Crash Boom Bang (band)

Crash Boom Bang
Origin Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
Genres Pop rock
Years active 1999 - present
Labels Unsigned
Members Omar Ruiz
Chaucer Hwang
Raul Rivero
Mauricio Rivero

Crash Boom Bang is an American pop rock band based in Northern Virginia. The band members are two brothers, Mauricio and Raul Rivero, as well as Omar Ruiz and Chaucer Hwang. They have appeared in productions and publications such as Alternative Press and MTV’s The City.

History

The name Crash Boom Bang originates from a "tentative lyric in one of [their] songs",[1] that lead singer Omar Ruiz suggested become the band’s name. In the band’s eyes, the name was fitting because they "wanted something memorable that could describe [their] music at the same time".[1]

Raul Rivero, bass guitarist, and Mauricio Rivero, drummer, are brothers. They attended J.E.B. Stuart High School in Falls Church, Virginia.[2] Chaucer Hwang was originally from Florida, but has lived in Northern Virginia for around 10 years.[2] The lead singer, Omar Ruiz, attended McLean High School.

Crash Boom Bang are friends with the popular band, Plain White T’s. Mauricio Rivero has known the lead singer, Tom Higgenson, since before Plain White T’s achieved widespread fame.[3] Higgenson invited the band to appear for a few shows on the Plain White T’s Every Second Counts Tour in 2007.[4] Crash Boom Bang shared a stage with Plain White T’s in 2008 and 2009, as well as Mayday Parade. While performing and touring with Plain White T’s, Higgenson produced Crash Boom Bang’s first full-length album, Gold Rush.[4] However, Crash Boom Bang is currently not signed to a record label.

Musical style and influence

Crash Boom Bang have been fans of a wide variety of artists, including Guns N’ Roses, Maroon 5 and Lady Gaga.[1] They describe their music as "if Bruno Mars fronted Cobra Starship".[1] They have also been described as similar to Plain White T’s, Boys Night Out and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.[4]

Members

Awards

In other media

Discography

Albums

Gold Rush
Released February 7, 2009

  1. "Are You Ready?" – 3:03
  2. "House" – 3:07
  3. "Let It Out" – 2:49
  4. "Dangerous" – 3:03
  5. "Science Fiction" – 3:25
  6. "It’s Only Me" – 3:24
  7. "Let Me Know" – 2:31
  8. "Devil In Disguise" – 2:42
  9. "Forever In Love" – 2:58
  10. "U & I" – 3:07
  11. "Thank You" – 2:54

EPs

Dangerous

  1. "Are You Ready?" – 3:11
  2. "Dangerous" – 3:08
  3. "Let It Out" – 2:54
  4. "House" – 3:20
  5. "Devil In Disguise" – 3:05
  6. "Anniversary" – 3:22

Surrender
Released November 21, 2009

  1. "Surrender" – 2:36
  2. "Walk Down That Road" – 3:02
  3. "Good To Go" – 2:40
  4. "Spoke Too Soon" – 2:40

These Wild Things
Released October 3, 2011

  1. "Control" – 4:17
  2. "Hits" – 3:19
  3. "Yelling & Screaming" – 3:31
  4. "V.I.P." – 3:27
  5. "Hands Up" – 3:25
  6. "Save Me" – 2:51

Solo project

Ruiz released an EP titled, Ep under the name Crash Boom Omar on August 24, 2010. The tracks are "What You Really Need Is A Man That Will Sing For You", "Ready For Tomorrow", "Goodbyes" and "Magical".

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Hwang, Chaucer, and Mauricio Rivero. Interview by Alex Lupul. "Crash Boom Bang". Melodic Net, March 9, 2012.
  2. 1 2 Scott, Ellen (October 26, 2011). "Behind the Scenes Photos: Local Band Films Music Video at District Underground". W*USA9.
  3. ↑ DeLaura, Amy. "Up and Coming: Crash Boom Bang", Mace and Crown, November 16, 2011.
  4. 1 2 3 Karan, Tim. "AP & R: Our Unsigned Bands of the Month", Alternative Press, June 2009.
  5. ↑ Cityvoter
  6. ↑ "Songs from the Show."
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