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The Rifles
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Member Since7/25/2005
Band Websitewww.therifles.net
Band Members Joel Stoker,
Lucus Crowther,
Rob Pyne,
Grant Marsh.



*NEW FULL LENGTH ALBUM*

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Record Label679/ Universal Publishing
Type of LabelIndie


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THE RIFLES
GREAT ESCAPE

As endorsements for your band go, this ain't bad:
"This nineteen year old kid lifted up his shirt and showed me a tattoo he'd just had done. It said 'The Rifles' with a big guitar going right across his back..." (Luke Crowther, Rifles guitarist)
But this is better:
"There's some good haircuts there." (Paul Weller, The Modfather)
Such high, and weird, acclaim is reflective of The Rifles' activities in the two years since their debut album No Love Lost was released in the UK. Basically, they’ve touring their bollocks off, getting their music out to the people in the style of their heroes The Clash and The Jam.

"The last two years has turned us into a real working band," says Luke. "The first album didn't get a massive amount of coverage, so people got into us through word of mouth. They discovered our music for themselves, so they feel strongly about it."Frontman Joel Stoker agrees, "Our fans haven't just been told it’s good - they've found it out. They're really loyal, and the crowds keep building."

Not having massive airplay hasn't stopped the band from selling out places like Shepherd's Bush, the Astoria, and the Forum (where Weller joined them on-stage to play “Eton Rifles”) over the last year, and having booked the 5,000-capacity Brixton Academy for a show last November, the increasing numbers of fans massing behind The Rifles cannot be ignored for much longer. Cue: Album Number 2.

To record album Great Escape, The Rifles - Luke, Joel, bassist Rob Pyne, and drummer Grant Marsh - relocated to a farmhouse in Norfolk with producer Jan 'Stan' Kybert, who came personally recommended by Weller, who'd worked with him on the As Is Now album. The Walthamstow boys enjoyed a bit of fishing out in the countryside and set about crafting a new sound.
"The last one was all 3 minute, catchy pop songs," says Joel, "But this is a much more mature album. We've definitely grown musically, without a doubt."

Recorded mostly live, there is simultaneously a looser feel to the album and a greater depth. Employing a string section for the sessions, they bring a rounded feel to “'The Great Escape,” and especially stand-out epic, “The General,” which Joel wrote about none other than Mike Tyson.

"We had some music with a great chorus about someone who isn't what he used to be, but no verses," remembers Joel. "Then I got a call from a mate inviting me to 'An Evening with Mike Tyson' happening at the centre where I play football in Debden. It was £100 to go and ask Mike Tyson a question. When you're doing that you're at the end of the line. But I had a subject for the verses!"
The song “Sometimes” is classic punchy Rifles, but it's “For the Meantime” that the band is most proud. With its Strawberry Fields-style mellotron, and simple lyric about being away from home, it has a beautiful delicacy you wouldn't expect from these Mod-punks.

"It has some magic that track," says Joel. "The string section were waiting for a cab to go home, and I just said to the leader if he fancied added a quick something to the track. He just wanted to go home, but said, 'OK, give me five minutes.' He sat there, and then just nailed a beautiful arrangement. If he'd had a day to do it, it wouldn't have been any better."

It's a special song for a special album, combining their tough, working-class honesty with an uplifting ambition to go far beyond that. No wonder Weller has taken them under his wing to such an extent; he clearly sees something of himself in them. The band is too humble to totally accept that though:
"He just genuinely likes us," is Joel's reasoning. "There's no other reason or benefit for him to help us out. He's in a position where he can help. We supported him on a few dates initially, he got into us, and we kept in touch. He's a lovely fella, and it's blinding to have him championing us."

With Weller standing at their shoulder, the Rifles army in support, and a cracking album sounding out, it's surely time for them to storm into the national consciousness and plant a flag for real music.

Grab your tin hat: The Rifles' time has come at last.






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Nov 11 2009 7:16 PM

Tatyana Sherman

Tatyana Sherman



Nov 11 2009 11:59 AM

I wish you a productive week!

Let fortune smile for you always!

Life-Music-Love
x*ALTEAU*x

x*ALTEAU*x



Nov 10 2009 1:16 PM

Hiya there!
See ya tomorrow in Paris guys!
Yer French pal is happy to see you again, let's share few drinks together once more...
Keep the faith!
*Al*

My video of your very first show in Paris...
Sorry, the sound is crap but I've got a crappy camera, you were AMAZING as always!
Long live the Rifles!




x*ALTEAU*x

x*ALTEAU*x



Nov 10 2009 1:16 PM

AND...
I forgot to post you
This is the last tune & music video of my band
Salvation CR !
Seeee ya tomorrow !!!
*Al*

jan

jan



Nov 10 2009 1:15 PM

Hey lads,

GREAT gig in Amsterdam! You´re having so many amazing tunes!!!!!

THANKS and come back again!!!!
Velocity Recordings

Velocity Recordings



Nov 10 2009 1:15 PM

Afternoon

We hit the Good Ship in Kilburn High Road, London
again this week. This Thursday November 12th 2009. Doors 8pm £5 on the
door £4 advance www.wegottickets.com Its a biggie So if you cant make
it, please spread the word The Goodship is a great venue Here is their
website
http://www.thegoodship.co.uk

Bands
ALUMINUM BABE
Our bothers/sister from New York City. Currently on tour in Europe.
They are in Spain as we speak and getting treated like GODS.Spain loves
the Babe. Their new album '17' is out now and was produced by Ian Love
(Rival Schools) and Gerrad(Radio 4) Its a grreeeaaatt record and
getting nothing but rave reviews all over the show. A posse of Swedish
kids are flying in for this show, as the Babe are not playing Sweden on
this tour. Aluminum Babe deal in very sassy/cool electro-punk that your
ears and heart require.
www.myspace.com/aluminumbabe

BOZWOOD
The new band from Ed and Rob S*M*A*S*H and some guy (sorry forgot his
name) from THE OTHERS I believe this is the debut gig;what i have heard
you will not be disappointed!

DACTYLS Remember THE SOULS? You
should do, one of the most underrated bands of the last decade. This is
Will and Daves new venture. They sound meaner and more epic but do have
THE SOULS feel still RAT SCABIES (The Damned) is involved
www.myspace.com/wearedactyls
yue

yue



Nov 10 2009 1:15 PM

Hi guys, thank so much for the add
mike p

mike p



Nov 9 2009 12:22 PM

hi guys i was on your gig last year in graz please come back to graz
JACK HERROR / The Hoax

Pieter Sips



Nov 9 2009 11:51 AM

hi guys
antwerp gig was great..
thanks rob (I think) for havin a drink with us
its me the German drummer or somethin?
anyway .. when I come to Fabric one day I'll let u know
peace
Mélanie

Mélanie



Nov 7 2009 10:41 AM

You were great tonight !!!!
Svenja

Svenja P



Nov 7 2009 12:03 AM

thanks for adding! the concert in cologne was awesome. the crowd was maaaad. great gig!
rock angels bett
Nina

Nina



Nov 7 2009 12:03 AM

Hello Rifles,
my dad took this pic in Stuttgart (knickers not pictured though, somebody must have already taken care of them at that point :-). My family loved the gig! Wish I could have been there.
All the best, Nina


Ljinon

Ljinon



Nov 6 2009 6:46 PM

To You... hoping you are grand...

3Guesses Band



Ljinon
Caro.

Caro.



Nov 6 2009 6:46 PM

and again wiesbaden was really great! (:

i wish you a lot of fun on the rest of your tour.

x cheers
Indiependents

Indiependents



Nov 6 2009 3:19 PM

Thanks a lot!!We hope that you will like our music..Listen to our songs and let us know your thoughts!!Thanks for your time,take care.
Louisegrrr

Louise Dixon



Nov 6 2009 3:19 PM

We adore this sound...thanks for giving it to us!

Mark Corbett

Mark Corbett



Nov 6 2009 3:19 PM

music inspires art..







e.p cover art by
Miesssie

Miesssie



Nov 5 2009 11:57 AM

Great show yesterday in Wiesbaden. I hope you will come back for further amazing gigs.
ROCK MANAGEMENT USA

ROCK MANAGEMENT USA



Nov 5 2009 2:53 AM

Your manager never had the decency to write back.

I am planning a big US tour for 2010 - The New British Invasion.

Would hate to have you miss out. 

Wait til you see the publicity that will be breaking soon.




much love!  Brucester /RMUSA
jenni

jenni
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Nov 5 2009 2:53 AM

hey
are you guys gonna reschedule your dublin gig????

dying to see yous :(

xxx
Sandy Zacky

Sandy Zacky



Nov 4 2009 3:31 PM

Hey Guys -

Have a great day : )

Keep it jazzy

Best Wishes,
Sandy
JIGSAW PUZZLE(SUICIDAL PEACE now on iTunes&Amazon)

JIGSAW PUZZLE(SUICIDAL PEACE now on iTunes&Amazon)



Nov 4 2009 3:31 PM

Hi,
please take a minute and click www.myspace.com/indietop100 , then ADD and then enter JIGSAW PUZZLE - SUICIDAL PEACE in the message you can send with the request (or just use the VOTE button if you're friends with IndieTop100 already).
Thank you very very much,
JIGSAW PUZZLE
-your new favourite band-
Sanja

Sanja



Nov 4 2009 3:31 PM

what a great evening! Thank you for the concert!
arzu

arzu



Nov 4 2009 3:31 PM

Stuttgart says THANK YOU!!!
especially me!!! thanks for an amazing night!!! hope the underwear didn't keep you guys too busy :-)
see you in december in munich!!!
de schnidde von nebenan...

de schnidde von nebenan...



Nov 4 2009 3:31 PM

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