Sara Radle
Encyclopedia
Sara I. Radle is an American musician and former member of the band The Rentals
, fronted by ex-Weezer
bassist Matt Sharp
.
Radle was a member of the Rentals for three years, starting in 2005. Most recently, she formed her own Los Angeles
-based band, Calamity Magnet.
Sara Radle’s music career began in San Antonio, Texas
, fronting the punk/pop band Lucy Loves Schroeder, at the age of 17. After the success of a self-released LP and a 7-inch single on Grade Nine Records, LLS signed to Chicago
’s Beatville Records and released another LP and EP. The band toured heavily to support the CDs and gained rave reviews and rewards along the way - including Best New Artist and Best Female Vocalist. In 2003, Lucy Loves Schroeder decided to call it quits and Sara began to dedicate all her effort to her solo project.
In December 2000 Sara released an 11-song CD, Jellybeans With Belly Buttons, under the name Fred Savage Fanclub On this release, she wrote, arranged, played and sang everything. Although it was a small release on Denton
-based She’s Gone Records.
In December 2002, Radle began working on her next solo record with the pAper chAse’s John Congleton. The record, You Can’t Make Everybody Like You, was the first release from Sara’s own Dallas-based Jeez Louise Records in January 2004. This time, however, she ditched the name Fred Savage Fanclub and released her follow-up simply as Sara Radle. Shortly after, Sara released a five-song EP, People You’ve Been Before, on Jeez Louise Records in March 2004.
In June 2005, Sara headed west and relocated to Los Angeles
, California
to join The Rentals. In July 2008, The Rentals announced Sara's departure via their MySpace blog.
In the summer of 2009, Sara began lending her vocals to the Los Angeles, California based indie pop group Walking Sleep (formerly The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra). In the winter of 2009, she recorded vocals and guitar on the group's first full-length record, Measures, to be released on May 25, 2010.
In December 2009, Sara launched a fund raising campaign through Kickstarter.com to raise money for the recording of her fourth solo record.
Sara began recording her fourth solo record in early 2010. She kept a weekly video blog on YouTube to inform her fans and contributors of her progress. In April 2010, Sara announced the completion of these recordings via her Facebook page. She also announced an August 2010 release date.
The Rentals
The Rentals are an American rock band fronted by vocalist Matt Sharp, best known as the former bass player for rock group Weezer. The band is best known for their mid-1990s hit single, "Friends of P.". The group has released two albums, Return of the Rentals and Seven More Minutes on Maverick...
, fronted by ex-Weezer
Weezer
Weezer is an American alternative rock band. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo , Patrick Wilson , Brian Bell , and Scott Shriner . The band has changed lineups three times since its formation in 1992...
bassist Matt Sharp
Matt Sharp
Matthew Kelly Sharp is a founding member and former bassist for the band Weezer. In 1994, he started a band called The Rentals and released their debut album shortly after Weezer's first release, their second album in 1999, and an EP in 2007...
.
Radle was a member of the Rentals for three years, starting in 2005. Most recently, she formed her own Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
-based band, Calamity Magnet.
Sara Radle’s music career began in San Antonio, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, fronting the punk/pop band Lucy Loves Schroeder, at the age of 17. After the success of a self-released LP and a 7-inch single on Grade Nine Records, LLS signed to Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
’s Beatville Records and released another LP and EP. The band toured heavily to support the CDs and gained rave reviews and rewards along the way - including Best New Artist and Best Female Vocalist. In 2003, Lucy Loves Schroeder decided to call it quits and Sara began to dedicate all her effort to her solo project.
In December 2000 Sara released an 11-song CD, Jellybeans With Belly Buttons, under the name Fred Savage Fanclub On this release, she wrote, arranged, played and sang everything. Although it was a small release on Denton
Denton, Texas
The city of Denton is the county seat of Denton County, Texas in the United States. Its population was 119,454 according to the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex...
-based She’s Gone Records.
In December 2002, Radle began working on her next solo record with the pAper chAse’s John Congleton. The record, You Can’t Make Everybody Like You, was the first release from Sara’s own Dallas-based Jeez Louise Records in January 2004. This time, however, she ditched the name Fred Savage Fanclub and released her follow-up simply as Sara Radle. Shortly after, Sara released a five-song EP, People You’ve Been Before, on Jeez Louise Records in March 2004.
In June 2005, Sara headed west and relocated to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
to join The Rentals. In July 2008, The Rentals announced Sara's departure via their MySpace blog.
In the summer of 2009, Sara began lending her vocals to the Los Angeles, California based indie pop group Walking Sleep (formerly The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra). In the winter of 2009, she recorded vocals and guitar on the group's first full-length record, Measures, to be released on May 25, 2010.
In December 2009, Sara launched a fund raising campaign through Kickstarter.com to raise money for the recording of her fourth solo record.
Sara began recording her fourth solo record in early 2010. She kept a weekly video blog on YouTube to inform her fans and contributors of her progress. In April 2010, Sara announced the completion of these recordings via her Facebook page. She also announced an August 2010 release date.
External links
- [ Allmusic.com: Artist listing]