Rosaline (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois , United States |
| Products | Studio albums, EPs |
Rosaline (pronounced "Rah-za-lynn") was a six-member post-hardcore ensemble originating from Chicago, Illinois, established in 2005. Drawing inspiration from early 2000s post-hardcore groups such as Thursday, Underoath, Hopesfall, Taking Back Sunday, and The Bled, Rosaline issued three studio albums through several independent record labels.
Formation and A Constant North
According to keyboardist Nate Steinheimer, the band came together during their high school years as a collective of friends aiming to express their creativity. Their initial release was an independently produced eight-track EP entitled We're All Just Passing Through in 2005, featuring lead vocalist Joe Welch, who shortly thereafter departed to serve in the military. The group experienced a period of limited activity throughout 2006 and 2007 until guitarist Madison Stolzer returned following his time with Emarosa.
On April 27, 2009, Rosaline inked a deal with Eulogy Records, which was revealed during an interview on Chicago’s rock station Q101. Subsequently, they launched A Constant North on July 21, 2009, with production handled by Joey Sturgis and Joel Wanasek. Stolzer characterized the record as capturing lasting emotional themes. Later that year, in December, the album saw a reissue in Japan through major label Avex, featuring updated artwork and remastered sound.
The Vitality Theory and dissolution
In April 2010, Rosaline commenced recording their first full-length album titled The Vitality Theory, which was released on July 20 via Good Fight Music. The album garnered significant praise; for instance, Absolute Punk awarded it a 93% rating, describing it as a "sleeper album of the year contender". The song "Model Ships" became available as downloadable content for Rock Band 2 and Rock Band 3 on December 5, 2010. Additionally, the track "It's Just Better For Everyone" appeared in season six of the reality television show Bad Girls Club.
On July 1, 2011, Rosaline announced their exit from the music scene through a post on Facebook. A band member later clarified that they did not officially break up but rather disbanded collectively. As a farewell gesture to their audience, they released a complimentary track titled "Edge of An Era".
Following the band's conclusion, members embarked on separate paths: bassist Ryan Pulice briefly joined Illinois-based post-hardcore outfit The Color Morale, while keyboardist Nate Steinheimer launched the independent label Mutant League Records in collaboration with Victory Records.
Band members
- Final Lineup
- Madison Stolzer – Guitar and Vocals (2005–2011)
- Christopher Maxson – Lead Guitar (2005–2009)
- Nick Jones – Lead Vocals (2005–2009)
- Ryan Prindle – Drums (2005–2009)
- Nathan Steinheimer – Keyboards and Vocals (2005–2011)
- Ryan Pulice – Bass (2005–2011)
- Cody Lumpkin – Lead Vocals (2009–2011)
- Ricky Bakosh – Guitar and Vocals (2009–2011)
- Matt Hahn – Drums (2009–2011)
Discography
- Studio albums
| Year | Album | Label | US | US Indie | US Heat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Vitality Theory | Good Fight | — | — | 96 |
| 2009 | A Constant North | Eulogy | — | — | — |
- EPs
- We're All Just Passing Through (2005, Independent)