RocketRocketShip
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 2014 | SELF
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Memorable Song/Moment: They really got the crowd involved in their songs. At one point they had them all screaming “OH!” right back at ‘em.
Sex Appeal/Image: They have that pop rock vibe. They sort of reminded me of a scruffier version of One Direction. (Not saying they sound like One Direction, just the overall look of them.)
Comments: For their first show outside of Newfoundland, I think they did a great job. All of them had good stage presence, and the crowd really enjoyed them. - The Scene Magazine
Their live performance was also energetic with explosive guitar playing and a lot of jumping. RocketRocketShip is a welcome addition to the Newfoundland and East Coast music scene. I look forward to more from them in the future. - The Halifax Musicphile
"From The Last Chapter to the final woah-ohs in This Time, this album barely slows down. Bottom line: Your Best Kept Secret is great. It feels like RocketRocketShip are on the edge of something really, really cool with this record, something you don’t want to miss out on."
"With Your Best Kept Secret, RocketRocketShip have pushed their game to the next level. The album kicks off with the Kubrick-inspired synth at the beginning of The Last Chapter, but then blows quickly blows through a string of catchy lyrics, busting right into the you’re never gonna break me down anthem Follow The Leader."
- The Cornerbrooker
"From The Last Chapter to the final woah-ohs in This Time, this album barely slows down. Bottom line: Your Best Kept Secret is great. It feels like RocketRocketShip are on the edge of something really, really cool with this record, something you don’t want to miss out on."
"With Your Best Kept Secret, RocketRocketShip have pushed their game to the next level. The album kicks off with the Kubrick-inspired synth at the beginning of The Last Chapter, but then blows quickly blows through a string of catchy lyrics, busting right into the you’re never gonna break me down anthem Follow The Leader."
- The Cornerbrooker
"browsing through the local music listening post and I see a 7 song EP by band called RocketRocketShip. I put on the headphones and was instantly transported back to my days snowboarding at Marble Mountain, listening to Pennywise, NOFX and the like" - RocketRocketShip by Damian Lethbridge
"RocketRocketShip stole the show for me. I’m listening through their self-titled EP now and it’s an awesome blend of pop-punk and eighties/indie-rock synthesizer"
"Bottom line: this is 26 minutes of music that makes me want to dance, sing and chant a-long and I love it."
- RocketRocketShip bring it home to CB by Tom Cochrane
"Their sound is awesome, and I love their lyrics. They have lots of high energy and their stage presence blows me away" -Ryan Hunt- via The Troubadour - RocketRocketShip blast off into stardom by Jonathan Myers
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
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Bio
Hailing from St. Johns, NL RocketRocketShip are making a name for themselves across Canada by blending rock energy with pop hooks to create a distinct and memorable sound. The band is lead by frontman Tyrone MacNeils powerful, yet dynamic vocals and captivating stage presence. Guitarists Matt Dines and Paul Brake drive the majority of the bands catalogue with rock inspired riffs, while bassist Dave Shears and drummer Jeremy Kelly maintain a high energy rhythm section which is as entertaining as it is musically tight. Kenney Purchase consistently delivers synth hooks and provides another layer of diversity to the groups signature sound.
RocketRocketShip released their debut full length record Your Best Kept Secret in June, 2012, and immediately had the debut single Back Where I Belong picked up by local radio stations. The success of the album provided a radio and industry foundation for the single Here's To Us to be released in June, 2013. The song was played by over 30 Satellite, Hot AC, AC, Rock, Top 40, and College stations and broke the group into the Canadian mainstream. It was a sample of the upcoming record entitled Shake It Off! to be released in April, 2014.
Since the bands formation in 2009, they have developed the professionalism and live show of a veteran band by sharing the stage with Canadas best acts. These include Marianas Trench, Down With Webster, The Arkells, Faber Drive, Shawn Desman, These Kids Wear Crowns and many more. RocketRocketShip have also showcased at reputable industry events like the 2013 East Coast Music Week and both the 2013 Music NL Awards. They are currently building a national fan base on a 6 province, 5 month, 75 show tour of high schools with the not-for-profit organization Live Different.
RocketRocketShip have been gaining the respect and attention of fans, their fellow musicians, and industry professionals through awards and media attention. In 2013 they were nominated for 4 Music NL awards and took home the award for Music NLs Pop/Rock Group of the Year. The group were also voted Best Band 2013 in a survey of fans in their hometown of St. Johns,NL.
The members of RocketRocketShip love keep a constant and personal dialogue with their fans on social media. Keep up to date with their latest music and tour dates through Facebook (www.facebook.com/rocketshipband) and Twitter (@rocketshipband), and connect with them further on Instagram (@rocketrocketship) and Youtube (www.youtube.com/rocketrocketship)!
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