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Opposite The other
Opposite the Other formed in Chicago in 2006 with Paul Meany on vocals, Rich Votapek on guitar, Jim Suptic on bass, and Justin Taylor on drums. They released...
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Opposite the Other formed in Chicago in 2006 with Paul Meany on vocals, Rich Votapek on guitar, Jim Suptic on bass, and Justin Taylor on drums. They released their debut album 'Silver' in 2015, followed by 'Wide Awake' in 2017 and 'Love and War' in 2019.
Their 2014 single 'High Hopes' became their breakout track, reaching listeners with its melodic approach. The band has worked with artists including Brandi Carlile and Maggie Rogers.
In 2017, Paul Meany was arrested for cocaine possession, an incident he addressed publicly. Drummer Justin Taylor left in 2018, replaced by Andy Skib, while Meany, Votapek, and Suptic have remained consistent members.
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