History of Lord Huron in Timeline

Lord Huron is an American indie rock band formed in Los Angeles, composed of Mark Barry, Miguel Briseño, Tom Renaud, and founder Ben Schneider. Known for their blend of indie rock, folk, and western themes, they gained recognition with albums such as *Lonesome Dreams* (2012), *Strange Trails* (2015), *Vide Noir* (2018), and *Long Lost* (2021). Their music often features narrative elements and atmospheric soundscapes, creating a distinct and immersive listening experience.

2010: Formation of Lord Huron

In 2010, Ben Schneider formed Lord Huron as a solo project in Los Angeles, later enlisting musicians for live shows. He was inspired by Lake Huron, which he visited growing up.

October 9, 2012: Release of Lonesome Dreams

On October 9, 2012, Lord Huron released their first full-length album, Lonesome Dreams, which debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart.

2012: Debut Album Release

In 2012, Lord Huron released their debut album, Lonesome Dreams.

April 6, 2015: Release of Strange Trails in the UK

On April 6, 2015, Lord Huron released their second album, Strange Trails, in the UK.

April 7, 2015: Release of Strange Trails in the US

On April 7, 2015, Lord Huron released their album Strange Trails in the US. The album reached No. 23 on the Billboard 200, No. 1 on the Folk Albums chart, and No. 10 on the Top Album Sales chart, selling 18,000 copies.

June 2, 2015: Ends of the Earth Featured in Community

On June 2, 2015, the Lord Huron song "Ends of the Earth" from Lonesome Dreams was featured in the finale of Community, Emotional Consequences of Broadcast Television.

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2015: Second Album Release

In 2015, Lord Huron released their second album, Strange Trails.

June 26, 2017: "The Night We Met" Certified Gold

On June 26, 2017, Lord Huron's song "The Night We Met" was RIAA certified gold. The song was featured in Season 1 of the series 13 Reasons Why.

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January 2018: Album Release Speculation

In January 2018, Lord Huron posted short videos with audio clips on their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts, leading to speculation of an album release.

January 26, 2018: Release of "Ancient Names"

On January 26, 2018, Lord Huron released their first single from the album Vide Noir, a two-part song called "Ancient Names".

February 15, 2018: "The Night We Met" Certified Platinum

On February 15, 2018, Lord Huron's song "The Night We Met" was certified platinum. The song was later remixed in 2018 to feature Phoebe Bridgers for Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why.

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February 16, 2018: Release of "Wait by the River"

On February 16, 2018, Lord Huron released the single, "Wait by the River".

March 7, 2018: Jimmy Kimmel Live! Performance

On March 7, 2018, Lord Huron performed the song "Wait by the River" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

March 8, 2018: Vide Noir Preview at Teragram Ballroom

On March 8, 2018, Lord Huron performed an extended preview of Vide Noir at Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles. They debuted five songs off the new album: "Ancient Names (Part I)", "Ancient Names (Part II)", "Wait by the River", "Never Ever", and "Vide Noir".

March 27, 2018: Vide Noir Preview at Le Poisson Rouge

On March 27, 2018, Lord Huron performed another preview set at Le Poisson Rouge in New York, playing "Ancient Names (Part I)", "Ancient Names (Part II)", "Wait by the River", "Never Ever", "Vide Noir", "When the Night Is Over" and "Back from the Edge" from their yet-to-be-released album.

April 20, 2018: Vide Noir Album Announcement

On April 20, 2018, Lord Huron's third album, Vide Noir, was announced to be released.

July 11, 2018: Spotify Singles Recording

On July 11, 2018, Lord Huron recorded two Spotify Singles, "When the Night is Over" and Neil Young's "Harvest Moon" at Spotify Studios.

August 11, 2018: CBS This Morning Performance

On August 11, 2018, Lord Huron performed a medley of "Never Ever", "When the Night is Over" and "Moonbeam" from Vide Noir on the CBS This Morning: Saturday Sessions.

2018: Third Album Release

In 2018, Lord Huron released their third album, Vide Noir.

December 2020: Announcement of Alive from Whispering Pines

In December 2020, Lord Huron announced a collection of live-streamed shows entitled Alive from Whispering Pines.

January 7, 2021: Alive from Whispering Pines Episode 1

On January 7, 2021, the first episode of Lord Huron's live-streamed series, Alive from Whispering Pines, aired, featuring a clip of previously-unreleased material.

February 19, 2021: Release of "Not Dead Yet"

On February 19, 2021, Lord Huron released a new single, "Not Dead Yet", a day after the second episode of Alive from Whispering Pines.

March 18, 2021: Long Lost Album Title Revealed

On March 18, 2021, the third episode of Alive from Whispering Pines concluded with the announcement of Lord Huron's upcoming fourth studio album title, Long Lost, and its expected release date.