Ra Ra Riot
Combining indie rock songwriting with chamber pop flourishes (courtesy of a small string section), Ra Ra Riot formed while the band's six members were attending college in Syracuse, NY. Members Milo Bonacci (guitar), Alexandra Lawn (cello), Wesley Miles (keyboard/vocals), John Pike (drums), Mathieu Santos (bass), and Rebecca Zeller (violin) first came together in January 2006, creating an eclectic sound that allowed them to play alongside the Horrors, Bow Wow Wow, and Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin within a year of the band's formation. ...[more]
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Formed in January 2006 in Syracuse, NY, Ra Ra Riot has quickly gained a devoted following. They have toured extensively in the US and abroad with artists such as Tokyo Police Club and Editors. NME honored them as one of the Top 5 and Top 10 bands at CMJ 2006 and SXSW 2007 respectively. Ra Ra Riot spent late 2007 in the studio with producer Ryan Hadlock (The Gossip, Blonde Redhead, Islands) recording this debut full-length.
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"Ra Ra Riot is a Syracuse six-piece that formed wayyyy back in January of 2006. This is one poppy band, especially when they get the cello and violin action going. But just because they're a band with strings, they shouldn't really be considered, like, chamber pop. They're more just like pop pop. They've been getting some Arcade Fire comparisons, but again, that's just because the strings. Their music is pleasant, sometimes a little silly, and generally good-natured. Regardless, Ra Ra Riot are a feel-good b [ read more ]
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Ra Ra Riot had a tremendous 2008, releasing one of the most acclaimed debut albums of the year, The Rhumb Line, touring internationally, playing on Conan and Letterman, and having a great time doing it all. This is a five-song CD-single featuring the album track, "Can You Tell", two remix tracks, a live track, a demo, and the bonus video "The Rhumb Line, Live Attic Sessions, Syracuse, NY."
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