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OneRepublic
OneRepublic performing at the Burswood Dome, Perth, Western Australia, March 2008
OneRepublic performing at the Burswood Dome, Perth, Western Australia, March 2008
Background information
OriginColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
GenresPop rock, alternative rock
Years active2003–present
LabelsColumbia, Mosley, Interscope
MembersRyan Tedder
Zach Filkins
Drew Brown
Eddie Fisher
Brent Kutzle
Past membersJerrod Bettis
Tim Myers
Websiteonerepublic.com

OneRepublic is an American pop rock band from Colorado Springs, Colorado.[1] Formed in 2003 by Ryan Tedder and Zach Filkins, the band achieved commercial success on MySpace as an unsigned act.[2] In 2003, the band was discovered by actress Kelly Barrett in Hollywood and signed to Sony BMG for three years, before moving to Mosley Music Group.

In 2007, OneRepublic released their debut album, Dreaming Out Loud. Its lead single, "Apologize" was notably remixed by Timbaland, becoming a huge international success, reaching number one in sixteen countries, subsequently earning them a Grammy Award nomination.[3] The second single, "Stop and Stare" mirrored its predecessor's success. The album was later certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The band's second album, Waking Up (2009), produced the successful singles, "All the Right Moves", "Secrets", "Marchin On", and "Good Life", the latter reaching the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100.

OneRepublic's third album, Native (2013), became the band's first top ten album on the Billboard 200, and highest charting album to date, charting at number four. The lead single, "If I Lose Myself" charted within the top ten in several countries, while the album's third single, "Counting Stars", became the band's most successful single in recent years, obtaining top five placements in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, the U.S. and the UK. This marks their highest charting single in the United Kingdom to date. It has also peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, matching their highest peak of "Apologize" in 2007.

History

1996: Origins

The first incarnation of what evolved into OneRepublic formed in 1996 after Ryan Tedder and Zach Filkins befriended each other during their senior year at Colorado Springs Christian High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. During a drive home, as Filkins and Tedder discussed favorite musicians including Fiona Apple, Peter Gabriel and U2, they decided to put together a band. They enlisted a few musical friends and named their rock act This Beautiful Mess—a phrase which first attained cult prominence a year earlier when Sixpence None the Richer released its award-winning second album, This Beautiful Mess. Tedder, Filkins & Co. had a few small gigs at Pikes Perk Coffee & Tea House, attended by friends and family. Senior year ended, and Tedder and Filkins parted ways, each attending different colleges.[4]

2002-07: Formation

Reuniting in Los Angeles in 2002, Tedder and Filkins reformed their second band under the moniker Republic. Tedder, by then an established songwriter and record producer, had convinced Filkins who was living in Chicago to relocate. Nine months later, the band signed with Columbia Records. After a few line-up changes, the group finally settled with Tedder on vocals, Filkins on guitar and backing vocals, Eddie Fisher on drums, Brent Kutzle on bass and cello, and Drew Brown on lead guitar. The band's name was changed to OneRepublic after the record company mentioned that the name Republic might cause controversy with other bands.[5]

The band worked in the studio for two and a half years and recorded its first full length album. Two months before the album was due to be released, (with "Sleep" as its debut single), OneRepublic was dropped by Columbia Records. The band was beginning to gain prominence on MySpace; Tedder said it was the number-one unsigned act on MySpace, and credits the website for keeping the band together.[2] The band caught the attention of a number of labels, including Timbaland's Mosley Music Group. The band soon signed onto the label, becoming the first rock band to do so.[6]

2007-09: Dreaming Out Loud and mainstream breakthrough

OneRepublic's debut album Dreaming Out Loud was released on November 20, 2007, and debuted at number 14 in the US with first week sales of 75,000. Critical reception to the album ranged from negative to mixed. Allmusic gave the album a modest review, stating the "album sounds derivative" but also "sounds cohesive and smoothly pleasant".[7] Robert Christgau gave the album a negative review, and termed it a "dud".[8] Rolling Stone gave the album 2 out of 5 stars, but placed the band in its "Artists to Watch" list, which featured ten artists that, according to the magazine, "...are bringing the future of music, today."[9]

Their lead single, "Apologize", was released in its original version from the band's debut album Dreaming Out Loud. The song was also prominently featured as a remix on Timbaland's 2007 release of Shock Value. The single, featured on Shock Value, was a major hit both in the United States and internationally. It peaked a number one globally, including eight consecutive weeks on the Billboard Pop 100 chart, subsequently reaching the top three of the Billboard Hot 100. The song sold five million copies in the United States alone, receiving a five-times Platinum certification from the RIAA.[10] The song was a massive hit internationally, reaching number one in sixteen countries, including Australia, Austria, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and Sweden. It also spent thirteen weeks at number one in Canada. It has since been certified over 2x Platinum in 6 countries worldwide, including 4x Platinum in Australia. The song ultimately earned the band their first Grammy nomination for best pop performance in a group or duo. The second single from the album, "Stop and Stare", released in March 2008, reached the top ten in eight countries worldwide, including charting at number four in the United Kingdom, and topping the UK Rock Chart. It also reached number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100, and number nine on the Pop 100. Additional singles included "Say (All I Need)" and "Mercy". The album was later certified Platinum in the United States and Germany, as well as Gold in Australia, Austria and Canada.

2009-11: Waking Up

OneRepublic's second studio album, Waking Up, was released on November 17, 2009.[11] charting at number 21 on the Billboard 200, and ultimately selling over 200,000 copies in the US.[12] The lead single, "All the Right Moves" was released on September 9, 2009, peaking at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and being certified 2x Platinum. "Secrets", the second single from the album, reached the top five in Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Poland and on the US Adult Pop Songs and Adult Contemporary charts. Furthermore, it reached number 21 on the Hot 100. The song was used in television series such as Lost, Pretty Little Liars and Nikita, as well as in the sci-fi fantasy movie, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". "Marchin On", the album's third single made top ten appearances in Austria, Germany and Israel, however its was the fourth single "Good Life" that became the band's most successful song from the album, particularly in the US. Released on November 19, 2010, it became their second top ten single on the Billboard Hot 100 at the time, peaking at number 8 and selling over three million copies in the US alone, earning a 3x Platinum certification. Rolling Stone put the song on its list of the best 15 whistling songs of all time. Waking Up was later certified Gold in Austria, Germany and the US for sales of over 500,000, and has since sold over 800,000 copies worldwide.

In 2009, OneRepublic were featured on Leona Lewis's second studio album Echo on the track "Lost Then Found". On June 5, 2010, the band supported Pink on her Funhouse Summer Carnival Tour at Innsbruck. OneRepublic supported Bon Jovi at The O2 Arena for three dates in June 2010.[13] The band supported Maroon 5 for a fall 2010 tour. In November 2011, OneRepublic released their first Christmas single entitled "Christmas Without You".[14]

2012-present: Native

OneRepublic released their third studio album, Native, on March 22, 2013, marking the end of the band's 3 and a half year hiatus.[15] The album debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 becoming their first top 10 album in the US, with first week sales of 60,000. It was also their best opening sales week since their debut album Dreaming Out Loud which sold 75,000 copies in its first week.[16] "Feel Again" was originally released as the lead single on August 27, 2012, however after the album being delayed it was re-branded as a "promotional single". The song was released as a part of Save the Children's Every Beat Matters campaign, where a portion of the proceeds from the single's sales would be donated. It peaked at number 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100, additionally marking top ten positions in Germany and on the US Adult Pop Songs chart.[17] The single was later certified Platinum in the US. The album's first global single, "If I Lose Myself" was released on January 8 2013. It reached the top ten in Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland, yet only managed to peak at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100.[15][18] The song has since been certified Gold in both Italy and Australia. The album's third single "Counting Stars" has become their most successful single from the album thus far, and the band's biggest release in recent years. The song achieved significant international success, charting within the top five in Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Luxembourg, Poland, New Zealand, Scotland, Slovakia and Spain. It reached number 1 in the UK, marking the bands highest charting song ever in that country, while also peaking at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, their first song to crack the top 5 since Apologize in 2007. The song has since peaked at number 1 in 5 countries worldwide, and has gone 5x platinum in Australia, 2x Platinum in New Zealand, Platinum in the UK, Gold in Switzerland and Germany, as well as currently holding a 3x Platinum certification in the US.

On April 2, 2013, the band embarked on their headlining concert tour The Native Tour in promotion for the album, beginning in Europe. This ran throughout 2013, and saw the band perform shows across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia and New Zealand. The North American tour was a co-headlining tour with singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles.[19] The tour will continue into 2014, with the band venturing into Europe and the UK ending March 24 and marking a total of 131 shows. The album's fourth single "Something I Need" was released on August 25, 2013. Despite little promotion of the song upon its release due to the late and unexpected success of "Counting Stars", the song has still managed to be certified 2x Platinum in Australia and Platinum in New Zealand as of December 2013.

Musical style and influences

OneRepublic's varied style of music has been described by Ryan Tedder: "We're no respecter of genre. If it's a good song or a good artist whether rock, pop, indie or hip hop, they've probably influenced us on some level...nothing's new under the sun, we're a sum of a bunch of parts." They cite The Beatles and U2 as heavier influences on its music. OneRepublic has expressed a desire to move listeners onstage the way U2 does.[20]

Allmusic commented on the band's sound, "... OneRepublic recalls the melodies of the Fray and the vocal acrobatics of Maroon 5's Adam Levine... and often favors cathartic, cranked-up choruses." However, Tedder downplays Martin's Coldplay as an influence; "Their influences are our influences. The big difference, though, is that I come from a much wider hip-hop and urban background. I've been producing, writing and performing urban stuff, and I try to bring that into the group because we're not trying to be a British band." Drew Brown also stated: "We aren't all die-hard Coldplay fans, but because of the comparisons, we've done our research, and I'm sure we've got a large handful of common influences."

Members

Current members
Former members
  • Jerrod Bettis – drums (2002-2005)
  • Tim Myers – bass (2004-2007)

Timeline

Discography

Main article: OneRepublic discography

Studio albums

Concert tours

  • Good Life Tour (2010-11)
  • The Native Tour (2013–14)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2008 Teen Choice Awards Choice Music: Breakout Group Nominated
Choice Music: Rock Track ("Stop and Stare") Won
MuchMusic Video Awards Best International Video – Group ("Apologize") shared with Timbaland Nominated
Best International Video – Group ("Stop and Stare") Nominated
Premios 40 Principales Best International Hit ("Apologize") Won
ECHO National/International Hit of the Year ("Apologize") shared with Timbaland Nominated
MTV Asia Awards Best Hook Up ("Apologize") shared with Timbaland Won
Breakthrough Artist Nominated
MTV Europe Music Awards Best New Act Nominated
2009 People's Choice Awards, USA Favorite Rock Song ("Apologize") Nominated
Grammy Awards Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals ("Apologize") Nominated
ECHO Best International Group Nominated
2010 ESKA MUSIC AWARDS (Poland) Band Of The Year (International) Won
Teen Choice Awards Choice Rock Track ("All The Right Moves") Nominated
2011 Teen Choice Awards Choice Music: Rock Group Nominated
Choice Music: Rock Track ("Good Life") Nominated
American Music Awards Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Nominated
2014 Peoples Choice Awards Favorite Band Nominated[21]
Grammy Awards Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical ("If I Lose Myself") - shared with Alesso Nominated

References

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  2. ^ a b "Talking Shop: Ryan Tedder". BBC News Entertainment. November 6, 2007.
  3. ^ "BBC - Music - OneRepublic". BBC.
  4. ^ Freedman, Pete (December 13, 2007). "One Love: Who the Hell is OneRepublic? And What's This About Them Being from the Springs?". Colorado Springs Independent.
  5. ^ Amos, Joel D. (June 9, 2008). "One Republic has 'All I Need'". SheKnows.
  6. ^ Brown, August (November 20, 2007). "Rocky road to the top". Los Angeles Times.
  7. ^ Leahey, Andrew (2007-11-20). "( Dreaming Out Loud > Review )". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
  8. ^ "OneRepublic - Dreaming Our Loud". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 26 March 2010.
  9. ^ OneRepublic: Artist to Watch 2008 : Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily[dead link]
  10. ^ "OneRepublic's "Apologize" Hits 3 Million Download Sales". Digital Media Wire. February 27, 2008.
  11. ^ "Waking Up (Deluxe Version) by OneRepublic - Download Waking Up (Deluxe Version) on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2009-11-17. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
  12. ^ "Hits And Misses Of '09!". PerezHilton.com. 2009-12-31. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
  13. ^ "Bon Jovi". The O2. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
  14. ^ Dreadale, Andrea (November 14, 2011). "OneRepublic Preps New Christmas Song, Plans New Single for March". ABC.
  15. ^ a b "OneRepublic Going 'Native' in March, Release Single". Billboard. 2013-01-08. Retrieved 2013-03-01.
  16. ^ http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/chart-alert/1555882/justin-timberlakes-2020-spends-second-week-at-no-1-on
  17. ^ Twitter / OneRepublic: Perfect place to announce the. Twitter.com. Retrieved on 2012-09-16.
  18. ^ "Twitter". Mobile.twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-03-01.
  19. ^ "Sara Bareilles, OneRepublic Announce Co-Headlining Tour". Billboard.com. 2013-06-04. Retrieved 2013-07-13.
  20. ^ "One Republic on purevolume.com". PureVolume.com.
  21. ^ "People's Choice Awards 2014". Retrieved 2014-01-08.
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