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Alpha Rev is a rock band from Austin, Texas fronted by Casey McPherson (formerly of Endochine).
Casey McPherson started Alpha Rev in 2005 after the breakup of his previous band Endochine, which had toured with Staind, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pete Yorn and Bob Schneider. Alpha Rev released their debut album The Greatest Thing I've Ever Learned on March 1, 2007. After releasing "The Greatest Thing" locally, the band signed a recording agreement with Austin indie Flyer Records (Ruby Summer), and made a record produced by Dwight Baker of Matchbox Studios. After the record created significant early buzz, it became embroiled in contract disputes and, to this date, has not been released.
In 2007 Alpha Rev was ranked the #1 indie band from Texas on the Myspace.com charts and the #16 indie band nationwide. Alpha Rev was selected by Austin Monthly Magazine as one of the bands most likely to succeed out of Austin in 2008.
In August 2008 Alpha Rev signed with Hollywood Records.
In February 2009, Alpha Rev began recording their international debut release at Avatar Studios in New York City. The album, entitled New Morning and due out April 25, 2010, was produced by David Kahne, engineered by Joe Barresi and mixed by Michael Brauer
Members
- Casey McPherson (lead vocals, guitar, piano)
- Alex Dunlap (bass, vocals)
- Tommy Roalson (drums)
- Brian Batch (violin, vocals)
- Dave Wiley (cello)
- Derek Morris (keyboard)
- Derek Dunivan (guitar, vocals)
Awards
- Alpha Rev's song "Colder Months" won Sonicbids 2007 Snocap/American Songwriter contest. Casey McPherson was featured in the Nov/Dec 2007 issue of American Songwriter Magazine as one of the best new and upcoming songwriters.
- Casey McPherson was selected as a featured artist to perform at the 10th annual Jeff Buckley tribute at Uncommon Ground in Chicago in November 2007.
- In 2009 and 2010, Alpha Rev was recognized by the Austin Chronicle at the Austin Music Awards during SXSW as one of Austin's best performing rock bands. Also receiving individual performance honors in both years was bassist, Alex Dunlap.
- In May 2009, Alpha Rev was named Austin's best rock band by Rare Magazine in their annual "Rarest of them All" issue.
- Alpha Rev has performed at the Austin City Limits Music Festival, The CMJ Music Marathon and SXSW, as well as main stages at The State Fair of Texas and Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- In April 2010, Alpha Rev was named VH1's newest "You Oughtta Know" Artist
- On May 1st, 2010, Alpha Rev's video for "New Morning" debuted on the VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown
Discography
Albums:
- New Morning (2010)
- "Untitled" Flyer Records (recorded in 2007, unreleased)
- The Greatest Thing I've Ever Learned (2007, re-released in 2008)
- Alpha Rev EP (2006)
Singles:
- New Morning ,#100 Billboard Hot 100
Compilations and Soundtracks
- "Colder Months" was featured during Season 1 of CW's Melrose Place.
- "China Sunrise" and "Wedding Day" were featured during Season 1 of Bravo's TV show, "NYC Prep".
- "Phoenix Burn" was featured in a promotional advertisement for the 3rd season of the abcfamily TV show, Greek.
- "Colder Months" appeared on the compilation Breaking the Silence.
- "Though I Walk" was featured in the film Pineapple
- "New Morning" was featured during Season 4 of ABC's "Brothers & Sisters".
- "New Morning" was also featured in The Last Song and was included on the soundtrack album.
- "Colder Months" was featured during Season 3 of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew on VH1
- "Face Down" is featured in the Activision video game Guitar Hero 5