'68 (band)

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'68
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Spinoff ofThe Chariot
Members
Past members
  • Michael McClellan
Websitetheyare68.com

'68 is an American

Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2013 by guitarist and vocalist Josh Scogin—formerly of the hardcore punk band the Chariot—and drummer Michael McClellan, the band currently comprises Scogin and drummer Nikko Yamada.[1]

History

Josh Scogin's former band,

Midnight, for sale online.[4] The title of the EP and its two songs – "Three Is a Crowd" and "Third Time Is a Charm" – were significant to Scogin;[5] the use of the number three in the song titles represented the third act of his life following his stints in Norma Jean and the Chariot, and Scogin also explained that the number three represents "that thought process of continuing on in my head: 'Three's a charm,' oh, this is gonna be great or 'three's a crowd,' like we should've stuck with the Chariot."[5] The band's name, meanwhile, came from his late father's '68 Camaro.[6] The initial pressing of Midnight sold out in less than one day; independent record label No Sleep Records re-released it with new artwork on 1 April 2014.[7]

The band toured in April and May 2014, opening for

Dan Smith previously guested on the Chariot's 2010 album, Long Live) and Homeless Gospel Choir.[15]

Scogin and McClellan entered the studio in January 2016 to work on their second album,[16] and a few months later posted a demo from the then-upcoming album to YouTube on 14 March 2016.[17] The album, Two Parts Viper, was released over a year later on 2 June 2017.

A few months after the release of Two Parts Viper, McClellan was revealed to have parted ways with Scogin. During the tour, Nikko Yamada replaced McClellan as the band's new drummer.[18][19]

In September 2020, the band released their second EP, Love Is Ain't Dead. In January 2021, they announced their third album, Give One Take One, which was released on March 26.[20] In August 2023, the band announced their fourth studio album, entitled Yes, And..., along with the release of its lead single "Removed Their Hooks". The album was released on September 29, 2023.[21]

Members

Current members

  • Josh Scogin – vocals, guitar (2013–present)
  • Nikko Yamada – drums (2017–present)[19]

Former members

  • Michael McClellan – drums (2013–2017)

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US[22]
US
Alternative[23]
US
Hard Rock[24]
US
Heatseekers[25]
US
Indie[26]
US
Rock[27]
In Humor and Sadness 109 19 10 2 19 27
Two Parts Viper — — — 5 22 —
Give One Take One — — — — — —
Yes, And... — — — — — —

EPs

Compilation appearances

  • Warped Tour 2015 Compilation – "The Human Calculus" (2015,
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Music videos

  • "Track 1 R" (2014)
  • "Track 2 E" (2014)
  • "Track 5 E" (2014)
  • "Track 7 N" (2015)
  • "Track 9 T" (2015)
  • "The Workers Are Few" (2017)
  • "Eventually We All Win" (2017)
  • "Whether Terrified or Unafraid" (2018)
  • "Without Any Words (Only Crying and Laughter)" (2018)
  • "Bad Bite" (2021)
  • "The Knife, The Knife, The Knife" (2021)
  • "Removed Their Hooks" (2023)

References

  1. ^ "Instagram post by @theyare68". Instagram. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  2. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  3. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  4. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Jones, Janelle (April 18, 2014). "Interview: Josh Scogin Talks About His New Project '68". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  6. ^ "A Day in the Life of...Josh Scogin of '68". December 22, 2021.
  7. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  8. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  9. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  10. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  11. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  12. ^ Carter, Emily (June 20, 2014). "The '68 release insanely cool double-video". Kerrang!. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  13. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  14. ^
    Alternative Press
    . Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  15. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  16. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  17. ^ brownypaul. "'68 just dropped a Brand New Song unexpectedly". Wall of Sound. Archived from the original on March 24, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  18. ^ "'68 Reportedly Part Ways With Drummer Michael McClellan | Theprp.com". Theprp.com. October 3, 2017. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  19. ^ a b "Interview with Josh Scogin's of 68' on the Fall Headlining Tour With Stolas, Whores., and Alistair Hennessey". December 8, 2017. Archived from the original on October 28, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  20. ^ Bruce, Jasper (January 28, 2021). "'68 announce details of third album, share lead single". NME. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  21. ^ Carter, Emily (August 31, 2023). "'68 unleash Removed Their Hooks from "heaviest album" to date". Kerrang!. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  22. ^ "Billboard 200: '68 Chart History". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  23. ^ "Alternative Albums: '68 Chart History". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  24. ^ "Hard Rock Albums: '68 Chart History". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  25. ^ "Heatseekers Albums: '68 Chart History". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  26. ^ "Independent Albums: '68 Chart History". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  27. ^ "Top Rock Albums: '68 Chart History". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved June 19, 2017.

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