Crow Mother

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Crow Mother
Crow Mother at Jelgava.jpg
Crow Mother after working in the studio Jelgava,Latvia. 2012.09.01
Background information
Origin Riga, Latvia
Genres Hard Rock
Years active2012–present
Website crowmother.com
Members Edijs Jurēvics
Jānis Andžāns
Edgars Briedis
Mārtiņš Vilšķērsts

Crow Mother is a progressive rock band from Riga (Latvia) that was formed in 2012. With five members, in 2012 the band won the chance to perform at the Red Bull Tourbus (a competition for new bands) and in 2013, won "Best Rock Band" at the LMT Summer Sound Festival. [1] Crow Mother first album Changes that was released in December 2013. [2] In the beginning of 2014 upon releasing its debut album Changes the band went on short tour to London, UK, giving album presentation concerts in 12 Bar Club,Alley Cat Bar,The Dublin Castle pub and Cargo club. [3] In the end of 2014 band released single " Gray Wolf " from the upcoming new studio album. [4]

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After a short time, the band released second single "Demons" [5] and in 2016 took part in the TV show Supernova which was also the national selection round for the Eurovision Song Contest in Latvia. [6]

The latest single from Crow Mother is the song "Dirty Van", which was released in August 2016, signaling that the arrival of the second album is near. Dirty Van provides insight on the various adventures of the band while being on the road touring Poland. Neverending highways, broken down car, new friends and long way back home - it's all packed in one lyrical song. [7]

In May 2017, Crow Mother finally released their second studio album The Moment Of Truth. This album includes 11 songs that were recorded during the last 3 years while band members were challenging their creative goals. The Moment Of Truth offers a bit eclectic mix as you can hear and feel different styles colliding throughout the album providing memories from the bands beginnings and giving some insight in modern influences. [8]

Members

Discography

Albums

Singles

Festivals

Latvian "Summer Sound festival" (2013) Polish "UBC CHARLOTTA ROCK FESTIVAL" (2015) [14] KLANG!(2015) [15]

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  6. ↑ "Crow Mother: "Demons is the song that encourages everyone to be brave and embrace the opportunities" (Latvian candidates - Exclusive Interview) - ESC+Plus". www.esc-plus.com. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
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