I Do n't Know How But They Found Me - wikipedia I Do n't Know How But They Found Me I Do n't Know How But They Found Me Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S. Years active 2016 -- present Associated acts Panic ! at the Disco, Falling in Reverse, The Brobecks Website idkhow.com Members Dallon Weekes Ryan Seaman I Do n't Know How But They Found Me ( often abbreviated IDKHBTFM or simply IDK ) is an American musical duo formed in December 2016. The band consists of lead vocalist and bassist Dallon Weekes ( formerly of Panic ! at the Disco ) and drummer Ryan Seaman ( formerly of Falling in Reverse ). Since their formation, the duo has not been signed by a music label and is self - managing touring and music releases. Even though the band does not advertise itself or their music, IDK have already amassed a large fan base with over 90 thousand followers on their Instagram. Contents 1 History 1.1 Formation and secrecy 1.2 First song releases and touring ( 2017 -- present ) 2 Musical style and influences 3 Band members 4 Discography 4.1 Singles 5 References History Formation and secrecy Prior to the formation of the band, Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman were long - time friends who have worked together in the past. Seaman joined Weekes ' former band the Brobecks in 2008 and performed drums for Weekes ' solo projects, including the songs `` Sickly Sweet Holidays '' and `` Please Do n't Jump ( It 's Christmas ) ''. Initially a solo effort, Weekes had been writing and recording songs while on the road with Panic ! at the Disco for several years. Seaman performed drums on the record, which led to Weekes purposing the idea to present it as a duo. As evidenced by old tweets and also Weekes confirming it in interviews, the `` I Do n't Know How But They Found Me '' moniker and project idea had existed since 2009. The name of the band was inspired by a quote from the movie Back to the Future. Weekes and Seaman started playing small shows in late 2016, but kept it secret. They debuted at Emo Nite Los Angeles ' 2 - year anniversary event on December 6, 2016. After the show, different sources wrote about a `` new side project '' by Weekes and Seaman, and confirmed the band name. Even when confronted with photos and videos taken at the shows, Weekes and Seaman denied the whole project for months. Weekes later stated that they did not want to exploit both his and Seaman 's name recognition and association with the well - known bands they played in. First song releases and touring ( 2017 -- present ) IDK teased the release of their first song `` Modern Day Cain '' one day prior with a post on their Instagram account. On August 18, 2017 the full song was self - released on iTunes and Spotify and followed up with a music video on the same day. The single reached number 8 of the Top 10 Alternative Music Charts on iTunes on the day of release. The duo 's second single `` Choke '' got released on October 26, 2017. It was again self - published and accompanied by a lyrics video. The single peaked at number 7 of the iTunes Top 100 Alternative Music Charts. The band went on a few short tours between July and December 2017, playing shows in Utah, California and neighboring states, as well as one show in New York. They also performed as the opening act for The Aquabats and Dashboard Confessional. On March 14, 2018 they released the song `` Nobody Likes The Opening Band '' as a free download on their website accompanied with a music video. On March 28, it was announced that the band would perform at the Reading and Leeds Festivals. Musical style and influences On its website the band describes itself as ``... a band out of time. One who faded away into obscurity after struggling to find success in the late 70 's and early 80 's. '' The duo 's music, as well as their appearance and social media presence, is strongly influenced by the style of the 1980s and can be described as synthpop. Among others Weekes has named Marc Bolan, David Bowie, Oingo Boingo, Elvis Costello, The Ink Spots and Joe Jackson as musical influences on the band 's sound. Band members Dallon Weekes -- lead vocals, bass, guitars, piano, keyboards, synthesizer ( 2016 -- present ) Ryan Seaman -- drums, percussion, backing vocals ( 2016 -- present ) Discography Singles Title Year Label `` Modern Day Cain '' 2017 self - released `` Choke '' 2017 self - released `` Nobody Likes The Opening Band '' 2018 self - released References Jump up ^ `` Interview : I Do n't Know How But They Found Me ''. Do n't Bore Us. 2017 - 09 - 04. Retrieved 2017 - 09 - 26. Jump up ^ Sharp, Tyler. `` Panic ! At The Disco, Falling In Reverse members team up for Christmas song ''. Alternative Press. Retrieved 5 January 2016. Jump up ^ `` Dallon Weekes : Sickly Sweet Holidays ''. Bandcamp. Retrieved 12 January 2016. Jump up ^ `` Dallon Weekes -- Please Do n't Jump ( It 's Christmas ) ''. Bandcamp. Retrieved 14 December 2016. Jump up ^ `` Dallon Weekes : More IDKHow Music Is Coming `` As Soon As Possible '' - Features - Rock Sound Magazine ``. Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2017 - 09 - 26. Jump up ^ Riddell, Rose ( 2017 - 08 - 21 ). `` Interview : I Do n't Know How But They Found Me 's Dallon Weekes on his upcoming album ''. Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11... the record came together on the backs of a lot of friends giving favours and an hour of studio time here, and three or four hours there. Jump up ^ Riddell, Rose ( 2017 - 08 - 21 ). `` Interview : I Do n't Know How But They Found Me 's Dallon Weekes on his upcoming album ''. Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved 2017 - 09 - 26. Jump up ^ Riddell, Rose ( 2017 - 08 - 21 ). `` Interview : I Do n't Know How But They Found Me 's Dallon Weekes on his upcoming album ''. Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. Jump up ^ Weekes, Dallon ( 7 Jul 2009 ). `` I Dont Know How But They Found Me ''. @ DallonWeekes. Retrieved 2018 - 01 - 11. Jump up ^ Dickman, Maggie ( 2017 - 08 - 18 ). `` P ! ATD 's Dallon Weekes debuts first song from new project, I Do n't Know How But They Found Me ''. Alternative Press. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. And, in case you were wondering, the name is inspired by a memorable line of dialogue taken from the classic film, Back To The Future. Jump up ^ `` Beyond The Stage Magazine - January 2018 ''. Issuu. p. 41. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. The band debuted at Emo Nite Los Angeles ' 2 - year anniversary party without much notice or information. Jump up ^ Radio, idobi ( 6 December 2016 ). `` 2 familiar faces with a new side project sup Idk How But They Found Me ? ! @ emonightlapic.twitter.com/kQjVh3iCJc ''. @ idobiradio. Retrieved 2017 - 09 - 27. Jump up ^ `` Emo Nite 's Two - Year Celebration at Echo / Echoplex in Los Angeles, CA ''. www.musicconnection.com. Retrieved 2017 - 09 - 27. Jump up ^ Riddell, Rose ( 2017 - 08 - 21 ). `` Interview : I Do n't Know How But They Found Me 's Dallon Weekes on his upcoming album ''. Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. I Do n't Know How But They Found Me have already played a slew of secret shows, and up until a few weeks ago, had denied all existence of the band online. Jump up ^ `` First Look + Q&A : I Do n't Know How But They Found Me Travels From The ' 80s To Release Debut Track & Video / Ones To Watch ''. Ones To Watch. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. We knew if we going the standard route of a press release and a big announcement : `` Hey come look at us, '' -- that there would already be a built in fan base, ready to come see. We did n't want to exploit that. We did n't want to take advantage of fans that way. Jump up ^ `` IDK HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME on Instagram : `` Tomorrow, on The Superstar Showcase. '' ``. Instagram. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. Jump up ^ I DON 'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME ( 2017 - 08 - 18 ), I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME - Modern Day Cain, retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11 Jump up ^ `` Dallon Weekes talks IDKHBTFM and addresses the Panic ! At The Disco animosity rumors ''. Alternative Press. 2017 - 09 - 25. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. On the same day of the song release, the official video was released... Jump up ^ `` Dallon Weekes talks IDKHBTFM and addresses the Panic ! At The Disco animosity rumors ''. Alternative Press. 2017 - 09 - 25. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. Their long - awaited official first single, `` Modern Day Cain, '' was released last month and rose up to No. 8 on the iTunes Alt Rock chart within just a few hours of release, beating out heavyweights Imagine Dragons and Fall Out Boy. Jump up ^ `` Amped ! Music Magazine ''. Amped ! Music Magazine. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. ' Choke ' was released at midnight on October 26th and has since reached number 10 on the alternative charts... Jump up ^ I DON 'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME ( 2017 - 10 - 26 ), I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME - Choke, retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11 Jump up ^ `` The Aquabats at Gothic Theatre ( 07 Oct 2017 ) ''. Songkick. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. Jump up ^ `` Dashboard Confessional and I Do n't Know How But They Found Me at The Complex ( 04 Dec 2017 ) ''. Songkick. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. Jump up ^ `` Hear IDKHBTFM 's dreamy new song, `` Nobody Likes The Opening Band '' ``. Alternative Press. Retrieved 25 March 2018. Jump up ^ `` Mike Shinoda, The Used and 75 + More Acts Have Been Announced for Reading and Leeds Festival ''. Rock Sound. Retrieved 28 March 2018. Jump up ^ `` I Do n't Know How But They Found Me ''. I Do n't Know How But They Found Me. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. Jump up ^ `` Beyond The Stage Magazine - January 2018 ''. Issuu. p. 42. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. Think classic 70s Bowie, Oingo Boingo and Elvis Costello, all of which Weekes sighted as big influences while making the record. Jump up ^ Weekes, Dallon ( 18 Dec 2017 ). `` Marc Bolan, Bowie, Oingo Boingo, Elvis Costello, The Ink Spots, Joe Jackson, lots of stuff ! ''. @ DallonWeekes. Retrieved 2018 - 02 - 11. Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=I_Don%27t_Know_How_But_They_Found_Me&oldid=836820514 '' Categories : Pop punk groups from California Hidden categories : Articles with hCards Talk Contents About Wikipedia Español Русский Edit links This page was last edited on 17 April 2018, at 01 : 39. 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Question: who is in i don't know how but they found me
Answer: Dallon Weekes