Tokyo Rose (band)
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Tokyo Rose is an indie rock
band from New Brunswick
, New Jersey
. As of 2007 they have released 3 studio albums, and a short demo EP
, whilst extensively changing their lineup over their 7 years of activity.
After signing to SideCho Records
, the band spent Spring of 2003 at Portrait Studios in Lincoln Park, New Jersey
recording Reinventing a Lost Art
, Tokyo Rose's debut full-length album
. It was produced by Jersey-based producer Chris Badami
(The Dillinger Escape Plan
, The Early November
, The Starting Line
) and was released July 15, 2003. They released their second album New American Saint
, featuring Fred Mascherino
of Taking Back Sunday
on the track "A Reason to Come Home Again." Tom Roslak (Drummer and Berklee Student) bows out of lineup to finish his degree at Berklee. Discussion with Tom reveals sadness at not touring with the Band, but he decides to perform while group looks for a replacement through the summer of 2007. Tokyo Rose group decides that they cannot wait for his studies and replaces him in the band with drummer Shawn Fichtner who now plays with Old Wives (formerly ActionReaction). Album releases on October 4, 2005, touring with Taking Back Sunday
, as well as performing on the 2006 Vans Warped Tour.
On July 31, 2007 the band took on new member Jake Margolis and released their third full studio album The Promise in Compromise
, since then they have been extensively touring the United States.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band from New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. As of 2007 they have released 3 studio albums, and a short demo EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, whilst extensively changing their lineup over their 7 years of activity.
History
Tokyo Rose was formed in 1999 by Mike Glita, former bassist of Senses Fail, and Matt Reilly, formerly of The Finals. Soon after going through several line up changes, Ryan Dominguez became the new singer/frontman of the band. This marked the fruition of what eventually became what Tokyo Rose is today. In the summer of 2001, Reilly parted ways with the band, while Glita, the drummer of Tokyo Rose at the time, and Ryan Dominguez (vocals, guitar) enlisted Chris Poulsen (bass), formerly of Professor Plum, and headed into the studio to record their debut EP "Chasing Fireflies." The EP was released on a label based out of Boston called All About Records, and later received distribution through The Militia Group. Later in 2002, Mike Glita parted ways with the band. After a couple of lineup changes, they secured Jake Margolis (drums) and Greg Doran (guitar) to complete the band.After signing to SideCho Records
SideCho Records
SideCho Records is an independent record label based in Long Beach, California. It has been around since at least 2003, but doesn't list a history on its website.-Artists:* Those Mockingbirds* Peachcake* Charlemagne* Neva Dinova* The Pale Pacific...
, the band spent Spring of 2003 at Portrait Studios in Lincoln Park, New Jersey
Lincoln Park, New Jersey
Lincoln Park is a Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 10,930....
recording Reinventing a Lost Art
Reinventing a Lost Art
Reinventing a Lost Art was the debut album by New Jersey based indie, pop-punk group, Tokyo Rose. This album was the only that featured Greg Doran on guitar, as he, soon after the release, left the band to become a guitar teacher in his hometown...
, Tokyo Rose's debut full-length album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
. It was produced by Jersey-based producer Chris Badami
Chris Badami
Chris Badami is an American musician, music producer and sound engineer.Badami has recorded and produced hundreds of acts since the early 1990s. Chris got his start in the music industry as an active player and studio musician in the New York/New Jersey area. While performing in recording studios,...
(The Dillinger Escape Plan
The Dillinger Escape Plan
The Dillinger Escape Plan is an American mathcore band from Morris Plains, New Jersey. The group originated in 1997 after the disbanding of Arcane, a hardcore punk trio consisting of Ben Weinman, Dimitri Minakakis, and Chris Pennie. The band's current line-up consists of guitarist Ben Weinman,...
, The Early November
The Early November
The Early November is an American rock band from Hammonton, New Jersey. The group formed in 1999 and signed with Drive-Thru Records in 2002. , they have released two EPs , as well as two full-length albums...
, The Starting Line
The Starting Line
The Starting Line is an American pop punk band based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that formed in 1999.- Formation and history :In 1999, the band that would become The Starting Line was initiated in Churchville, Pennsylvania via an e-mail from guitarist Matt Watts to vocalist/bassist Kenny Vasoli...
) and was released July 15, 2003. They released their second album New American Saint
New American Saint
New American Saint is the second album by indie rock, pop punk, New Jersey based United States group, Tokyo Rose. The record was released by Sidecho Records on October 4, 2005. The album quietly strays away from the more punk-ish sound brought by previous effort, Reinventing a Lost...
, featuring Fred Mascherino
Fred Mascherino
Frederick Paul Mascherino is an American musician best known for his work as lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist in alternative rock band Taking Back Sunday...
of Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday is a rock band from Long Island, NY, formed in 1999 by guitarist Eddie Reyes. Current members of the band are Adam Lazzara , John Nolan , Eddie Reyes , Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell ....
on the track "A Reason to Come Home Again." Tom Roslak (Drummer and Berklee Student) bows out of lineup to finish his degree at Berklee. Discussion with Tom reveals sadness at not touring with the Band, but he decides to perform while group looks for a replacement through the summer of 2007. Tokyo Rose group decides that they cannot wait for his studies and replaces him in the band with drummer Shawn Fichtner who now plays with Old Wives (formerly ActionReaction). Album releases on October 4, 2005, touring with Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday is a rock band from Long Island, NY, formed in 1999 by guitarist Eddie Reyes. Current members of the band are Adam Lazzara , John Nolan , Eddie Reyes , Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell ....
, as well as performing on the 2006 Vans Warped Tour.
On July 31, 2007 the band took on new member Jake Margolis and released their third full studio album The Promise in Compromise
The Promise in Compromise
The Promise in Compromise is the third studio album by the band Tokyo Rose.-Track listing:# "Less Than Four" – 2:25# "The Promise In Compromise" – 3:02# "We Can Be Best Friends Tonight, But Tomorrow I'll Be..." – 3:36...
, since then they have been extensively touring the United States.
Current Lineup
- Ryan Dominguez (2001–present) (Vocals/GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) - Jake Margolis (2007–present)(Drums)
- Brad (Guitar)
- Dan Kuzma (bass)
Former Members
- Chris Poulsen (2001–2008) (Joins The Color FredThe Color FredThe Color Fred is a band headed by former Taking Back Sunday guitarist and singer Fred Mascherino. The band got their name by a poll taken on the internet and The Color Fred was declared as the fans' favorite name. The band was started while he was in the band Breaking Pangaea. The Color Fred was...
) (BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
) - Greg Doran (2003–2007) - (Guitar)
- Josh Lurie (2005–2007) - (Guitar)
- Shawn Fichtner (touring drummer form the album New American Saint) - (drums)
- Matt Reilly - (Guitar)
- Mike GlitaMike GlitaMichael "Mike" Glita is an American musician. He is a producer and drummer for the band Love Automatic and is the singer/co-songwriter for the band/producing team Knights In Paris. He was the bassist and background vocalist for New Jersey rock band Senses Fail.Glita graduated from Seton Hall...
(Former Senses FailSenses FailSenses Fail is an American post-hardcore band from Ridgewood, New Jersey. Formed in 2002, the line up initially consisted of vocalist Buddy Nielsen, drummer Dan Trapp, guitarists Dave Miller and Garrett Zablocki and being completed by bassist Mike Glita. The band quickly issued their debut EP, From...
, now in Love Automatic) - (Drums) - Rob Tassaro (2001–2003) - (Guitar)
- Tom Roslak - (2005–2007) (Drums) - Up to date information on this performer/writer/producer at
- Jon Smith (2003–2005) - (Drums)
- Ryan Terry- guitar
Albums
- Reinventing a Lost ArtReinventing a Lost ArtReinventing a Lost Art was the debut album by New Jersey based indie, pop-punk group, Tokyo Rose. This album was the only that featured Greg Doran on guitar, as he, soon after the release, left the band to become a guitar teacher in his hometown...
(2003) - New American SaintNew American SaintNew American Saint is the second album by indie rock, pop punk, New Jersey based United States group, Tokyo Rose. The record was released by Sidecho Records on October 4, 2005. The album quietly strays away from the more punk-ish sound brought by previous effort, Reinventing a Lost...
(2005) - The Promise in CompromiseThe Promise in CompromiseThe Promise in Compromise is the third studio album by the band Tokyo Rose.-Track listing:# "Less Than Four" – 2:25# "The Promise In Compromise" – 3:02# "We Can Be Best Friends Tonight, But Tomorrow I'll Be..." – 3:36...
(2007)