Aaron Pfenning

Aaron Pfenning[1] (born Aaron Marshall Davis, 31 October 1983 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and record producer who performs under the moniker "Rewards" since 2010,[2][3] a name he has used since 2003.[4]

Pfenning has toured with We Are Scientists, Brandon Flowers, Tanlines, and Warpaint.[4]

Aaron Pfenning
Born (1983-10-31) October 31, 1983
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Years active2005–present
Labels
Associated acts

Career

Chairlift (2005-2010)

In 2005 Pfenning co-founded the band Chairlift[5][6] in Boulder, CO with his then girlfriend Caroline Polachek while still in college.[7][8] In 2006 Chairlift relocated to Brooklyn, NY where the final version of Does You Inspire You was written and produced, released on Columbia Records.[9][10][11]

Chairlift's song "Bruises" was used in an iPod Nano commercial.[12][13][14] Pfenning split from Chairlift in January 2010 while ending a tour in Australia[13][15][16] sometime after his romantic relationship with band co-founder Caroline Polachek ended. Leaving Chairlift meant leaving a major record label deal.[7]

Rewards (2010-present)

In 2011 Pfenning released the Rewards single "Equal Dreams" featuring Solange Knowles, via DFA Records.[17][18] The B-side "Asleep With The Lights On" features Blood Orange's Dev Hynes.[19][20]

Collaborations

Pfenning has appeared in music videos for “Party” by Beyoncé (2011),[21] and "Dinner" by Blood Orange (2011). In 2012 he collaborated with the actress Alia Shawkat on a cover of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game".[21] He worked with the band School of Seven Bells, remixing the song "The Night" (2012).[22] Pfenning appears in Adam Green’s 2016 feature film “Adam Green's Aladdin” as a townsperson.[23]

References
  1. "Aaron Marshall Davis". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  2. "Rewards' Aaron Pfenning: The 5 Things I Can't Live Without". 2011-09-29.
  3. "Aaron Pfenning's Just Rewards". 2010-11-24.
  4. "REWARDS - First Avenue". first-avenue.com.
  5. "CHAIRLIFT: IT'S POSSIBLE THAT WE ARE CRIMINALS".
  6. Lester, Paul (3 September 2008). "No 382: Chairlift". The Guardian.
  7. "NME: Chairlift". 20 January 2012. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  8. Inc, Slacker. "AOL Radio Stations". AOL Radio. Archived from the original on 2016-03-25. Retrieved 2017-07-05.
  9. "Getting to Know... Chairlift". 2009-07-28.
  10. "Chairlift Does You Inspire You - Album Review - Slant Magazine".
  11. "Chairlift - Stereo Subversion". 27 July 2009. Archived from the original on 27 July 2009. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
  12. "10 Songs Steve Jobs Made Famous". 2011-08-26.
  13. Ehrlich, Brenna. "Chairlift's Aaron Pfenning Releases Acoustic Video for New Solo Project: "Rewards"". Mashable.
  14. Entertainment. "Song of the Day: Who's Singing That iPod Nano Commercial?".
  15. "Chairlift – "Amanaemonesia"". 12 July 2011.
  16. "From The Desk Of We Are Scientists' Keith Murray: Rewards". www.magnetmagazine.com. 2010-07-12.
  17. "Rewards – "Equal Dreams" (Feat. Solange Knowles)". Stereogum. 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
  18. "Sexy New Rewards Single "Equal Dreams" Features Solange Knowles – Free Williamsburg". freewilliamsburg.com. 2011-07-29. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
  19. "Rewards Frontman Aaron Pfenning Ginuwine-ly Loves Mariah". Retrieved 2018-01-24.
  20. "Aaron Pfenning's Just Rewards - Interview Magazine". Interview Magazine. 2010-11-24. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
  21. ""Wicked Game (Chris Isaak cover)" [ft. Alia Shawkat] by Rewards Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
  22. "School Of Seven Bells – "The Night (Rewards Remix)" (". Stereogum. 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
  23. "5 Questions With: Aaron Pfenning - Brooklyn Magazine". Brooklyn Magazine. 2014-08-21. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
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