'68 (band)

American rock band (2013–2026) February 2018 '68 They-Are-68 2018-02-09 19-09-6.jpg yes Josh Scogin and Nikko Yamada of '68 performing in February 2018 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Punk rock, noise rock 2013–2026 eOne, Good Fight, No Sleep, Cooking Vinyl, Pure Noise The Chariot theyare68.com Josh Scogin Nikko Yamada Michael McClellan group_or_band 68 was an American noise rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2013 by guitarist and vocalist Josh Scogin and drummer Michael McClellan, the band comprised Scogin and drummer Nikko Yamada until their disbandment in 2026.https://www.instagram.com/p/BZmtB-RAGS2/ Instagram post by @theyare68 Instagram November 21, 2017 History Josh Scogin's former band, The Chariot, played their final show in November 2013. Just over a week later, Scogin teased an announcement with a countdown timer on the website theyare68.com; when the timer ended in December 2013, Scogin revealed that he had formed a new band named '68 and posted a two-song EP, Midnight, for sale online. The title of the EP and its two songs – "Three Is a Crowd" and "Third Time Is a Charm" – were significant to Scogin; 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." The band's name, meanwhile, came from his late father's '68 Camaro.December 22, 2021 A Day in the Life of...Josh Scogin of '68 https://www.spin.com/2021/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-josh-scogin-of-68/ 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. The band toured in April and May 2014, opening for Chiodos, Emarosa, Our Last Night, and Hands Like Houses, and in May 2014 announced their signing to Good Fight Music and eOne Music to release their debut album In Humor and Sadness, which was released two months later on 8 July 2014. The first song the band officially released, "Track Two: e", was written by Scogin while still a member of The Chariot, but Scogin said the song didn't fit into any of The Chariot's projects. It resurfaced for him as '68 was forming, and became the band's first single. "Track Two: e" was initially released on YouTube as a pair videos, each with separate tracks that had to be played in unison in order to hear the song correctly. Scogin said of releasing the song this way: "[S]omeone will have one computer and invite a friend over that has another computer, they will spend several minutes struggling and laughing at trying to sync up the two videos perfectly." The song "Track One: R" was also available for online streaming ahead of the album's release, and in August, they released a music video for "Track One: R" directed by former Norma Jean and Underoath member Daniel Davison. The band's first tour in support of In Humor and Sadness featured Listener (whose vocalist Dan Smith previously guested on the Chariot's 2010 album, Long Live) and Homeless Gospel Choir. Scogin and McClellan entered the studio in January 2016 to work on their second album, and a few months later posted a demo from the then-upcoming album to YouTube on 14 March 2016.https://wallofsound.org/2016/03/15/68-just-dropped-a-brand-new-song-unexpectedly/ '68 just dropped a Brand New Song unexpectedly brownypaul Wall of Sound April 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160324153659/http://wallofsound.org/2016/03/15/68-just-dropped-a-brand-new-song-unexpectedly/ March 24, 2016 dead mdy-all 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.http://www.theprp.com/2017/10/03/news/68-reportedly-part-ways-drummer-michael-mcclellan/ '68 Reportedly Part Ways With Drummer Michael McClellan Theprp.com October 3, 2017 Theprp.com November 21, 2017 en-UShttps://shockwavemagazine.com/interview-with-josh-scogins-of-68-on-the-fall-headlining-tour-with-stolas-whores-and-alistair-hennessey/ Interview with Josh Scogin's of 68' on the Fall Headlining Tour With Stolas, Whores., and Alistair Hennessey December 8, 2017 October 28, 2019 October 28, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191028171355/https://shockwavemagazine.com/interview-with-josh-scogins-of-68-on-the-fall-headlining-tour-with-stolas-whores-and-alistair-hennessey/ dead 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.Bruce, Jasper '68 announce details of third album, share lead single https://www.nme.com/news/music/68-announce-details-of-third-album-share-lead-single-2866654 January 28, 2021 NME January 28, 2021 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.Carter Emily '68 unleash Removed Their Hooks from "heaviest album" to date https://www.kerrang.com/68-unleash-removed-their-hooks-from-their-upcoming-heaviest-album-to-date Kerrang! August 31, 2023 1 September 2023 In March 2026, the band announced that both their then-unannounced fifth studio album and its subsequent supporting tour would be their last. The final studio album, entitled They Are Survived, was released on May 28, 2026. Its first single, "Always Love", was debuted on March 31 to coincide with the album's announcement.Keenan Hesher 2026-03-31 '68 Announce Final Album 'They Are Survived', First Single "ALWAYS LOVE" Out Now https://www.metalsucks.net/2026/03/31/68-announce-final-album-they-are-survived-first-single-always-love-out-now/ 2026-04-01 MetalSucks en Their final show was played on June 20, 2026, at the Masquerade in their hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.Kennelty Greg '68 Announces Their Farewell Tour, Set To Play "Very Last Show" In Atlanta https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/68-announces-their-farewell-tour-set-to-play-very-last-show-in-atlanta Metal Injection 11 March 2026 Band members Final lineup Josh Scogin – vocals, guitar (2013–2026) Nikko Yamada – drums (2017–2026) Former Michael McClellan – drums (2013–2017) Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certificationsTitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsUSBillboard 200: '68 Chart History https://www.billboard.com/artist/68/chart-history/tlp/ June 19, 2017 Billboard Eldridge IndustriesUSAlternativeAlternative Albums: '68 Chart History https://www.billboard.com/artist/68/chart-history/alt/ June 19, 2017 Billboard Eldridge IndustriesUSHard RockHard Rock Albums: '68 Chart History https://www.billboard.com/artist/68/chart-history/mtl/ June 19, 2017 Billboard Eldridge IndustriesUSHeatseekersHeatseekers Albums: '68 Chart History https://www.billboard.com/artist/68/chart-history/tln/ June 19, 2017 Billboard Eldridge IndustriesUSIndieIndependent Albums: '68 Chart History https://www.billboard.com/artist/68/chart-history/ind/ June 19, 2017 Billboard Eldridge IndustriesUSRockTop Rock Albums: '68 Chart History https://www.billboard.com/artist/68/chart-history/rck/ June 19, 2017 Billboard Eldridge IndustriesIn Humor and SadnessReleased: July 8, 2014 Label: eOne, Good Fight Formats: CD, LP, digital download 109 19 10 2 19 27Two Parts ViperReleased: June 2, 2017 Label: Good Fight, Cooking Vinyl Formats: CD, LP, digital download — — — 5 22 —Give One Take OneReleased: March 26, 2021 Label: Cooking Vinyl — — — — — —Yes, And...Released: September 29, 2023 Label: Pure Noise Records — — — — — —They Are SurvivedReleased: May 28, 2026 Label: Pure Noise Records — — — — — — EPs Midnight (2013, self-released) Summertime Blues (2018) Love Is Ain't Dead (2020) Compilation appearances Warped Tour 2015 Compilation – "The Human Calculus" (2015, SideOneDummy) Music videos "Track 1 R" (2014) Directed by Daniel Davison "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) "Removed Their Hats" (2023) References Crane Matt No Sleep Records to re-release '68's 'Midnight' EP Alternative Press January 13, 2014 http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/no_sleep_records_to_re_release_68s_midnight_ep July 1, 2014 Whitt Cassie 'All's Well That Ends Well:' the Chariot break up, announce farewell tour Alternative Press August 16, 2013 http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/alls_well_that_ends_well_the_chariot_break_up_announce_farewell_tour July 1, 2014 Crane Matt Josh Scogin (The Chariot) launches countdown to '68 Alternative Press December 3, 2013 http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/josh_scogin_launches_countdown_to_68 July 1, 2014 Crane Matt Josh Scogin (The Chariot) reveals new project '68, releases vinyl Alternative Press December 16, 2013 http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/josh_scogin_the_chariot_reveals_new_project_68_releases_vinyl July 1, 2014 Crane Matt Chiodos release new song, announce headlining tour Alternative Press February 18, 2014 http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/chiodos_release_new_song_announce_headlining_tour July 1, 2014 Sharp Tyler '68 announce debut album, 'In Humor And Sadness' Alternative Press May 28, 2014 http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/68_announce_debut_album_in_humor_and_sadness July 1, 2014 Sharp Tyler '68 sign to eOne/Good Fight Music; to release debut album later this year Alternative Press May 15, 2014 http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/68_sign_to_eone_good_fight_music_to_release_debut_album_later_this_year July 1, 2014 Sharp Tyler Listener, '68 announce tour with the Homeless Gospel Choir Alternative Press May 22, 2014 http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/listener_68_announce_tour_with_the_homeless_gospel_choir July 1, 2014 Sharp Tyler '68 release 'Track Two' paired music videos Alternative Press June 20, 2014 http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/68_release_track_two_paired_music_videos July 1, 2014 Sharp Tyler '68 debut new song, 'Track One' Alternative Press June 2, 2014 http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/68_debut_new_song_track_one July 1, 2014 Kraus Brian '68 – 'Track 1 R' (Video Premiere) Alternative Press August 4, 2014 http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/68_track_1_r_video_premiere August 8, 2014 Ryken Atreyue '68 are back in the studio Alternative Press January 4, 2015 http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/68_are_back_in_the_studio January 4, 2015 Carter Emily The '68 release insanely cool double-video Kerrang! Bauer Media Group June 20, 2014 http://www.kerrang.com/19387/68-release-insanely-cool-double-video/ July 1, 2014 Jones Janelle Interview: Josh Scogin Talks About His New Project '68 New Noise Magazine April 18, 2014 http://newnoisemagazine.com/interview-josh-scogin-talks-project-68/ July 1, 2014 External links theband68.com Category:Musical groups from Atlanta Category:2013 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) Category:Musical groups established in 2013 Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2026 Category:American rock music duos Category:Post-hardcore musical groups from Georgia (U.S. state) Category:Punk rock groups from Georgia (U.S. state) Category:Cooking Vinyl artists Category:No Sleep Records artists Category:Pure Noise Records artists