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Nicholas Petricca

Artist
WALK THE MOON

Nicholas Petricca is the frontman and founding member of WALK THE MOON, multi-platinum rock band best known for their global hit song “Shut Up And Dance”. Alongside WALK THE MOON’s ecstatic, uplifting breed of rock ’n’ roll and ferocious live shows, Petricca creates musical bridges as a songwriter and producer in his own lane, integrating soulful vocals and musicality through collaborations with artists such as Kygo, Steve Aoki, Madeon, and Wyclef Jean. Petricca is also a philanthropist and outspoken supporter of causes such as LGBTQ+ advocacy, Alzheimer’s care + prevention, and mental health, as well as a passionate champion of Kundalini Yoga as a practice for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

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