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Genres
  
Pop punk

Labels
  
Victory

Record label
  
Years active
  
2010–present

Genre
  
Pop punk

Albums
  
Old Bones, Far From Home

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Associated acts
  
A Loss for WordsSuch GoldTitle Fight

Origin
  
Richmond, Virginia, United States (2010)

Members
  
Niles Gibbs, Dorian Cooke, Ollie Baxter, Andrew Dunton, Josh Glupker

Similar
  
Like Pacific, Forever Came Calling, State Champs, Abandoned by Bears, Seaway

Broadside is a pop punk band from Richmond, Virginia. They are signed to Victory Records, and were listed as one of the 100 Artists You Need To Know in 2015 by Alternative Press.

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History

Broadside (band) Broadside premiere new music video for The Simple Typewatch

Formed in 2010, Broadside have shared the stage with bands such as The Ataris, A Loss for Words, Such Gold, Title Fight, Forever Came Calling, and Polar Bear Club. In June 2011 the band self-released their 5 song EP "Far From Home," which was then re-recorded in 2012 with 5 additional tracks to become their first full-length album by the same name and put out on independent Japanese record label Ice Grill$ Records.

Broadside (band) Interview with Broadside Lead Vocalist Ollie Baxxter on Songwriting

In January 2013 the band announced they had recruited Ollie Baxxter as their new lead vocalist. In October they released a music video for the new single "Storyteller", followed by a video for their original holiday-themed song "Wish List" in December.

Broadside (band) Pop Punk Revival Broadside

Broadside spent the first half of 2014 touring and playing shows with various artists including Of Fortune and Fame, Old Again, Battleghost. In October 2014 Broadside contributed a demo version of their song "Avery" in partnership with Hope For The Day and PropertyOfZack to help raise awareness for suicide prevention. Later that month they announced via their social media that they had begun recording a new full-length album.

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In early 2015 the band used social media to hint at an upcoming announcement. On March 10, it was announced that the band had signed to Victory Records, which was accompanied by pre-orders for their new album Old Bones set for release on May 19, 2015, along with a music video for the new single "Coffee Talk." In Late September, 2015, founding member Bassist Josh Glupker left for undisclosed reasons.

Broadside (band) Broadside HM Magazine

In the summer of 2016, Broadside will be touring across the United States as a part of the Vans Warped Tour.

Band members

  • Ollie Baxxter - Vocals
  • Niles Gregory - Guitar
  • Dorian Enrique Cooke - Guitar
  • Pat Diaz - Bass
  • Past members

  • Bryant Leary - Vocals
  • Joshua Watkins - Guitar
  • John Painter - Guitar
  • Jade Estrellas- Guitar
  • Kyle McConnell - Guitar
  • Josh Glupker - Bass
  • Andrew Dunton- Drums
  • Albums

  • Old Bones (2015)
  • EPs

  • Far From Home (2011)
  • Singles

  • Storyteller
  • Wish List
  • Avery
  • Coffee Talk
  • Music Videos

  • Storyteller
  • Wish List
  • Coffee Talk
  • Playing in Traffic
  • Come & Go
  • A Light in the Dark
  • Songs

    Coffee TalkOld Bones · 2015
    Damaged KidsOld Bones · 2015
    Playing in TrafficOld Bones · 2015

    References

    Broadside (band) Wikipedia