X Ambassadors (also stylized XA) are an American pop rock band from Ithaca, New York, that consists of lead vocalist Sam Harris, keyboardist Casey Harris, and drummer Adam Levin. Russ Flynn is a touring member who plays guitar and bass.
Their most notable songs include "Jungle", "Renegades", and "Unsteady". The band's debut full-length album, VHS, was released on June 30, 2015. Their second album, Orion, came out on June 14, 2019. Their third album, The Beautiful Liar, was issued on September 24, 2021. Their fourth album, Townie, came out on April 5, 2024.
On April 19, 2019, American rapper and singer Lizzo released her album "Cuz I Love You", which featured the tracks "Cuz I Love You", "Jerome", and "Heaven Help Me", all produced by X Ambassadors. The band also wrote the song "Baptize Me" with singer Jacob Banks for the Game of Thrones compilation For the Throne.
On August 23, 2019, the band released a politically charged standalone single called "Optimistic", which centers around gun violence in the United States.
On February 7, 2020, they issued the song "Everything Sounds Like a Love Song", promoted as the lead single from their forthcoming EP, Belong. On February 21, 2020, the band put out a single titled "Great Unknown" for the film The Call of the Wild.
On November 17, 2023, the band put out the song "Deep End", for the soundtrack to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
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Members:
Sam Nelson Harris
Casey Harris
Adam Levin
Past members:
Noah Feldshuh
From: Ithaca, New York, United States
Genre(s):
Alternative rock,
indie rock,
indie pop,
pop rock
Instrument(s):
Vocals,
Guitars,
Bass,
Drums,
Keyboards
Active From: 2009-present
Influences:
Ray Charles,
Joe Cocker,
Otis Redding,
The Band