OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2002. Established by lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Tedder and lead guitarist Zach Filkins, the band achieved success on MySpace as an unsigned act. Their debut album, Dreaming Out Loud, was released in 2007 and was certified Platinum in the United States. The band's music has achieved international success, with hits like 'Apologize', 'Counting Stars', and 'Secrets'.