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{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Imagine Dragons

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| caption = Imagine Dragons at RoundhouseMohegan Sun in 2017. Left to right: [[Wayne Sermon]], [[Dan Reynolds]], former drummer [[Daniel Platzman]], and [[Ben McKee]].

| alias = Ragged Insomnia

| origin = [[Las Vegas|Las Vegas, Nevada]], U.S.

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* [[electropop]]

* [[Pop music|pop]]

* {{nowrap|[[arena rock]]}}

* [[alternative rock]]

* {{nowrap|[[indie rockpop]]}}

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| years_active = 2008–present

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'''Imagine Dragons''' are an American [[pop rock]] band formed in 2008, based in [[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], and currently consisting of lead singer [[Dan Reynolds]], guitarist [[Wayne Sermon]], and bassist [[Ben McKee]].<ref name="Platzman">{{cite web | last=DeSantis | first=Rachel | title=Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds Wrote New Album After His World Was 'Turned Upside Down': 'I Was Refinding Myself' (Exclusive) | website=Peoplemag | date=2024-06-28 | url=https://people.com/imagine-dragons-dan-reynolds-wrote-new-album-after-world-turned-upside-down-exclusive-8670955 | access-date=2024-07-05}}</ref><ref name="RS-Platzman">{{cite webmagazine | last=Greene | first=Andy | title=Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds Knows His Band Isn't for Everyone: 'You Either Love It or You Hate It' | websitemagazine=Rolling Stone | date=2024-07-02 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/imagine-dragons-dan-reynolds-tabloids-loom-album-1235050767/ | access-date=2024-07-08}}</ref> The band first gained exposure with the release of their single "[[It's Time (song)|It's Time]]", followed by their debut album ''[[Night Visions]]'' (2012), which resulted in the chart-topping singles "[[Radioactive (Imagine Dragons song)|Radioactive]]" and "[[Demons (Imagine Dragons song)|Demons]]". ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' named "Radioactive", which held the record for most weeks charted on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], the "biggest rock hit of the year".<ref name="imaginedragonsmusic">{{cite web |url=https://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/content/about |title=About: Imagine Dragons |access-date=August 31, 2016 |work=imaginedragonsmusic.com |date=March 11, 2015 |archive-date=April 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422022056/https://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/content/about |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="rollingstone">{{cite magazine |first= Andy |last= Greene |magazine= Rolling Stone |url= https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/imagine-dragons-go-radioactive-on-the-charts-20130508 |title= Imagine Dragons Go 'Radioactive' on the Charts |date= May 8, 2013 |access-date= September 1, 2017 |archive-date= June 12, 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142059/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/imagine-dragons-go-radioactive-on-the-charts-20130508 |url-status= dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1572960/imagine-dragons-the-billboard-cover-story |title=Imagine Dragons: The Billboard Cover Story |magazine= Billboard |date=July 12, 2013 |access-date=November 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-17|title=The Weeknd scores longest-running hit in US chart history|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/17/the-weeknd-blinding-lights-longest-running-hit-billboard-hot-100|access-date=2021-08-17|website=the Guardian|language=en|archive-date=August 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817120627/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/17/the-weeknd-blinding-lights-longest-running-hit-billboard-hot-100|url-status=live}}</ref> [[MTV]] called them "the year's biggest breakout band",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1718729/imagine-dragons-grammy-nominations/|title=Imagine Dragons Slept Through Their Grammy Nominations|work=MTV News|access-date=October 25, 2021|archive-date=March 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314195746/http://www.mtv.com/news/1718729/imagine-dragons-grammy-nominations/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' named them their "Breakthrough Band of 2013" and "Biggest Band of 2017",<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8046150/imagine-dragons-biggest-band-2017-interview|title=Imagine Dragons: Who Wants to Talk About the Biggest Band of 2017?|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=December 15, 2017|archive-date=November 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171129214207/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8046150/imagine-dragons-biggest-band-2017-interview|url-status=live}}</ref> and placed them at the top of their "Year in Rock" rankings for 2013,<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5820100/the-year-in-rock-2013-imagine-dragons-top-billboards-year-end-rock-rankings |title=The Year In Rock 2013: Imagine Dragons Top Billboard's Year-End Rock Rankings |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=December 13, 2013 |access-date=August 14, 2014}}</ref> 2017,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/8063639/the-year-in-rock-charts-imagine-dragons-portugal-the-man-metallica-reign|title=The Year In Rock Charts: Imagine Dragons, Portugal. The Man & Metallica Reign|website=Billboard.com|date=December 11, 2017|access-date=December 12, 2017|archive-date=December 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212054855/https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/8063639/the-year-in-rock-charts-imagine-dragons-portugal-the-man-metallica-reign|url-status=live}}</ref> and 2018.<ref>{{Cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/top-rock-artists | title=Top Rock Artists – Year-End| magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> Imagine Dragons topped the ''Billboard'' Year-End "Top Artists – Duo/Group" category in 2018.<ref>{{Cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/top-artists-duo-group |title = Top Artists – Duo/Group – Year-End| magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref>

The band's second studio album ''[[Smoke + Mirrors]]'' (2015) reached number one in the US, Canada and the UK.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6480541/imagine-dragons-no-1-billboard-200-chart|title=Imagine Dragons Slay at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart|magazine=Billboard}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/feb/23/imagine-dragons-debut-uk-no-1-ellie-goulding-streaming-record|title=Imagine Dragons score debut UK No 1, while Ellie Goulding breaks streaming record|first=Harriet|last=Gibsone|newspaper=the Guardian|date=February 23, 2015|access-date=December 14, 2016|archive-date=December 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221140345/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/feb/23/imagine-dragons-debut-uk-no-1-ellie-goulding-streaming-record|url-status=live}}</ref> This was followed by their third studio album ''[[Evolve (Imagine Dragons album)|Evolve]]'' (2017), which resulted in three chart-topping singles, "[[Believer (Imagine Dragons song)|Believer]]", "[[Thunder (Imagine Dragons song)|Thunder]]", and "[[Whatever It Takes (Imagine Dragons song)|Whatever It Takes]]", also making them the artist with [[List of number-one Billboard Rock Songs|the most weeks at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot Rock Songs chart]]. The album reached the top five in many countries.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7857788/imagine-dragons-evolve-no-1-top-rock-alternative-chart|title=Imagine Dragons' 'Evolve' Debuts at No. 1 on Top Rock & Alternative Albums Charts|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 6, 2019}}</ref> The band's fourth studio album ''[[Origins (Imagine Dragons album)|Origins]]'' (2018) featured the single "[[Natural (Imagine Dragons song)|Natural]]", which became their fifth song to top the Hot Rock Songs chart. AlthoughThe allband fourhas albumssince werereleased commercially''[[Mercury successful,– criticalActs reception1 was& mixed.<ref>{{cite2]]'' web|title=Imagine(2022), Dragonsa Musicdouble Profile|url=http://www.metacritic.com/person/imagine-dragons|website=[[Metacritic]]|date=Septemberalbum 15,featuring 2016the |access-date=JuneUS 26,top 2017|archive-date=February5 6,hit 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206222459/http://www.metacritic.com/person/imagine-dragons|url-status=live}}</ref>"[[Enemy The(Imagine band’sDragons fifthand studioJID albumsong)|Enemy]]", and ''[[MercuryLoom –(Imagine ActsDragons 1 & 2album)|Loom]]'' (20222024), wastheir a doublefirst album releasedwithout inlongtime twodrummer parts[[Daniel inPlatzman]]. 2021Despite their popularity and 2022commercial success, andthe alsoband's receivedmusic has been consistently met with mixed reviewscritical reception.

Imagine Dragons have won three [[American Music Awards]], nine [[Billboard Music Award|''Billboard'' Music Awards]], one [[Grammy Award]], one [[MTV Video Music Award]], and one [[World Music Award]]. In May 2014, the band was nominated for 14 ''Billboard'' Music Awards, including Top Artist of the Year and a Milestone Award, which recognizes innovation and creativity of artists across different genres. In April 2018, the band was nominated 11 more times for ''Billboard'' Music Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/8343598/billboard-music-awards-2018-nominations-list|title=Billboard Music Awards 2018 Nominations: See the Full List|website=Billboard.com|access-date=April 17, 2018|archive-date=January 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190118130012/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/8343598/billboard-music-awards-2018-nominations-list|url-status=live}}</ref>

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==History==

===2008–2011: Lineup changes and early yearsEPs===

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In October, the band re-released their first three extended plays onto streaming services and digital retailers. Each EP features a previously unreleased bonus track. The band also released the single "[[Enemy (Imagine Dragons and JID song)|Enemy]]" featuring rapper [[JID]], as part of the soundtrack to the [[Netflix]] series [[Arcane (TV series)|''Arcane'']], on October 28. It is the second collaboration between Imagine Dragons and ''[[League of Legends]]'', following "[[Warriors (Imagine Dragons song)|Warriors]]".{{cn|date=June 2024}}

Soon after the release of ''Mercury – Act 1'', the band began teasing towards a follow-up album that would also be executive produced by Rubin. In January 2022, Reynolds stated that the album was "almost done" and would be released following the first leg of the [[Mercury World Tour|Mercury Tour]]. The tour began on February 6 in [[Miami]] and concluded on September 15 in [[Los Angeles]].{{cn|date=October 2022}}

On March 11, 2022, the band released a single titled "[[Bones (Imagine Dragons song)|Bones]]", which serves as the lead single to the second part of their fifth studio album ''[[Mercury – Act 2]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine | last=Zemler | first=Emily | title=Hear Imagine Dragons Reflect on Mortality in New Single 'Bones' | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=March 11, 2022 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/imagine-dragons-bones-single-1319935/ | access-date=March 11, 2022}}</ref> On April 6, the band announced that ''Mercury – Act 2'' would be released on July 1, 2022. The second single, "[[Sharks (song)|Sharks]]", was released June 24, 2022. The 18-track album was released as part of a compilation album containing both ''Mercury'' albums.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mercury - Acts 1 & 2 (2CD) |url=https://shop.imaginedragonsmusic.com/products/mercury-acts-1-2-2cd |access-date=2022-04-06 |website=Imagine Dragons Official Store |language=en |archive-date=April 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406170027/https://shop.imaginedragonsmusic.com/products/mercury-acts-1-2-2cd |url-status=live }}</ref>

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The band released a ten year anniversary expanded edition of ''Night Visions'' on September 9, 2022 featuring two previously unreleased demos, "Love of Mine" and "Bubble". "Love of Mine" was released on September 2.<ref>{{Citation |title=Night Visions (Expanded Edition) [Super Deluxe] by Imagine Dragons on Apple Music |date=2012-09-04 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/night-visions-expanded-edition-super-deluxe/1641821680 |access-date=2024-04-24 |language=en-US}}</ref>

On March 3, 2023, drummer Daniel Platzman announced that he would be absent from the South American leg of the [[Mercury World Tour|Mercury Tour]] to focus on his health.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platzman |first=Daniel |date=March 3, 2023 |title=Daniel Platzman on X |url=https://x.com/DanielPlatzman/status/1631848047754747904?s=20 |access-date=April 2, 2024 |website=[[Twitter]]}}</ref> The band's former drummer [[Andrew Tolman]] sat in for Platzman during the tour and all other performances throughout 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CvpU4zetLok/?img_index=1 |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref>

On July 14, 2023, a concert film titled ''Imagine Dragons: Live in Vegas'' was released on [[Hulu]]. The film showcases the band's full concert at [[Allegiant Stadium]] in Las Vegas on September 10, 2022. A live album of the concert was released on July 28, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Imaginedragons/status/1683529087740985346|title=Imagine Dragons Live in Vegas. the live album. out this friday. #ImagineDragonsLiveinVegas|access-date=July 24, 2023}}</ref> Their performance of "Believer" was released as the lead single two weeks prior.<ref>{{Citation |title=Imagine Dragons Live in Vegas by Imagine Dragons on Apple Music |date=2023-07-28 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/imagine-dragons-live-in-vegas/1698581714 |access-date=2024-04-24 |language=en-US}}</ref>

On August 30, 2023, they released the song "[[Children of the Sky (song)|Children of the Sky]]" in promotion of the video game ''[[Starfield (video game)|Starfield]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Yin-Poole |first=Wesley |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Imagine Dragons Releases Official Starfield Song Called Children of the Sky |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/imagine-dragons-releases-official-starfield-song-called-children-of-the-sky |access-date=August 31, 2023 |website=IGN}}</ref>

=== 2023–present: ''Loom'' ===

=== 2024–present: ''Loom'' and Daniel Platzman's departure ===

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On March 10, 2024, the band began teasing new music on their social media. On April 1, they announced a new song titled "[[Eyes Closed (Imagine Dragons song)|Eyes Closed]]" would be releasedrelease on April 3. <ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=2024-04-03 |title=Imagine Dragons Do It With Their 'Eyes Closed' on New Song |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/imagine-dragons-new-song-eyes-closed-1234998617/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> It was released as the lead single from the band's forthcoming sixth studio album. On April 22, it was announced ''[[Loom (Imagine Dragons album)|Loom]]'' was the band's sixth album title; it was released on June 28, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Schube |first1=Will |title=Imagine Dragons Announce 'Loom,' Prep North American Tour |url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/imagine-dragons-loom-north-american-tour/ |website=U Discover Music |date=April 23, 2024 |access-date=25 April 2024}}</ref> On that same day, the [[Loom World Tour]] was also announced with 30 dates across the [[United States]], starting on July 30, 2024. <ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Grow |first1=Kory |title=Imagine Dragons Plan Summer Tour for New Album, 'Loom' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/imagine-dragons-tour-loom-album-1235008392/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=April 22, 2024 |access-date=22 April 2024}}</ref> On May 3, a remix of "Eyes Closed" with [[J Balvin]] was released.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Cobo |first=Leila |date=2024-05-03 |title=Imagine Dragons, J Balvin Come Together In 'Eyes Closed' Remix: Watch |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/imagine-dragons-j-balvin-bilingual-eyes-closed-remix-video-1235672776/ |access-date=2024-05-03 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> On May 24, "[[Nice to Meet You (Imagine Dragons song)|Nice to Meet You]]" was released as the album's second single.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharpe |first=Josh |title=Imagine Dragons Reveal New Single 'Nice To Meet You' |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Imagine-Dragons-Reveal-New-Single-Nice-To-Meet-You-20240524 |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}</ref> ''Loom'' marks their first studio album without drummer Daniel Platzman.<ref name="Platzman"/>▼

On AugustMay 3024, 2023, they released the song "[[ChildrenNice ofto theMeet SkyYou (Imagine Dragons song)|ChildrenNice ofto theMeet SkyYou]]" inwas promotionreleased ofas the video game album''[[Starfields (videosecond game)|Starfield]]''single. <ref>{{citeCite web |last=Yin-PooleSharpe |first=Wesley |date=August 30, 2023Josh |title=Imagine Dragons ReleasesReveal OfficialNew StarfieldSingle Song'Nice CalledTo ChildrenMeet of the SkyYou' |url=https://www.ignbroadwayworld.com/articlesbwwmusic/imaginearticle/Imagine-dragonsDragons-releasesReveal-officialNew-starfieldSingle-songNice-calledTo-childrenMeet-ofYou-the-sky20240524 |access-date=August 31, 20232024-06-19 |website=IGNBroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}</ref>

''Loom'' marks their first studio album without drummer [[Daniel Platzman]], who stopped appearing with the band in 2023 and later announced his permanent departure on August 21, 2024.<ref name="Platzman" /><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Aniftos |first1=Rania |title=Imagine Dragons Drummer Daniel Platzman Leaves Band |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/imagine-dragons-drummer-daniel-platzman-leaves-1235758176/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=August 26, 2024 |date=August 21, 2024}}</ref> Andrew Tolman continues to serve as the band's touring drummer on the [[Loom World Tour]].

▲On March 10, 2024, the band began teasing new music on their social media. On April 1, they announced a new song titled "[[Eyes Closed (Imagine Dragons song)|Eyes Closed]]" would be released on April 3. <ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=2024-04-03 |title=Imagine Dragons Do It With Their 'Eyes Closed' on New Song |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/imagine-dragons-new-song-eyes-closed-1234998617/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> It was released as the lead single from the band's forthcoming sixth studio album. On April 22, it was announced ''[[Loom (Imagine Dragons album)|Loom]]'' was the band's sixth album title; it was released on June 28, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Schube |first1=Will |title=Imagine Dragons Announce 'Loom,' Prep North American Tour |url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/imagine-dragons-loom-north-american-tour/ |website=U Discover Music |date=April 23, 2024 |access-date=25 April 2024}}</ref> On that same day, the [[Loom World Tour]] was also announced with 30 dates across the [[United States]], starting on July 30, 2024. <ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Grow |first1=Kory |title=Imagine Dragons Plan Summer Tour for New Album, 'Loom' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/imagine-dragons-tour-loom-album-1235008392/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=April 22, 2024 |access-date=22 April 2024}}</ref> On May 3, a remix of "Eyes Closed" with [[J Balvin]] was released.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Cobo |first=Leila |date=2024-05-03 |title=Imagine Dragons, J Balvin Come Together In 'Eyes Closed' Remix: Watch |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/imagine-dragons-j-balvin-bilingual-eyes-closed-remix-video-1235672776/ |access-date=2024-05-03 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> On May 24, "[[Nice to Meet You (Imagine Dragons song)|Nice to Meet You]]" was released as the album's second single.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharpe |first=Josh |title=Imagine Dragons Reveal New Single 'Nice To Meet You' |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Imagine-Dragons-Reveal-New-Single-Nice-To-Meet-You-20240524 |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}</ref> ''Loom'' marks their first studio album without drummer Daniel Platzman.<ref name="Platzman"/>

==Musical style and influences==

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Despite their popularity and large social media followings, reception towards Imagine Dragons from other musicians and music critics has been mixed since their breakthrough to the mainstream. Review aggregator [[Metacritic]] reports that the band's first four studio albums—''Night Visions'', ''Smoke + Mirrors'', ''Evolve'', and ''Origins''—have scores of 53, 60, 47, and 59, respectively, out of 100, indicating generally mixed reviews.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Imagine Dragons |url=https://www.metacritic.com/person/imagine-dragons |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=Metacritic |language=en |archive-date=July 10, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130710220109/https://www.metacritic.com/person/imagine-dragons |url-status=live }}</ref> The band's music has been criticized for its repetitive lyrics, "overblown" arena rock production, overemphasis on reverberation effects, sticking to formulas, and genre-hopping.<ref>{{Citation |title=Smoke + Mirrors - Imagine Dragons {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/smoke-mirrors-mw0002803699 |language=en |access-date=2022-03-19 |archive-date=March 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327212135/https://www.allmusic.com/album/smoke-mirrors-mw0002803699 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Imagine Dragons: Mercury – Act 1 |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/imagine-dragons-mercury-act-1/ |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US |archive-date=January 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117062006/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/imagine-dragons-mercury-act-1/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Following the band's halftime show performance at the [[2019 College Football Playoff National Championship]], American music publication ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' ran an article titled 'Is Imagine Dragons The Worst Band Ever?', which described the band's songs as having lyrics that are "a composite of motivational platitudes and pseudo-dramatic yelps, barely merit repeating, if only because Reynolds seems so willing to do that himself" and featuring a "punishing, squelching rhythmic force".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-08 |title=Is Imagine Dragons the Worst Band Ever? |url=https://www.spin.com/2019/01/imagine-dragons-worst-band-halftime-show/ |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|language=en-US |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319165536/https://www.spin.com/2019/01/imagine-dragons-worst-band-halftime-show/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The band has frequently been compared to Canadian rock band [[Nickelback]] by critics, referring to Nickelback's own negative public perception.

Despite this criticism, the band has described themselves as "genre-less". In an interview with ''Billboard'' at the [[60th Annual Grammy Awards]], Reynolds stated, "We've always kind of prided ourselves on being kind of a genre-less band. [...] I have no idea how I'd categorize us. Sometimes it's definitely pop; sometimes the songs are all guitar-driven. It depends on the song."<ref>{{Citation |title=Imagine Dragons on "Being a Genre-less Band" {{!}} Grammys 2018 | date=January 28, 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlm3vz6pVRU |language=en |access-date=2022-03-19 |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319165421/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlm3vz6pVRU&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref> The band has been praised by some for their genre-bending style, and for keeping arena rock popular during the 2010s, a decade which saw guitars and bands dwindling in mainstream music.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Unterberger |first=Andrew |date=2017-11-29 |title=Imagine Dragons: Who Wants to Talk About the Biggest Band of 2017? |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/imagine-dragons-biggest-band-2017-interview-8046150/ |access-date=2022-04-18 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>

The band has also been the subject of ridicule by several musicians. In a 2019 interview, [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] frontman [[Corey Taylor]] echoed the Nickelback comparisons, claiming that Nickelback were "passing the baton of being rock and roll's scapegoat" to Imagine Dragons.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-02-21 |title=Slipknot's Corey Taylor says Imagine Dragons have replaced Nickelback as the world's most hated band |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/slipknots-corey-taylor-says-imagine-dragons-have-replaced-nickelback-as-the-worlds-most-hated-band-2451529 |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=NME |language=en-GB |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319165536/https://www.nme.com/news/music/slipknots-corey-taylor-says-imagine-dragons-have-replaced-nickelback-as-the-worlds-most-hated-band-2451529 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Matty Healy]] of [[Thethe 1975]] described "Radioactive" as 'nothingness', stating, "It might as well be called 'Pikachu Banana'." In a 2018 interview, [[Mark Foster (musician)|Mark Foster]] joked that his band [[Foster the People]] give their rejected material to Imagine Dragons. In response, Reynolds took to Twitter, denouncing what he described as "click-bait horse shit filled with vile and hate meant to feed humanity's need to laugh at each other's imperfections and fails."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-02-28 |title=Imagine Dragons Respond To Criticism From Slipknot |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2034084/imagine-dragons-slipknot-nickelback/news/ |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=Stereogum |language=en |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319165536/https://www.stereogum.com/2034084/imagine-dragons-slipknot-nickelback/news/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Foster issued an apology to Reynolds on Twitter, expressing regret over the joke and praising him for his humanitarian efforts. Taylor, on the other hand, criticized Reynolds and claimed that his words were taken out of context, tweeting, "As long as people are stupid, letting salacious headlines do their thinking for them, there will always be controversy. Do some research and find the truth...".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-02-28 |title=Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons responds to Corey Taylor and other haters {{!}} Metal Insider |url=https://metalinsider.net/updates/dan-reynolds-of-imagine-dragons-responds-to-corey-taylor-and-other-haters |access-date=2022-08-03 |language=en-US |archive-date=August 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803075355/https://metalinsider.net/updates/dan-reynolds-of-imagine-dragons-responds-to-corey-taylor-and-other-haters |url-status=live }}</ref> Healy responded in a radio interview, stating, "You're a millionaire in a huge band. You don't say, 'Oh, I'm gonna do this, and also can I be void of criticism?' It's like … no."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-03 |title=The 1975's Matty Healy opens up on his beef with Imagine Dragons |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/1975-matty-healy-imagine-dragons-beef-interview-2523376 |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=NME |language=en-GB |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319165537/https://www.nme.com/news/music/1975-matty-healy-imagine-dragons-beef-interview-2523376 |url-status=live }}</ref> The band has ignored calls from pro-Palestinian activists to [[Boycotts of Israel|boycott Israel]], performing in [[Tel Aviv]], [[Israel]] on August 30, 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Imagine Dragons defy boycott calls|url=https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/imagine-dragons-defy-boycott-calls-to-play-sold-out-show-in-tel-aviv-wkyupp7x|access-date=June 22, 2024|website=The Jewish Chronicle}}</ref> In a similar case, the band performed in [[Baku]], [[Azerbaijan]], which was criticized by [[System of a Down]] singer and activist [[Serj Tankian]], as it could be seen as "an endorsement of Azerbeijan's authoritarian president, [[Ilham Aliyev]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/serj-tankian-imagine-dragons-azerbaijan-gig-b2566486.html|title=Serj Tankian on Imagine Dragons gig|access-date=June 22, 2024|website=The Independent}}</ref>

The band has ignored calls from pro-Palestinian activists to [[Boycotts of Israel|boycott Israel]], performing in [[Tel Aviv]], [[Israel]] on August 30, 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Imagine Dragons defy boycott calls |url=https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/imagine-dragons-defy-boycott-calls-to-play-sold-out-show-in-tel-aviv-wkyupp7x |access-date=June 22, 2024 |website=The Jewish Chronicle}}</ref> In a similar case, the band performed in [[Baku]], [[Azerbaijan]], which was criticized by [[System of a Down]] singer and activist [[Serj Tankian]], as it could be seen as "an endorsement of Azerbeijan's authoritarian president, [[Ilham Aliyev]]".<ref>{{cite web |title=Serj Tankian on Imagine Dragons gig |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/serj-tankian-imagine-dragons-azerbaijan-gig-b2566486.html |access-date=June 22, 2024 |website=The Independent}}</ref> Reynolds defended the performances in a 2024 interview with [[Rolling Stone|''Rolling Stone'']], stating, "I don’t believe in depriving our fans who want to see us play because of the acts of their leaders and their governments. I think that’s a really slippery slope. I think the second you start to do that, there’s corrupt leaders and warmongers all over the world, and where do you draw the line?"<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2024-07-02 |title=Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds Knows His Band Isn't for Everyone: 'You Either Love It or You Hate It' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/imagine-dragons-dan-reynolds-tabloids-loom-album-1235050767/ |access-date=2024-09-18 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>

On the other hand, the band has been praised by some for their genre-bending style, and for keeping arena rock popular during the 2010s, a decade which saw guitars and bands dwindling in mainstream music.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Unterberger |first=Andrew |date=2017-11-29 |title=Imagine Dragons: Who Wants to Talk About the Biggest Band of 2017? |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/imagine-dragons-biggest-band-2017-interview-8046150/ |access-date=2022-04-18 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>

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On July 23, 2022, Imagine Dragons became the official [[Ambassador|ambassadors]] of the [[United24]] platform,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Imagine Dragons |url=https://u24.gov.ua/ambassador/imagine_dragons |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=u24.gov.ua |language=en}}</ref> joining the fundraising for C-type [[Ambulance|ambulances]], which allow medics to save even the most seriously injured. In total, the project, announced at the First Ladies and Gentlemen Summit, raised more than $6 million. These funds were used to purchase 92 vehicles that are already helping Ukrainian medics in the field.<ref name=":2" />

On May 10, 2023, the band released a music video for the song "[[Crushed (Imagine Dragons song)|Crushed]]".<ref>{{Citation |title=Imagine Dragons – Crushed (Official Video) | date=May 10, 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSav7HayxtI |access-date=2023-08-15 |language=en}}</ref> Directed by Ty Arnold, the video tells the true story of a 14-year-old boy named Sasha. Russian troops occupied his village for five months until Ukrainian forces finally liberated it. Despite this, the conflict left his home, school and neighborhood in ruins. He survived the shelling only by hiding in an underground shelter. The visualization details his story of perseverance as he walks through the rubble.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Imagine Dragons share riveting short film for 'Crushed' to support the UNITED24 Ukrainian fundraising platform |url=https://u24.gov.ua/news/imagine_dragons_film |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=u24.gov.ua |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=UNITED24 |url=https://t.me/U24_gov_ua/2813 |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=Telegram}}</ref>

==Band members==

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* Dave Lemke – bass, backing vocals <small>(2008–2009)</small>

* Brittany Tolman – keyboards, backing vocals <small>(2009–2011)</small>

* [[DANiiVORY|Theresa Flaminio]] – keyboards, backing vocals <small>(2011)</small>▼

* [[Daniel Platzman]] – drums, percussion, backing vocals, viola <small>(2011–2023)</small><ref name="Platzman"/>

▲* [[DANiiVORY|Theresa Flaminio]] – keyboards, backing vocals <small>(2011)</small>

'''Former touring musicians'''

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==Discography==

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* ''[[Night Visions]]'' (2012)

* ''[[Smoke + Mirrors]]'' (2015)

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* ''[[Origins (Imagine Dragons album)|Origins]]'' (2018)

* ''[[Mercury – Acts 1 & 2]]'' (2022)

** ''[[Mercury – Act 1]]'' (2021)

** ''Mercury – Act 2'' (2022)

* ''[[Loom (Imagine Dragons album)|Loom]]'' (2024)

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* Imagine Dragons on Tour (2011–2012)

* [[Fall Tour 2012 (Imagine Dragons tour)|Fall Tour 2012]] (2012)

* [[Night Visions Tour]] (2013–2014)<ref>{{cite web |last=Golfen |first=Joe |url=http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/music/articles/20130604imagine-dragons-phoenix-concert-review.html |title=Imagine Dragons end 'Night Visions' tour in Phoenix |website=Azcentral.com |date=June 4, 2013 |access-date=August 14, 2014 |archive-date=October 19, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019080547/http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/music/articles/20130604imagine-dragons-phoenix-concert-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |first=Ryan |last=Reed |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/imagine-dragons-announce-arena-tour-20131007 |title=Imagine Dragons Announce 2014 Arena Tour Dates &#124; Music News |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=October 7, 2013 |access-date=November 1, 2013 |archive-date=October 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131028061035/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/imagine-dragons-announce-arena-tour-20131007 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5748108/imagine-dragons-announces-into-the-night-2014-tour |title=Imagine Dragons Announces 'Into The Night' 2014 Tour |magazine=Billboard |date=October 7, 2013 |access-date=November 1, 2013}}</ref>

* [[Smoke + Mirrors Tour]] (2015–2016)

* [[Evolve World Tour]] (2017–2019)<ref name=Billboard_ID>{{cite magazine |first=Da'Shan |last=Smith |magazine= Billboard | date=May 9, 2017 |title=Imagine Dragons Are Ready to 'Evolve' With Upcoming Album & Tour, Share New Song 'Whatever It Takes' | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7791817/imagine-dragons-evolve-new-album-tour-whatever-it-takes}}</ref>

*[[Mercury World Tour]] (2022–2023)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Imagine Dragons Plot 2022 Tour|url=https://www.pollstar.com/article/imagine-dragons-plot-2022-tour-148752|access-date=2021-09-07|website=Pollstar|date=September 7, 2021|archive-date=September 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907173123/https://www.pollstar.com/article/imagine-dragons-plot-2022-tour-148752|url-status=live}}</ref>

*[[Loom World Tour]] (20242024–2025)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grimes |first=Navier |date=2024-04-22 |title=Imagine Dragons To Unveil New Album 'LOOM' On June 28th & Launch North American Headline Tour |url=https://www.livenationentertainment.com/2024/04/imagine-dragons-to-unveil-new-album-loom-on-june-28th-launch-north-american-headline-tour/ |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=Live Nation Entertainment |language=en-US}}</ref>

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