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Band

The Glitch Mob

Active2006-present
OriginLos Angeles, California
Albums4
Tracks41

Most frequent collaborator: Aja Volkman  ·  2 tracks

ElectronicGlitch hopDowntempoEDM
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 41 of 41 tracks

Did The Glitch Mob write their own songs?

Yes, entirely. The Glitch Mob is a self-producing electronic trio, and the members write and build every track themselves, holding a credit on 100% of their music. Their instrumentals, like 'Fortune Days' and 'Can't Kill Us,' are all their own work. The only outside writers are the guest vocalists who co-write the words on their occasional sung tracks, such as 'Our Demons.'

By the Numbers

4
Studio Albums
41
Tracks Credited
100%
Self-Written
20
Years Active
10
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 41 / 41 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 41 tracks: how many The Glitch Mob wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.

The Glitch Mob has a writing credit100%
71%
29%
Sole author29tracks71%
Co-written12tracks29%
Outside writers0tracks0%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
The Glitch Mob's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 41 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)0%
Composer (music)100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

Member Credit Breakdown share of tracks each member is credited on

Percentage of all 41 tracks, across every album, where each member holds a credit - split by role.

MemberPeriodLyricsMusicProductionPerformance
edIT 2006-present
0%
100%
0%
29%
Boreta 2006-present
0%
100%
0%
29%
ooah 2006-present
0%
100%
0%
29%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

The Glitch Mob's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.

avg 100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2010Drink the Sea
2014Love Death Immortality
2018See Without Eyes
2022Ctrl Alt Reality
Early · 100% written
Late · 100% written

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

100%
2010s
Drink the Sea, Love Death Immortality +1 more
100%
2020s
Ctrl Alt Reality

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where The Glitch Mob sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.

The Glitch Mob
Other artists on the site

Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.

Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Discography 4 albums

Covers all 4 studio albums (2010-2022).

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

The Glitch Mob41 tracks
AV2 T2 S1 MM1 Y1 SC1

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. AV Aja Volkman · T Tula · S Swan · MM Metal Mother · Y Yaarrohs · SC Sister Crayon

The Writers & Producers Behind The Glitch Mob 6 key collaborators

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

All three members co-compose every track together as a unit, an unusual arrangement that means they always achieve 100% composer authorship. When vocalist Aja Volkman appears on multiple tracks per album, she contributes the lyrical content while the trio handles all composition.

Quick Facts

  • IndependentRelease their music through their own label, Glass Air, with no major label
  • ChartLove Death Immortality (2014) debuted at number 13 on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Dance/Electronic chart
  • In mediaTheir tracks and Seven Nation Army remix appear in film trailers, games, and ads (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Battlefield 1)
  • Live rigPerform on custom hardware, including a stage set piece they call The Blade
  • LineupA trio of edIT, ooah, and Boreta, who departed in 2023

Creative Fingerprint

A self-producing electronic trio: The Glitch Mob build and write every track themselves, with outside names appearing only as guest vocalists co-writing the words on their handful of sung songs.

The Story

The Glitch Mob is an American electronic music trio (edIT, Boreta, and ooah) known for cinematic, high-energy productions that blend glitch, hip-hop, and orchestral elements. Their debut Drink the Sea became an underground electronic classic, and their work has been licensed widely in film, TV, and sports.

Awards & Recognition

Love Death Immortality (2014) debuted at number 13 on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Billboard Dance/Electronic chart
Built a large independent following without a major label, releasing through their own Glass Air imprint
Their music, including a remix of 'Seven Nation Army,' has been widely licensed for film trailers, video games, and advertisements
Known for elaborate live shows built around custom instruments and their 'Blade' stage rig

Frequently Asked Questions The Glitch Mob

Did The Glitch Mob write their own songs?
Yes, entirely. The Glitch Mob is a self-producing electronic trio, and the members write and build every track themselves, holding a credit on 100% of their music. Their instrumentals, like 'Fortune Days' and 'Can't Kill Us,' are all their own work. The only outside writers are the guest vocalists who co-write the words on their occasional sung tracks, such as 'Our Demons.'
Who are the members of The Glitch Mob?
The group is edIT (Edward Ma), ooah (Josh Mayer), and Boreta (Justin Boreta). Boreta departed in 2023. An earlier member, Kraddy, left in 2009 before their debut album.
Is The Glitch Mob's music instrumental?
Mostly, yes. The bulk of their catalogue is instrumental electronic music, which is why the group is credited alone on most tracks. On the songs that have vocals, a guest singer is brought in and co-writes their part.
Who wrote 'Our Demons'?
'Our Demons' (2014) was co-written by The Glitch Mob with guest vocalist Aja Volkman, who sang it. The music and production are the group's own.
Is The Glitch Mob independent?
Yes. They release their music through their own label, Glass Air, rather than a major record company, and have built a large following as an independent act.
How many albums has The Glitch Mob released?
This catalogue covers their 4 studio albums: Drink the Sea (2010), Love Death Immortality (2014), See Without Eyes (2018), and Ctrl Alt Reality (2023).
Where has The Glitch Mob's music been used?
Their tracks and their remix of 'Seven Nation Army' have appeared in film trailers, video games, and ads, including the G.I. Joe: Retaliation and Battlefield 1 trailers, an Amazon Echo commercial, and TV shows like Person of Interest.
What genre is The Glitch Mob?
They are known for glitch hop and cinematic electronic music, blending glitchy beats, hip-hop rhythms, heavy bass, and orchestral elements into a big, dramatic sound.
How does The Glitch Mob perform live?
They perform on laptops and MIDI controllers rather than turntables, and are known for elaborate custom stage setups, including a set piece they call The Blade that houses their instruments and lights.
What is The Glitch Mob's most popular song?
'Fortune Days' and 'Can't Kill Us' are among their best-known tracks, both widely streamed and licensed. Their debut album Drink the Sea also has a strong cult following.

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