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When you're in the room by yourself trying to decide whether to stay alive, you can tell yourself "I should probably stay alive because I'm the only one who knows the meaning of that thing," so the logo is an encouragement for people to create. That's what it means."

The band's musical style has been described as alternative hip hop, electropop, indie pop, pop rock, rap rock, alternative rock, rock, synth-pop, pop, electronica, electronic rock, indie rock, hip hop, emo and indietronica with reggae, folk, psychedelic, new wave, and funk influences.

Unlike the two before it, an extra slash was added to each side of the hyphen. Singer Tyler Joseph later explained this as symbolism of protection the duo's evolution. “The feeling of being surrounded by something that's protecting you,” he says. “I knew I wanted that logo to have those extra layer of protection.”

The band's musical style has been described as alternative hip hop, electropop, indie pop, pop rock, rap rock, alternative rock, rock, synth-pop, pop, electronica, electronic rock, indie rock, hip hop, emo and indietronica with reggae, folk, psychedelic, new wave, and funk influences.

Through many of their songs they speak about depression, anxiety, and how mental illness affects peoples lives. The song “Migraine” is the third track on the album titled “Vessel” released in 2013, it focuses on Tyler's depression and his battle with suicidal thoughts.

In interviews the band have talked of why they first wore the ski masks. Singer Tyler Joseph explained how setting out they did not want their identities to obscure their music and the message they were wanting to get out.

Joseph came up with the band's name while studying "All My Sons" by Arthur Miller; a play about a man who commits suicide after causing the death of twenty one pilots during World War II because he knowingly sent them faulty parts for the good of his business.

Through many of their songs they speak about depression, anxiety, and how mental illness affects peoples lives. The song “Migraine” is the third track on the album titled “Vessel” released in 2013, it focuses on Tyler's depression and his battle with suicidal thoughts.

It found that 12.4% of pilots may be clinically depressed. Even more alarmingly, the survey found that about 4% of pilots had suicidal ideations at times. In Europe, about 17% of pilots suffer from depression, according to a Trinity College survey spearheaded by pilot Paul Cullen.

A testament to the wide appeal of Auto-Tune across many genres of music. Another example is Twenty-One Pilots' energetic live performance of "Ride" at the Bonnaroo Music Festival, where the band showcased their genre-blending artistry, with Auto-Tune adding an edgy and experimental element to the alternative hit.

Joseph came up with the band's name while studying "All My Sons" by Arthur Miller; a play about a man who commits suicide after causing the death of twenty one pilots during World War II because he knowingly sent them faulty parts for the good of his business.

The Skeleton Clique is the official name of the fanbase of Twenty One Pilots. The Clique officially started during Regional at Best, with the introduction of Tyler and Josh's signature skeleton hoodies.