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Reason to Rebel
Reason To Rebel's history began in the musical recesses of the North
County San Diego music scene. Vocalist Luke Chandler was
instrumental in joining the forces that currently make up the band.
Guitarist Evan Jones ability to write arena-worthy riffs &
otherworldly leads, lays the groundwork for one of the best rhythm
sections in rock music today. Sam Hartjen (bass) and Daniel
Zivkovich (drums) have the kind of chops that make people move. Off
time signatures and provocative lyrics have been impressing
audiences for the past five years throughout the country. Multiple
tours and strict studio schedules keeps the band on a busy
schedule. Their latest release "Imaginary Foe" is available in
stores nationwide, & feat. a guest appearance from Ikey Owens of The
Mars Volta. R2R is already in the studio working on a 4th record to
be released in 2011. Look for them shredding in a city near you when
not in the recording studio.
Reason to Rebel “Movement of Clarity” Press Release
They say all good things must eventually come to an end. After
releasing three albums and touring the country numerous times over
a six year timespan, it would have been very easy for Reason to
Rebel to cash in their chips and throw in the towel. Even if the
band had decided to just go easy on themselves and take a short
break, noone would have held it against them. But throughout all
the tough times and hard work, the group had come to a
realization. Reason to Rebel wasn’t just a band anymore. It was a
family, and this brotherhood wanted nothing more than to keep
making music together for as long as nature allowed. So in the
summer of 2010, less than six months after releasing their
hour-plus epic “Imaginary Foe,” the guys went into the studio and
began writing what would later become their fourth studio album.
Back to being just a four-piece, they decided to take a new
approach with regards to their songwriting. Gone were the abrupt
tempo changes, long jam sessions, over-the-top vocals, and
off-timing signatures. In their place were catchy, downtuned riffs
mixed with nod-your-head beats that allow people to simultaneously
rock out and dance at the same time. Armed with a new pop
sensibility, the vocals soar with the kind of hooks that still
carry a weighty message while managing to get permanently lodged
in your brain. Within six months the band was recording music for
the LP’s 10 tracks with producer Alexander James Pappas. Not
content with just releasing another CD, Reason to Rebel set their
sights onto something greater: CREATING A MOVEMENT. As vocalist
Luke Chandler describes it, “At times we forget the role musicians
and artists have played in society for centuries: to provide
social commentary, to speak up for those whose voices have been
silenced, and to remind people of their own humanity. Not only is
it our duty to shed light on these things, but its also a
privilege to have a medium which brings joy, and provides an
outlet for those who feel burdened by the pressures we all face.
Our band was at a crossroads before creating this record. Having
taken our sound as far as it could go in a certain direction with
the last two albums, we challenged ourselves to do something we
hadn’t done before, and in so doing, rejuvenated our creativity
and our determination.” Reason to Rebel might have also just
rejuvenated their careers with what is by far their best album to
date. Aptly titled “Movement of Clarity,” it is by no means a
final chapter, but instead, a fresh, new start. It represents a
leaner, sleeker, more precise and polished Reason to Rebel; a
version 2.0, if you will. The songs promise to appeal not just to
diehard fans, but to a broader audience who might not have quite
understood what the old Reason to Rebel was doing. They brought
back their good friend, Grammy award-winning Isaiah “Ikey” Owens
of The Mars Volta, to lay down a menagerie of keys and synths on
seven of the album’s tracks. They also enlisted the help of
Grammy-nominated Brent Hinds of Mastodon to deliver his signature
style of vocals on the Wikileaks-inspired track “Freedom is
Armed.” Sadly, before the album was completed, tragedy struck the
band when their longtime friend and collaborator George Gore died
of an apparent accidental drug overdose. His artwork had graced
the covers of all the band’s previous three records, as well as
numerous t-shirts and posters. His tattoos covered the skin of
each band member, not to mention countless of their friends and
fans. His passing left a void that was hard to swallow, but
inspired a new conviction to do him proud. “Movement of Clarity”
is dedicated to his memory, and the album’s final track is an opus
to the man who believed in and inspired the band more than
imaginable. While other groups have disintegrated or fallen to the
wayside before their eyes, Reason to Rebel has proven themselves a
force to be reckoned with by their relentless tour schedule and
succession of albums over the years. With each step, the band has
gotten better, wiser, stronger, and with the release of “Movement
of Clarity” they have made the ultimate progression: from bonafied
crowd pleaser to legitimate rock contender. Now all that’s left is
to hold on tight and enjoy the ride. And what a ride it will be...
Instrumentation
Luke Chandler-Vox
Evan Jones-Guitars
Daniel Zivkovich-Drums
Sam Hartjen-Bass
Discography
2005 The Politrix - AboveGround
Records/Broken Note
2007 An Arranged Mistake - AboveGround
Records
2010 Imaginary Foe - AboveGround Records
2011 Movement of Clarity - AboveGround
Records
For booking contact call Luke Chandler 760-539-2420
 Links
View Reason To Rebel's EPK
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