No Resolve

No Resolve is an American rock band from Detroit formed in 2005 by lead singer Oscar Pegorraro, lead guitarist Jason Hatmaker, drummer Derek Bjornson, and bassist Dennis Patterson. Their debut EP, ''A New Beginning'', was released in 2012 and their breakout single ''Get Me Out'' came out in 2013. Their full-length debut album ''Unity'' (2017), ''The Divide'' (2019), ''Shivers'' (2021), and ''Take Cover'' (2022) followed. The group signed their first record deal with Noise Machine Records in 2020. The band gained significant mainstream recognition for their cover songs, releasing rock versions most notably with Garth Brooks' '' The Thunder Rolls,'' and Sia's ''Unstoppable,'' which both reached #1 on '' Billboard’s'' Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart.

History

2009-2012: Formation and early years

Formed in 2005 by lead singer Oscar Pegorraro whom had been playing in a local Detroit cover band, however, the band's inaugural lineup did not take shape until 2009 when Pegorraro connected with Hatmaker, Bjornson, and Patterson and introduced them to a friend of Pegorraro’s, John White providing rhythm guitar for the band during their early live performances.

No Resolve began gaining traction in 2007, performing across Michigan and joining national artists as a supporting act for Evans Blue and Framing Hanley. In March 2009, they toured with Framing Hanley for a few select dates before later joining Saliva and Smile Empty Soul for a series of dates that September. Early 2011 gave the band an opportunity to join Finger Eleven for a string of shows as the supporting act, which resulted in more tour dates being booked throughout 2011 alongside various bands with Michigan tour dates including Papa Roach, Framing Hanley, My Darkest Days, Hinder, and Saving Abel.

During the period of steady growth and live exposure, No Resolve entered the studio to begin work on their debut single. The resulting track, ''"Trust Me Not,"'' was officially released on July 8, 2011, marking the band's first widely distributed original recording. No Resolve released their debut EP, ''A New Beginning'', on January 30, 2012.

2013-2019: Breakout years, Unity, The Divide

In early 2013 they released the single ''"Get Me Out"'', which gained local popularity and was featured during Detroit Red Wings playoff games and has since accumulated millions of views on YouTube and streams across various digital platforms. The band entered the studio and began work on their first full-length album after extensive touring from 2014-2015. The album was recorded at Blackbird Studio in Nashville over 18 months and was officially announced on November 29, 2016 to be titled ''Unity'' and would be released on January 6, 2017. The album's lead single ''"The Pusher"'' was released on December 6, 2016 along with an accompanying music video that was directed by Bryson Roatch, brother of Papa Roach singer Jacoby Shaddix. With its release, ''"Unity"'' debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard's Heatseekers chart and No. 45 on the iTunes Rock chart. The album spawned two more singles, the second single being ''"Love Me to Death",'' which was released on July 10, 2017, and the third and final single ''"What You Deserve"'' released in February 2018.

In 2019, the band released an EP titled ''The Divide'', produced by Martin Bak and John Pregler. The release featured the single ''"This Is War"''. Also in 2019, longtime drummer Derek Bjornson announced his departure from the band in order to focus on his new group ''Savage After Midnight''. The group reiterated that all the band’s members hold no animosity towards Bjornson and they all still remain great friends. Bjornson would be replaced with former Finger Eleven and Saint Asonia drummer, Rich Beddoe.

2020-2022: Shift to cover songs, commercial success, Shivers EP, Take Cover

In 2020, No Resolve signed a multi-album deal with the independent label Noise Machine, headed by Grammy-nominated producers B.J. Perry and John Pregler. Their first release under the label was the single ''"Never Back Down"'', which debuted during the COVID-19 pandemic which left them unable to tour in support of its release. Beginning in late 2020, No Resolve shifted focus to releasing hard rock covers of pop and mainstream hits hits. Their first cover, a rendition of Lewis Capaldi's ''" Before You Go"'', followed by a collaboration with the band State of Mine and Brandon Davis on a rock version of the 1991 Garth Brooks song, ''" The Thunder Rolls"'' in February 2021 which reached number 1 on ''Billboard's'' Hot Hard Rock Songs. The group would go on to release a series of cover songs as singles such as their versions of Adele's ''"Set Fire to the Rain"'', Ed Sheeran's ''" Bad Habits"'', Hugh Jackman's ''"The Greatest Showman"'', The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber's ''"Stay"'' which would be featured on their EP of cover songs titled ''"Shivers"'' released on October 1, 2021. They would close out the final months of 2021 releasing covers of Adele's ''"Easy On Me"'' and Taylor Swift's ''"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"''. Also in 2021, the band released three news singles which were original songs and were written by them, the first titled, ''"If Love Was a Gun"'' released April 2, 2021, the second titled, ''"Unkillable"'' released October 30, 2021, and ''"Hostage"'' released on November 5, 2021.

In January 2022 the band released their cover of How Far I'll Go from the Disney film Moana soundtrack and revealed they're putting the finishing touches on their second full-length album that will feature they most streamed cover songs as well as the original songs they have released as singles. On March 11, 2022 No Resolve collaborated with country music artist Drew Jacobs and Nate Good to release their rock version of Lil Durk and Morgan Wallen's single ''"Broadway Girls"'', which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s ''Hard Rock Digital Song Sales'' for the week of March 26, 2022 and also announced that their 16 song sophomore album titled ''"Take Cover"'' will be released March 25, 2022.

On April 1, 2022, No Resolve released a rock cover of ''“Surface Pressure”'', originally written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and featured in the 2021 Disney animated film Encanto. After its release, the reimagined song with heavy guitar-driven instrumentals and modern rock production. Upon release, the cover debuted at No. 1 on three Billboard music charts that included the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales, Alternative Digital Song Sales, and Rock Digital Song Sales, giving them their second single in less than one month to reach #1 on a Billboard music chart. In spring 2022, they embarked on their first full-scale headlining tour, ''"Take Cover Tour"'', with multiple Michigan dates at The Machine Shop selling out in advance, they would also go on a summer tour with Hinder that lasted into the fall of that same year, which the band toured with Fozzy and later co-headlined a national tour with Halocene. Throughout the rest of 2022 the group continued releasing new covers as singles which included their versions of Kenny Loggins ''" Danger Zone"'', Kate Bush's ''" Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)"'', Seal's ''"Kiss from a Rose"'' and Leonard Cohen's ''"Hallelujah"''.

The band's only single of original material released that year, titled ''"Come Back Stronger"'' was released on October 14, 2022. Lead singer Oscar Pegorraro revealed that the song is about how the band defied all the odds to become successful while still working his day job as a delivery driver for UPS. He told the story:

“When people try to hold us down and believe me they have, we just come back stronger! This song is for anyone who has risen from the ashes of everything that was burned down around them. I feel so fortunate, a UPS guy that has millions listening to my music. Someone pinch me!”

2023-present: Unstoppable, Drew Jacobs collaborations, Crossfire

The group kicked off 2023 by joining Skid Row and Buckcherry on their ''"The Gang's All Here Tour"'' along with releasing covers of the OneRepublic
song ''"Counting Stars"'' featuring Saving Abel, Morgan Wallen's ''" Last Night"'' in a collaboration with Drew Jacobs, a rock version of Sia's ''"Unstoppable"'' with Hinder, a cover of Lil Durk and Wallen's ''" Stand By Me"'' in another duet with Jacobs which features Bingx, a collaboration with From Ashes To New for a cover of Michael Jackson’s ''"Thriller",'' which was released as a single with an accompanying music video featuring choreography by Glenn Douglas Packard, and another collaboration with State of Mine to cover Imagine Dragons ''"Believer"''.

Released on May 12, 2023, Hinder and No Resolve’s cover of ''Unstoppable'' went to #1 on Billboard’s ''Hard Rock Digital Song Sales'' for the week of May 27, 2023, earning No Resolve their fourth cover song to top charts on Billboard in two years.

In 2024 the band released a series of singles beginning with "Bye Bye Bye Vs. I Want It That Way," a mashup of the two pop songs by NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys. This was followed by three collaborations with Drew Jacobs for rock versions of Shaboozey's ''"A Bar Song (Tipsy)"'', and Lee Greenwood's ''" God Bless the U.S.A."'' which also featured State of Mine, Post Malone and Wallen's ''"I Had Some Help"''. No Resolve closed out 2024 by releasing a cover of Zac Efron and Zendaya's ''" Rewrite the Stars"'' with Kayla King, Tommy Tutone's ''" 867-5309 (Jenny)"'', and their final release of the year was an original single titled ''"Crossfire'' that was released October 18, 2024 along with an accompanying music video, which was originally released by the band in July 2022 but had been removed from all platforms shortly after due to a DMCA takedown and legal dispute which resulted in the band receiving a copyright strike by Skillet's label, Atlantic Records.

Reception

Their 2017 debut album ''Unity'' was lauded for its polished production, variety in instrumentation, and emotional vocal delivery. Erik Heemsoth of RockRevolt said that the album is "34 minutes of sonic bliss" and commended tracks like ''"Change It All"'' and ''"The Pusher"'' with having emotional depth and production quality.

Concert reviews for No Resolve have been favorable. A 2023 review of their co-headlining tour with Halocene noted No Resolve’s engaging live performance and audience connection, particularly citing a performance in Lincoln, Nebraska, where the band invited children onstage during their rock version of ''"How Far I’ll Go"''. Additionally, their 2022 headlining shows at The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan, sold out two nights in a row, reflecting the significance of the group's strong regional following.

Critics have commended the band using strategic reinvention in releasing cover songs, highlighting their ability to adapt to a shifting music industry landscape. The Music Man and ''Loudwire'' said that while many viral artists struggle to maintain momentum, No Resolve pairs digital success with strong radio play and consistent live performances.

Band members

From the band's official website, here are the members and former members of the band:

Current members

* Oscar Pegorraro - lead vocals (2009-present)
* Jason Hatmaker - lead guitar (2009-present)
* Matty Shea - rhythm guitar (2015-present)
* Dennis Patterson - bass guitar (2009-present)
* Rich Beddoe - drums (2020-present)

Former members

* Derek Bjornson - drums (2009-2020)
* John Wright - rhythm guitar (2009-2011)

Former touring musicians

* Chance Jones - drums (2022-2024)

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Other appearances

Musical style and influences

Their musical style is rooted in modern rock with grunge influences, drawing inspiration from bands like Papa Roach and Three Days Grace. No Resolve's sound blends the intensity of alternative rock and post-grunge with melodic elements. Overall, the band's musical style is characterized by a fusion of modern rock and grunge influences, delivered with emotional depth and a commitment to connecting with listeners through both original compositions and innovative cover songs.

Crossfire Controversy

A few months after the release of ''"Crossfire"'', a controversy arose involving No Resolve and Skillet over the song. The track was originally written during a 2021 collaborative writing session between the two bands, but was ultimately decided not to be included on Skillet’s album ''Dominion''. With no indication that Skillet planned to release the song in the future, No Resolve independently released their version of "Crossfire" on July 29, 2022. However, in February 2023 Skillet included their version of the song on '' Dominion: Day of Destiny'', the deluxe edition of their album. Following this release, Skillet's record label Atlantic Records issued a copyright takedown of No Resolve's version, which at the time had already been publicly released and available for several months. The situation prompted backlash among fans and sparked debate about songwriting ownership, release rights, and the ethics of post-release takedowns within collaborative music projects.

References

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American hard rock musical groups
American post-grunge musical groups
Musical groups established in 2005
American musical quintets
Rock music groups from Michigan