Tokyo Rose is an indie rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. As of 2007 they have released 3 studio albums, and a short demo EP, whilst extensively changing their lineup over their 7 years of activity.
Tokyo Rose | |
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| Origin | New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Emo, pop punk, power pop, emo-pop, pop rock |
| Years active | 1999-Present |
| Labels | SideCho Records, All About Records |
| Members | Ryan Dominguez (Vocals/Guitar) Jake Margolis (Drums) Dan Kuzma (bass) |
| Past members | Chris Poulsen (Bass) Mike Glita (Drums) |
History
editTokyo Rose was formed in 1999 by Mike Glita, former bassist of Senses Fail, and Matt Reilly, formerly of The Finals. Soon after going through several line up changes, Ryan Dominguez became the new singer/frontman of the band. This marked the fruition of what eventually became what Tokyo Rose is today. In the summer of 2001, Reilly parted ways with the band, while Glita, the drummer of Tokyo Rose at the time, and Ryan Dominguez (vocals, guitar) enlisted Chris Poulsen (bass), formerly of Professor Plum, and headed into the studio to record their debut EP "Chasing Fireflies." The EP was released on a label based out of Boston called All About Records, and later received distribution through The Militia Group. Later in 2002, Mike Glita parted ways with the band. After a couple of lineup changes, they secured Jake Margolis (drums) and Greg Doran (guitar) to complete the band.
After signing to SideCho Records, the band spent Spring of 2003 at Portrait Studios in Lincoln Park, New Jersey recording Reinventing a Lost Art, Tokyo Rose's debut full-length album. It was produced by Jersey-based producer Chris Badami (The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Early November, The Starting Line) and was released July 15, 2003. They released their second album New American Saint, featuring Fred Mascherino of Taking Back Sunday on the track "A Reason to Come Home Again." Tom Roslak (Drummer and Berklee Student) bows out of lineup to finish his degree at Berklee. Discussion with Tom reveals sadness at not touring with the Band, but he decides to perform while group looks for a replacement through the summer of 2007. Tokyo Rose group decides that they cannot wait for his studies and replaces him in the band with drummer Shawn Fichtner who now plays with Old Wives (formerly ActionReaction). Album releases on October 4, 2005, touring with Taking Back Sunday, as well as performing on the 2006 Vans Warped Tour.
On July 31, 2007 the band took on new member Jake Margolis and released their third full studio album The Promise in Compromise, since then they have been extensively touring the United States.
Current Lineup
edit- Ryan Dominguez (2001–present) - (Vocals/Guitar)
- Jake Margolis (2007–present) - (Drums)
- Brad - (Guitar)
- Dan Kuzma - (Bass)
Former Members
edit- Chris Poulsen (2001–2008) (Joins The Color Fred)[1] (Bass)
- Greg Doran (2003–2007)[2] - (Guitar)
- Josh Lurie (2005–2007)[3] - (Guitar)
- Shawn Fichtner (touring drummer form the album New American Saint) - (Drums)
- Matt Reilly [4] - (Guitar)
- Mike Glita (Formerly of Senses Fail and Love Automatic)[5] - (Drums)
- Rob Tassaro (2001–2003) [6]- (Guitar)
- Tom Roslak - (2005–2007) [7] (Drums) - Up to date information on this performer/writer/producer at [8]
- Jon Smith (2003–2005) [9]- (Drums)
- Ryan Terry - guitar
Discography
editEP's
edit- Chasing Fireflies (2001)
Albums
edit- Reinventing a Lost Art (2003)
- New American Saint (2005)
- The Promise in Compromise (2007)
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Check the Tokyo Rose MySpace for Chris' blog stating his reasons for leaving. Joins The Color Fred
- ^ Amazon Reference to Greg Doran as the original guitarist
- ^ kennebec journal Archived 2007-12-19 at the Wayback Machine Josh Lurie, whom toke over from Greg Doran
- ^ Blogspot Matt goes onto to form The Finals
- ^ absolutepunk Mike Glita join Love Automatic
- ^ bandtoband Rob stated as Guitarist for Chasing Fireflies
- ^ zvents 2005 Lineup Change
- ^ Up to date information on Tom Roslak
- ^ letssingit Jon Smith stated as drummer in band bio