Hailing from one of Canada’s handful of steel towns, Hamilton, ON’s Young Rival harbour sentiments of garage rock past on their self-titled EP. And it’s not surprising once you know that Emery Dobyns, who has worked with Lou Reed and Patti Smith, produced the six-song recording. Everything about Young Rival is short and punchy, from the titles to the chord progressions to the songs. Opener “Your Island” sounds like it belongs in the ’60s but manages to stay modern with its grunge rock hybrid riffs, and the psychedelic vibes of “4:15” make it sound like it should be called “4:20.” Pulling the best out of the past and mashing it up with the present isn’t an easy task but Young Rival do it and they do it well. This band sound worthy of the original Woodstock but could still find a place in the line-up if another incarnation of the festival cropped up today. (Independent)
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Yo YOUNG RIVAL, Whenever I listen to your music. I feel like singing too. But your talent is unmatched. How much time you spend to rehearse per day YOUNG RIVAL? Love ya. Do PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
Hey what's up guys? I really love your music. I saw you at Call the Office when you opened for the Von Bondies and I might just have to say you were better than them and I listen to your album, which I bought, a lot more :). You've got to come back to London Ontario! even though I think it's really amazing you just played London UK. Keep it up guys, you've definitely got a unique sound that could go the distance!
Hi There YOUNG RIVAL, Your music is great. So you are. Thats why I am big fan of yours YOUNG RIVAL. Keep up the gr8 work. I am proud being your fan. Yo
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just spreading the word! The Gone 'til November Tour with Farewell Cool
Reason and AssembleMe starts October 22 in Toronto. We're bouncing
around Ontario and capping it off with a Halloween show in Montreal.
show dates up on our page. let us know if you can help with any of our missing dates.
see you at a show somewhere/sometime.
keep it real.
Hey guys. Really looking forward to opening for you on the 21st at the Windmill. Give us a shout if we can help in any way (i.e floor to sleep on, food, beer etc) Your Island is awesome!
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