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Emblem3
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| Origin | Huntington Beach, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rap rock, pop rock |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Associated acts | Selena Gomez |
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Emblem3 is an American rap rock and pop rock band. It started with three members: Wesley Stromberg, Drew Chadwick, and Keaton Stromberg. They are known for their catchy songs and energetic performances.
The band became famous after appearing on the TV show The X Factor in 2012. They finished in fourth place. After the show, they signed with big record labels like Syco Records and Columbia Records. Their first hit song was "Chloe (You're the One I Want)", and their first album was called Nothing to Lose.
Outside of the band, Wesley Stromberg and Drew Chadwick have also released their own music. Keaton Stromberg is the lead singer for another band called The Social.
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About the Band
How Emblem3 Started
The band members, Drew Chadwick and Wesley Stromberg, first started making music together in middle school. They called themselves American Scholars. At that time, Keaton Stromberg was much younger and played in his own band.
Later, Wesley moved to Huntington Beach, California. Drew joined him there. Keaton also moved to California to be with them and joined their group. They recorded an album called Bite Your Lip and Take It in their basement. After trying out many names, they finally chose "Emblem3" for their band. They often performed their music in local places.
Their Journey on The X Factor in 2012
In 2012, Emblem3 tried out for the second season of The X Factor. This is a TV show where singers compete to win a recording contract. They sang an original song called "Sunset Blvd" for their audition.
During the show's training rounds, they performed songs by famous bands like the Goo Goo Dolls and The Police. Their performances helped them get chosen for the live shows. In the live shows, they sang many different songs, including "One Day" by Matisyahu and "My Girl" by the Temptations. They also performed popular songs by Katy Perry and One Direction.
The band did very well, often ranking high based on fan votes. They made it all the way to the semi-finals. In the end, Emblem3 finished in fourth place overall on The X Factor.
Emblem3's Performances on The X Factor
| Show | Theme | Song | Original artist | Order | Result |
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| Audition | Free choice | "Sunset Blvd" | Emblem3 | N/A | Through to bootcamp |
| Bootcamp 1 | Solo performance | "Iris" | Goo Goo Dolls | Through to bootcamp 2 | |
| Bootcamp 2 | Group performance | Not Aired | Through to bootcamp 3 | ||
| Bootcamp 3 | Duet performance | Through to judges' houses | |||
| Judges' houses | Free choice | "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" | The Police | Through to live shows | |
| Week 1 | Made in America | "One Day" | Matisyahu | 16 | Saved by Simon Cowell |
| Week 2 | Songs from movies | "My Girl/California Gurls/What Makes You Beautiful" | The Temptations/Katy Perry/One Direction | 4 | Safe (6th) |
| Week 3 | Divas | "No One" | Alicia Keys | 11 | Safe (4th) |
| Week 4 | Giving Thanks | "Secrets" | OneRepublic | 3 | Safe (4th) |
| Week 5 | Number-ones | "I'm a Believer" | The Monkees | 8 | Safe (3rd) |
| Week 6 | Unplugged songs | "Just the Way You Are" | Bruno Mars | 2 | Safe (3rd) |
| Pepsi Challenge songs | "Forever Young" | Alphaville | 8 | ||
| Semi-final | Contestant's choice | "Baby, I Love Your Way" | Peter Frampton | 3 | Eliminated (4th) |
| No theme | "Hey Jude" | The Beatles | 7 | ||
First Album and Tours: 2013–2014
After The X Factor, Emblem3 started working on their first album, Nothing to Lose. It came out on July 30, 2013. Their first single from the album, "Chloe (You're the One I Want)", became quite popular.
To share their music, the band went on a "Goin' Back to Cali Tour". They also got to open for pop star Selena Gomez on her Stars Dance Tour in 2013. Later, they announced their own big tour called "#Bandlife".
In 2014, Emblem3 released an EP (a shorter album) called Songs from the Couch, Vol. I. This was released by themselves.
On June 20, 2014, Drew Chadwick decided to leave the band to work on his own music. Wesley and Keaton Stromberg continued as a duo. They released an EP together called Forever Together.
New Music and Reunions: 2015–Present
The band got back together in 2016. They released a new EP called Waking Up. They also launched their own app to share new songs. In April of that year, they started their "Waking Up world tour".
After some time, Emblem3 took another break. But they reunited again in 2021. Since then, they have released three new songs: "Champagne Dreams," "Eyes Wide Open," and "So Proud."
Music Released by Emblem3
Studio Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |||
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| US | US Digital |
CAN | NZ | |||
| Nothing to Lose |
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7 | 6 | 8 | 21 |
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Extended Plays (EPs)
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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| US | US Digital |
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| Songs from the Couch, Vol. 1 |
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53 | 22 |
| Forever Together |
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56 | 21 |
| Waking Up |
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| Pyro |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album | |||||
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| US | US Digital |
US Heat |
US Pop |
CAN | KR | ||||
| 2013 | "Chloe (You're the One I Want)" | 93 | 67 | 7 | 25 | 87 | 93 |
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Nothing to Lose |
| "3000 Miles" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 2016 | "Now" | — | — | — | — | — | — | Waking Up | |
| "End of Summer" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 2017 | "Homerun" | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "New Day" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Too Pretty (For Your Own Good)" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 2019 | "Cobain" | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pyro | |
Songs with Other Artists
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||
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| US | US Digital |
US Heat |
US Pop |
CAN | KR | |||
| 2014 | "Cheat Codes" (Jack & Jack featuring Emblem3) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
Awards and Nominations
Emblem3 has won awards for their music and performances.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Outcome |
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| 2013 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Music: Breakout Group | Emblem3 | Won |
| Teen Icon Awards | Icon of Tomorrow | Nominated | ||
| Iconic Viner | Wesley Stromberg | |||
| Capricho Awards | Gato Internacional (International Cutie) | Drew Chadwick | ||
| Melhor Show no Brasil (Best Show in Brazil) | Emblem3 | |||
| Revelação Internacional (International Development) | ||||
| 2014 | Radio Disney Music Awards | Best Crush Song - XOXO | "Chloe (You're the One I Want)" | |
| Best Music Group - They're the One | Emblem3 |
Tours and Performances
Emblem3 has traveled a lot to perform for their fans. They have done many tours and played at different music festivals.
- West Coast Tour (2013)
- E3 Goes East (2013)
- Goin' Back to Cali (2013)
- Emblem3 Summer Tour (2013)
- Stars Dance Tour (Opening Act) (2013)
- #Bandlife Tour (2014) (opening acts included MKTO and Jackson Guthy)
- Fireside Story Sessions (2014)
- Forever Together Tour (late 2014)
- Waking Up Tour (2016) (opening acts include Megan Nicole, Dyllan Murray, and The Ready Set)
The group also performed at many festivals like Z-Fest in Brazil and Kiss Concert in Boston. They also played at various holiday concerts and Spring Break Portugal.
They are also scheduled to perform at music festivals and concert series in the future, such as the Ramapo Summer Concert Series in New York.
The group has also performed shows with other artists like Jack & Jack (Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson).
See also
In Spanish: Emblem3 para niños
