thinking EP.
June 9, 2017: Released The Click album
On June 9, 2017, AJR released their second studio album, The Click, which included all five tracks from What Everyone's Thinking.
2017: Released The Click
In 2017, AJR released The Click, which would become a platinum album containing the Billboard Alternative number-one song "Sober Up".
2017: Jack reveals cover song inspiration
In 2017, Jack revealed that their cover of "Ho Hey" by the Lumineers inspired Shawn Mendes to perform his own covers.
March 2018: Released "Burn the House Down"
In March 2018, AJR released "Burn the House Down" as a single, reaching number two on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.
September 21, 2018: Released The Click (Deluxe Edition)
On September 21, 2018, AJR released a deluxe version of The Click, including three new tracks.
2018: "Sober Up" tops Billboard Alternative Airplay chart
In 2018, "Sober Up" featuring Rivers Cuomo, topped Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart for two weeks.
2018: Embark on the Click Tour
In 2018, AJR embarked on the Click Tour through North America.
January 30, 2019: Released "100 Bad Days"
On January 30, 2019, AJR released the song "100 Bad Days", which became the lead single for Neotheater.
April 26, 2019: Released Neotheater
On April 26, 2019, AJR released Neotheater, which debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard 200.
May 2019: "100 Bad Days" included on Taylor Swift's playlist
In May 2019, "100 Bad Days" was included on Taylor Swift's Apple Music playlist, "Playlist by ME!".
October 5, 2019: Sold out show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
On October 5, 2019, AJR sold out a show for the Neotheater World Tour at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
October 25, 2019: Released "Dear Winter 2.0"
On October 25, 2019, AJR released "Dear Winter 2.0", re-imagining the song.
2019: Released Neotheater
In 2019, AJR released Neotheater, which became a U.S. Billboard 200 top-ten album.
February 12, 2020: Released "Bang!"
On February 12, 2020, AJR released "Bang!" as the lead single for their fourth studio album.
July 21, 2020: Announced drive-in show
On July 21, 2020, AJR announced their drive-in show, "A night in your car with AJR", which took place on August 19, 2020, in Philadelphia.
August 19, 2020: First drive-in show in Philadelphia
On August 19, 2020, AJR's drive-in show, "A night in your car with AJR" took place in Philadelphia. The show saw the debut of "Bummerland".
August 31, 2020: Released "Bummerland"
On August 31, 2020, AJR released "Bummerland", the second single for their album.
November 19, 2020: Announced virtual concert
On November 19, 2020, AJR announced their first virtual concert, AJR's One Spectacular Night, which took place on December 26, 2020.
December 22, 2020: Released "My Play"
On December 22, 2020, AJR released "My Play" as the third single for OK Orchestra.
December 26, 2020: Held AJR's One Spectacular Night virtual concert
On December 26, 2020, AJR held their first virtual concert, AJR's One Spectacular Night. The livestream was interactive.
2020: Cancelled Everything Everywhere Tour
In 2020, AJR cancelled 2020's Everything Everywhere Tour, which both artists would have performed alongside each other, with Quinn XCII.
January 17, 2021: Performed at "We the People" virtual concert
On January 17, 2021, AJR performed "Bummerland" at the virtual concert "We the People" for the inauguration of Joe Biden.
February 17, 2021: Released "Way Less Sad"
On February 17, 2021, AJR released "Way Less Sad" as the fourth single for OK Orchestra.
March 26, 2021: Released OK Orchestra
On March 26, 2021, AJR officially released their album OK Orchestra, featuring the Blue Man Group on "Ordinaryish People".
May 12, 2021: Released remix of Weezer's "All My Favorite Songs"
On May 12, 2021, AJR released a remix of Weezer's "All My Favorite Songs".
August 31, 2021: Released remix of Daisy the Great's "Record Player"
On August 31, 2021, AJR released a remix of Daisy the Great's "Record Player".
November 24, 2021: Released music video for "The Good Part"
On November 24, 2021, AJR released a music video for the album's second track, "The Good Part".
2021: Released OK Orchestra
In 2021, AJR released OK Orchestra, which became a U.S. Billboard 200 top-ten album and spawned their first Hot 100 top-ten single "Bang!".
April 22, 2022: Announced New Music
On April 22, 2022, AJR announced that new music would be released before the OK Orchestra Tour resumed.
May 2022: Signed with Mercury Records/Republic Records
In May 2022, AJR signed to Mercury Records/Republic Records.
2022: Laurie Marvald leaves AJR Productions
In 2022, Laurie Marvald, the mother of the three members of AJR, left her executive and management role at AJR Productions, LLC.
January 27, 2023: Featured on Quinn XCII's "Too Late"
On January 27, 2023, Quinn XCII released "Too Late", featuring AJR.
April 21, 2023: Released "The Dumb Song"
On April 21, 2023, AJR released "The Dumb Song", the third single from The Maybe Man album.
July 2023: Death of Gary Metzger
In July 2023, Gary Metzger, the father of the three members of AJR, passed away.
October 11, 2023: Announced delayed release date for The Maybe Man
On October 11, 2023, AJR announced that the release date of The Maybe Man had been delayed by one week to November 10.
November 8, 2023: Announced The Maybe Man Tour
On November 8, 2023, AJR announced The Maybe Man Tour, the band's first arena tour, beginning in 2024.
May 24, 2024: Released acoustic version of "Inertia"
On May 24, 2024, AJR released an acoustic version of the song "Inertia".
2024: Began The Maybe Man Tour
AJR began The Maybe Man Tour in 2024, their first arena tour.
January 7, 2025: Announced performance at Sips and Sounds Festival
On January 7, 2025, AJR announced that they would perform at the Sips and Sounds Festival in Austin, Texas on March 8.
March 14, 2025: Announced Somewhere in the Sky Tour
On March 14, 2025, AJR announced the Somewhere in the Sky Tour, with special guests.
