Adam Merrin
| Adam Merrin | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Adam Merrin performing with The 88 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Natural Energy Lab |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/AdamMerrinMusic |
| Members | Adam Merrin |
Adam Merrin is the keyboardist for the Los Angeles–based rock band The 88, and also the new recruit for The Three O'Clock. Songs from Merrin's solo work have been featured on Grey's Anatomy, The Big C, Kyle XY, How I Met Your Mother, Greek, The L.A. Complex, Bones, Necessary Roughness, Reaper, Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County, and in the film The Haunting Hour Volume One: Don't Think About It.
Solo discography
- Albums
- Have Another One (2009) Natural Energy Lab
- EPs
- Have One (2007) Natural Energy Lab
Awards
In 2011, Merrin's song, "Still Alright" won "Best Song in a Television show" for "Necessary Roughness" at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards.
The 88
Merrin produced, mixed, and engineered The 88's 2003 debut CD, Kind of Light, and won the LA Weekly award for Best Pop/Rock Band that year. Kind of Light was also featured as Radio & Records Album of the Week, and the 88 became a staple on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, a clearinghouse for rising indie rock outfits.
They have released six full-length albums as of 2014, and were the backing band for the Ray Davies Fall 2011 US Tour. The 88 also opened the shows and joined him to play Kinks songs during his encore during the 2010-2012 tour. The band has also previously opened for acts like The Smashing Pumpkins, The B-52's, Elliott Smith, Frank Black, Matt Costa, 311, and Flaming Lips.[1] High profile song placements in video games, films, commercials, and popular TV shows have helped to earn the band a growing audience. In 2012, the band co-scored the Jennifer Westfeldt movie Friends with Kids. Their track "At Least It Was Here" is the opening theme song for the television series Community.
Today the group's TV resume includes segments on Conan, Lopez Tonight, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, MTV News, Extra, and they appeared in a performance on the sitcom How I Met Your Mother.
Producer Credits
- Kind of Light (June 2003) EMK/Mootron Records
In 2014, Merrin produced Heavy Metal Anthem 's debut EP. Their song "Say Tonight" was featured on NBC's About A Boy. Adam's production credits also include Laura Jane Scott. One of the songs they recorded together, "The Librarian", was featured on ABC's Castle.
Co-Producer Credits
- Albums with The 88
- This Must Be Love (November 2009) 88 Records
- The 88 (September 2010) 88 Records
- Fortune Teller (June 2013) 88 Records
- Eps with The 88
- No One Here (February 2010) 88 Records
- Actors (March 2012) 88 Records
- Singles with The 88
- All I Want For Christmas Is You (November 2009) 88 Records
- Love Is The Thing (June 2009) 88 Records
Additional recordings
Adam has recorded piano with Ray Davies, Matt Costa, Rusty Anderson, 311, and plans to continue playing with The 88 as well as recording new material for his solo project.