Crying (band)
Crying | |
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 Crying performing in Cologne in January 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Purchase, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels |
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| Members | Elaiza Santos Ryan Galloway Kynwyn Sterling |
| Past members | Nick Corbo |
| Website | wearecrying wearecrying |
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).[5] Crying have released two EPs and released their debut album Beyond the Fleeting Gales in October 2016.[6]
History
[edit]Crying was formed in May 2013 at State University of New York at Purchase.[7] 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.[5] 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.[5] 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.[8]
In March 2017, the band performed a live session on Audiotree and it was released via streaming services.[9]
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.[4]
Band members
[edit]Current members
[edit]- Elaiza "Z" Santos – vocals[2] (2013–present)
- Ryan Galloway – guitar, synthesizer, Game Boy (2013–present)
- Kynwyn Sterling – drums[5] (2017–present)
Former members
[edit]- Nick Corbo – drums (2013–2017)
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details |
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| Beyond the Fleeting Gales |
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Extended plays
[edit]| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2013 | Get Olde[10] | Self-released |
| 2014 | Return to Olde World: Demos and B-Side[11] | Self-released |
| 2014 | Second Wind[12][13] | Self-released |
Singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Album/EP |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Patriot"[14] | Beyond the Fleeting Gales
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| 2016 | "Wool in the Wash" | Beyond the Fleeting Gales
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Compilation albums
[edit]| Title | Album details |
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| Get Olde/Second Wind[15] |
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Live albums
[edit]| Title | Album details |
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| Crying on Audiotree Live[16] |
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Gorman, Dan (October 24, 2013). "Chiptune and Indie-Rock Collide on Crying's EP "Get Olde"". Modern Superior. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ^ a b Jones, Natalya. "Electropop Band Crying Will Have You Emoting in Margate". Broward Palm Beach NewTimes. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ^ a b "Songs We Love: 100%, 'Room 336'". NPR. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Moreland, Quinn (September 11, 2020). "BUMPER: pop songs 2020 EP Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Monger, Timothy. "Crying | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Monger, Timothy. "Beyond the Fleeting Gales - Crying Review". AllMusic. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Hanley, Shane (December 18, 2014). "We Interview Crying After Their Set At The Music Hall". Pancakes And Whiskey. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Monger, Timothy. "Crying - Beyond the Fleeting Gales". AllMusic. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ "Crying on Audiotree Live". October 10, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2020 – via Spotify.
- ^ Thompson, Emily. "Premiere: Crying - "Bodega Run"". The Le Sigh. Archived from the original on December 16, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ^ "Return to Olde World: Demos and B-Sides | Crying". Retrieved December 14, 2020 – via Bandcamp.
- ^ Rettig, James (November 6, 2014). "Crying – "Emblem" (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ^ Hill, John (November 11, 2014). "Check Out the New Album from Crying and Be Hella Happy". Vice. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ^ "Patriot | Crying". Retrieved December 14, 2020 – via Bandcamp.
- ^ "Get Olde Second Wind | Crying". Retrieved December 14, 2020 – via Bandcamp.
- ^ "Crying on Audiotree Live - album by Crying". October 10, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2020 – via Spotify.