 During an interview with Shane Told of Silverstein on the "Lead Singer Syndrome" podcast, Reber cites that he was influenced by the newly "popping off" San Diego pop-punk band Blink-182 specifically taking after the band's vocalist and bassist Mark Hoppus.Reber started out in early life as vocalist for Vista, California high school bands "Mormon In The Middle" and "Stamp Out Detroit" in the early 2000s before auditioning and joining Saosin as lead vocalist in 2004.In early 2004 Reber auditioned for and integrated in to the post-hardcore band, Saosin, where he replaced vocalist, Anthony Green.