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'''Gates''' (stylized as '''gates''') is a five-piece American [[post rock]] band from [[New Brunswick, New Jersey]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2016/05/stream-gates-parallel-lives-album-exclusive-premiere|title=Exclusive Premiere: Stream Gates' Expansive 'Parallel Lives' LP|last=Sherman|first=Maria|date=June 1, 2016|website=Fuse|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> which consists of Kevin Dye (vocals/guitars), Dan King (guitars), Mike Maroney (bass), Ethan Koozer (guitars) and Daniel Crapanzano (drums).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/gates-mn0003168481/biography|title=Gates {{!}} Biography & History|last=Monger|first=James Christopher|website=AllMusic|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> They have released two albums and two EPs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/2485197-Gates-4|title=Gates (4)|website=Discogs|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref>
'''Gates''' (stylized as '''gates''') is a five-piece American [[post rock]] band from [[New Brunswick, New Jersey]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2016/05/stream-gates-parallel-lives-album-exclusive-premiere|title=Exclusive Premiere: Stream Gates' Expansive 'Parallel Lives' LP|last=Sherman|first=Maria|date=June 1, 2016|website=Fuse|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pop-break.com/2014/10/03/interview-gates/|title=Interview: gates|last=DeBenedetti|first=Matt|date=2014-10-03|website=Pop-Break|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> which consists of Kevin Dye (vocals/guitars), Dan King (guitars), Mike Maroney (bass), Ethan Koozer (guitars) and Daniel Crapanzano (drums).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/gates-mn0003168481/biography|title=Gates {{!}} Biography & History|last=Monger|first=James Christopher|website=AllMusic|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> They have released two albums and two EPs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/2485197-Gates-4|title=Gates (4)|website=Discogs|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Gates formed in 2011 while the various band members had settled in New Jersey.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.theaquarian.com/2014/01/22/interview-with-gates-opening-up/|title=Interview with Gates: Opening Up|last=Mar|first=Maria|date=January 22, 2014|website=The Aquarian Weekly|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> Koozer (ex [[Lydia (band)|Lydia]]),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/apr/artist/may_2013_ap_298/29033/|title=Gates - AP&R - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> moved from Arizona while King, Maroney and Crapanzano were in the band Bears & Bright Lights. Koozer joined the band and Dye replaced the original singer, prompting the name change to Gates.<ref name=":1" /> Originally from Michigan, Dye moved to Brooklyn in 2010 after earning a degree in Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media. He interned at a number of studios, including Levon Helm Studios under the tutelage of Justin Guip.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.teleportationstudio.com/about/|title=About|website=Kevin Dye|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> In 2011 they self-released debut EP titled ''The Sun Will Rise And Lead Me Home''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Album Review: Gates - The Sun Will Rise And Lead Me Home|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/02/album-review-gates-sun-will-rise-and.html|publisher=Alter The Press!|accessdate=5 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Mullen|first1=Tom|title=LISTEN NOW - Gates - "The Sun Will Rise And Lead Me Home"|url=http://www.washedupemo.com/news/shedupemo.com/2011/01/listen-now-gates-sun-will-rise-and-lead.html|publisher=Washed Up Emo|accessdate=5 April 2015}}</ref> The following year they released their second self-released EP titled ''You Are All You Have Left To Fear''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kraus|first1=Brian|title=Gates release "You Are All You Have Left To Fear" EP for free download|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/gates_release_you_are_all_you_have_left_to_fear_ep_for_free_download|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=5 April 2015}}</ref> Both recordings were produced and engineered by Dye.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://brennquenn.com/2014/10/17/gates-interview/|title=An Interview with Kevin Dye of Gates|last=Quenn|first=Brennan|date=October 17, 2014|website=brennquenn.com|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref>
Gates formed in 2011 while the various band members had settled in New Jersey.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.theaquarian.com/2014/01/22/interview-with-gates-opening-up/|title=Interview with Gates: Opening Up|last=Mar|first=Maria|date=January 22, 2014|website=The Aquarian Weekly|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> Koozer (ex [[Lydia (band)|Lydia]]),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/apr/artist/may_2013_ap_298/29033/|title=Gates - AP&R - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> moved from Arizona while King, Maroney and Crapanzano were in the band Bears & Bright Lights. Koozer joined the band and Dye replaced the original singer, prompting the name change to Gates.<ref name=":1" /> Originally from Michigan, Dye moved to Brooklyn in 2010 after earning a degree in Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media. He interned at a number of studios, including Levon Helm Studios under the tutelage of Justin Guip.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.teleportationstudio.com/about/|title=About|website=Kevin Dye|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> In 2011 they self-released debut EP titled ''The Sun Will Rise And Lead Me Home''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Album Review: Gates - The Sun Will Rise And Lead Me Home|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/02/album-review-gates-sun-will-rise-and.html|publisher=Alter The Press!|accessdate=5 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Mullen|first1=Tom|title=LISTEN NOW - Gates - "The Sun Will Rise And Lead Me Home"|url=http://www.washedupemo.com/news/shedupemo.com/2011/01/listen-now-gates-sun-will-rise-and-lead.html|publisher=Washed Up Emo|accessdate=5 April 2015}}</ref> The following year they released their second self-released EP titled ''You Are All You Have Left To Fear''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kraus|first1=Brian|title=Gates release "You Are All You Have Left To Fear" EP for free download|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/gates_release_you_are_all_you_have_left_to_fear_ep_for_free_download|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=5 April 2015}}</ref> Both recordings were produced and engineered by Dye.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://brennquenn.com/2014/10/17/gates-interview/|title=An Interview with Kevin Dye of Gates|last=Quenn|first=Brennan|date=October 17, 2014|website=brennquenn.com|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref>


In 2012 their six-track debut EP was re-released on vinyl by Devildance Records.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Gates-The-Sun-Will-Rise-and-Lead-Me-Home/release/3405098|title=Gates (4) - The Sun Will Rise and Lead Me Home|website=Discogs|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> On April 30, 2013 Gates signed to [[Pure Noise Records]]. Their second EP was remixed by Mike Watts and re-released in the fall of 2013 via [[Pure Noise Records]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Whitt|first1=Cassie|title=Gates sign to Pure Noise Records|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/gates_sign_to_pure_noise_records|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=5 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Gates-You-Are-All-You-Have-Left-To-Fear/release/6537105|title=Gates (4) - You Are All You Have Left To Fear|website=Discogs|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> In April 2014 Gates announced they were supporting [[Have Mercy (band)|Have Mercy]] and [[Pentimento (band)|Pentimento]] on their co-headlining tour.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Crane|first1=Matt|title=Pentimento, Have Mercy announce co-headlining tour with Gates|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/pentimento_have_mercy_announce_co_headlining_tour_with_gates|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=5 April 2015}}</ref> They also supported [[The Gaslight Anthem]] in the same year,<ref name=":0" /> and embarked on their first UK tour with Fallacies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://emertainmentmonthly.com/2015/05/09/kevin-dye-of-gates-talks-songwriting-touring-and-grave-robbing/|title=Kevin Dye of Gates Talks Songwriting, Touring, and Grave Robbing|last=Lavoie|first=Tyler|date=May 9, 2015|website=Emertainment Monthly|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rockedup.co.uk/2012/01/fallacies-and-gates-announce-uk-tour/|title=Fallacies and Gates announce UK tour!|website=RockedUP|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref>
In 2012 their six-track debut EP was re-released on vinyl by Devildance Records.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Gates-The-Sun-Will-Rise-and-Lead-Me-Home/release/3405098|title=Gates (4) - The Sun Will Rise and Lead Me Home|website=Discogs|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> On April 30, 2013 Gates signed to [[Pure Noise Records]]. Their second EP was remixed by Mike Watts and re-released in the fall of 2013 via [[Pure Noise Records]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Whitt|first1=Cassie|title=Gates sign to Pure Noise Records|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/gates_sign_to_pure_noise_records|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=5 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Gates-You-Are-All-You-Have-Left-To-Fear/release/6537105|title=Gates (4) - You Are All You Have Left To Fear|website=Discogs|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> In April 2014 Gates announced they were supporting [[Have Mercy (band)|Have Mercy]] and [[Pentimento (band)|Pentimento]] on their co-headlining tour.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Crane|first1=Matt|title=Pentimento, Have Mercy announce co-headlining tour with Gates|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/pentimento_have_mercy_announce_co_headlining_tour_with_gates|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=5 April 2015}}</ref> They also supported [[The Gaslight Anthem]] in the same year,<ref name=":0" /> and embarked on their first UK tour with Fallacies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://emertainmentmonthly.com/2015/05/09/kevin-dye-of-gates-talks-songwriting-touring-and-grave-robbing/|title=Kevin Dye of Gates Talks Songwriting, Touring, and Grave Robbing|last=Lavoie|first=Tyler|date=May 9, 2015|website=Emertainment Monthly|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rockedup.co.uk/2012/01/fallacies-and-gates-announce-uk-tour/|title=Fallacies and Gates announce UK tour!|website=RockedUP|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref>
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== Style ==
== Style ==
For the first two EPs and ''Bloom & Breathe'' the band worked on arrangements before Dye would add his lyrics. He noted that he found the lyric writing process for the first album " very difficult and frustrating". On the second record he largely wrote songs on an acoustic guitar where majority of the lyrics had already been written.<ref name=":2" />
For the first two EPs and ''Bloom & Breathe'' the band worked on arrangements before Dye would add his lyrics. He noted that he found the lyric writing process for the first album " very difficult and frustrating".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/56255/interviews-ethan-koozer-and-kevin-dye-gates|title=Interviews: Ethan Koozer and Kevin Dye (Gates)|last=Barrett|first=Samantha|date=October 20, 2014|website=www.punknews.org|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> On the second record he largely wrote songs on an acoustic guitar where majority of the lyrics had already been written.<ref name=":2" />
==Discography==
==Discography==
'''Studio albums'''
'''Studio albums'''

Revision as of 15:13, 7 June 2016

Gates
OriginNew Brunswick, New Jersey
GenresPost-rock, post-hardcore, indie rock, emo
Years active2011 (2011)–present
LabelsPure Noise Records
Members
  • Kevin Dye
  • Dan King
  • Mike Maroney
  • Daniel Crapanzano
  • Ethan Koozer
Websitewww.gatesnj.com

Gates (stylized as gates) is a five-piece American post rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey,[1][2] which consists of Kevin Dye (vocals/guitars), Dan King (guitars), Mike Maroney (bass), Ethan Koozer (guitars) and Daniel Crapanzano (drums).[3] They have released two albums and two EPs.[4]

Career

Gates formed in 2011 while the various band members had settled in New Jersey.[5] Koozer (ex Lydia),[6] moved from Arizona while King, Maroney and Crapanzano were in the band Bears & Bright Lights. Koozer joined the band and Dye replaced the original singer, prompting the name change to Gates.[5] Originally from Michigan, Dye moved to Brooklyn in 2010 after earning a degree in Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media. He interned at a number of studios, including Levon Helm Studios under the tutelage of Justin Guip.[7] In 2011 they self-released debut EP titled The Sun Will Rise And Lead Me Home.[8][9] The following year they released their second self-released EP titled You Are All You Have Left To Fear.[10] Both recordings were produced and engineered by Dye.[11]

In 2012 their six-track debut EP was re-released on vinyl by Devildance Records.[12] On April 30, 2013 Gates signed to Pure Noise Records. Their second EP was remixed by Mike Watts and re-released in the fall of 2013 via Pure Noise Records.[13][14] In April 2014 Gates announced they were supporting Have Mercy and Pentimento on their co-headlining tour.[15] They also supported The Gaslight Anthem in the same year,[1] and embarked on their first UK tour with Fallacies.[16][17]

In September 2014, Gates premiered a new song titled "Low" from their first full length album.[18] In September, the band released another song from the album titled "Not My Blood" and premiered "Born Dead" via Alternative Press.[19] Bloom & Breathe was released on October 21, 2014 via Pure Noise Records.[20] It was recorded at VuDu Studios and produced by Mike Watts and Kevin Dye. In February 2016 the band release a split 7" with Matthew Pryor that featured the song "Captive".[21]

In April 2016, the band debuted a music video for their new song, "Habit".[22][23] The track comes from their second release, Parallel Lives on Pure Noise Records that appeared on June 3, 2016.[24]  As opposed to the previous record, Dye began using a piano and a sampler to develop songs such as "Color Worn".[25] On alreadyheard.com the album was described as an "airy and ethereal listen".[26] As with the previous effort, it was co-produced by Dye and Mike Watts and recorded at VuDu studios.[27]

Style

For the first two EPs and Bloom & Breathe the band worked on arrangements before Dye would add his lyrics. He noted that he found the lyric writing process for the first album " very difficult and frustrating".[28] On the second record he largely wrote songs on an acoustic guitar where majority of the lyrics had already been written.[25]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Bloom & Breathe (2014)
  • Parallel Lives (2016)

EPs

  • The Sun Will Rise and Lead Me Home (2011)
  • You Are All You Have Left to Fear (2012)

External link

Interview with Kevin Dye on Zero Platoon (video)

References

  1. ^ a b Sherman, Maria (June 1, 2016). "Exclusive Premiere: Stream Gates' Expansive 'Parallel Lives' LP". Fuse. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  2. ^ DeBenedetti, Matt (2014-10-03). "Interview: gates". Pop-Break. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  3. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Gates | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  4. ^ "Gates (4)". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  5. ^ a b Mar, Maria (January 22, 2014). "Interview with Gates: Opening Up". The Aquarian Weekly. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  6. ^ "Gates - AP&R - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  7. ^ "About". Kevin Dye. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  8. ^ "Album Review: Gates - The Sun Will Rise And Lead Me Home". Alter The Press!. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  9. ^ Mullen, Tom. "LISTEN NOW - Gates - "The Sun Will Rise And Lead Me Home"". Washed Up Emo. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  10. ^ Kraus, Brian. "Gates release "You Are All You Have Left To Fear" EP for free download". Alternative Press. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  11. ^ Quenn, Brennan (October 17, 2014). "An Interview with Kevin Dye of Gates". brennquenn.com. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  12. ^ "Gates (4) - The Sun Will Rise and Lead Me Home". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  13. ^ Whitt, Cassie. "Gates sign to Pure Noise Records". Alternative Press. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  14. ^ "Gates (4) - You Are All You Have Left To Fear". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  15. ^ Crane, Matt. "Pentimento, Have Mercy announce co-headlining tour with Gates". Alternative Press. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  16. ^ Lavoie, Tyler (May 9, 2015). "Kevin Dye of Gates Talks Songwriting, Touring, and Grave Robbing". Emertainment Monthly. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  17. ^ "Fallacies and Gates announce UK tour!". RockedUP. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  18. ^ Sharp, Tyler. "Gates (Pure Noise Records) premiere new song, "Low"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  19. ^ Crane, Matt. "Gates, "Born Dead" song premiere". Alternative Press. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  20. ^ Kraus, Brian. "Gates (Pure Noise Records) announce debut album, 'Bloom & Breathe'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  21. ^ "Gates (4) / Matthew Pryor - Burn Bright Vol. 1". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  22. ^ "Gates - "Habit" Video • chorus.fm". chorus.fm. 2016-04-19. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  23. ^ Hill, John (April 19, 2016). "Gates Blend Resonance and Exuberance Together in Their New Video "Habit"". Noisey. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  24. ^ "Gates (4) - Parallel Lives". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  25. ^ a b Moreira, Tiago (June 1, 2016). "Stellar New Heights: Our Interview With Kevin Dye Of Gates". Music & Riots Magazine. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  26. ^ Messenger, Phoebe (June 1, 2016). "Album Review: Gates – Parallel Lives". Already Heard. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  27. ^ "Terrorbird". terrorbird.com. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  28. ^ Barrett, Samantha (October 20, 2014). "Interviews: Ethan Koozer and Kevin Dye (Gates)". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
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