American based electronic dance musicians the Knocks have released three studio albums, six EPs and thirty-five singles. The duo began their career as remixers in the city of New York, United States, eventually signing to their first ever major record label. Their 2010 single "Dancing with the DJ" was their first instant online success. Philadelphia hip hop band Chiddy Bang sampled the Knocks' "Blackout" for their single "Here We Go" (featuring Q-Tip) from their EP The Preview. Chiddy Bang subsequently sampled the Knocks' "When You've Got Music" and "Dancing with the DJ" for their mixtape Peanut Butter and Swelly. After the success of "Dancing with the DJ", their debut extended play, entitled Magic was released in 2011.
In 2012, their cover of "Midnight City" by M83 featuring vocals by Mandy Lee, had 10,000 downloads in its first week on the website SoundCloud. In June, the duo took the number one spot on the website HypeMachine with the track "Learn to Fly", which reached 100,000 plays on SoundCloud within a week of its release. "Geronimo", a collaboration with French producer Fred Falke, was released on Kitsuné Records in July 2012. Later on in November 2012, the duo were featured alongside pop sensation St Lucia in Icona Pop's song "Sun Goes Down", which was released on their debut album Icona Pop. It was later revealed that the song was the duo's very first feature and co-produced track.
Afterwards, the duo released another successful single, featuring St. Lucia, entitled "Modern Hearts", in the beginning of 2013 and earned the group another number-one placing on HypeMachine and reached the 100,000 plays mark on SoundCloud in four days. Within the same year, another single, entitled "Comfortable" featuring vocals from X Ambassadors, was released, which was the lead single of their second extended play, also titled Comfortable.
In 2014, the Knocks released a single on Neon Gold/Big Beat Records, "Classic", featuring alt-pop duo POWERS. An official video was released that paid homage to video game The Sims. After it was released, they released a "Powers Sunset Version" which followed shortly afterwards. This was followed with the songs "Dancing with Myself", "Collect My Love" featuring Alex Newell, and "Time" being released in early 2015. These tracks made up their third EP, entitled So Classic, which was released in April 2015. Throughout the rest of the year, the duo began working on their debut album, entitled 55, which featured collaborations from the likes of Fetty Wap, Cam'ron, Wyclef Jean, Carly Rae Jepsen, Matthew Koma, Magic Man, Alex Newell, POWERS, Phoebe Ryan, Justin Tranter, Walk the Moon, and X Ambassadors. Once released, there was a post-success for the duo, as songs from the album were promoted on advertisements and shows across the US, as well as producing musical material for other artists for the first time, including Carly Rae Jepsen and Wyclef Jean.
Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions USHeat USDanceThe Knocks – Chart history | Billboard 55 Released: March 4, 2016 Label: Neon Gold, Big Beat Format: CD, digital download, LP 9 4 New York Narcotic Released: September 28, 2018 Label: Neon Gold, Big Beat Format: CD, digital download, LP — — History Released: April 29, 2022 Label: Big Beat Format: digital download — — Revelation Released: June 6, 2025 Label: Neon Gold Format: CD, digital download, LP Co-Written/Released with: Dragonette — — "—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released.
Extended plays Title EP details Peak chart positions USDance Magic Released: November 21, 2011 Label: A&M/Octone Records Format: Digital download — Comfortable Released: February 11, 2014 Label: Neon Gold Format: Digital download, EP 25 So Classic Released: May 28, 2015 Label: Neon Gold, Big Beat Format: Digital download — 55.5 (The Knocks VIP Mix) Released: July 8, 2016 Label: Neon Gold, Big Beat Format: Digital download — Testify Released: February 3, 2017 Label: Neon Gold, Big Beat Format: Digital download — "—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released.
Mixtapes Title Details Melody & Silence (with Foster the People) Released: March 19, 2021 Label: Big Beat Format: Digital download
Singles As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album USAlt USDance USRockAir. CANRock RUS NZ "Blackout" 2010 — — — — — — "Make It Better" — — — — — — Magic EP "Dancing with the DJ" — — — — — — "Brightside" 2011 — — — — — — "Midnight City" 2012 — — — — — — rowspan="4" "Geronimo" — — — — — — "The Feeling" — — — — — — "Modern Hearts" 2013 — — — — — — "Comfortable" 2014 — — — — — — Comfortable EP "DYWT" — — — — — — "Classic" — — — — — 19 55 "Dancing with Myself" 2015 — — — — — — "Collect My Love" — — — — — — "I Wish (My Taylor Swift)" — — — — — — "New York City" — — — — — — "Kiss the Sky" 2016 — — — — — — "Classic" — — — — — — RIAA: Gold 55.5 (The Knocks VIP Mix) "Love Me Like That" — — — — — — "Heat" — — — — — — Testify EP "Trouble" 2017 — — — — — — "Lie" — — — — — — "House Party" — — — — — — "Ride or Die" 2018 16 20 27 — 86 — RIAA: Gold New York Narcotic "Shades" — — — — — — "Goodbyes" — — — — — — "Brazilian Soul" — — — — — — "Awa Ni" 2019 — — — — — — rowspan="6" "Summer Luv" — — — — — — "Exit Sign" — — — — — — "Lucky Me" — — — — — — "Get Happy" 2020 — — — — — — "One Fine Day" — — — — — — "Bodies" — — — — — — History "All About You" 17 20 33 38 — — "R U High" 2021 — — — — — — "Sound the Alarm" — 29 — — — — "Bedroom Eyes" — — — — — — "River" — — — — — — "Walking on Water" 2022 — — — — — — "Slow Song" — 36 — — — — "One on One" 2023 — — — — — — "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.
As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US US Dance BEL (FL) BEL (WA) CAN GER HUN POL ITA JPN "Sun Goes Down" 2012 — — — — — — — — — — Icona Pop "We Got U" 2016 — — — — — — — — — — Chapter One "What Happened to Love" 2017 — — — — — — — — — — Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee "Best Friend" 81 5 10 — 61 — 13 — — 81MC: Platinum RIAA: Gold Treehouse "Fireworks" 2021 — 35 36 15 — 32 26 5 42 — FIMI: Platinum ZPAV: Gold IFPI AUT: Gold Exotica "Love Letter" 2022 — 21 — — — — — — — — The Last Goodbye "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.
Promotional singles Title Year Album "Time" 2015 55 "Classic" "Best for Last" 2016 "Love Me Like That" "Tied to You" 55.5 (The Knocks VIP Mix) "Best for Last" "Time" "Star Design" 2020 At Home with the Kids
Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "When You've Got Music" 2011 Chiddy Bang Peanut Butter and Swelly "Get Down 2 Get Up" 2014 Mat Zo The Up Down Left Right EP "Endless" 2020 Shallou Magical Thinking "Sunshine" 2020 Whethan Fantasy "Spaceship" 2021 Kah-Lo The Arrival - EP "People" 2022 Kungs Club Azur
Songwriting and production credits Year Artist Song Album Member(s) 2008 Sheek Louch "Think We Got a Problem" Silverback Gorilla Ben Ruttner JR Writer "Killer Crack" Politics and Bulls**t Ben Ruttner 2010 The White Tie Affair "You Look Better When I'm Drunk" Ben Ruttner, James Patterson Chiddy Bang "Here We Go" The Preview EP Ben Ruttner, James Patterson 2011 Stephen Jerzak "Party Like You're Single" Miles and Miles Ben Ruttner, James Patterson 2012 Chairlift "I Belong in Your Arms" Something Ben Ruttner, James Patterson Bambu "Bronze Watch" BLK GLD Ben Ruttner 2013 Little Boots "Headphones" Ben Ruttner, James Patterson Porter Ray "Blackberry Kush" One Rifle Per Family Ben Ruttner 2014 Kevin Gates "Again" By Any Means Ben Ruttner, James Patterson Divine "Where the Club At" Ghetto Rhymin James Patterson "Locked in the Stars" James Patterson 2016 Wyclef Jean "My Girl" Ben Ruttner, James Patterson "I Swear" J'ouvert (EP) James Patterson 2017 "Thank God for the Culture" Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee James Patterson The Sound of Arrows "Stay Free" Stay Free Ben Ruttner, James Patterson 2018 Sofi Tukker "Baby I'm a Queen" Treehouse James Patterson Matt and Kim "Happy if You're Happy" Almost Everyday Ben Ruttner, James Patterson Lil Wop "Dark Luv" Wopavelli 4 James Patterson TVXQ "Sooner or Later" New Chapter No. 2: The Truth of Love Ben Ruttner, James Patterson 2019 Blu DeTiger "In My Head" Ben Ruttner, James Patterson "Mad Love" Ben Ruttner, James Patterson Carly Rae Jepsen "Julien" Dedicated Ben Ruttner Blu DeTiger "Tangerine" Ben Ruttner, James Patterson 2020 Beau "Dance with Me" Ben Ruttner 2021 Hugel "4 to the Floor" Ben Ruttner Maeta "Habits" Habits James Patterson Betta Lemme "I'm Good" Ready for the Weekend EP Ben Ruttner 2022 Juliana Madrid "Madonna" Juliana Madrid - EP Ben Ruttner "Peppermint" Ben Ruttner "Astronaut" Ben Ruttner "Savior" Ben Ruttner "Clover" Ben Ruttner "Soak" Ben Ruttner "Pretend" Ben Ruttner Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs "Be With You" When the Lights Go Ben Ruttner
Remixes
The 1975 - "Girls" Carly Rae Jepsen – "All That" Passion Pit - "Sleepy Head" Dragonette – "Let It Go" St. Lucia - "Elevate" Ellie Goulding – "Starry Eyed" Foster the People – "Pumped Up Kicks" Nonono - "Pumpin Blood" Goldroom – "Only You Can Show Me" Wale and Lady Gaga - "Chillin" Grouplove – "Ways to Go" Haim – "Forever" Haim – "If I Could Change Your Mind" Katy Perry – "I Kissed a Girl" Louis The Child – It's Strange Monsieur Adi feat A*M*E – "What's Going On" Of Monsters & Men – "Little Talks" Santigold – "The Keepers" Future Islands - "Haunted By You" Skrillex and Diplo – Where Are Ü Now Post Malone - "White Iverson" Taylor Swift – "Welcome to New York" X Ambassadors - "Renegades" Tegan & Sara – "Closer" The Sound of Arrows – "Wonders" Two Door Cinema Club – "Sleep Alone" Youngblood Hawke – "We Come Running" The 1975 – "Girls" Tove Lo – "Not On Drugs" Sofi Tukker – "Drinkee" Phoebe Ryan – "Chronic" Justin Bieber – "Company" Tove Lo - "Cool Girl" Charli XCX and Troye Sivan - "1999" Odesza - "Falls" Blu DeTiger - "In My Head" (The Knocks Block Party Mix) Absofacto - "Dissolve" Milck - "If I Ruled The World"
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