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Released: Jan 1, 2009
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General Info

  • Genre: Alternative / Pop / Rock

    Location Midlands, UK

    Profile Views: 33861

    Last Login: 7/24/2011

    Member Since 11/7/2006

    Website www.riderband.co.uk

    Record Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    ...... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ....Biography.... .. For the past three years and from the heart of the Midlands, five musicians under the guise of 'RIDER' have been furiously writing, rehearsing, recording and performing their unique cocktail of dark, quirky, riff-based alternative rock..... The band was formed late in 2006 by brothers Aaron, Jay and Rich Lang and fellow friends/musicians Simon Lee and Steve Taylor. The bands musical influences could not be further apart; but as a result, the bands sound could not be more captivating... ..In April 2007 Rider recorded their first self titled 4 track EP and worked hard playing gigs across the UK. They immediately received positive feedback on the live shows, particularly praising them for polished performances, and a huge live sound. Encouraged by the response to the first EP and with an ever growing fan-base, Rider returned to the studio to record new material. In November 2007 they released their second EP 'Afterthought', a powerful and emotive collection of tracks which really encapsulated the bands sound and direction... ..One of the bands many highlights came in December 2007, when over a series of five live shows Rider became winners of the 'Touch FM Across the Midlands' Battle of the Bands', scoring maximum points from the judges and public radio vote in all heats, quarters and semi finals... ..May 2008 saw the band release their third EP 'Your Motion'. This was a much more polished and upbeat release. Your Motion received shining reviews and local media attention, which empowered and encouraged Rider to continue performing and writing amid an ever dwindling live music scene... ..In the year that followed, Rider continued to reap the rewards of their hard work. In June 2009 they won 'Ben Sherman Unsigned' and a slot at the Guilfest festival. In September 2009 the band were shortlisted to the final 16 by Island Records in a competition ran by Metro newspaper... ..In the midst of these successes, Rider continued to churn out demos which would eventually contribute towards a fourth CD release. After 8 months of recording and fine tuning the tracks the band released 'IV' in December 2009... ..Musical Influences:.... The Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, Muse, Rage Against the Machine, Chris Cornell, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Manic Street Preachers... .. .. ....Downloads.. Please click the EP/song titles below to download the tracks. All we ask in return is that you sign up to our mailing list... .... .. .. ...... ......IV (Full EP).... ....Killadelphia.... ....To Be Continued.... ....Never Look Old...... .. .. ...... ......Your Motion (Full EP).... ....Your Motion.... ....Mechanical Silence.... ....Recovery...... .. .. ...... ......Afterthought (Full EP).... ....Solar Winds.... ....Black Gold.... ....Kidding Myself...... .. .. ...... ......Ready To Fly.... ....Run Away.... .. .. .. .... .. .. ....Watch our Videos.. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....Elsewhere on the web..... ....Visit our website:.. ....www.riderband.co.uk .... ....Become a fan on Facebook:.... ..www.facebook.com.... ....Join our mailing list:.... ..www.reverbnation.com/rider.... ....Watch us on YouTube:.... ..www.youtube.com.. .. .. .. .. ....Join our mailing list.. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ..................
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  • Influences

    The Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, Muse, Rage Against the Machine, Chris Cornell, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Guns N' Roses, Manic Street Preachers.
  • Sounds Like

    ...Rider

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  • Groutfinger

    You need to speak to Stan on 01483536270 or www.guilfest/bands2010.co.uk i think you will have to try it. Hope you get sorted.

    Mac

    www.groutfingerrecords.com

    1 year ago
  • **Up The Duty Nemo**

    Hey, ahh no probs, i love ur music. Ahh right, well hope there will be some to come. Ahh congrats and good luck to the 2 expecting. I have no idea to be honest...Sumo, The Charlotte i guess, The Shed...not sure about the others as i've not really been in them....lols..
    Thanks...oh i used the myspace editor thing...

    luv nemo xxx

    Happy new year as well

    1 year ago
  • **Up The Duty Nemo**

    Hey guys, long time no speak, I see things are going very well, new EP and all. How are things anyhooo? Songs sound great btw and downloading them.

    Any chance of a gig soon in Leics, would love to come see you guys again?

    Luv nemo xxx

    2 years ago
  • Keith Fellows

    THANX FOR BEING FRIENDS
    I'm a Songwriter & need someone to perform my songs.

    2 years ago
  • Another End

    Alright guys, hows u?

    Yeah I am the eldest of the measures clan! I am getting to be an old man now!

    Some of my loops just come from random stuff but check out www. free-loops. com they have quite a few bits but it can take a lot of searching through the loops but u can find some gems on there.

    Take it easy...keep up the good work.

    3 years ago
  • SSW Music

    hey! cheers for accepting my add...how are you?

    luv rpwf xxx

    3 years ago
  • Paul Drury

    Great tracks guys, thanks for sharing.
    Keep on!

    3 years ago
  • GLASSYOUTH

    Thanks for el addo! Howz trix? Well we hope! :p x

    3 years ago
  • **Up The Duty Nemo**

    hey! awesome tunes...they sound wicked...hows the Bon Jovi thing going...

    luv ns xxx

    3 years ago
  • Moribones

    thanks for the request

    talk to you later

    Moribones

    3 years ago
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