Roseburg (Band)

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OriginRoseburg, Oregon, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock
Years active2016–present
Associated acts[Kellin Quinn], [Michael Barrow & The Tourists]
WebsiteOfficial website
MembersZach Knell
Samuel Sheppard
Keith Lambson
Soren Buchert

Roseburg is an American alternative rock band[1][2] based in Provo, Utah. The four-member band consists of Zach Knell (guitar and lead vocals), Soren Buchert (bass), Keith Lambson (drums), and Samuel Sheppard (guitar and keyboards).

The band formed in 2016 and has released two EPs and one full-length studio album.

History

2016–2018: Formation and Heaven vs. Hollywood

Roseburg formed in Roseburg, Oregon while Knell and Sheppard were stationed there as volunteer missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The night they met, they wrote what would later become the band's second single "Identity Prices." The two stayed in contact for the remainder of their service, forming plans to start a band when they returned home. Knell later met Lambson, another missionary, and they began writing "Stay Golden," the band's debut single. Upon the completion of their missionary service in 2018, the three moved to Provo, Utah and formed Roseburg, named after the city where they all met.[3]

Their first EP, Heaven vs. Hollywood, was heavily influenced by their experience as teenage Latter-day Saint missionaries and was made up of songs they wrote during that time. The 5 songs were recorded at June Audio in Provo with engineer and producer Scott Wiley (The Killers, Neon Trees, The National Parks, Michael Barrow & The Tourists). "Stay Golden" went viral due to appearances from influencers Dylan Jordan and Summer McKeen in the song's music video. Knell went on to star alongside Jordan and McKeen in Snapchat's first original TV series Endless Summer.[4][5]

2019–2020: Righteous Punk and Hiatus

In January 2019, while the band was touring the west coast, they added bass player Soren Buchert, Sheppard's cousin. The band released the single “Wave” – Roseburg’s biggest hit to date. It received extensive radio play, Spotify editorial playlist rotation, and press coverage.[6]

The success of the band attracted Sleeping With Sirens singer Kellin Quinn, who grew up in Medford, Oregon and wanted to support a band that formed in and near his hometown. He became a mentor and friend to the band[7] and even featured on the Roseburg single “RIP”, which landed them a spot on the cover of Alternative Press magazine.[8]

Roseburg’s debut album Righteous Punk was released on February 18, 2020, the band’s 2-year-anniversary, alongside dates for a crowdfunded national tour. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tour was cancelled and the band went on an extended hiatus.[9]

2023-Present: 2 in a Million and Comeback

Between 2020-2022 members of the band released solo projects. Knell released the EP The Boy In White, Lambson released his debut album Roadtrip and his sophomore album Deconstruction under the name Dryggs[10], and Sheppard released his album Endangered Species, a record he co-wrote with his father under the name YesterKid[11]. Endangered Species was the first time the members of Roseburg had collaborated since their hiatus, and the experience inspired a reunion.

In August of 2022 the band announced their return via social media. Soon after, they released the single “Alice”.[12] Since that time, they've been steadily releasing songs from their sophomore LP 2 in a Million.[13]

References

  1. "ATWOOD MAGAZINE'S WEEKLY ROUNDUP: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023". atwoodmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  2. "Roseburg Are Back With Brand New Music Video For Their Alt-Rock Infused Single 'Alice'". thesoundcafe.com.
  3. "Zach Knell, Samuel Sheppard, and Keith Lambson of Roseburg". provomusicmagazine.com.
  4. "Snap partners with Bunim/Murray on docuseries "Endless Summer"". realscreen.com.
  5. "Snapchat's First 'Docu Series' on Social Media Stars Set to Launch Later This Year". thewrap.com.
  6. "ROSEBURG // Pretty In Punk". hysteriamag.com.
  7. "Kellin Quinn puts "music over everything" with mentorship organization". altpress.com. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  8. "Kellin Quinn helps Roseburg kill the memories in "RIP" feature—listen". altpress.com. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  9. "Roseburg Stages a Comeback". provomusicmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  10. "Dryggs: Bringing Y'allternative to Utah County". provomusicmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  11. "Album Review: Endangered Species by YesterKid". provomusicmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  12. "Roseburg return after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus with the anthemic alt-rock song and music video "Alice"". celebmix.com. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  13. "ROSEBURG — "2 IN A MILLION"". wonderlandmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-10-26.

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