{{Short description|American rock band}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}} {{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians --> | name = Never Shout Never | image = Never_Shout_Never.jpg | caption = Never Shout Never performing in 2009 | image_size = | landscape = yes | background = group_or_band | origin = Joplin, Missouri, U.S. | genre = {{flatlist| * Pop rock * alternative rock<ref name="totalntertainment">{{cite web|first=David|last=Jeffries|title=Never Shout Never AllMusic Bio|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/never-shout-never-mn0001019495|website=AllMusic|access-date=February 14, 2021}}</ref> * indie rock * emo pop<ref name="totalntertainment"/> * acoustic<ref name="totalntertainment"/> }} | years_active = {{flatlist| * 2007–2019 * 2020–2023 * 2025 }} | label = {{flatlist| * Warner Bros. * Sire * Loveway * Kymica }} | website = | current_members = | past_members = * Christofer Drew * Ian Crawford * Taylor MacFee * Nathan Ellison * Dustin Dobernig * Hayden Kaiser * Caleb Denison * Tof Hoglen }}
'''Never Shout Never''' (originally typeset as '''nevershoutnever!''' and '''NeverShoutNever!''') was an American rock band formed in Joplin, Missouri, in 2007. Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Christofer Drew began the band as a solo project before expanding it to a band, whose best-known lineup included himself, bassist Taylor MacFee, and drummer Hayden Kaiser.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/312146/never-shout-never/biography|title=Never Shout Never - Biography|magazine=Billboard|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160703143415/http://www.billboard.com/artist/312146/never-shout-never/biography|archivedate=July 3, 2016|access-date=September 7, 2022}}</ref> The band that accompanied Drew when it was a solo project were originally known as "The Shout". Never Shout Never released eight full-length albums and nine EPs.
==History== ===2007–2009: Formation and early career=== Christofer Drew Ingle began making music under the alias nevershoutnever! in 2007,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/christofer_drew_to_shed_never_shout_never_name/|title=Christofer Drew to shed Never Shout Never name?|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Tim Karan|date=October 31, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101104052740/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/christofer_drew_to_shed_never_shout_never_name/|archivedate=November 4, 2010|access-date=November 9, 2024}}</ref> when he was 16 years old in his parents basement.<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web|author=David Jeffries |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/never-shout-never-mn0001019495/biography |title=Never Shout Never | Biography & History |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=2015-11-09}}</ref> His first exposure came through the internet, where he achieved success on Myspace before issuing the extended play, ''The Yippee EP'' on July 29, 2008, and selling 46,000 copies in the US.<ref name="AllMusic"/><ref name="sales">{{cite web|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/00s/2010/BB-2010-02-20.pdf|title=A Savvy Connection|magazine=Billboard|date=February 20, 2010|page=35|access-date=September 12, 2021}}</ref> On July 30, 2008, he was featured on ''TRL'', where he performed his debut single "Big City Dreams".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?vid=262521 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828050000/http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?vid=262521 |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 28, 2008 |title=Big City Dreams (Live) | Never Shout Never | Music Video |publisher=MTV |date=2008-07-31 |access-date=2009-06-12}}</ref> The single peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot Singles Sales chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=353&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+Singles+Sales&ci=3105523&cdi=10111738&cid=01/17/2009|title=Hot Singles Sales - Big City Dreams|magazine=Billboard |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090129170005/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=353&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+Singles+Sales&ci=3105523&cdi=10111738&cid=01/17/2009|archivedate=January 29, 2009|date=January 17, 2009|access-date=December 22, 2021}}</ref> To support the EP, he went on tour in the US with Jamestown Story, Owl City, and Handshakes and Highfives during the summer of 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.drivenfaroff.com/2008/06/02/never-shout-never-post-new-song-ep-details/|title=Never Shout Never Post New Song; EP Details|website=Driven Far Off|author=Bryce Jacobson|date=June 2, 2008|access-date=June 25, 2023}}</ref> He toured with Hellogoodbye and Ace Enders in the fall of 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/4676.htm |title=// AP: NEWS - AP Exclusive: Hellogoodbye revamp lineup, plan fall tour |website=Altpress.com |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080917115350/http://www.altpress.com/news/4676.htm |archivedate=September 17, 2008 |access-date=2009-06-12}}</ref>
NeverShoutNever! released the lead single "Trouble" from his third EP, ''Me & My Uke'' on December 29, 2008.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_5498/|title=Nevershoutnever posts Trouble|magazine=Alternative Press|date=December 29, 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327191552/https://www.altpress.com/archive_5498/|archivedate=March 27, 2023|access-date=June 25, 2023}}</ref> The song peaked at number five on the Hot Singles Sales chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=353&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+Singles+Sales&ci=3109968&cdi=10249808&cid=07/25/2009|title=Hot Singles Sales - Trouble|magazine=Billboard |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324185845/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=353&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+Singles+Sales&ci=3109968&cdi=10249808&cid=07/25/2009|archivedate=March 24, 2012|date=July 25, 2009|access-date=December 22, 2021}}</ref> The song was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=Never+Shout+Never#search_section|title=RIAA – Gold & Platinum – May 10, 2012: Never Shout Never certified singles|publisher=Recording Industry Association of America|access-date=November 29, 2010}}</ref> In January 2009, ''Me & My Uke'' was officially released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/me-and-my-uke-ep/338750258|title=Me and My Uke - EP by Never Shout Never|website=Apple Music|access-date=December 30, 2021}}</ref>
NeverShoutNever! started touring with The Scene Aesthetic, The Honorary Title, and The Bigger Lights in late February 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=791262 |title=NSN / The Scene Aesthetic / The Honorary Title / The Bigger Lights - News Article |website=AbsolutePunk.net|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120720215105/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=791262 |archivedate=July 20, 2012 |access-date=June 25, 2023}}</ref> and then toured with bands such as Forever the Sickest Kids, The Cab, and Mercy Mercedes, among others in spring 2009, as part of The Bamboozle Roadshow 2009.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_5607/|title=Forever The Sickest Kids, Never Shout Never added to Bamboozle Roadshow lineup|magazine=Alternative Press|date=January 9, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703021811/https://www.altpress.com/archive_5607/|archivedate=July 3, 2022|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> He played at both The Bamboozle Left 2009<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_5883/|title=Deftones, Taking Back Sunday added to Bamboozle Left|magazine=Alternative Press|date=February 5, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703021149/https://www.altpress.com/archive_5883/|archivedate=July 3, 2022|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> and The Bamboozle 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/vtfxd2/video-interview-never-shout-never|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202231400/https://www.mtv.com/news/vtfxd2/video-interview-never-shout-never|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 2, 2023|title=Video Interview: Never Shout Never|website=MTV|author=Daniel|date=June 15, 2009|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> In 2009, Never Shout Never won the mtvU Woodie Awards for Breaking Woodie.<ref name="mtvU Woodie"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2009/11/19/nevershoutnevers-christofer-drew-wins-a-2009-mtvu-woodie-award-rocks-a-sick-sweater|title=Nevershoutnever's Christofer Drew Wins A 2009 mtvU Woodie Award, Rocks A Sick Sweater|website=MTV|author=Tamar Anitai|date=November 19, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091227135351/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2009/11/19/nevershoutnevers-christofer-drew-wins-a-2009-mtvu-woodie-award-rocks-a-sick-sweater|archivedate=December 27, 2009|access-date=September 6, 2025}}</ref>
===2009–2010: ''What Is Love'' and ''Harmony''=== [[File:Christofer Drew Ingle NeverShoutNever.jpg|thumbnail|Christofer Drew performing with Never Shout Never in 2009]] {{Main|What Is Love? (Never Shout Never album)|Harmony (Never Shout Never album)}} It was announced on May 29, 2009, that Ingle had signed to Warner Bros. Records, ending a major-label bidding war.<ref name="crazedhits1">{{cite web|url=http://www.crazedhits.com/never-shout-never-signs-to-warner/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101229150125/http://www.crazedhits.com/never-shout-never-signs-to-warner/|archive-date=December 29, 2010|title=Never Shout Never Signs To Warner | Crazed Hits - The Music Industry's Leading A&R Site|publisher=Crazed Hits|date=2009-05-29|access-date=2009-06-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/01/24/1793219/never-shout-never-heads-to-fresnos.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130802142115/http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/01/24/1793219/never-shout-never-heads-to-fresnos.html|title=Never Shout Never heads to Fresno's Starline|website=Archive.today|archive-date=August 2, 2013|access-date=August 2, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> As part of the deal, Ingle runs and make releases on his own imprint label, Loveway Records.<ref name="fuseaction1">{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/nevershoutnever/blog/492924844|title=Never Shout Never MySpace Blog|website=MySpace|date=June 4, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105105542/http://www.myspace.com/nevershoutnever/blog/492924844|archivedate=November 5, 2012|access-date=June 25, 2023}}</ref> Ingle's alias became officially stylized as Never Shout Never. Around this time, Never Shout Never also transitioned into a full band, with Drew recruiting his friends from Joplin, as his backing band.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thepitchkc.com/missouris-never-shout-never-crams-sweet-pop-songs-into-a-heartshaped-box/|title=Missouri's Never Shout Never crams sweet pop songs into a heart-shaped box|website=The Pitch|author=Chance Dibben|date=April 8, 2010|access-date=January 25, 2026}}</ref> ''The Summer EP'' was Ingle's first release under Warner Bros. and was released on June 23, 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1094662|title=Never Shout Never - The Summer EP|website=AbsolutePunk|author=Blake Solomon|date=June 2, 2009|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120717135946/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1094662|archivedate=July 17, 2012|access-date=April 6, 2023}}</ref> It sold 46,000 copies and the first single from the EP, titled "Happy", was released on iTunes on March 3, 2009.<ref name="sales"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1joTeS2JxpS0LPeTfol8LE|title=Happy - Single by Never Shout Never|website=Spotify|access-date=April 6, 2023}}</ref> Production for Never Shout Never's debut album began in June 2009, where Butch Walker produced the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/butchwalker/status/2076873892|title=heading into the studio with NeverShoutNever today.. gonna be superfantastic fun.|website=Twitter|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111010626/https://twitter.com/butchwalker/status/2076873892|archivedate=January 11, 2016|access-date=December 3, 2023}}</ref> The album was recorded in Los Angeles and at Abbey Road Studios in London.<ref name="Alt Press">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_nsnfall/|title=Never Shout Never debut nearly complete|magazine=Alternative Press|date=September 16, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329011832/https://www.altpress.com/archive_nsnfall/|archivedate=March 29, 2023|access-date=March 28, 2023}}</ref> In July 2009, Never Shout Never performed at the mtvU Sunblock Festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2009/08/11/mtvu-sunblock-festival-2009-live-performances-watch-never-shout-never-boys-like-girls-gym-class-heroes-more/|title=MTVU Sunblock Festival 2009 Live Performances: Watch Never Shout Never, Boys Like Girls, Gym Class Heroes & More|website=MTV|author=Tamar Anitai|date=August 11, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091016191150/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2009/08/11/mtvu-sunblock-festival-2009-live-performances-watch-never-shout-never-boys-like-girls-gym-class-heroes-more/|archivedate=October 16, 2009|access-date=September 6, 2025}}</ref> The band embarked on a headlining tour in October 2009, with Carter Hulsey and Now Now Every Children, before joining Dashboard Confessional on their headlining tour in November.<ref name="Alt Press"/>
A self-titled EP, ''Never Shout Never'' was released on December 8, 2009, and featured two songs from their upcoming debut album ("What Is Love?" and "Jane Doe"), a re-recorded version of a song from ''The Yippee EP'' ("She's Got Style"), and a live version of a song from ''The Yippee EP'' ("Big City Dreams").<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/goinggonzo/2009/11/never_shout_never_christofer_d.html|title=Never Shout Never, Christofer Drew return to Grand Rapids, perform at Orbit Room|author=John Gonzalez|website=MLive|publisher=MLive Media Group|date=November 3, 2009|access-date=December 3, 2023}}</ref> That same month, he was featured on a Christmas single by the Ready Set titled, "Blizzard of '89".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2009/12/11/the-buzz-on-the-ready-set/|title=The Buzz On: The Ready Set|website=MTV|date=December 11, 2009|author=Chris Ryan|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091213210732/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2009/12/11/the-buzz-on-the-ready-set/|archivedate=December 13, 2009|access-date=September 6, 2025}}</ref> The debut studio album from Never Shout Never, ''What Is Love?'', was released on January 26, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nevershoutnever.com/news/2009/12/03/what-love-album-release-date-and-tracklisting|title=Never Shout Never News: What Is Love? album release date and tracklisting!|work=Never Shout Never Official Website|date=December 3, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091217005906/http://www.nevershoutnever.com/news/2009/12/03/what-love-album-release-date-and-tracklisting|archivedate=December 17, 2009|url-status=usurped|access-date=March 27, 2023}}</ref> The album peaked at number 24 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and sold 21,000 copies.<ref name="billboard 200">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/never-shout-never/chart-history/tlp/|title=Never Shout Never Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=March 13, 2012}}</ref><ref name="sales"/> The album's first single, "What Is Love?" was released on December 15, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/mx/album/what-is-love-single/348941112|title=What Is Love? - Single by Apple Music|website=Apple Music|access-date=May 26, 2022}}</ref> "I Love You 5" was released on February 4, 2010, as the second single from the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2295076/new-video-never-shout-never-i-love-you-5/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525221758/http://www.mtv.com/news/2295076/new-video-never-shout-never-i-love-you-5/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 25, 2022|title=New Video: Never Shout Never, I Love You 5|website=MTV|date=February 2, 2010|last=Chris|first=Ryan|access-date=May 25, 2022}}</ref> "Can't Stand It" was released on March 4, 2010, as the third and final single from the album along with its music video directed by Isaac Ravishankara.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2295246/video-premiere-never-shout-never-cant-stand-it/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912171505/http://www.mtv.com/news/2295246/video-premiere-never-shout-never-cant-stand-it/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 12, 2021|title=Video Premiere: Never Shout Never, 'Can't Stand It'|website=MTV|last=Ryan|first=Chris|date=March 4, 2010|access-date=May 25, 2022}}</ref> The song peaked at number 29 on the ''Billboard'' US Rock Digital Song Sales chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/never-shout-never/chart-history/rkt/|title=Never Shout Never Chart History - Rock Digital Song Sales|magazine=Billboard|access-date=May 25, 2022}}</ref> The group headlined the ''Alternative Press'' AP Tour in the spring of 2010 with support from Joplin, The Cab, Hey Monday, Every Avenue and The Summer Set.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/2009/12/video_christofer_drew_talks_ab.html|title=Video: Christofer Drew talks about spirituality, tattoos and success; plus the latest on Never Shout Never's Alternative Press Tour|website=MLive|author=John Gonzalez|date=December 18, 2009|access-date=March 27, 2023}}</ref> Never Shout Never released a music video for "Seewhatweseas", which the song was featured on the soundtrack of Tim Burton's ''Alice in Wonderland''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/03/08/new-video-never-shout-never-seewhatweseas/|title=New Video: Never Shout Never, 'Seewhatweseas'|website=MTV|author=Chris Ryan|date=March 8, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100311025326/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/03/08/new-video-never-shout-never-seewhatweseas/|archivedate=March 11, 2010|access-date=September 6, 2025}}</ref>
Never Shout Never performed at the Vans Warped Tour in summer of 2010.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/warped-tour-founder-picks-2010s-breakout-acts-234270/|title=Warped Tour Founder Picks 2010's Breakout Acts|magazine=Rolling Stone|author=Daniel Kreps|date=June 25, 2010|access-date=December 3, 2023}}</ref> The band released a digital EP on July 27, 2010, titled ''Melody'', which contained three tracks: "CheaterCheaterBestFriendEater", "Coffee & Cigarettes" and "Lousy Truth".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/2010-Breakout-Star-Never-Shout-Never-Release-New-Album-Harmony-on-August-24th-on-Loveway-1280584.htm|title=2010 Breakout Star Never Shout Never to Release New Album, "Harmony," on August 24th on Loveway/Sire Records|date=June 23, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100627043957/http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/2010-Breakout-Star-Never-Shout-Never-Release-New-Album-Harmony-on-August-24th-on-Loveway-1280584.htm|archivedate=June 27, 2010|access-date=October 30, 2022}}</ref> Their second studio album, ''Harmony'', was released in August 2010.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_-_harmony/|title=Never Shout Never - Harmony|magazine=Alternative Press|date=August 18, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104213722/https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_-_harmony/|archivedate=November 4, 2023|access-date=December 3, 2023}}</ref> The album peaked at number 14 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and sold 23,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="billboard 200"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/00s/2010/BB-2010-09-11.pdf|title=Never Shout Never Promotes Flower Power|page=49|magazine=Billboard|date=September 11, 2010|access-date=October 30, 2022}}</ref> The band embarked on the VMA Tour with the Ready Set in August 2010.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/never_shout_never_the_ready_set_on_vma_tour/|title=Never Shout Never, the Ready Set on VMA Tour|author=Scott Heisel|magazine=Alternative Press|date=July 27, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100901051323/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/never_shout_never_the_ready_set_on_vma_tour/|archivedate=September 1, 2010|access-date=November 9, 2024}}</ref> In September 2010, Never Shout Never performed on ''Late Night with Jimmy Fallon''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/never_shout_never_perform_tonight_on_later_night_with_jimmy_fallon|title=Never Shout Never perform tonight on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon|author=James Shotwell|magazine=Alternative Press|date=September 3, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100912100658/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/never_shout_never_perform_tonight_on_later_night_with_jimmy_fallon|archivedate=September 12, 2010|access-date=November 9, 2024}}</ref> On September 8, Never Shout Never released the demo track, "No Pain No Gain" for a free download.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/christofer_drew_releases_new_demo_via_twitter|title=Christofer Drew releases new demo via Twitter|author=James Shotwell|magazine=Alternative Press|date=September 8, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100911210008/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/christofer_drew_releases_new_demo_via_twitter|archivedate=September 11, 2010|access-date=November 9, 2024}}</ref> In October and November 2010, Never Shout Never co-headlined the Harmony Tour with The Maine, where the bands had fans gather can foods to help those in need. As a gift to the fans, they released a live split EP and was made available for free download on Never Shout Never's website.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_and_the_maine_offer_free_ep/|title=Never Shout Never and the Maine offer free EP|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Michele Bird|date=December 21, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815221432/https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_and_the_maine_offer_free_ep/|archivedate=August 15, 2022|access-date=August 15, 2022}}</ref> Never Shout Never won the AP Magazine Readers' Awards for Artist of the Year at the end of 2010.<ref name="AP Readers Poll"/>
===2011–2012: ''Time Travel'' and ''Indigo'' === [[File:Christofer Drew of NSN.jpg|thumbnail|Christofer Drew performing with Never Shout Never in 2011]] {{Main|Time Travel (Never Shout Never album)|Indigo (Never Shout Never album)}} On April 12, 2011, Never Shout Never released the compilation album, ''Year One'', featuring songs from ''Me & My Uke'', ''The Yippee EP'' and ''Demo-shemo'', as well as demo tracks.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/christofer_drew_to_release_solo_ep_the_modern_racket_and_never_shout_never_/|title=Christofer Drew to release solo EP 'The Modern Racket' and Never Shout Never collection 'Year One'|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Tim Karan|date=March 9, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110411044931/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/christofer_drew_to_release_solo_ep_the_modern_racket_and_never_shout_never_/|archivedate=April 11, 2011|access-date=November 9, 2024}}</ref> The band's hometown, Joplin, Missouri, was heavily damaged by a deadly EF5 tornado on May 22, 2011. Following the destruction, Ingle began a relief fund with United Way to raise $1.2 million for his hometown.<ref name="BeholderMedia">{{cite web|title=Christofer Drew of NeverShoutNever Raising Money For Hometown Of Joplin, MO|url=http://www.beholdermedia.com/2011/christofer-drew-of-never-shout-never-raising-money-for-hometown-of-joplin-mo/|website=Beholdermedia.com|author=Adam Warner|date=June 8, 2011|access-date=June 26, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613103329/http://www.beholdermedia.com/2011/christofer-drew-of-never-shout-never-raising-money-for-hometown-of-joplin-mo/|archive-date=June 13, 2011}}</ref> To raise awareness about the devastation of Joplin, Ingle took video footage of the destruction and posted it on YouTube on June 1, 2011. The video, which features the song "Time Travel", encouraged viewers to donate to the relief of the town via his United Way fund.<ref name="BeholderMedia"/> The song later went on to become the lead single from their third studio album on July 22, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/time-travel-single/450970336|title=Time Travel - Single by Never Shout Never|website=Apple Music|access-date=May 26, 2022}}</ref> The album was recorded in Springfield, Missouri at the 2100 Studios. It is also the first album where Never Shout Never recorded as a full band.<ref name="Nashville Music Guide">{{cite web|url=https://www.nashvillemusicguide.com/never-shout-never-to-release-new-album-time-travel-september-20th/|title=Never Shout Never To Release New Album, Time Travel, September 20th|website=Nashville Music Guide|author=Amanda|date=July 14, 2011|access-date=May 26, 2022}}</ref> The album's second single "Simplistic Trance - Like Getaway" was released on August 26, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/simplistic-trance-like-getaway-single/457923258|title=Simplistic Trance-Like Getaway - Single by Never Shout Never|website=Apple Music|access-date=March 28, 2023}}</ref> Never Shout Never's third studio album, ''Time Travel'' was released on September 20, 2011.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/exclusive-album-stream-never-shout-nevers-time-travel-201571/|title=Exclusive Album Stream: Never Shout Never's 'Time Travel'|magazine=Rolling Stone|author=Benjy Eisen|date=September 16, 2011|access-date=December 3, 2023}}</ref> The album peaked at number 35 on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref name="billboard 200"/> In support of the album's release, they embarked on a fall headliner tour called The Time Travel Tour.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/never_shout_never_announce_set_list_for_the_time_travel_tour/|title=Never Shout Never announce set list for The Time Travel Tour|magazine=Alternative Press|date=September 20, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430134101/https://www.altpress.com/news/never_shout_never_announce_set_list_for_the_time_travel_tour/|archivedate=April 30, 2019|access-date=May 26, 2022}}</ref> The official music video for "Time Travel" was directed by Joey Boukadakis and was released in September 2011.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_release_time_travel_music_video/|title=Never Shout Never release "Time Travel" music video|magazine=Alternative Press|date=September 21, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204020305/https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_release_time_travel_music_video/|archivedate=December 4, 2023|access-date=December 3, 2023}}</ref>
Ingle first revealed the title of the group's fourth studio album in an interview with Alter The Press! on May 8, 2012,<ref name="ATP Indigo">{{cite web|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2012/05/interview-never-shout-never.html|title=Alter The Press!: Interview: Never Shout Never|work=Alter The Press!|date=May 2012|accessdate=November 22, 2012|author=Jon Ableson}}</ref> and on September 20, via his Twitter account, he announced the release date of the band's new album ''Indigo''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2012/09/never-shout-never-confirm-new-album.html|title=Never Shout Never Confirm New Album 'Indigo' Release Date; Reveal Artwork|website=Alter The Press!|date=September 2012|accessdate=December 3, 2023}}</ref> According to Drew, he wanted to record every song with a different producer, all in different cities, to give each song a unique feel and its own style.<ref name="ATP Indigo"/> In support of the album's release, the band released five free tracks from their album through ''Alternative Press'' and ''Billboard''. "Life Goes On" was the first track that premiered from the album on September 18.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/song_premiere_never_shout_never_life_goes_on/|title=Song Premiere: Never Shout Never, Life Goes On|magazine=Alternative Press|date=September 18, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310133129/https://www.altpress.com/features/song_premiere_never_shout_never_life_goes_on/|archivedate=March 10, 2019|access-date=May 24, 2022}}</ref> It was then followed up with "Magic", released on September 25.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_stream_new_song_magic/|title=Never Shout Never stream new song "Magic"|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Matthew Colwell|date=September 25, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830160358/https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_stream_new_song_magic/|archivedate=August 30, 2022|access-date=August 30, 2022}}</ref> On October 30, "All Mine" was released.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/never-shout-never-all-mine-exclusive-song-premiere-474410/|title=Never Shout Never, 'All Mine': Exclusive Song Premiere|magazine=Billboard|last=Graff|first=Gary|date=October 30, 2012|access-date=May 23, 2022}}</ref> In November, "Between Two Worlds" and "Hazel Eyes" were both released.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/song_premiere_download_never_shout_never_between_two_worlds_acoustic/|title=Song Premiere/Download: Never Shout Never, Between Two Worlds (Acoustic)|magazine=Alternative Press|date=November 19, 2012|access-date=May 26, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/song_premiere_download_never_shot_never_hazel_eyes_acoustic/|title=Song Premiere/Download: Never Shout Never, Hazel Eyes (Acoustic)|magazine=Alternative Press|date=November 20, 2012|access-date=May 26, 2022}}</ref> Never Shout Never's fourth full-length studio album, ''Indigo'' was released November 13, 2012. It debuted at 194 on the ''Billboard'' 200, a steep decline from the group's previous high of 14.<ref name="billboard 200"/> The band toured the U.S. on the Indigo tour in late 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Never Shout Never "Indigo" Out November 13th. Touring This Fall!|url=http://www.nevershoutnever.com/news/indigo-out-november-13th-touring-fall|website=Nevershoutnever.com|access-date=28 May 2013|archive-date=3 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703075945/http://www.nevershoutnever.com/news/indigo-out-november-13th-touring-fall|url-status=usurped}}</ref>
===2013: ''Sunflower'' and ''The Xmas EP''=== {{Main|Sunflower (Never Shout Never album)|The Xmas EP}} In May 2013, Never Shout Never revealed their fifth studio album, ''Sunflower'', which was released on July 2, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://propertyofzack.com/post/49353768448/never-shout-never-releasing-sunflower-this|title=Never Shout Never Releasing 'Sunflower' This Summer|website=PropertyOfZack.com|date=May 1, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> The band released the first promotional single, "Good Times" for streaming on May 23, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/news/never-shout-never-release-new-song-3/WcNBTUxPTnE/23-05-13|title=Never Shout Never release new song|website=The Music|date=May 23, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> On May 28, the group released the album's second promotional single, "Subliminal Messages" which premiered exclusively on PropertyOfZack.com.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_stream_new_track_subliminal_messages/|title=Never Shout Never stream new track, "Subliminal Messages"|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Philip Obenschain|date=May 28, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830160401/https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_stream_new_track_subliminal_messages/|archivedate=August 30, 2022|access-date=August 30, 2022}}</ref> "Malibu" was released for streaming via PureVolume on June 4, as the third promotional single from the album.<ref>{{cite web|title=PREMIERE: Listen to Never Shout Never's "Malibu"|url=http://www.purevolume.com/news/never-shout-never-malibu-stream-sunflower/|publisher=PureVolume.com|access-date=4 June 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130630054348/http://www.purevolume.com/news/never-shout-never-malibu-stream-sunflower/|archive-date=30 June 2013|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The album's fourth and final promotional single, "Knock, Knock" was released on June 18.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/song_premiere_never_shout_never_knock_knock/|title=Song Premiere: Never Shout Never, "Knock, Knock"|magazine=Alternative Press|date=June 18, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203014355/https://www.altpress.com/song_premiere_never_shout_never_knock_knock/|archivedate=December 3, 2023|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> The band performed at Warped Tour in the summer of 2013.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/two_minute_warning_warped_2013_never_shout_never/|title=Two-Minute Warning, Warped 2013: Never Shout Never|magazine=Alternative Press|date=July 17, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204192455/https://www.altpress.com/two_minute_warning_warped_2013_never_shout_never/|archivedate=December 4, 2023|access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref> During the Warped Tour, Ingle had also teamed with BandHappy, an organization in which experienced musicians taught amateurs how to reach success. He had led a workshop in which a limited number of fans could ask questions and learn from him, with the addition of a one-on-one meet and greet.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=89110&cat=|title=Never Shout Never To Host VIP Behind-The-Scenes Workshop At Every Show of the Vans Warped Tour This Summer|website=Top40-Charts|date=April 19, 2014|access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref>
A festive EP titled ''The Xmas EP'' was released on November 22, 2013.<ref name="Billboard Xmas EP">{{cite magazine|last1=Lipshutz|first1=Jason|title=Never Shout Never, 'The XMas EP': Exclusive Premiere|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/never-shout-never-the-xmas-ep-exclusive-premiere-5800658/|magazine=Billboard|date=November 22, 2013|accessdate=October 31, 2018}}</ref> Drew produced and recorded the covers himself and collaborated with Dia Frampton on the original track "Under The Mistletoe". The song was released for streaming on November 15.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_and_dia_frampton_premiere_christmas_song/|title=Never Shout Never and Dia Frampton premiere Christmas song|magazine=Alternative Press|date=November 15, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209133254/https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_and_dia_frampton_premiere_christmas_song/|archivedate=February 9, 2023|access-date=May 23, 2022}}</ref> The EP was recorded in Drew's home.<ref name="Billboard Xmas EP"/> The group headlined the Xmas Tour with support from The Downtown Fiction and Nick Santino in December 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/news/never-shout-never-announce-holiday-ep-december-tour/|title=Never Shout Never announce holiday EP, December tour|website=idobi Radio|author=Alexa Gallo|date=October 22, 2013|access-date=December 3, 2023}}</ref>
===2014–2016: ''Recycled Youth'', ''Black Cat'', and Departure of MacFee=== {{Main|Recycled Youth|Black Cat (Never Shout Never album)}} In late 2013, Never Shout Never announced that the group was working on a new album called ''Recycled Youth, Vol. 1''.<ref name="Recycled">{{cite web|title=Never Shout Never Begin Recording 'Recycled Youth: Volume 1'|url=http://blastoutyourstereo.com/news/music-news/never-shout-never-begin-recording-throwback-album-recycled-youth-volume-1-7774|website=Blast Out Your Stereo|author=Brandon Flores|date=January 28, 2014|access-date=April 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429050551/http://blastoutyourstereo.com/news/music-news/never-shout-never-begin-recording-throwback-album-recycled-youth-volume-1-7774|archive-date=April 29, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album featured re-worked songs from previous Never Shout Never releases. In January 2014, the band announced that the group had begun recording the album, and was expected to be released later that year.<ref name="Recycled"/> The album was the first installment of what Drew envisioned to be a three part collection of re-recorded fan and band favorites. It was produced by Eric Palmquist in Los Angeles, California.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/acoustic-nation/acoustic-nation-never-shout-never-release-recycled-youth-volume-one-march-3|title=Never Shout Never to Release 'Recycled Youth Volume One' March 3|magazine=Guitar World|date=February 13, 2015|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> In June 2014, Never Shout Never announced that Ian Crawford joined the band as the lead guitarist.<ref name="WelcomeIan">{{cite tweet |author=Never Shout Never |user=NSNOfficial |number=476846387946999808 |date=June 12, 2014 |title=Please welcome @TheIanCrawford into #neverSHOUTnever :-) he is the new lead guitar player! |access-date=November 24, 2015}}</ref> ''Recycled Youth, Vol. 1'' was released on March 3, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/recycled-youth-vol-one/968902115 |title=Recycled Youth, Vol. One by Never Shout Never on iTunes |website=iTunes |date=2015-03-03 |access-date=2015-11-09}}</ref>
On June 9, 2015, it was announced that Never Shout Never would be releasing their seventh studio album, ''Black Cat'' on August 7, 2015.<ref name="AltPress Album">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_to_release_new_album_black_cat_in_august/|title=Never Shout Never to release new album, 'Black Cat,' in August|magazine=Alternative Press|date=June 9, 2015|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> The first single off of the album, titled "Hey! We Ok", was released the same day.<ref name="AltPress Album"/> The album was recorded in the DTLA Recording Studio in Los Angeles, California and was produced by Dennis Herring.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/black-cat-mw0002857064|title=Never Shout Never - Black Cat Review by Matt Collar|author=Matt Collar|website=AllMusic|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> On June 17, the group released "Boom!" as the first promotional single from the album.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_release_new_song_boom/|title=Never Shout Never release new song, "Boom"|magazine=Alternative Press|date=June 17, 2015|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> On July 16, the band premiered a new track titled, "Red Balloon" and was released as the album's second promotional single.<ref name="AltPress Red Balloon">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_touches_his_roots_with_bouncy_red_ballon_single/|title=Never Shout Never touch roots with bouncy "Red Balloon" single|magazine=Alternative Press|date=July 16, 2015|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> The album peaked at number 52 on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref name="billboard 200"/> On November 24, 2015, Ian Crawford confirmed on his Facebook page that he had been let go from the band.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ian Crawford - Well, now that the cat is finally out of... {{!}} Facebook|url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10205313215615174&id=1391355543|website=Facebook|date=November 24, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124205415/https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10205313215615174&id=1391355543|archivedate=January 24, 2016|access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/02/03/never-shout-never-christofer-drew-preview/79660568/|title=Never Shout Never front man takes 'chill approach'|website=Detroit Free Press|author=Alan Sculley|date=February 3, 2016|access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref>
The band embarked on the Black Cat Tour in January 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitaltourbus.com/news/never-shout-never-announces-the-black-cat-tour/|title=Never Shout Never Announces the Black Cat Tour|website=Digital Tour Bus|date=November 7, 2015|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> "Red Balloon" was officially released as the album's second single on February 5, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/red-balloon-single/1078897554|title=Red Balloon - Single by Never Shout Never|website=Apple Music|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref> "Hey! We Ok" was nominated at the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards for Song of the Year.<ref name="AP Awards"/> The group headlined a US tour in June 2016 with support from Hundred Handed and Me Like Bees.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_announce_headlining_tour/|title=Never Shout Never announce headlining tour|magazine=Alternative Press|date=May 24, 2016|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> On June 26, 2016, bassist Taylor MacFee announced his departure from the band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BHIHxwWAk6y/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BHIHxwWAk6y |archive-date=2021-12-26 |url-access=registration|title=Taylor Macfee on Instagram: "Ok. I want to send my most sincere thank you to every friend, every fan, and every amazing musician I've ever had the privilege of sharing…"|website=Instagram.com|access-date=January 23, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In November 2016, the group released their ninth EP, ''Advent Of Violett Soul''.<ref name="AltPress NSN Songs">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/best-christofer-drew-songs-never-shout-never-eatmewhileimhot/|title=10 songs that prove Christofer Drew can sing anything|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Alex Darus|date=May 13, 2020|access-date=March 27, 2023}}</ref>
=== 2017–2018: Cancelled studio albums and break-up === In June 2017, Never Shout Never performed at the 2017 Warped Tour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/warped_tour_2017_lineup_announced/|title=Full Warped Tour 2017 lineup announced|first=Caitlyn|last=Ralph|website=Altpress.com|date=March 22, 2017|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref> They later embarked on the Throwback Tour, as well as performing at the So What?! Music Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/never_shout_never_announce_throwback_tour_everyone_cries_tears_of_joy/|title=Never Shout Never announce throwback tour, everyone cries tears of joy|first=Caitlyn|last=Ralph|website=Altpress.com|date=February 17, 2017|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref> The tour lasted throughout 2017 where they played songs from earlier albums that likely wouldn't be played again.<ref name="Emerald Sun">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/never_shout_never_talk_game_changing_new_album_emerald_sun/|title=Never Shout Never talk end of an era with Throwback Tour and exciting next chapter|magazine=Alternative Press|date=April 11, 2017|access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref> In April 2017, Drew revealed he had plans on releasing Never Shout Never's eighth studio album, ''Emerald Sun''. He described the record as "conceptual," dealing with the theme of love. He stated, "It's something I wrote that I feel has a higher message behind it. It's the album I've been wanting to make — [it] portrays my heart and how I see the world." 13 tracks were written for the album.<ref name="Emerald Sun"/> The album was expected to be released in the summer of 2018, but never made its way onto streaming services.<ref name="AltPress NSN Songs"/>
On March 23, 2018, the band released a cover of Elvis Presley's "Love Me Tender" on their upcoming cover album, ''All for Love'', composed entirely of covers of love songs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4Y1Kb5uKOU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/U4Y1Kb5uKOU |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Never Shout Never - Love Me Tender (Official Audio)|date=March 23, 2018 |publisher=YouTube|access-date=January 23, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On April 2, they released their cover of the Beatles' "Something".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJMqGerGmws |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/YJMqGerGmws |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Never Shout Never - Something (Official Video)|date=April 2, 2018 |publisher=YouTube|access-date=January 23, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> It is unlikely ''All for Love'' was finished and will ever be released. Drew continued to upload a handful of covers on YouTube during this time.
Ingle revealed in December 2018, that after a small tour in Mexico and Brazil the following month that Never Shout Never would disband.<ref name="NSN Disband">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/never-shout-never-breakup-christofer-drew-twitter/|title=Did Never Shout Never break up? - UPDATED|magazine=Alternative Press|date=December 26, 2018|access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref> However, he reached out to fans via an Instagram post two days later asking if he should keep making music under the name.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}} Despite the initial announcement, the band performed shows in Brazil and Mexico in early 2019.<ref name="NSN Disband"/> Following the final show in Brazil (with long-time drummer Hayden Kaiser absent) he stated he was uncertain of the band's future, but no official breakup announcement was confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TeEe8EKhVU|title=Never Shout Never no Brasil (A Autêntica, Audio, Circo Voador, 2019)|website=YouTube|date=February 5, 2019 |access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref>
=== 2020–2023, 2025: ''Unborn Spark'', retirement === On April 29, 2020, Drew announced a solo acoustic album titled ''Unborn Spark'', due for release on May 13, his son's 1st birthday.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/christofer-drew-acoustic-album-annoucement/|title=Here's when Christofer Drew is returning with new music|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Rachael Dowd|date=April 29, 2020|access-date=November 26, 2023}}</ref> However, on May 5, he announced that he needed a little more time for mixing and artwork to be completed.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/christofer-drew-unborn-spark-release-delay/|title=We'll have to wait a bit longer to hear Christofer Drew's new solo album|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Rachael Dowd|date=May 7, 2020|access-date=November 26, 2023}}</ref> On May 17, he announced that the album would be released on June 12.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/christofer-drew-unborn-spark-new-release-date/|title=Christofer Drew's 'Unborn Spark' finally has a new release date|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Koltan Greenwood|date=May 18, 2020|access-date=November 26, 2023}}</ref> On June 8, the first single, "Time to Change", was released. With it came the announcement that it would be released as a Never Shout Never album.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1270011420541886465|user=NSNOfficial|title=New acoustic LP #UnbornSpark drops on Friday. Stream the single Time to Change on the NSN YouTube channel.|date=June 8, 2020}}</ref>
Never Shout Never returned in late 2021, releasing a new single titled "Easy Swagger" in October.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/easy-swagger-single/1589610574|title=Easy Swagger - Single by Never Shout Never|website=Apple Music|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020015406/https://music.apple.com/us/album/easy-swagger-single/1589610574|archivedate=October 20, 2021|access-date=December 30, 2021}}</ref> On March 8, 2022, Drew announced his retirement from music, putting an end to the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/christoferdrew/status/1501374922932768768|title=Retiring from music shogun shit was pretty cool|publisher=Twitter|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309015107/https://twitter.com/christoferdrew/status/1501374922932768768|archivedate=March 9, 2022|access-date=March 9, 2022}}</ref> In addition, Drew confirmed on Twitter that Never Shout Never was finished.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1564591364356145152|user=christoferdrew|title=Never shout never is done|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref> However, on December 24, 2022, he announced that Never Shout Never would be returning the following year and also announced a release of a new album.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1606822840371757064|user=christoferdrew|title=Never shout never redemption 2023 it's decided|date=December 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|number=1606823023083913216|user=christoferdrew|title=And a new album I promise|date=December 24, 2022}}</ref> On November 25, 2023, Drew announced via Twitter his second retirement from music, to pursue a new career in professional painting.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/high-life/never-shout-never-christofer-drew-retires-from-music/|title=Never Shout Never Vocalist Christofer Drew Retires From Music|author=Paige Owens|website=idobi Radio|date=November 26, 2023|access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref> He also released the final mixes of his intended album, ''Advent of Violet Soul'' on the same day.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1728284795355181268|user=Thechrisdrew33|title=I'm retiring from the music industry to pursue a professional painting career. Advent of Violet Soul is not getting an official release. Here are the final mixes…feel free to share :)|date=November 25, 2023}}</ref> Never Shout Never was originally set to perform at When We Were Young in October 2025.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/panic-at-the-disco-blink-182-headline-2025-when-we-were-young-fest-1235146447/|title=Panic at the Disco, Blink-182 Lead 2025 When We Were Young|magazine=Rolling Stone|author=Brittany Spanos|date=October 29, 2024|access-date=November 3, 2024}}</ref> However, on September 11, Drew announced that he would not be performing at the festival due to a mouth infection.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/news/never-shout-never-when-we-were-young/|title=Is Never Shout Never Performing at When We Were Young?|website=idobi Radio|author=Paige Owens|date=September 15, 2025|access-date=September 15, 2025}}</ref>
==Musical styles and influences== Never Shout Never is described as pop rock, alternative rock,<ref name="totalntertainment"/> indie rock, emo pop<ref name="totalntertainment"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/29/arts/music/29never.html|title=An Anguished Howl of Folky Emo-ness|website=The New York Times|author=Jon Caramanica|date=April 29, 2010|access-date=January 25, 2026}}</ref> and acoustic.<ref name="totalntertainment"/> Additionally, ''Kerrang!'' referred to them as a "Myspace band" due to their popularity on Myspace early in their career, despite their stylistic disimilarities with other bands associated with this label, such as Job for a Cowboy and Suicide Silence.<ref>{{Cite web|title=20 era-defining MySpace bands: Where are they now?|url=https://www.kerrang.com/20-bands-who-owe-it-all-to-myspace-and-where-they-are-now|website=Kerrang!|date=2019-09-24|access-date=2026-01-31|language=en}}</ref> Ingle stated the band was influenced by Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Woody Guthrie.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/news/never-shout-never-interview/|title=Playing catch-up with the face of Never Shout Never|website=idobi Radio|date=May 9, 2010|author=Eleanor Grace|access-date=January 25, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/never-shout-never-return-new-album|title=Never Shout Never Return With New Album|magazine=Guitar World|author=Mikael Wood|date=December 15, 2010|access-date=January 25, 2026}}</ref>
==Band members== ===Former members=== * Christofer Drew – lead vocals, guitars, bass, ukulele, violin, drums, percussion, piano, keyboards, synthesizers, programming, banjo, harmonica, <small>(2007–2023, 2025)</small> * Caleb Denison – guitars, drums, percussion, backing vocals <small>(2008–2011)</small><ref name="Nashville Music Guide"/> * Ian Crawford – guitars, backing vocals <small>(2014–2015)</small><ref name="WelcomeIan"/> * Taylor Macfee – bass, backing vocals <small>(2008–2016)</small><ref name="Nashville Music Guide"/> * Hayden Kaiser – auxiliary percussion, backing vocals, drums, guitars <small>(2009–2018)</small><ref name="Nashville Music Guide"/> * Dustin Dobernig – piano, percussion, keyboards, violin <small>(2009–2011)</small><ref name="The Aquarian">{{cite web|url=https://www.theaquarian.com/2010/11/17/chris-drew-of-never-shout-never-harmony-3-million-screaming-girls-cant-be-wrong/|title=Chris Drew of Never Shout Never: Harmony|website=The Aquarian|author=John Fortunato|date=November 17, 2010|access-date=December 4, 2023}}</ref> * Nathan Ellison – drums, percussion <small>(2008–2011)</small><ref name="The Aquarian"/> * Tof Hoglen – keyboards <small>(2016–2018)</small><ref name="NSN Disband"/>
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==Discography== {{Main|Never Shout Never discography}}
;Albums *''What Is Love?'' (2010) *''Harmony'' (2010) *''Time Travel'' (2011) *''Indigo'' (2012) *''Sunflower'' (2013) *''Recycled Youth'' (2015) *''Black Cat'' (2015) *''Unborn Spark'' (2020)
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Association ! Category ! Nominated work ! Result ! Ref. |- | 2009 | mtvU Woodie Awards | Breaking Woodie | rowspan="3"| Never Shout Never | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="mtvU Woodie">{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/ontv/woodieawards/2009/winners.jhtml|title=2009 mtvU Woodie Awards Winners|website=MTV|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091122075130/https://www.mtv.com/ontv/woodieawards/2009/winners.jhtml|archivedate=November 22, 2009|access-date=February 16, 2022}}</ref> |- | 2010 | AP Magazine Readers' Awards | Artist of the Year | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="AP Readers Poll">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/who_did_you_vote_as_aps_artist_of_the_year/|title=AP Readers vote Never Shout Never as Artist of the Year|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Tim Karan|date=December 21, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101226161241/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/who_did_you_vote_as_aps_artist_of_the_year/|archivedate=December 26, 2010|access-date=November 9, 2024}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3"| 2011 | rowspan="3"| PETA's Libby Awards | Most Animal-Friendly Band | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nevershoutnever.com/news/2011/01/04/libby-awards-winner|title=Libby Awards Winners|website=Nevershoutnever.com|date=January 4, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611184554/http://www.nevershoutnever.com/news/2011/01/04/libby-awards-winner|archivedate=June 11, 2011|url-status=usurped|access-date=November 9, 2024}}</ref> |- | Favorite Animal-Friendly Celeb | rowspan="2"| Christofer Drew | {{won}} |- | Sexiest Vegetarian | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Nashville Music Guide"/> |- | 2016 | Alternative Press Music Awards | Song of the Year | "Hey! We Ok" | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="AP Awards">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/and_the_nominees_for_the_2016_apmas_are/|title=Here are all the 2016 APMAs nominees!|magazine=Alternative Press|date=March 17, 2016|access-date=February 16, 2022}}</ref> |}
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