Neon Trees

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Neon Trees is an alternative rock group consisting of three young men and a girl from Provo, Utah, all of whom are Mormons, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The four-member band, includes lead vocalist/keyboardist Tyler Glenn, guitarist Chris Allen, bassist Branden Campbell, and drummer/vocalist Elaine Bradley.

They have released an album, "Habits," (March, 2010) on Mercury Records, and performed on many television shows. Their song, "Animal," has been heard on TV shows like "Melrose Place" and "Secrets of Aspen", and on radio stations everywhere. "Animal" reached No. 1 on the Alternative Specialty Chart and has had major radio play in Salt Lake City, San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, and more.

Tyler and Chris became friends in California, where their fathers worked together. When Chris came up to Provo to attend a massage therapy college, Tyler came too, so they could continue to play music together. They met Branden Campbell and and Elaine Bradley in Provo. Branden, who is from Las Vegas, attended BYU and Utah Valley University for a spell. Elaine, originally from Chicago, was the valedictorian of her class at BYU.

The band played in Las Vegas and was noticed by members of The Killers, and at the same time by the record labels. Sugarcult vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim Pagnotta produced their album "Habit."