Biography: OneRepublic is part of the post-Coldplay wave of bands featuring prominent piano and sensitive-guy vocals in front of U2-inspired anthemic rock songs. Formed in 2004 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, by singer, pianist, and guitarist Ryan Tedder and lead guitarist Zach Filkins, OneRepublic quickly moved to Los Angeles. Adding keyboardist Drew Brown, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher, OneRepublic signed with Sony BMG's Columbia label, but left the imprint for undisclosed reasons before releasing anything. Re-signing to Interscope through hip-hop superstar producer Timbaland's custom label Mosley Music Group (Tedder has worked as a song doctor on some of Timbaland's projects; he also co-wrote and produced a song on Hilary Duff's surprisingly fine 2007 album Dignity), OneRepublic finally made their public bow when their mentor remixed their Keane-like ballad "Apologize" for his spring 2007 album Timbaland Presents Shock Value; the band's original version was also released to radio and online as their first single. OneRepublic's debut album was scheduled for release in fall 2007. ~ Stewart Mason, All Music Guide
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