Rival State
Rival State | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Members | Salvi Stone Jo Einarsson Stefan Einarsson Valdimar Einarsson Nimal Fernando |
| Website | www |
Rival State is an alternative rock band based out of London, United Kingdom, which formed in New Plymouth, New Zealand in 2002.[citation needed] The band consists of members Salvi Stone, Nimal Fernando, Jo Einarsson, Stefan Einarsson and Valdi Einarsson.[1]
The band released their debut album Apollo Me[2] on 12 October 2012 in New Zealand, where it reached No 1 on the Top 20 New Zealand Album Charts[3] and No 10 on the New Zealand Top 40 Album Charts.[4]
In 2014 the band relocated to London, where they released their Youth Tax EP on 22 October 2014.[5]
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Top 40 Albums Chart | Top 20 NZ Albums Chart | ||
| 2012 | Apollo Me[2]
|
10[4] | 1[3] |
EPs
Singles
- "Impulses" (2016)
- "Modern Living" (2015)
- "Keepsake" (2015)
- "Sleep Talker" (2014)
- "Aces" (2014)
Band members
- Current Band Members
- Nimal Fernando - guitar, backing vocals (2002 – present)
- Jo Einarsson - guitar (2002 – present)
- Stefan Einarsson - bass guitar (2002 – present)
- Valdimar Einarsson - drums (2012 – present)
- Salvi Stone - Lead vocalist (2016–present)[7]
Ex Band Members
- Luke Van Hoof - lead vocals, guitar (2005 – 2015)
References
- ^ "Rockers heading to UK". Oren Oaarik, Taranaki Daily News. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ^ a b "iTunes - Music - Apollo Me by Rival State". iTunes. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Top 20 New Zealand Albums Chart - The Official New Zealand Music Chart". nztop40.co.nz. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ^ a b "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart - The Official New Zealand Music Chart". nztop40.co.nz. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ^ a b "iTunes - Music - Youth Tax by Rival State". iTunes. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Gutter Mouth - EP by Rival State". iTunes. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ^ "Rival State announce new front-man |Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
External links
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