CRUISR

CRUISR

CRUISR - Photo by Chris Sembrot
Background information
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres Indie pop, surf pop
Years active 2012 (2012)–present
Labels Vagrant
Associated acts The 1975, Young Rising Sons, Youth Lagoon
Website www.cruisrtheband.com
Members Andy States
Jon Van Dine
Bruno Catrambone
Kyle Cook

CRUISR (pronounced cruiser) is an American indie pop band based in Philadelphia. They are signed to Vagrant Records. The line-up consists of Andy States (Vocals, Guitar), Jon Van Dine (Drums), and Bruno Catrambone (Guitar).

Background

CRUISR's beginnings date back to 2012 as a solo project of lead singer, Andy States. States wrote and recorded the band’s first EP in his Philadelphia bedroom, fixated on the idea of what it means to craft a pop song. “I have an obsession with writing pop music and the idea that songs can transcend people.,” States says. “I saw that producer Jeremy Park started writing blog articles about how he recorded Youth Lagoon, so I wrote to him and sent him my songs asking for advice and knowledge. He wrote back and loved my stuff and helped me produce the first EP.” The "Cruiser EP" garnered attention on various blogs and lead to the expansion of the band.[1]

2014

In 2014, the band released their second EP, "All Over", working with producer Andrew Maury (RAC, Panama Wedding, Ra Ra Riot). They also landed spots at Budweiser Made in America Festival,[2] as well as Firefly Music Festival and a full North American tour with The 1975.[3]

2015

In 2015, the band performed at Hangout Fest, various dates with Bleachers and Joywave, opened for Imagine Dragons in Philadelphia [4] and once again at Firefly Music Festival.[5] They will be touring in July and August with Young Rising Sons and Hunter Hunted beginning on July 25 in Salt Lake City, Utah.[6]

On July 17, they released a brand new 2-track single titled "Throw Shade", which also includes a b-side "Moving to Neptune".[7]

Discography

EPs

Singles

References

  1. "Vagrant Records: CRUISR". Vagrant Records. Vagrant.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  2. Bierman, Bryan. "Get To Know: CRUISR". Red Bull. Redbull.com. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  3. Wood, James. "CRUISR’s Andy States & Jonathan Van Dine talk music, touring with The 1975". AXS. axs.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  4. "Imagine Dragons, Halsey, and CRUISR". Songkick. Songkick.com. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
  5. "Firefly Coffee House Spotlight: CRUISR out to expand on Top 40 pop formula". Stubhub. Stubhub.com. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  6. Vineberg, Andy. "Doylestown native, Hatboro-Horsham grad riding CRUISR to big things". Doylestown Intelligencer. theintell.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  7. Morris, Jessie. "Stream: CRUISR – "Throw Shade" + Upcoming Tour Dates". Mostly Junkfood. mostlyjunkfoodl.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.

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