- Roam (band)( ROAM )【 5 albums 34 lyrics 】
- Roam (often stylized as ROAM) is a British pop punk band from Eastbourne in England. The band currently consists of vocalist Alex Costello, bass guitarist Matt Roskilly, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Alex Adam, rhythm guitarist Sam Veness, and drummer Miles Gill.
History
Formation, signing and early recordings (2012–15)
Roam formed in September 2012 in Eastbourne, England. The group began performing in November 2012. 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. The group was signed to Hopeless Records in 2014 and soon afterwards released the Viewpoint EP in 2015.
Backbone and Great Heights & Nosedives (2016–present)
Main article: Backbone (Roam album)
The band released its debut album, Backbone, on 22 January 2016, through Hopeless. 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.' The band also stated that in shows following Pearson's departure, drummer Miles Gill would serve as touring drummer at the band's performances. The band performed on every date of the 2016 Warped Tour. In August 2016, the group announced that Miles Gill would join the band full-time.
On 21 August 2017, the band announced that their second album, Great Heights & Nosedives, would be released on 13 October.
Musical style
Roam's music is pop punk. AllMusic biographer Neil Yeung noted that the band took 'cues from New Found Glory, Blink-182, Sum 41, and Simple Plan'.
Band members
Current Members
Alex Costello – lead vocals (2012 – present)
Matt Roskilly – bass guitar (2012 – present)
Alex Adam – lead guitar, backing vocals (2012 – present)
Sam Veness – rhythm guitar (2012 – present)
Miles Gill - drums (2016 - present)
Former Members
Charlie Pearson – drums, percussion (2012 – 2016) - Sorted by ＞ Sorted by album (Time) Sorted by song name (Characters) Sorted by other
- Album name Release Date Song
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Backbone
2016
1.The Desmond Show
2.Cabin Fever
3.Deadweight
4.All the Same
5.Hopeless Case
6.Bloodline7.R.I.P in Peace
8.Tracks
9.Head Rush
10.Goodbyes
11.Tell Me
12.Leaving Notice -
Viewpoint
2015
1.Over Your Head
2.Warning Sign3.519
4.Safeguard -
Head Down
2013
1.You Never Said
2.Sticker Slap
3.Nothing In Return4.Foresight
5.Head Rush -
Great Heights & Nosedives
1.Guilty Melody
2.Open Water
3.Home
4.Flatline
5.Scatterbrained
6.Left For Dead7.While the World Keeps Spinning
8.Curtain Call
9.The Rich Life of a Poor Man
10.Playing Fiction
11.Alive -
Miscellaneous
1.Nothing In Return - Acoustic2.Someday (Nickleback cover)
【Correction of errors in the album information】