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Metro Station

Metro Station is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2006 by Mason Musso and Trace Cyrus.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Metro Station is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2006. The group is best known for its 2008 hit single "Shake It" and had a notable chart presence in Canada.

History

The band formed in Los Angeles in 2006 by Mason Musso and Trace Cyrus. After signing with Columbia/Red Ink, they released their self-titled debut album. The group disbanded in 2010 but later reunited, resuming intermittent activity and releasing new music.

Musical style

Metro Station's sound is described as pop rock, synth-pop, pop punk, emo pop, and scene music. Sources note a blend of rock, pop, and electronic influences, which gave them a distinctive sound in the late 2000s.

Breakthrough

The single "Shake It" was a commercial hit from the debut album, reaching the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and charting in Canada. Other notable songs include "Control", "Ain't So High", "Closer and Closer", and "I Hate Society".

In short

  • Formed in 2006 by Mason Musso and Trace Cyrus.
  • Best known for the hit single "Shake It".
  • Genre blends pop rock, synth-pop, pop punk, and emo pop.
  • Reunited after 2010 breakup; still intermittently active.
Canadian angle

"Shake It" reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and was also reported as a hit in Canada, making Metro Station familiar to Canadian pop listeners.

Quick questions

What is Metro Station?
Metro Station is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, known for the song "Shake It".
What songs did Metro Station make?
Notable songs include "Shake It", "Control", "Ain't So High", "Closer and Closer", and "I Hate Society".
Is Metro Station still together?
The band broke up in 2010 but later reunited and continues to release new music sporadically.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Station_(band)
    Supports: Formation, origin, founders, genre descriptions, and association with "Shake It"
  2. Seventeen — https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/a863/metro-station-buzz-092607/
    Supports: Early lineup, formation context, and genre description
  3. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/us/artist/metro-station/261083706
    Supports: Band description, breakup and reunion note, and "Shake It" reaching the Top 10
  4. Rolling Stone — https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/breaking-artist-metro-station-255023/
    Supports: Band description, members, and "Shake It" as the breakout song