Andrew Tolman (born January 9, 1986) is an American studio musician and songwriter. He is a member of the cult club band

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. He was also a founding member of the

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band

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, leaving the group before the release of their debut album ''

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'' in 2012, but returning as a touring member in 2023. In 2016–17, Tolman went on tour with

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as part of the backing band along with Drew Beck, Chris Null, and James Gordon.

Personal life

Tolman is a graduate of Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse, a musician training program headquartered in Utah, and a former member of its flagship group, Caleb Chapman's Crescent Super Band. He also studied music at

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. He is married to keyboardist Brittany Tolman.

Career

Imagine Dragons (2008–2011; 2023–present)

Tolman's drumming can be heard on

' first four EPs, ''Speak to Me'' (2008), ''

'' (2009), '' Hell and Silence'' (2010), and '' It's Time'' (2011) along with his wife Brittany on keyboards and backing vocals. He and Brittany play on multiple songs from their debut album, ''

'' (2012) (including multi-platinum single " It's Time"; US #15, UK #23), despite leaving the group before its release. In 2018, Andrew and Brittany re-joined

during a show in Las Vegas for one song. In 2023, Tolman filled in for Imagine Dragons' Daniel Platzman on drums for several shows of the Mercury World Tour, before becoming the permanent touring drummer on the Loom World Tour in 2024.

The Moth & The Flame (2012–present)

Tolman's drumming can be heard on

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's first EP entitled ''&'' EP (2013) which was produced by

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(Beck, Atoms for Peace, R.E.M.) and released via Hidden Records. A second EP entitled ''Young & Unafraid'' EP was released via

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and produced by

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(The National, Interpol),

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(M83, Beck), and

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(Parlor Hawk, Fictionist). It included the single "Young & Unafraid" which reached #37 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.

Additional projects

Tolman is a studio drummer for Mount Saint, an indie pop group fronted by his wife, also a former member of Imagine Dragons. In 2016, Andrew and wife Brittany released two singles, "Chaperone" and "Freeway", for their alt pop duo called Tolman.

Equipment

Andrew endorses C&C Custom Drum Company and Istanbul Agop cymbals.

References

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