Unlike Pluto

Armond Arabshahi, known by his stage name Unlike Pluto, is an American singer, songwriter, DJ and record producer.[1][2] The name Unlike Pluto developed from holding onto his outcast persona. He is known for his Pluto Tapes series of albums, where he challenges himself to release one song per week starting from May 2018.[3] Besides his Unlike Pluto project he has a side project with Hamilton singer Joanna Jones called Why Mona where they create covers of old school classics.[4]

Unlike Pluto
Birth nameArmond Arabshahi
BornAtlanta, Georgia
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresEDM, electronic rock
Instruments
Labels
Associated actsWhy Mona, Joanna Jones

Career

Originally from Atlanta and based in Los Angeles, Arabshahi describes his style of music as electronic rock.[5]

Arabshahi has performed at various music festivals, including Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and Euphoria Music Festival.[6] In 2017 he also hosted a tour promoting one of his huge singles, "Everything Black".[7]

Why Mona

In 2017, Arabshahi announced a new side project called Why Mona with Hamilton singer Joanna Jones. The pair released a cover of Queen's "We Will Rock You" the same day.[4] Why Mona combines rock and electronic music to create covers of old school classics. In contrast to Unlike Pluto's electronic driven production, Joanna hails from Broadway where she's currently starring in the roles of Maria Reynolds and Peggy Schuyler in the critically acclaimed Broadway hit musical Hamilton.[8] In early 2019, the duo's cover of "Wannabe" by Spice Girls went viral on TikTok amassing over 10 million unique video creations by users on the platform.[9]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details
We Are Plutonians
  • Released: March 12, 2013
  • Label: Self-released
Pluto Tapes[10]
  • Released: September 26, 2018
  • Label: Heroic Recordings
Pluto Tapes: Volume 1
  • Released: January 25, 2019
  • Label: Heroic Recordings
Pluto Tapes: Volume 2
  • Released: April 19, 2019
  • Label: Heroic Recordings
Pluto Tapes: Volume 3
  • Released: August 1, 2019
  • Label: Heroic Recordings
Messy Mind
  • Released: August 19, 2020
  • Label: Heroic Recordings

Extended plays
Title Album details
Show Me Love[11]
  • Released: October 21, 2016
  • Label: Heroic Recordings

Singles
Title Year Album
"Broken Bagpipes" 2012 Non-album singles
"Suicide Monster" 2013
"Snule" 2014
"Fud"
"Waiting for You"[12] (featuring Joanna Jones) 2016
"Searching for You"[13] (featuring Karra and Eric Zayne)
"Found You"[14] (featuring Michelle Buzz)
"Someone New" (featuring Desi Valentine)
"Worst in Me"[15] 2017
"Everything Black"[16] (featuring Mike Taylor)
"Sweet"[17] (featuring Mister Blonde)
"Let It Bleed"[18] (featuring Cristina Gatti)
"I Need A Win"[19]
"Fade All My Life" 2018
"Where Is My Mind?"
"Helena"
"Late Bloomer"
"Fake Smiles, Real Memories"
"Dollar For Your Sadness" Pluto Tapes: Volume 1
"Bitter Paradise" Non-album singles
"Lost Losers Club"
"Pumpkin Factory"
"Scrooge Syndrome"
"Riptide" 2019 Pluto Tapes: Volume 2
"Oh Raven (Sing Me A Happy Song)" Pluto Tapes: Volume 3
"Revenge, And a Little More"
"A Million Voices"
"Coffee Stains" Non-album singles
"Death In Paradise"
"Silver Screen Life"
"Everything You Need"[20]

Remixes
  • Diplo featuring Faustix and Imanos & Kai – Revolution (2014)

Why Mona Singles (Covers)
Title Year
"No Scrubs"[21] (Pre Why Mona Side Project) 2017
"Wannabe"
"Happy Together"
"We Will Rock You"
"Stayin Alive" 2018
"Time is Running Out"
"September"
"Go Your Own Way"

References
  1. "UNLIKE PLUTO RELEASES 'FAKE SMILES, REAL MEMORIES' DOUBLE SINGLE". Vents Magazine. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
  2. Ceccarelli, Katey (2018-06-15). "Unlike Pluto shares a snapshot of youth in double single "Late Bloomer" [Premiere]". EARMILK. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
  3. Meadow, Matthew (2019-04-26). "Unlike Pluto Releases His Second Album Of The Year... And It's Only April". Your EDM. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
  4. "Unlike Pluto Reveals New Side Project Why Mona, Drops Smoldering Cover of 'We Will Rock You': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
  5. Lopez, Carlos (2017-05-14). "Unlike Pluto Talks Sloths, His Music, & More!". EDM Identity. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
  6. "Unlike Pluto Gigography, Tour History & Past Concerts – Songkick". www.songkick.com. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
  7. "Unlike Pluto Wants to Paint 'Everything Black' on Mike Taylor Collab: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
  8. "Joanna Jones". IMDb. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
  9. Vincent, Alice (2019-10-24). "TikTok's greatest hits: why are these old songs suddenly going viral?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
  10. "Unlike Pluto releases a surprise four track project, 'Pluto Tapes'". Dancing Astronaut. 2018-07-20. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
  11. "Unlike Pluto Is Sweet and Spicy on Two-Track 'Show Me Love' EP: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  12. "Unlike Pluto Premieres 'Waiting For You' Feat. Joanna Jones: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  13. "Unlike Pluto Premieres 'Searching For You' Feat. Karra & Eric Zayne: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  14. "Unlike Pluto Discovers Trap Drums on 'Found You' Feat. Michelle Buzz: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  15. "Unlike Pluto Integrates Indie Style Into New Track "Worst In Me"". Dance Music NW. 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  16. "Unlike Pluto Wants to Paint 'Everything Black' on Mike Taylor Collab: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
  17. "Unlike Pluto - Sweet (ft. Mister Blonde)". Dancing Astronaut. 2017-04-28. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  18. "Unlike Pluto- Let it Bleed (feat. Cristina Gatti)". Dancing Astronaut. 2017-07-28. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  19. "Unlike Pluto Talks New Artistic Direction on 'I Need A Win': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
  20. Gilmore, Grant (2019-11-30). "New Imprint NIGHT MODE Launches with Unlike Pluto's "Everything You Need"". EDM Identity. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  21. Gilmore, Grant (2017-07-30). "Unlike Pluto's Take On "No Scrubs" Released On Lowly Palace". EDM Identity. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
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