The Listening is an American rock band originally hailing from

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and currently based in

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. During the years 2004-2006, the group embarked on extensive tours throughout

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and

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. However, the band experienced a period of relative inactivity in the subsequent years. The band resurfaced in the middle of 2008, announcing the forthcoming release of a new EP by the end of that year. Following their hiatus,

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had become a worship leader and a prominent figure in the music program at Bethel Church in Redding, California, while Josiah and Nolan have remained in Tennessee. Jason now resides in Folsom, California. Despite geographical separation, the members of The Listening continue to collaborate by exchanging musical ideas and instrument tracks online. They are currently working on a new LP titled "LMNOP," although a specific release date has yet to be determined.

Discography

*2004 ''The Listening EP'' (L-Town Music Group, Fierce UK) *2005 ''The Listening LP'' (L-Town Music Group) *2008 ''Transmission 1 EP'' (L-Town Music Group)

Members

Current members

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(2004–present) * Nolan Russom:

drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ...

(2007–present) * Josiah Schmidt: keys, pads,

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, moogs,

(2007–present) * Jason Miller: guitar, bass, fuzz, moog (2009–present)

Former members

* Kyle Reid:

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, fuzz, moogs (2008–2009) * Chris Greely: (2004–2007) * Eric Lemiere: (2004–2007) * Josiah Sherman (2004–2007)

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Listening Alternative rock groups from Washington (state) Christian rock groups from Washington (state) Musical groups established in 2004