Roam (band)

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Roam
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Roam performing on Warped Tour in Hartford, CT in 2016. From left to right Sam Veness, Matt Roskilly, Alex Costello, Miles Gill, and Alex Adam.
Background information
Origin Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom
Genres Pop punk [1]
Years active2012–2022
Labels Hopeless
MembersAlex Adam
Alex Costello
Matt Roskilly
Sam Veness
Miles Gill
Past membersCharlie Pearson
Website www.roam.uk.com

Roam (often stylized as ROAM) were a British rock band from Eastbourne in England. [2] The band consists of vocalist Alex Costello, bass guitarist Matt Roskilly, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Alex Adam, rhythm guitarist Sam Veness, and drummer Miles Gill.

Contents

History

Formation, signing and early recordings (2012–15)

Roam formed in September 2012 in Eastbourne, England. [3] The group began performing in November 2012. [3] The band began producing original music in early 2012, and independently released two EPs, No Common Ground, which was released in 2012, and Head Down, which was released in 2013. [4] The group was signed to Hopeless Records in 2014 [5] and soon afterwards released the Viewpoint EP in 2015. [6]

Backbone and Great Heights and Nosedives (2016–18)

The band released its debut album, Backbone , on 22 January 2016, through Hopeless. [7] [8] Following the release of the band's debut album Backbone, the band supported Sum 41 during Kerrang! Tour 2016.

On 29 February, Roam announced that the band had parted with its drummer Charlie Pearson, stating that "We are extremely thankful for all his work and commitment to us over the past three years, and wish him the very best in the future." [9] The band also stated that in shows following Pearson's departure, drummer Miles Gill would serve as touring drummer at the band's performances. [10] [11] The band performed on every date of the 2016 Warped Tour. [12] [13] In August 2016, the group announced that Miles Gill would join the band full-time. [14]

On 21 August 2017, the band announced that their second album, Great Heights & Nosedives, would be released on 13 October. [15]

Smile Wide (2019–2022)

On 1 July 2019, the band announced their third album, Smile Wide would be released on 6 September and dropped the first single "I Don't Think I Live There Anymore". On 22 July they released a second single titled "Piranha".

Together with the band With Confidence, they toured Europe and the United Kingdom in September and October 2019.

On 21 June 2022, the band announced that they are splitting up and will play several farewell shows.

Musical style

Roam's music is pop punk. [16] AllMusic biographer Neil Yeung noted that the band "took cues from New Found Glory, Blink-182, Sum 41, and Simple Plan". [4]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart
positions
UK
Backbone
  • Released: 22 January 2016 [18]
  • Label: Hopeless (HR2192)
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
178 [19]
Great Heights & Nosedives
  • Released: 13 October 2017 [15]
  • Label: Hopeless
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
Smile Wide
  • Released: 6 September 2019 [15]
  • Label: Hopeless
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
Extended plays
List of extended plays
TitleAlbum details
No Common Ground
  • Released: 4 November 2012 [20]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: DL
Head Down
  • Released: 18 November 2013 [21]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD, DL, 7" vinyl
Viewpoint

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and director
TitleYearDirector
"Head Rush"2013Elliott Ingham
"Nothing In Return"
"Warning Sign"2014
"Deadweight"2015
"Hopeless Case"
"Tracks"2016Zach Lower
"Playing Fiction"2017
"Alive"
"The Rich Life Of A Poor Man"2018
"I Don't Think I Live There Anymore"2019Lewis Cater

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Citations
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  2. ↑ Taylor, Sam. "ROAM: "We Want to Develop as a Band"". UpsetMagazine.com. Upset Magazine. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  3. 1 2 "What's My Scene Again?". Alternative Press . 30 (333). Alternative Press: 88. April 2016.
  4. 1 2 Yeung, Neil Z. "Roam | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
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  6. ↑ "Six Themes You Need to Know About Roam, The Latest Signing To Hopeless Records". Rocksound.tv. Rocksound. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
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  9. ↑ ROAM (29 February 2016). "ROAM on Facebook: "Unfortunately we have parted ways with our friend and drummer, Charlie. We are extremely thankful for all his work and commitment to us over the past three years, and wish him the very best in the future. All shows will be going ahead as planned, with our friend Miles filling in. Thank you so much for your support."". Facebook. Retrieved 29 February 2016. Unfortunately we have parted ways with our friend and drummer, Charlie. We are extremely thankful for all his work and commitment to us over the past three years, and wish him the very best in the future.
  10. 1 2 Stam, Janneke (1 March 2016). "ROAM's Drummer Has Left The Band". Rock Sound. Freeway Press Inc. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  11. ↑ ROAM (12 March 2016). "ROAM on Instagram: "Meet @milesgill. He's gonna be filling in on drum duty for all our upcoming tours so go give him a follow and be sure to say hi!"". Instagram. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
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