Roam (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Eastbourne , England |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Roam (commonly presented as ROAM) was a British rock ensemble originating from Eastbourne, England. The lineup featured lead vocalist Alex Costello, bassist Matt Roskilly, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Alex Adam, rhythm guitarist Sam Veness, and drummer Miles Gill.
Origins, signing, and initial releases (2012–2015)
Formed in Eastbourne in September 2012, Roam began performing live by November of the same year. Their songwriting commenced early in 2012, leading to the independent release of two EPs: No Common Ground (2012) and Head Down (2013). The group secured a deal with Hopeless Records in 2014, subsequently releasing the Viewpoint EP in 2015.
Backbone and Great Heights & Nosedives era (2016–2018)
The band's first full-length album, Backbone, was issued on 22 January 2016 through Hopeless Records. After its release, Roam supported Sum 41 on the 2016 Kerrang! Tour.
On 29 February 2016, drummer Charlie Pearson departed from the band after three years; the group publicly thanked him for his contributions. Miles Gill initially joined as a touring drummer and was officially added as a permanent member in August 2016. That same year, Roam performed at every stop of the 2016 Warped Tour, broadening their audience reach.
On 21 August 2017, they revealed plans for their sophomore album, Great Heights & Nosedives, which was released on 13 October.
Smile Wide period (2019–2022)
The band announced their third studio album, Smile Wide, on 1 July 2019. It was released on 6 September along with the premiere of the single "I Don't Think I Live There Anymore". A follow-up single titled "Piranha" was unveiled on 22 July.
In September and October of 2019, Roam toured across Europe and the UK alongside With Confidence.
On 21 June 2022, Roam declared their disbandment and scheduled several farewell concerts.
Musical style
Roam's sound is rooted in pop punk, taking inspiration from bands such as New Found Glory, Blink-182, Sum 41, and Simple Plan.
Final lineup
- Alex Costello – lead vocals (2012–2022)
- Matt Roskilly – bass guitar (2012–2022)
- Alex Adam – lead guitar, backing vocals (2012–2022)
- Sam Veness – rhythm guitar (2012–2022)
- Miles Gill – drums (2016–2022)
Previous members
- Charlie Pearson – drums, percussion (2012–2016)
Discography
- Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Highest chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| UK | ||
| Backbone |
|
178 |
| Great Heights & Nosedives |
|
|
| Smile Wide |
|
- Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| No Common Ground |
|
| Head Down |
|
| Viewpoint |
|
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director |
|---|---|---|
| "Head Rush" | 2013 | Elliott Ingham |
| "Nothing In Return" | ||
| "Warning Sign" | 2014 | |
| "Deadweight" | 2015 | |
| "Hopeless Case" | ||
| "Tracks" | 2016 | Zach Lower |
| "Playing Fiction" | 2017 | |
| "Alive" | ||
| "The Rich Life Of A Poor Man" | 2018 | |
| "I Don't Think I Live There Anymore" | 2019 | Lewis Cater |
References
- Citations
- Sources