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"South Shore 5-piece offers energetic live show, dynamic compositions, catchy hooks...what more could you possibly want?" - RedBlue Records
"South Shore 5-piece offers energetic live show, dynamic compositions, catchy hooks...what more could you possibly want?" - RedBlue Records
Raleigh would appeal to all the the screamo rock kids without a doubt. After a shaky sound check, they got it together for a short and punchy set that had everyone dancing and clapping and singing along. They were certainly the best of the night in getting the crowd going for sure.
-Nov 27 2006 - CJ - Emergenza Music Festival (magazine@emergenza.net)
Raleigh would appeal to all the the screamo rock kids without a doubt. After a shaky sound check, they got it together for a short and punchy set that had everyone dancing and clapping and singing along. They were certainly the best of the night in getting the crowd going for sure.
-Nov 27 2006 - CJ - Emergenza Music Festival (magazine@emergenza.net)
Band: Raleigh
Hometown: South Shore, MA
Myspace.com/raleighmusic
On tour this winter (w/ A Heartwell Ending, There for Tomorrow and the Dropout Year)
Reviewed by Adam Cowsert (10.08.07)
Hailing from South Shore, Massachusetts, Raleigh, a youthful pop punk group (the majority of the band members have yet to reach the age of 21) shows plenty of promise and potential in a local scene generally dominated by the infamous Boston punk and hardcore genres. Established in early 2006, Raleigh offers a unique combination of pop punk energy fused with a post-hardcore influence that fans of Senses Fail, Four Year Strong, and Halifax can appreciate.
Raleigh’s Myspace profile currently offers visitors the opportunity to listen to three of their songs. The first, an unmastered clip of “Videxia,” should not be dismissed as just another rough cut from your average Myspace band; the track has the potential to be a very catchy single. “Videxia” also proves to be a strong candidate for fan favorite. With a powerful scream just ten seconds in, Raleigh’s intensity is evident quite early on. The next track, “An Unwritten Tale of Triage,” is a guitar-driven number that shows the pop punk side of Raleigh. The final song, “Its Held in Silence” (available for download), is featured on East Coast VS the World, a compilation from Quickstar Productions based in Baltimore, MD. “…Silence” is yet another appealing cut that presents an example of the band’s intensity and guarantees a very active and entertaining live presence. I highly recommend a visit to Raleigh’s Myspace page and look forward to hearing future efforts from the group.
- Adam Cowsert
Band: Raleigh
Hometown: South Shore, MA
Myspace.com/raleighmusic
On tour this winter (w/ A Heartwell Ending, There for Tomorrow and the Dropout Year)
Reviewed by Adam Cowsert (10.08.07)
Hailing from South Shore, Massachusetts, Raleigh, a youthful pop punk group (the majority of the band members have yet to reach the age of 21) shows plenty of promise and potential in a local scene generally dominated by the infamous Boston punk and hardcore genres. Established in early 2006, Raleigh offers a unique combination of pop punk energy fused with a post-hardcore influence that fans of Senses Fail, Four Year Strong, and Halifax can appreciate.
Raleigh’s Myspace profile currently offers visitors the opportunity to listen to three of their songs. The first, an unmastered clip of “Videxia,” should not be dismissed as just another rough cut from your average Myspace band; the track has the potential to be a very catchy single. “Videxia” also proves to be a strong candidate for fan favorite. With a powerful scream just ten seconds in, Raleigh’s intensity is evident quite early on. The next track, “An Unwritten Tale of Triage,” is a guitar-driven number that shows the pop punk side of Raleigh. The final song, “Its Held in Silence” (available for download), is featured on East Coast VS the World, a compilation from Quickstar Productions based in Baltimore, MD. “…Silence” is yet another appealing cut that presents an example of the band’s intensity and guarantees a very active and entertaining live presence. I highly recommend a visit to Raleigh’s Myspace page and look forward to hearing future efforts from the group.
- Adam Cowsert
Discography
East Coast vs. The World vol. 2 compilation CD (Quickstar Productions)
**6 Track EP "Karma" scheduled to be released May/June 2008 (Quickstar Productions)**
**3 Track EP "The Theory of Falling Up" due out in Summer 2008**
"It's Held in the Silence" - first single released in spring 2006
"Videxia" - second single released in summer 2006
"An Unwritten Tale of Triage" - most recent single released, video recorded summer 2007
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Bio
In early 2006 Scott & Ome (Brian) started the idea of forming a band, intending it to be driven solely by what they felt comfortable playing, not intending to fit the stereotype of any one genre. They held auditions for other members and eventually found ones that fit in not only musically but personally. The tight-knit family consisted of Scott on guitar and Ome on vocals as well as Brian on drums (with backing vocals), Eric on guitar (also with backing vocals) and Alex on bass. After their first year of being a band and a solid 30 or 40 shows in their first year under their belt they decided to embark on an East Coast tour (the Amps to Eleven tour). They hit several states on the East coast playing shows and even shot a music video for their third song released as a band "An Unwritten Tale of Triage". The tour was full of ups and downs, but they came out alive and stronger than ever. Unfortunately right before leaving for tour, their bassist Alex parted ways due to personal and musical differences. They had a good friend fill in on bass for the tour and when they returned they linked up with the ex-bassist from The Proposal, Cody Lossow. Armed with boosted morale from their successful tour (despite several setbacks) and a new energetic member, they are now finishing up the recording of their debut EP, and also in the process of writing an entire new arsenal of songs. They're now under Starlista Music Management and are playing consistently amazing shows with bands such as New Atlantic, Yearling and Sugarcult. They're improving with every passing day and can't be stopped. Keep an eye out in your town for RALEIGH coming soon!
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