Samestate was an American Christian alternative rock band originating from Kansas City, Kansas.[1][2][3][4][5] Band members included Dalton Diehl on vocals, piano and guitar, Darren Harms on guitar and Ryan Lytle on the bass guitar.[2][3][5] Their first studio album, The Alignment, was released on February 27, 2012, by Sparrow Records, produced by Pete Kipley and Paul Moak.[6][7][8] They are best known for their first single, "Hurricane". It reached No. 4 on Air 1's Top Songs Chart on November 12, 2011.[9]
Samestate | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kansas City, Kansas[1][2] |
| Genres | Christian alternative rock[3][4] |
| Years active | 2008-2013 |
| Labels | Sparrow[2][3][4] |
| Members | Dalton Diehl[2][3][4][5] Darren Harms[2][3][4][5] Ryan Lytle[2][3][4][5] |
| Past members | Blake Leoni[2][3][4][5] Ray Wyatt[2][3][4][5] |
| Website | www |
In March 2013 the band launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for an independent EP, The Boxer & The Thief. It was successfully funded and the EP was available in July to backers.[10]
On the September 18, 2013, the band announced on their Facebook page that they were parting ways.[11]
Background
editSamestate was formed in 2008 in Olathe, Kansas. Diehl was the impetus for the creation of the band because he was the worship leader at MidAmerica Nazarene University during his sophomore year, which was when he added Harms and Leoni to the band. Diehl said that he began composing songs to perform during meetings at camps and retreats and at places such as Sheridan's Frozen Custard and Chick-fil-A. This caused him to seek out and add the last two members to the band, Lytle and Wyatt, soon after they had formed the trio. The band signed with Sparrow Records in 2011, who released a taster EP called Samestate, a precursor to 2012's The Alignment.[1][2][4][5] The band decided to sign with Sparrow Records instead of remaining independent, citing the talent at Sparrow could help foster their career.[4][5]
Tours
editThe band's first tour began in August 2011. Called "So Long Summer", it was with a band named Caleb (composed of Caleb and Will Chapman, who are sons of Steven Curtis Chapman).[12][13] Samestate's second outing was the "Rise Up" tour with Family Force 5 during March and April 2012. The "Radio Listener Appreciation" tour, with Building 429 and Andy Cherry, immediately followed in April and May.[14]
Discography
editAlbum
edit| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Christian |
Top Heatseekers | |||
| 2012 | The Alignment[15] | — | — | |
| 2013 | The Boxer & The Thief EP[10]
|
— | — | |
Singles
edit| Year | Title | Chart peaks | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christian Songs | US Christian CHR | |||
| 2011 | "Hurricane" | 37[17] | 3[14] | The Alignment |
| 2012 | "Shadows" | 44 | 19[18] | |
Videos
editThe song "Hurricane" has a music video on YouTube.[19] In 2012, the band was working on its second music video with the song "Shadows".[20]
References
edit- ^ a b c Cummings, Tony (March 7, 2012). "Samestate: The Kansas City pop rockers breaking through in the US". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Van Pelt, Doug. "Samestate offering full-length in February". HM. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Samestate profile". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Nazarene band signs with major Christian label". Nazarene Communications Network. February 18, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Brooks, Jessica (August 22, 2011). "Samestate: God's Love Is Like A 'Hurricane'". The Christian Post. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ "The Alignment – Samestate credits". AllMusic. February 28, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ "The Alignment album". Jesus Freak Hideout. February 28, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ "Samestate – The Alignment". Cross Rhythms. February 13, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ "Air 1 Top Songs Chart: November 12, 2011". Air 1. November 12, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ a b "Kickstarter: SAMESTATE - The Boxer & The Thief". March 26, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ "Samestate Facebook Page Split Announcement". Facebook.com. September 19, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
- ^ Van Pelt, Doug. "Samestate hits the road with Caleb". HM. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ ""So Long Summer" Tour Heralds Sparrow Records' Newcomers Samestate". CCM. August 2, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ a b Van Pelt, Doug. "Same State hitting the road with Family Force 5". HM. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ a b c Gelwicks, Roger (February 28, 2012). "Samestate, "The Alignment" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
- ^ "Samestate The Alignment search". Amazon.com. June 6, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ "Christian Songs[TM]". Academic OneFile. 123 (45): 92. December 10, 2011. The id is GALE|A274520782. (subscription required)
- ^ "05/11/2012". Clash Entertainment. May 11, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
- ^ "Samestate – Hurricane". YouTube. October 10, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ Hrabkovska, Silvia (May 15, 2012). "Samestate to Film a MV for 'Shadows', Fans Called to Participate". The Christian Post. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
