Between the Trees
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| Between the Trees | |
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| Origin | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Genres | Emo[1][2] Indie rock Pop punk[2] |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Bonded Records (2006) Universal Republic (2007) |
| Website | betweenthetrees.net |
| Members | |
| Ryan Kirkland Josh Butler Jeremy Butler |
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| Former members | |
| Brad Kriebel Wes Anderson |
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Between the Trees is an American indie rock band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 2005. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Ryan Kirkland, drummer Josh Butler and bassist Jeremy Butler.
Between the Trees released their debut album through Bonded Records in 2006, entitled The Story and the Song. In 2007, they signed to The Universal Motown/Universal Republic Group, but it was later announced that this relationship had fallen through and their next album would be self-released. Their second album was entitled Spain and was released on August 11, 2009.[3]
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[edit] History
[edit] Formation and The Story and the Song (2005-2006)
Formed in early 2005, in the east side of Orlando, Florida, Between the Trees began with lead vocalist Ryan Kirkland and the brothers, Josh and Jeremy Butler.[1]. Not long after in spring 2005, they chose a keyboardist, Wes Anderson, Realizing a need for another guitarist, the band soon recruited Brad Kriebel, a close friend. After finalizing the line up, they began to write and collaborate different styles of music.
After graduating from local high schools, Between the Trees released their first album, The Story and the Song, on 19 September 2006, through the independent label Bonded Records.[1] The band's first single was "The Way She Feels", with the music video first being released on 14 May, and the song first receiving radio airplay in the United States on 27 May 2007.
Between the Trees has been involved with the non-profit organization To Write Love on Her Arms, who are dedicated to presenting hope to those who struggle with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.[4] Two songs on their first album are based upon that organization and the problems it hopes to solve.[citation needed] The band's debut record also covered other elements, with it featuring romance, introspective, relationship lyrics, and even a song about the band's fans (opener "The Forward").[2]
[edit] Record labels and Spain (2007-present)
In early August 2007, the band announced via their MySpace, that they had signed with record label Universal Motown Republic. The announcement came two weeks after their appearance on the Vans Warped Tour. Prior to the release of their second album, the band's bassist Jeremy Butler stated on AbsolutePunk.net that Between the Trees had parted ways with the label and had decided to distribute the record themselves.
In August 2008, Brad Kriebel and the band parted ways due to creative differences. They temporarily replaced him with lead guitarist Josh Jove. Also, on June 3, 2009 the band announced the departure of Wes Anderson. His desire to venture in a different direction was stated as his reason of departure.
Between the Trees announced the confirmed release of their second album, entitled Spain, which was released on August 11, 2009.[3] The first single off the album is "We Can Try", produced by Stuart Brawley, with a music video being officially released on August 28, 2009.
Between the Trees plans to release an extended play (EP) online, it will be the band's first.[5]
[edit] Band members
[edit] Current
- Ryan Kirkland - Guitar, lead vocals, keyboards
- Josh Butler - Drums
- Jeremy Butler - Bass guitar
[edit] Former
- Brad Kriebel - Guitar
- Wes Anderson - Keyboards
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
- 2006: The Story and the Song
- 2009: Spain U.S. #138[6]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Between the Trees > Biography". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fxfpxqydldfe~T1. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ a b c "The Story and the Song > Overview". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hzfexqqrld0e. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ a b "Between the Trees Set Release Date". AbsolutePunk.net. http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=919522. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ Fisher, Mark (May/June 2007). "Between the Trees". HM Magazine (125): 28. ISSN 1066-6923.
- ^ "New Between The Trees EP". AbsolutePunk. http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1472291. Retrieved 2009-12-16.
- ^ Album Information, Billboard.com
[edit] External links
- Betweenthetrees.net Official website
- Between the Trees at Purevolume
- Between the Trees at MySpace
