Philmont (band)
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Philmont is an American pop-punk influenced Christian rock
band based out of Charlotte, North Carolina
. They were signed to Forefront Records
/ EMI CMG until Spring 2010. Their debut album, Attention
, was released on August 25, 2009. They released The Transition EP
independently on October 19, 2010.
. Matthew Arcaini, who left the band after Take Cover, produced a track on the Photosynthetic EP as well. The band has also recorded some demos in 2005.
Philmont released Photosynthetic independently on March 6, 2007 at Tremont Music Hall
in Charlotte. That July, after adding Justin Sams on bass, the band performed at the 2007 Cornerstone Festival
in Bushnell, Illinois, where they were discovered by representatives of EMI-CMG. Philmont showcased for the label group that Fall, and were soon offered a recording contract with Forefront Records. Hege unexpectedly left the band just before the signing was to take place. Todd Davis had played in a band with Josiah prior to Philmont, and was recruited on short notice. Philmont signed the deal a few days before Christmas 2007.
After signing with Forefront, the band spent several months writing songs in preparation for recording their first full-length album. They spent April and May 2008 recording twelve songs in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Rob Hawkins. The five-song Oh Snap
EP was digitally released on August 19, 2008, and physically released on April 21, 2009. Their first single "I Can't Stand to Fall" was released to CHR and Christian Rock Radio in July 2008.
Philmont released their debut full-length Attention
on August 25, 2009.
In September 2008, a music video for EP song "The Difference" was released to YouTube
. The band filmed and directed the entire video themselves, as documented in a "behind-the-scenes" video, also available on YouTube. The music video has gained exposure on TV programming such as Steelroots
, JCTV
, The Merge, and Gospel Music Channel
; it was included in the Spring 2009 video playlist for American Eagle stores nationwide, and was also featured on the X 2009
CD/DVD compilation. Four other self-made music videos have been released since then, for the songs "I Can't Stand to Fall", "Back Down", "Another Name", and "My Hippocratic Oath". All the music videos can be seen on YouTube, and are included with the purchase of Attention on iTunes
.
Philmont has toured internationally in support of Attention with many bands including Family Force 5
, Fireflight
, Pillar
, This Beautiful Republic
, Eleventyseven
, Addison Road, Wavorly
, and Capital Lights
. Philmont added Josh Guion as a touring bassist in late 2009, moving Justin to rhythm guitar and Scott to vocals-only.
In a post on the official Philmont blog, March 3, 2010, Todd Davis announced his departure from the band, describing the events of his final show with his fellow bandmates. After Todd's departure, Philmont recruited Nashville drummer, Scott Sellers as a brief fill-in before announcing permanent drummer Jeremi Hough, as well as the promotion of Josh Guion to band member.
On August 11, 2010 the band put out a new single, "You Will Remain", on iTunes independently, after their departure from Forefront Records. Philmont started an online fundraiser through Kickstarter
in September to help finish The Transition EP
, as mixing and mastering still needed completion and the band lacked funding. People who donated through the website received various Philmont rewards based on how much they donated. The Transition EP was released on October 19.
On March 11, 2011 they released the music video for "Closer".
On July 28, 2011 Jeremi Hough left to marry and to move on. On October 5, 2011 the lead singer of Philmont said on a blog that they would release videos of some NEW demos. On November 12, 2011 Philmont that they finished vocals for a demo titled "Good Morning Sunrise".
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band based out of Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
. They were signed to Forefront Records
ForeFront Records
ForeFront Records is a Christian Music record label founded in 1987 by Dan R. Brock, Eddie DeGarmo, Dana Key, and Ron W. Griffin. It was purchased by EMI in 1996 from current owners Dan R. Brock and Eddie DeGarmo and is now part of the EMI Christian Music Group.In 1998, ForeFront released a 2-CD...
/ EMI CMG until Spring 2010. Their debut album, Attention
Attention (Philmont album)
Attention is the debut full-length album from Christian pop punk band Philmont. It was released in the U.S. and on iTunes on August 25, 2009. It includes several tracks from their Oh Snap EP, which was also recorded by Rob Hawkins in Nashville, Tennessee...
, was released on August 25, 2009. They released The Transition EP
The Transition EP
The Transition EP is the follow-up to Christian rock band Philmont's full-length Attention, and their first release since parting ways with Forefront Records. Philmont released the EP independently on October 19th, 2010...
independently on October 19, 2010.
History
Philmont was formed by Scott Taube, Josiah Prince, Abe Hege, and Matthew Arcaini in Summer of 2005. They recorded their independent debut EP Take Cover in December of that year. One year later, Philmont traveled to Eudora, Kansas to record their Photosynthetic EP at Black Lodge Studios with Ed RoseEd Rose
Ed Rose is an American sound engineer and record producer. He has worked extensively with groups in the modern emo and pop punk scenes. He also co-owns Black Lodge Recording with Rob Pope and his brother Ryan Pope.-History:...
. Matthew Arcaini, who left the band after Take Cover, produced a track on the Photosynthetic EP as well. The band has also recorded some demos in 2005.
Philmont released Photosynthetic independently on March 6, 2007 at Tremont Music Hall
Tremont Music Hall
Tremont Music Hall is a music venue located near downtown Charlotte, North Carolina.The name is based on its address 400 West Tremont Ave. Most shows are all-ages, but the venue has a full service bar serving beer and liquor...
in Charlotte. That July, after adding Justin Sams on bass, the band performed at the 2007 Cornerstone Festival
Cornerstone Festival
Cornerstone Festival is a Christian music festival put on by Jesus People USA and held annually around the 4th of July near Bushnell, Illinois. In a given year, many artists that play at Cornerstone also play at other events such as Creation Festival and mainstream festivals and tours such as the...
in Bushnell, Illinois, where they were discovered by representatives of EMI-CMG. Philmont showcased for the label group that Fall, and were soon offered a recording contract with Forefront Records. Hege unexpectedly left the band just before the signing was to take place. Todd Davis had played in a band with Josiah prior to Philmont, and was recruited on short notice. Philmont signed the deal a few days before Christmas 2007.
After signing with Forefront, the band spent several months writing songs in preparation for recording their first full-length album. They spent April and May 2008 recording twelve songs in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Rob Hawkins. The five-song Oh Snap
Oh Snap (EP)
Oh Snap is Christian rock band Philmont's major label debut EP. It was digitally released on August 19, 2008, and was released to retail stores on April 21, 2009, with "The Ascension" included. It was produced by Rob Hawkins in Nashville, Tennessee, except for "The Ascension", which was produced...
EP was digitally released on August 19, 2008, and physically released on April 21, 2009. Their first single "I Can't Stand to Fall" was released to CHR and Christian Rock Radio in July 2008.
Philmont released their debut full-length Attention
Attention (Philmont album)
Attention is the debut full-length album from Christian pop punk band Philmont. It was released in the U.S. and on iTunes on August 25, 2009. It includes several tracks from their Oh Snap EP, which was also recorded by Rob Hawkins in Nashville, Tennessee...
on August 25, 2009.
In September 2008, a music video for EP song "The Difference" was released to YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. The band filmed and directed the entire video themselves, as documented in a "behind-the-scenes" video, also available on YouTube. The music video has gained exposure on TV programming such as Steelroots
Steel Roots
Steelroots is a block of Christian television programs for teens and young adults, designed to raise up new disciples for Jesus Christ. It was recently shut down until further notice; this is explained on the main page of the Steelroots website....
, JCTV
JCTV
JCTV is a young adult television network devoted to music videos, owned by the Trinity Broadcasting Network. It is similar to MTV, but with a Christian focus....
, The Merge, and Gospel Music Channel
Gospel Music Channel
gmc is an American satellite and cable television channel, known from its 2004 launch until February 1, 2010 as Gospel Music Channel. It is also available in high-definition as a separate channel called gmcHD ....
; it was included in the Spring 2009 video playlist for American Eagle stores nationwide, and was also featured on the X 2009
X the album
The X series is a collection of compilation albums and compilation DVDs released by BEC Recordings promoting Christian rock music, specifically from Tooth and Nail Records, BEC Recordings, Solid State Records, Gotee Records, ForeFront Records, Sparrow Records, Fervent Records, Flicker Records,...
CD/DVD compilation. Four other self-made music videos have been released since then, for the songs "I Can't Stand to Fall", "Back Down", "Another Name", and "My Hippocratic Oath". All the music videos can be seen on YouTube, and are included with the purchase of Attention on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
.
Philmont has toured internationally in support of Attention with many bands including Family Force 5
Family Force 5
Family Force 5 is a Christian crunk rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. They consist of Solomon "Soul Glow Activatur" Olds, Jacob "Crouton" Olds, Joshua "Fatty" Olds, Nathan "Nadaddy" Currin, and Derek "Chap Stique" Mount...
, Fireflight
Fireflight
Fireflight is an American Christian rock band formed in Eustis, Florida in 1999. The band is signed by Flicker Records. They have played in Shoutfest, Revelation Generation, and have been featured on The Scars Remain tour with Disciple, Family Force 5, and Decyfer Down...
, Pillar
Pillar (band)
Pillar is a Christian rock band currently located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their sixth studio album, Confessions, was released in 2009.- Formation and independent albums :...
, This Beautiful Republic
This Beautiful Republic
This Beautiful Republic was an American band signed to ForeFront Records in November 2006. They are best known for their song "Right Now". The group appeared on the Christian television show The Logan Show on December 9, 2006...
, Eleventyseven
Eleventyseven
Eleventyseven is an American electro rock band from Greenville, South Carolina which was formed in 2002. They chose the name "Eleventyseven" because "it's the one that looked cool the next morning". The band is currently signed to Sony Japan. It previously released two albums on Flicker Records...
, Addison Road, Wavorly
Wavorly
-History:Wavorly formed in 2001 under the name Freshmen 15, and independently released two albums under this name. The group changed its name after signing to Flicker Records because they "didn't want to be thirty years old and be like, 'I'm in "Freshmen 15". I have three kids.'" The name Wavorly...
, and Capital Lights
Capital Lights
Capital Lights was a pop rock band that was formed in 2002. The band released one full-length album and several EPs. On Christmas Eve 2010, Bryson Phillips appeared on RadioU's morning show, The R!OT...
. Philmont added Josh Guion as a touring bassist in late 2009, moving Justin to rhythm guitar and Scott to vocals-only.
In a post on the official Philmont blog, March 3, 2010, Todd Davis announced his departure from the band, describing the events of his final show with his fellow bandmates. After Todd's departure, Philmont recruited Nashville drummer, Scott Sellers as a brief fill-in before announcing permanent drummer Jeremi Hough, as well as the promotion of Josh Guion to band member.
On August 11, 2010 the band put out a new single, "You Will Remain", on iTunes independently, after their departure from Forefront Records. Philmont started an online fundraiser through Kickstarter
Kickstarter
Kickstarter is an online threshold pledge system for funding creative projects. Kickstarter has funded a diverse array of endeavors, ranging from indie film and music to journalism, solar energy technology and food-related projects.-Model:...
in September to help finish The Transition EP
The Transition EP
The Transition EP is the follow-up to Christian rock band Philmont's full-length Attention, and their first release since parting ways with Forefront Records. Philmont released the EP independently on October 19th, 2010...
, as mixing and mastering still needed completion and the band lacked funding. People who donated through the website received various Philmont rewards based on how much they donated. The Transition EP was released on October 19.
On March 11, 2011 they released the music video for "Closer".
On July 28, 2011 Jeremi Hough left to marry and to move on. On October 5, 2011 the lead singer of Philmont said on a blog that they would release videos of some NEW demos. On November 12, 2011 Philmont that they finished vocals for a demo titled "Good Morning Sunrise".
Current members
- Scott Taube - lead vocals (2005-present)
- Josiah Prince - lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (2005-present)
- Justin Sams - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2007-present)
- Josh Guion - bass guitar (2009-present)
Former members
- Abe Hege - drums (2005–2007)
- Matthew Arcaini - bass guitar (2005–2007)
- Todd Davis - drums/percussion (2007–2010)
- Jeremi Hough - drums (2010–2011)
Discography
- Take Cover EP (2006) - Independent
- Photosynthetic EP (2007) - Independent
- Oh SnapOh Snap (EP)Oh Snap is Christian rock band Philmont's major label debut EP. It was digitally released on August 19, 2008, and was released to retail stores on April 21, 2009, with "The Ascension" included. It was produced by Rob Hawkins in Nashville, Tennessee, except for "The Ascension", which was produced...
EP (2008) - Forefront Records - AttentionAttention (Philmont album)Attention is the debut full-length album from Christian pop punk band Philmont. It was released in the U.S. and on iTunes on August 25, 2009. It includes several tracks from their Oh Snap EP, which was also recorded by Rob Hawkins in Nashville, Tennessee...
(2009) - Forefront Records - The Transition EPThe Transition EPThe Transition EP is the follow-up to Christian rock band Philmont's full-length Attention, and their first release since parting ways with Forefront Records. Philmont released the EP independently on October 19th, 2010...
(2010) - Independent
Singles
- "I Can't Stand to Fall" - Peaked at No. 5 on Christian Rock Radio
- "The Difference" - Peaked at No. 3 on Christian Rock Radio (also placed on the X 2009 Christian Rock Hits Compilation)
- "Where to Start - Peaked at No. 3 on Christian Rock Radio
- "Back Down"
- "You Will Remain"
- "Closer"