Aaron Pfenning


Aaron Pfenning is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and record producer who performs under the moniker "Rewards" since 2010, a name he has used since 2003.
Pfenning has toured with We Are Scientists, Brandon Flowers, Tanlines, and Warpaint.

Career

Chairlift (2005-2010)

In 2005 Pfenning co-founded the band Chairlift in Boulder, CO with his then girlfriend Caroline Polachek while still in college. In 2006 Chairlift relocated to Brooklyn, NY where the final version of Does You Inspire You was written and produced, released on Columbia Records.
Chairlift's song "Bruises" was used in an iPod Nano commercial. Pfenning split from Chairlift in January 2010 while ending a tour in Australia sometime after his romantic relationship with band co-founder Caroline Polachek ended. Leaving Chairlift meant leaving a major record label deal.

Rewards (2010-present)

In 2011 Pfenning released the Rewards single "Equal Dreams" featuring Solange Knowles, via DFA Records. The B-side "Asleep With The Lights On" features Blood Orange's Dev Hynes.

Collaborations

Pfenning has appeared in music videos for “Party” by Beyoncé, and "Dinner" by Blood Orange. In 2012 he collaborated with the actress Alia Shawkat on a cover of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game". He worked with the band School of Seven Bells, remixing the song "The Night". Pfenning appears in Adam Green’s 2016 feature film “Adam Green's Aladdin” as a townsperson.