OneRepublic
OneRepublic is a perfect example of a band that has found success because of MySpace.com. MySpace Music offers a way for bands and musicians to post their music and gain exposure. This has been perfect for Indie bands such as OneRepublic, especially the ones that are ranked pretty high on the site.
This band, originally formed in Colorado but has since relocated to Los Angeles, CA, was started by Ryan Tedder who is a writer and producer and does the lead vocals and also plays the guitar and piano. Other band members include Zach Filkins on guitar, Eddie Fisher on drums, Brent Kutzl on Bass and Cello, and Drew Brown on guitar. They are classified as "American Pop-Rock" and are also considered an Indie band.
They’re a relatively new band. They formed in 2003 and have yet to release their debut CD OneRepublic. For now, you can visit their MySpace page and learn about the band and hear some clips. They’ve made several appearances including Bones, The Late Show With David Letterman, and So You Think You Can Dance where they performed their single "Apologize". That single was also featured on Timbaland’s latest album. On Bones their single "Too Easy" was featured.
Tags: independent music, indie music, onerepublic, music, one republic, indie
October 22nd, 2007 at 1:50 pm
[...] of the write ups - The onerepublic review - talks about how this indie band has had great success on MySpace and how Myspace is offering [...]
October 28th, 2007 at 11:31 am
they formed in 2003 btw….
October 28th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Thanks for catching the typo Jon. Fixing it now…
November 9th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
HI I AM A HUGE BIG FAN OF YOU CALLED ONE REPUBLIC AND ME AND MY FRIEND STACIA,AND I LOVE YOUR SONG CALLED APOLOGIZE. AND I THINK ME AND MY FRIEND STACIA, AND I LOVE YOU GUYS ALOT.
February 14th, 2008 at 10:28 am
…Wow. Apologize is one of those songs that I just have to stop and listen to whenever I hear it. I didn’t even know these guys were an indie band. Their songs sound so professional. Not saying that other indie bands aren’t as good or anything, but One Republic is very different, and you can definitely tell when you hear them.