Outline in Color (often abbreviated as OIC) is an American post-hardcore/rock band formed in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2009. The band currently consists of clean vocalist and bassist Jonathan Grimes, unclean vocalist Michael Skaggs, guitarist CJ Cochran, and drummer Austin McFerrin. They are currently unsigned. The band has released five studio albums and three EPs, two of which have reached the Billboard charts.
Background Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Genres | Post-hardcore, metalcore |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | BRKN Records (2012), StandBy Records (2013–2016), Thriller Records (2021–2024) |
| Website | outlineincolor.com |
History
Outline in Color was formed in August 2009 by unclean vocalist Trevor Tatro, clean vocalist Jonathan Grimes, guitarists CJ Cochran and Forrest Mankins, keyboard player Michael Skaggs, and drummer Austin McFerrin. On September 28, 2010, they self-released their first self-titled EP, produced by Joey Sturgis, which included a cover of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance."
In February 2011, Jonathan Grimes departed the band and was replaced by K.C. Simonsen. The band released their debut full-length album, Jury of Wolves, on September 25, 2012, through BRKN Records. The album featured the single "I Ain't Afraid of No Ghost" with Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire.
In mid-2013, the band signed to StandBy Records. Their second album, Masks, was released on June 23, 2014, produced by Cameron Mizell. This was the first time Grimes had sung with the band since 2011, featuring on the track "Water In the Desert." The album reached No. 37 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
The band's third album, Struggle, was released on March 11, 2016, also produced by Cameron Mizell. It charted at No. 10 on the Heatseekers chart, No. 18 on Hard Rock albums, and No. 36 on Independent albums. In December 2016, the band parted ways with clean vocalist K.C. Simonsen.
In September 2017, the band announced they had reunited with previous clean vocalist Jonathan Grimes. Their self-titled fourth album, Outline in Color, was released on February 8, 2019. Following the departure of unclean vocalist Trevor Tatro in November 2019, Michael Skaggs took over unclean vocals while Grimes assumed bass duties.
The band released the EP Imposter Syndrome, Pt. 1 in 2020 and Imposter Syndrome, Pt. 2 in 2021. Their fifth album, Coast Is Clear, was released on October 14, 2022, through Thriller Records.
Current Members
- CJ Cochran – lead guitar (2014–2015, 2016–present), rhythm guitar (2009–2022)
- Michael Skaggs – unclean vocals, clean vocals (2019–present), keyboards (2009–2011), bass (2011–2019), backing vocals (2009–2019)
- Jonathan Grimes – clean vocals (2009–2011, 2017–present), bass (2019–present)
- Austin McFerrin – drums (2009–2014, 2019–present)
- Adam Woods – rhythm guitar (2022–present)
Discography
Studio Albums
- Jury of Wolves (2012)
- Masks (2014) – No. 37 Heatseekers
- Struggle (2016) – No. 10 Heatseekers, No. 18 Hard Rock, No. 36 Independent
- Outline in Color (2019)
- Coast Is Clear (2022)
EPs
- Outline in Color (2010)
- Imposter Syndrome, Pt. 1 (2020) – No. 190 Independent, No. 45 Hard Rock
- Imposter Syndrome, Pt. 2 (2021)
