Crying is an American rock band from Purchase, New York formed in 2013. They consist of Elaiza Santos (vocals), Ryan Galloway (guitars, keyboards) and Kynwyn Sterling (drums). Crying have released two EPs and released their debut album Beyond the Fleeting Gales in October 2016.
History Crying was formed in May 2013 at State University of New York at Purchase. The band was formed by Elaiza Santos (Vocals), Ryan Galloway (Guitars/Programming), and Nick Corbo (Drums). In 2013, the group released their debut EP Get Olde via Double Double Whammy. The band later released a remix EP of Get Olde with additional new tracks and b-sides titled Return to Olde World: Demos and B-Sides.
In 2014 Crying released their second EP, Second Wind via Bandcamp. The band then signed to Run for Cover Records and reissued their first two EPs in a compilation, Get Olde/Second Wind. In 2015, Corbo left Crying to focus on his other band, LVL UP. In March, the band released a standalone single, "Patriot", via the band's Bandcamp, in which a remixed version would later be featured on the band's debut LP.
In August 2016, the band announced their debut LP, Beyond the Fleeting Gales, would be released by Run For Cover on October 14, 2016. On August 24, 2016, the band released the track, "Wool in the Wash", from the upcoming LP.
In March 2017, the band performed a live session on Audiotree and it was released via streaming services.
In 2020, Ryan Galloway formed a band with Michelle Zauner called Bumper. The band released their debut EP pop songs 2020 on 4 September 2020.
Band members Current members Elaiza "Z" Santos – vocals (2013–2017) Ryan Galloway – guitar, synthesizer, Game Boy (2013–2017) Kynwyn Sterling – drums (2017)
Former members Nick Corbo – drums (2013–?)
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Beyond the Fleeting Gales Released: October 14, 2016 Label: Run for Cover Format: Digital download, CD, cassette, vinyl
Extended plays Year Title Label 2013 Get Olde Self-released 2014 Return to Olde World: Demos and B-Side Self-released 2014 Second Wind Self-released
Singles YearTitleAlbum/EP 2015"Patriot" 2016"Wool in the Wash"
Compilation albums Title Album details Get Olde/Second Wind Released: November 17, 2014 Label: Run for Cover Format: Digital download, vinyl
Live albums Title Album details Crying on Audiotree Live Released: March 15, 2017 Label: Self-released, Audiotree Format: Digital download, streaming
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