Rituals of Mine

Last updated
Rituals of Mine
Origin Sacramento, California, U.S.
Genres Electronic
Years active2010–present
Labels
MembersTerra Lopez
Past membersDani Fernandez
Genaro Ulloa
Nicholas Suhr
Jeffrey LaTour
Omar Barajas
Website www.ritualsofmine.com

Rituals of Mine (previously known as Sister Crayon) is an indie pop/electronic/alt R&B duo from Sacramento, California, founded in 2010, [1] [2] and led by vocalist Terra Lopez. [3] [4]

Contents

History

Sister Crayon was formed in 2010 by Terra Lopez (vocals) and Dani Fernandez (samplers; MPC and Roland SPD-SX). Lopez had previously performed under the names Silent and Clementine. Explaining the new name Lopez said "I didn't want to be shy anymore, and I wanted to have a name that was bolder, and a completely different alter ego." [5] The act was a duo for approximately one year before Genaro Ulloa (keys) and Nicholas Suhr (drums) joined.

Their debut video, for the track "(In) Reverse", was directed by New York fashion photographer Robert Ascroft. It was aired on MTV's LOGO network in May 2010. Sister Crayon recorded their full-length debut Bellow in Spring/Summer 2010 at the famous Hangar Studios in Sacramento, California. Five of the tracks appeared in a rawer form on their limited edition EP, only sold at shows.[ citation needed ]

In September 2010, they contributed a track to Manimal Vinyl's tribute to David Bowie titled We Were So Turned On: A Tribute to David Bowie , covering "The Bewlay Brothers". They also released a limited 7" split with Warpaint.

Bellow was released on Manimal Vinyl on February 22, 2011. In 2013 they toured the U.S. extensively in support of Bosnian Rainbows.[ citation needed ]

The group worked with the musician Omar Rodríguez-López to create their second album Devoted, which was released in February 2016 on his own imprint. [6]

Rituals of Mine

In July 2016, Sister Crayon announced that they were changing their name to Rituals of Mine. [7] Devoted was re-released as their major-label debut with new production and mixes. Wes Jones [8] was a producer on the album with mastering by Tom Coyne. [7] Lopez commented that "... sonically I just feel it’s pretty next level compared to the initial release." [9]

In October 2016, they had completed a tour with the Deftones and had the launch party for the new version of Devoted on Warner Brother's. [9] [8]

Adam Pierce (Emmure) joined the band as a live touring drummer in 2016. [7] [4] Their EP Sleeper Hold was released on October 4, 2019, via Carpark Records. [4] [10]

In 2020, Hype Nostalgia was released as a solo project by Lopez, with production assistance from Wes Jones and Dev the Goon. It was published by Carpark Records. [11]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Compilation tracks

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mick Ronson</span> English musician (1946–1993)

Michael Ronson was an English musician, songwriter, arranger, and producer. He achieved critical and commercial success working with David Bowie as the guitarist of the Spiders from Mars. He was a session musician who recorded five studio albums with Bowie followed by four with Ian Hunter, and also worked as a sideman in touring bands with Van Morrison and Bob Dylan. A classically trained musician, Ronson was known for his melodic approach to guitar playing.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Dandy Warhols</span> American alternative rock band

The Dandy Warhols are an American psychedelic/alternative rock band, formed in Portland, Oregon, in 1994 by singer-guitarist Courtney Taylor-Taylor and guitarist Peter Holmström. They were later joined by keyboardist Zia McCabe and drummer Eric Hedford. Hedford left in 1998 and was replaced by Taylor-Taylor's cousin Brent DeBoer. The band's name is a play on the name of American pop artist Andy Warhol.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Memory of a Free Festival</span> 1969 song by David Bowie

"Memory of a Free Festival" is a song by the English singer-songwriter David Bowie. Originally recorded in September 1969 as a seven-minute opus for Bowie's second self-titled album, it was reworked in March–April 1970 at the behest of Mercury Records, the label believing that the track had a better chance of success as a single than "The Prettiest Star", released earlier in the year. Bowie and Tony Visconti roughly split the track in half, re-recording it so both halves could function as individual songs. A more rock-oriented version than the earlier album cut, this rendition featured guitarist Mick Ronson.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Queen Bitch</span> 1971 song by David Bowie

"Queen Bitch" is a song by the English singer-songwriter David Bowie. It was originally released on his 1971 album Hunky Dory before appearing as the B-side of the single "Rebel Rebel" in the United Kingdom in early 1974. Co-produced by Bowie and Ken Scott, the lineup consisted of the musicians who would later become known as the Spiders from Mars: Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder and Mick Woodmansey.

"As the World Falls Down" is a song written by David Bowie for the soundtrack of the 1986 fantasy film Labyrinth.

<i>Through the Wilderness</i> 2007 compilation album by Various artists

Through the Wilderness is a tribute album with contributions from a variety of artists dedicated to American singer Madonna. It was released on November 27, 2007, by Los Angeles-based Manimal Vinyl Records. According to label head Paul Beahan, the idea for the album was conceived by him in a dream. He enlisted multiple artists to work on the project, including Giant Drag, Lavender Diamond, Winter Flowers and Chapin Sisters. Although he's not a fan of Madonna, Beahan wanted to see how her songs would sound when covered by different musicians.

Manimal Vinyl is a Los Angeles–based record label founded in 2006 by film/TV producer, composer and former fashion editor Paul Gebser-Beahan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lewis & Clarke</span> Pen name of singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Lou Rogai

Lewis & Clarke is the pen name of American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and composer Lou Rogai. The name references the fellowship and correspondence between C. S. Lewis and Arthur C. Clarke, not the 19th-century explorers. He has released three studio albums, Bare Bones and Branches, Blasts of Holy Birth, and Triumvirate, as well as several singles and EPs. The moniker is also a metaphor for journey on many levels and the music has been described as art-pop or avant-folk. Rogai is the founder of La Société Expéditionnaire, a record label dedicated to creating "beautiful sounding records and tangible musical artifacts".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ariel Pink discography</span>

Ariel Pink is a Los Angeles–based indie artist and musician. He boasts a cult following and endorsements from more widely known artists such as fellow founding Paw Tracks group Animal Collective.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Warpaint (band)</span> American alternative rock band

Warpaint is an American indie rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2004. The band consists of Emily Kokal, Theresa Wayman, Jenny Lee Lindberg, and Stella Mozgawa (drums).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Polyamorous Affair</span> American electronic band

The Polyamorous Affair is an electronic band based in Los Angeles consisting of producer/songwriter Eddie Chacon and vocalist Sissy Sainte-Marie.

<i>Exquisite Corpse</i> (EP) 2008 EP by Warpaint

Exquisite Corpse is the debut EP by American alternative rock band Warpaint, self-released in August 2008 and subsequently re-released on October 6, 2009 on Manimal Vinyl.

Swahili Blonde is an experimental musical project formed in Los Angeles, California in 2009. Founded by former WEAVE! drummer and vocalist Nicole Turley, violinist and bassist Laena Myers-Ionita, Duran Duran bassist John Taylor and multi-instrumentalists Stella Mozgawa and Michael Quinn. Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist and Turley's now ex-husband, John Frusciante, performs guitar on the band's recordings, and did perform alongside the group at their debut performance, while he was briefly a full-time band member.

Juliette Commagere is a Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter who was formerly the lead singer and keytar player of the band Hello Stranger. In 2008 she began a solo career with the release of Queens Die Proudly.

<i>We Were So Turned On: A Tribute to David Bowie</i> 2010 compilation album by Various Artists

We Were So Turned On: A Tribute to David Bowie is a David Bowie tribute album released worldwide on September 6, 2010, by Manimal Vinyl as a charity for War Child UK. The album features contributions from Duran Duran, Carla Bruni, Mick Karn, John Frusciante, Warpaint, Devendra Banhart, Vivian Girls, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, A Place to Bury Strangers and others.

<i>The Fool</i> (Warpaint album) 2010 studio album by Warpaint

The Fool is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band Warpaint, released on October 25, 2010, on Rough Trade Records. The album was recorded at two studios—Curves Studio and The Boat Studio—in the band's native Los Angeles, California, throughout 2010 and was produced by Tom Biller, who also shared mixing duties with Andrew Weatherall and Adam Samuels.

<i>Truant Wave</i> 2011 EP by Patrick Stump

Truant Wave is the first EP by the American musician Patrick Stump, the lead singer and guitarist of Fall Out Boy. It was first released as a digital download exclusive to iTunes on February 22, 2011, through Stump's own record label Nervous Breakdance Media, before becoming available from all online retailers on 9 March. It was announced on Stump's website a week before its release date, with little lead up and "absolutely zero promotion" and was unexpected by fans as Stump had never made any mention of it.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Warpaint discography</span>

The discography of Warpaint, an American indie rock band, consists of four studio albums, three EPs, eleven singles, and seven music videos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jenny O.</span> American singer-songwriter

Jennifer Ognibene, known by her stage name Jenny O., is an American singer-songwriter, based in Los Angeles, California.

<i>Making Patterns Rhyme</i> 2014 studio album by various artists

Making Patterns Rhyme is a tribute album devoted to Duran Duran, as well as a charity record to benefit Amnesty International. Among the artists who appear on the album are Moby, Warpaint, Soko, Austra, Luxxury, and Carina Round.

References

  1. Martins, Chris (23 November 2009). "Manimal Signs Sister Crayon, Holds Echo Residency, Releases Warpaint Video". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on 16 June 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
  2. Payne, John (December 11, 2018). "Activism Isn't a Fad for Rituals of Mine". LA Weekly.
  3. "Rituals of Mine Announces Upcoming EP, Creates a 'Queer Space Jam' in Haunting 'Burst' Video: Premiere". Billboard. July 30, 2019.
  4. 1 2 3 "Rituals of Mine Defeats Trauma with New Single "Burst"; Announces EP Release and North American Tour Dates". Grimmy Goods. August 6, 2019.
  5. Meyer, Carla (29 Jan 2010). "Sister Crayon Colors Outside The Musical Lines". The Sacramento Bee . Retrieved 15 July 2010.[ permanent dead link ]
  6. 1 2 Sister Crayon – Devoted (2016, Vinyl), 25 February 2016, retrieved 2021-05-10
  7. 1 2 3 Meyer, Carla (21 July 2016). "With Warner Bros. record deal, Sacramento's Sister Crayon assuming a new name". The Sacramento Bee. Archived from the original on 2021-03-08. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  8. 1 2 3 Rituals Of Mine – Devoted (2016, CD), 30 September 2016, retrieved 2021-05-10
  9. 1 2 Kramer, Matt (2016-10-07). "Catching Up With Rituals of Mine, formerly Sister Crayon". City Scout Magazine. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  10. "Carpark Records / Artists / Rituals of Mine". Carpark Records. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  11. "Rituals of Mine Break Down Their Downtempo New LP "HYPE NOSTALGIA" Track by Track". FLOOD. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  12. "Warpaint / Sister Crayon - A Tribute To David Bowie". Discogs. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  13. "Rituals of Mine Deal With Carrying Grief in Mesmerizing 'Heavyweight' Video: Watch". Billboard. December 12, 2019.