Twenty One Pilots has been variously described as a hip-hop band, a rap act, an
electronic duo, and even a reggae group. In reality, any one of these
descriptions could be used to cover the wide and varied stylistic tone of a band
whose music has been described by fans and critics alike as 'schizo pop.’ Formed
in Columbus, Ohio in 2009, the band was the brainchild of lead vocalist Tyler
Joseph who, along with bassist Nick Thomas and drummer Chris Salih, created the
group. They self- released their first two albums – Twenty One Pilots (2009) and
Regional at Best (2011) – before si...