Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros is an American
indie folk band formed in
Los Angeles,
California in 2007. Led by lead vocalist
Alex Ebert, the group features a revolving lineup of up to 12 people. The band's name is based on a story Ebert wrote about a messianic figure named Edward Sharpe. Drawing from
roots rock,
folk,
gospel, and
psychedelic music, the band's image and sound evoke the
hippie movement of the 1960s and 1970s. The group's first show was played July 18, 2007 at
The Troubadour in
West Hollywood, California. Their first studio album,
Up from Below, was released on July 7, 2009 on Community Records and featured the popular single "
Home". Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros released their second full-length album,
Here, on May 29, 2012. Their third album,
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, was released on July 23, 2013.