The Chainsmokers
Years Active: 2012–present
Members’ Current Ages (2025): Alex Pall: , Drew Taggart:
👤 Members & Bio
Alex Pall: Born May 16, 1985 – DJ, Producer
Andrew “Drew” Taggart: Born December 31, 1989 – DJ, Producer, Vocalist
Origin: New York City, USA
Genres: EDM, Pop, Electropop
Net Worth: $80M+ combined (2025 estimate)
Businesses: Record label Disruptor Records, brand collaborations, investments in tech and spirits
Total Social Followers: 40M+ across platforms
Properties: Luxury homes in Los Angeles & New York
Notable Works: “Closer”, “Don’t Let Me Down”, “Paris”, “Something Just Like This”, “Roses”
Current Status: Actively producing, touring, and collaborating with major artists
🎓 Early Days & Formation
- Formed in 2012 in New York City.
- Initially gained fame with remixes of indie songs.
- Breakthrough came with the viral hit “#Selfie” in 2014.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2014: First big hit with “#Selfie”.
- 2016: Released “Closer” with Halsey, which topped charts worldwide.
- 2017: Debut studio album Memories…Do Not Open.
- 2019: Collaborated with 5 Seconds of Summer on “Who Do You Love”.
- 2020–2023: Focused on new electronic-pop experiments and tours.
- 2025: Still active with new singles and global performances.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording (“Don’t Let Me Down”).
- American Music Awards – Favorite Electronic/Dance Artist.
- Billboard Music Awards – Top Dance/Electronic Artist (multiple wins).
- MTV Europe Music Awards – Best World Stage Performance.
🧠 Did You Know?
- “Closer” spent 12 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Drew Taggart often provides vocals in addition to DJing.
- They are among the highest-paid DJs globally.
- Their debut album debuted at #1 on Billboard 200.
- Collaborated with Coldplay on “Something Just Like This”.
- Alex Pall was originally an art gallery worker before music.
- Drew Taggart studied music business at Syracuse University.
- They have residencies at top Las Vegas clubs.
- Known for blending pop hooks with EDM drops.
- They’ve been criticized and praised for pushing EDM into mainstream pop.
- Forbes ranked them on the “30 Under 30” list.
- They co-founded the “Kick The Habit” foundation for mental health awareness.
- Have headlined major festivals including Coachella.
- They maintain a strong connection with fans via social media.
- Featured in Forbes Highest-Paid DJs list multiple years.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Chainsmokers form?
They formed in 2012 in New York City.
Who are the members?
Alex Pall and Andrew “Drew” Taggart.
How old are they in 2025?
Alex Pall: , Drew Taggart: .
What is their net worth?
Estimated at $80M+ combined (2025).
What are their biggest hits?
“Closer”, “Don’t Let Me Down”, “Paris”, “Something Just Like This”.
Do they still perform?
Yes, they remain active with global tours.
Where are they from?
Both members are from the United States.
Did they win a Grammy?
Yes, for Best Dance Recording (“Don’t Let Me Down”).
Have they collaborated with major artists?
Yes, including Coldplay, Halsey, and 5 Seconds of Summer.