Rival Sons is an American blues-rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band has digitally self-released one album and also digitally released a self-titled EP through Earache Records. They will release their debut album worldwide entitled Pressure & Time in June 2011 through Earache Records
Rival Sons advocate veganism and spirituality along with classic rock and roll.
History:
2008-2010
Formed in June 2008 the line-up for Rival Sons was completed when singer-songwriter Jay Buchanan joined the band. They recorded Before the Fire, and digitally self-released it in June 2009. The single Tell Me Something, from the album was used in a television campaign for Izod Indy car racing.
In 2010 the band opened for Alice Cooper, several USO shows with Kid Rock, and a televised performance, centre track, at The Indianapolis 500, the world’s largest sporting event., May 2011 The band played CMJ in New York in 2010.
The band signed with Earache Records in 2010, who will release Pressure & Time in June 2011. The album was written, recorded, and mixed in just 20 days, a process the band says is to their liking as it ensures a rawness for both the listener and the band.
The track Get Mine was featured in a Jeremiah Weed premium malt beverage television advertising campaign showing an arm wrestling competition.
2011 Rival Sons played a showcase in London at HMV’s Next Big Thing at the Camden Barfly on February 12th 2011, with Sons of Icarus and Vintage Trouble.
Rival Sons did not disappoint their adoring fans in Edinburgh on 14 April 13. Their set was full of energy; Jays singing was phenomenal. Much audience participation - appreciated by the band. Scott was amazing on guitar; Robyn fantastic on bass; Michael brilliant on the drums. The numbers were from the first and second albums; Torture and Pressure and Time remain favourites of mine. An amazing evening and we look forward to the return of the band to Edinburgh.
Southern Blues with a hint of the West Coast
Cambridge, The Junction, 16/04/2013
First saw Rival Sons when they toured with Black Stone Cherry last year, and immediately loved their sound. But they needed a little more material to move on to the big time. Well here they are a year on and theyre ready to take on the world. Really nice to catch them at The Junction as its easy to get close up to the stage.
The gig kicked off with Ulysses, from Bath. Never heard of them but they gave off a good vibe and had a lot of fun on stage. They were joined for their last number by some...
Wonderful, Great, Mindblowing
London, The Electric Ballroom, Camden, 01/10/2012
To try and sum up the really great gig that Rival Sons put on is hard. Their rock n roll is played at a 1000 miles per hour and no prisoners are taken. If you are thinking about going to a show but you're not sure then just play one of their CDs and will make your mind up.
