The Relationship
Encyclopedia
The Relationship is an American
rock band formed in 2006 by Weezer
guitarist Brian Bell
and Nate Shaw of Die Hunns
. The band also includes keyboardist Eric J
, bassist Jason Hiller and drummer Blair Sinta.
In November 2010, the band released their debut album, The Relationship, on Golden State Records.
on an analog
8 track
. Sean Lennon
mentioned in a recent interview that he will appear with Bell on The Relationship's debut record. Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo
and Bell co-wrote a song together for the project titled "Hand to Hold," however, Bell has stated he that does not think it will be on their debut album.
Bell has posted twenty songs to date on the band's myspace
page: "You Rock My Heart," "Please Help Me," "Something More," "Together Tomorrow," "Thought I Knew," "Happiness," "Amy Magazine," "3rd Gnossiennes," "In Love with Love," "Are You Gonna Be?," "Hand to Hold," "Will I Ever See Her Again?," "Mother Night," "Ugly Things," "Mow the Lawn," "Young Temptations," "Mistake Maker," "Sweet on You," "Oh Allen," and "Clown Song."
Two versions of "Are You Gonna Be?, "Hand To Hold", "Mother Night, "Please Help Me, "Something More, "Thought I Knew", "Together Tomorrow," and "Will I Ever See Her Again?" were posted.
"Hand to Hold" is a reworked version of the Weezer
song "Private Message," co-written by Rivers Cuomo
. Bell asked Cuomo if he could take a stab at the song since Weezer never officially released it.
The band debuted some new songs at their first show on December 15 at Kilby Court in Salt Lake City, Utah . The debut record is nearly complete.
In a December 18, 2007 weezer.com update the following was posted: "According to Brian,his other band The Relationship is back on track with some fresh faces in the mix and new recordings are in the pipeline."
"Thought I Knew" was re-worked and rerecorded by Weezer for their 2008 self-titled album
, although Brian claims the Relationship version will be included on the Relationship album.
The Relationship opened for Weezer on three California shows on their 2008 Troublemaker Tour, with Bell pulling double duty with both bands.
The mixing of The Relationship's debut album was finished on October 29, 2008. On November 17, 2010, the cover art for The Relationship's self-titled debut was revealed via the band's Facebook
page. It was released digitally on Amazon and iTunes on November 30, 2010. Brian Bell also signed and notarized physical copies for fans at Weezer's Memories Tour shows.
United States
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rock band formed in 2006 by 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...
guitarist Brian Bell
Brian Bell (musician)
Brian Bell is an American guitarist and songwriter. Active since 1989, he is best known as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for the American alternative rock band Weezer. Bell joined Weezer in 1993 following the departure of founding member Jason Cropper...
and Nate Shaw of Die Hunns
Die' Hunns
Die Hunns is an American punk rock band formed in 2000 by front-man Duane Peters, of US Bombs fame. The band has featured a rotating cast of musicians with Peters as the only constant. In 2002 Peters met Corey Parks , formerly of Nashville Pussy, at a The Damned show...
. The band also includes keyboardist Eric J
Eric J
Eric J Dubowsky also known as Eric J, is a musician, songwriter and record producer. He got his start at Greene St. Studios in New York City, the legendary home of early hip-hop artists Run-DMC, and Public Enemy. It was here Eric assisted engineer/producer Rod Hui...
, bassist Jason Hiller and drummer Blair Sinta.
In November 2010, the band released their debut album, The Relationship, on Golden State Records.
First Album
Recording of The Relationship's first album is taking place at Bell's private home studio in the city of Los AngelesLos Ángeles
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on an analog
Analog recording
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8 track
Multitrack recording
Multitrack recording is a method of sound recording that allows for the separate recording of multiple sound sources to create a cohesive whole...
. Sean Lennon
Sean Lennon
is an American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist and actor. He is the only child of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. His godfather is Sir Elton John.-Early life and education:...
mentioned in a recent interview that he will appear with Bell on The Relationship's debut record. Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo
Rivers Cuomo
Rivers Cuomo is an American musician, best known as the lead singer, lead guitarist, and principal songwriter of the alternative rock band Weezer. Raised in an Ashram in Connecticut, Cuomo moved to Los Angeles at age 19, where he participated in a number of rock bands before founding Weezer in 1992...
and Bell co-wrote a song together for the project titled "Hand to Hold," however, Bell has stated he that does not think it will be on their debut album.
Bell has posted twenty songs to date on the band's myspace
MySpace
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page: "You Rock My Heart," "Please Help Me," "Something More," "Together Tomorrow," "Thought I Knew," "Happiness," "Amy Magazine," "3rd Gnossiennes," "In Love with Love," "Are You Gonna Be?," "Hand to Hold," "Will I Ever See Her Again?," "Mother Night," "Ugly Things," "Mow the Lawn," "Young Temptations," "Mistake Maker," "Sweet on You," "Oh Allen," and "Clown Song."
Two versions of "Are You Gonna Be?, "Hand To Hold", "Mother Night, "Please Help Me, "Something More, "Thought I Knew", "Together Tomorrow," and "Will I Ever See Her Again?" were posted.
"Hand to Hold" is a reworked version of the 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...
song "Private Message," co-written by Rivers Cuomo
Rivers Cuomo
Rivers Cuomo is an American musician, best known as the lead singer, lead guitarist, and principal songwriter of the alternative rock band Weezer. Raised in an Ashram in Connecticut, Cuomo moved to Los Angeles at age 19, where he participated in a number of rock bands before founding Weezer in 1992...
. Bell asked Cuomo if he could take a stab at the song since Weezer never officially released it.
The band debuted some new songs at their first show on December 15 at Kilby Court in Salt Lake City, Utah . The debut record is nearly complete.
In a December 18, 2007 weezer.com update the following was posted: "According to Brian,his other band The Relationship is back on track with some fresh faces in the mix and new recordings are in the pipeline."
"Thought I Knew" was re-worked and rerecorded by Weezer for their 2008 self-titled album
Weezer (2008 album)
Weezer, also known as "The Red Album", is the sixth studio album by the American alternative rock band Weezer, released on June 3, 2008. Rick Rubin and Jacknife Lee both helped to produce the album...
, although Brian claims the Relationship version will be included on the Relationship album.
The Relationship opened for Weezer on three California shows on their 2008 Troublemaker Tour, with Bell pulling double duty with both bands.
The mixing of The Relationship's debut album was finished on October 29, 2008. On November 17, 2010, the cover art for The Relationship's self-titled debut was revealed via the band's Facebook
Facebook
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page. It was released digitally on Amazon and iTunes on November 30, 2010. Brian Bell also signed and notarized physical copies for fans at Weezer's Memories Tour shows.