Young Rival was a Canadian indie rock band from Hamilton, Ontario. It consisted of singer-guitarist Aron D'Alesio, bassist John Smith, and drummer Noah Fralick.
History In the early 2000s, the group was called The Ride Theory, and released two full-length albums under that name.Trapunski, Richard (April 29, 2010). "Young guns: Young Rival turn a setback into a much-needed kick in the pants", Now. Retrieved May 6, 2010. They changed both the band's name and its musical style in 2007, and it became Young Rival. Guitarist Kyle Kuchmey left the band at the end of 2009.Harper, Kate (December 16, 2009). "", Chartattack.com. Retrieved May 6, 2010.
Young Rival signed to Sonic Unyon.D'Aliesio, Valentina (March 16, 2010). "", Chartattack.com. Retrieved May 6, 2010. After releasing an EP, the band toured as opening act for The Sadies and for Born Ruffians.Morris, Dave (April 28, 2010). "Young Rival's true Hamilton grit: Changing tastes and a defection slow this rock trio down, but these hearts were meant to run free", Eye Weekly. Retrieved May 6, 2010.
The self-titled debut album was recorded partly in Toronto at HallaMusic Recording StudiosHarper, Kate (June 19, 2009). "", Chartattack.com. Retrieved May 6, 2010. and partly in New York City. The band enlisted the talents of American artist James Kuhn to provide face paint art and lip synching talent for the video for the track "Two Reasons" from their October 2012 release, Stay Young.
In 2015, Young Rival released an album of 1960s-style pop music, Interior Light, through Paper Bag Records. This album appeared on the !earshot National Top 50 Chart in December that year."The National Top 50 For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 22, 2015". !earshot."Young Rival Interior Light". Exclaim, By Cosette Schulz Oct 14, 2015 Five additional tracks were released as an EP, Strange Light, in 2016."Young Rival Strange Light". Exclaim!, By Cosette Schulz May 13, 2016
Members Aron D'Alesio – vocals, guitar John Smith – bass Noah Fralick – drums
Discography
Albums 2010: Young Rival 2012: Stay Young 2015: Interior Light 2016: Strange Light
EPs 2008: Young Rival EP
Singles Year Song Chart peak AlbumCANAlt2012 "Two Reasons" 39Stay Young "—" denotes a release that did not chart.
References
External links Young Rival at CBC Radio 3