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| alias = Rain City (2021)
| alias = Rain City (2021)
| origin = [[Palm Coast]], [[Florida]], U.S.
| origin = [[Palm Coast]], [[Florida]], U.S.
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'''Rain City Drive''' is an American [[rock music|rock]]<ref name=Distortedsoundmag>{{cite news |last1=Heasley |first1=Ellis |title=Rain City Drive announce new self-titled album |url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/rain-city-drive-announce-new-self-titled-album/ |access-date=23 April 2024 |work=Distorted Sound Magazine |date=17 May 2022}}</ref> band from [[Palm Coast, Florida]]. The band emerged from the evolution of Sacramento-based band [[Slaves_(American band)|Slaves]], and features ''[[The Voice (American TV series)|The Voice]]'' runner-up [[Matt McAndrew]] on vocals. The group name is derived from [[Manchester, England]], sometimes referred to as the "rainy city", where the five members initially met.<ref>{{cite news |title=Slaves Change Name to RAIN CITY |url=https://lambgoat.com/news/34920/slaves-change-name-to-rain-city/ |access-date=23 April 2024 |work=lambgoat.com |language=en}}</ref>
'''Rain City Drive''' is an American [[rock music|rock]]<ref name=Distortedsoundmag>{{cite news |last1=Heasley |first1=Ellis |title=Rain City Drive announce new self-titled album |url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/rain-city-drive-announce-new-self-titled-album/ |access-date=23 April 2024 |work=Distorted Sound Magazine |date=17 May 2022}}</ref> band from [[Palm Coast, Florida]]. The band emerged from the evolution of Sacramento-based band [[Slaves_(American band)|Slaves]], and features ''[[The Voice (American TV series)|The Voice]]'' runner-up [[Matt McAndrew]] on vocals. The group name is derived from [[Manchester, England]], sometimes referred to as the "rainy city", where the five members initially met.<ref>{{cite news |title=Slaves Change Name to RAIN CITY |url=https://lambgoat.com/news/34920/slaves-change-name-to-rain-city/ |access-date=23 April 2024 |work=lambgoat.com |language=en}}</ref>


Their first album ''[[To Better Days (album)|To Better Days]]'', was initially released under their previous iteration name, but was later re-released and exists currently in digital stores as part of Rain City Drive's catalog.
Their first album, ''[[To Better Days (album)|To Better Days]]'', was initially released under their previous iteration name, but was later re-released and exists currently in digital stores as part of Rain City Drive's catalog.


The band would go on to sign to independent record label [[Thriller Records]], and release their self-titled studio album on July 15, 2022.
The band would go on to sign to independent record label [[Thriller Records]], and release their self-titled studio album on July 15, 2022.


==History==
==History==

All members of Rain City Drive were initially part of the post-hardcore band [[Slaves (American band)|Slaves]]. With the departure of [[Jonny Craig]], then Slaves continued their touring endeavors across Europe and Australia, with Matt McAndrew assuming the role of lead vocalist.
All members of Rain City Drive were initially part of the post-hardcore band [[Slaves (American band)|Slaves]]. With the departure of [[Jonny Craig]], then Slaves continued their touring endeavors across Europe and Australia, with Matt McAndrew assuming the role of lead vocalist.


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==Band members==
==Band members==
;Current members
;Current members
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* [[Matt McAndrew]] – lead vocals, additional guitar
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* Colin Vieira – bass
* Weston Richmond – lead guitar
* Weston Richmond – lead guitar
* Felipe Sanchez – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
* Felipe Sanchez – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
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* Colin Vieira – bass
* Zachary Baker – drums
* Zachary Baker – drums
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* [[Matt McAndrew]] – lead vocals, additional guitar


; Timeline
; Timeline
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===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
* ''Rain City Drive'' (2022)
* ''Rain City Drive'' (2022)
* ''Things are Different Now'' (2024)


===Singles===
===Singles===
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! scope="row"| "Medicate Me" {{small|(with [[Dayseeker]])}}
! scope="row"| "Medicate Me" {{small|(with [[Dayseeker]])}}
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! scope="row"| "Over Me"
! scope="row"| "Over Me"
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| rowspan="3"| 2022
| "Dreams"
| "Dreams"
| [https://youtube.com/WuNIkNcHBvo?si=velVoNphTS2CUr2T]
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| Katharine White
| Katharine White
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| "Waiting on You"
| "Waiting on You"
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZFX0v2c8CA]
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| Vicente Cordero
| Vicente Cordero
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| "Blood Runs Cold"
| "Blood Runs Cold"
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEHNl1xNEeY]
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| Matt Boda
| Matt Boda
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| 2023
| 2023
| "Frozen"
| "Frozen"
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHVUOq1MYqs]
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| ''Things are Different Now''
| rowspan="3"| ''Things are Different Now''
| Matthue Coda
| Matthue Coda
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| "Wish You the Best"
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[[Category:Rock music groups from California]]
[[Category:Rock music groups from California]]
[[Category:Name changes due to the George Floyd protests]]
[[Category:Name changes due to the George Floyd protests]]
[[Category:American post-hardcore musical groups]]
[[Category:2021 establishments in California]]

Revision as of 01:32, 29 November 2024

Rain City Drive
Also known asRain City (2021)
OriginPalm Coast, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Years active2021–present
Labels
Members
  • Matt McAndrew
  • Colin Vieira
  • Weston Richmond
  • Felipe Sanchez
  • Zachary Baker
Websitehttps://raincitydrive.com

Rain City Drive is an American rock[3] band from Palm Coast, Florida. The band emerged from the evolution of Sacramento-based band Slaves, and features The Voice runner-up Matt McAndrew on vocals. The group name is derived from Manchester, England, sometimes referred to as the "rainy city", where the five members initially met.[4]

Their first album, To Better Days, was initially released under their previous iteration name, but was later re-released and exists currently in digital stores as part of Rain City Drive's catalog.

The band would go on to sign to independent record label Thriller Records, and release their self-titled studio album on July 15, 2022.

History

All members of Rain City Drive were initially part of the post-hardcore band Slaves. With the departure of Jonny Craig, then Slaves continued their touring endeavors across Europe and Australia, with Matt McAndrew assuming the role of lead vocalist.

On June 25, 2020, the band officially announced on Facebook that their final release under the name Slaves would be To Better Days. In a statement, the band expressed their support for the BLM movement and their decision to disassociate their music from a term laden with negative connotations.[5] The fourth studio album, To Better Days, was subsequently released on August 7, 2020.

On October 15, 2021, the band announced their decision to continue creating music and performing as a new band, Rain City. The name is a reference to the first meeting of the band members in Manchester, England, often referred to as the "rainy city". The members said the name stands "as a reminder to keep looking up even when there’s a cloud overhead". The band expressed gratitude to their dedicated fans, dedicating their new album to their "unwavering support".[6] On November 6, 2021, the band announced through their Instagram page that they signed with independent record label Thriller Records and they would adopt the name Rain City Drive. Accompanying this announcement was the release of their new single, Cutting It Close.[2]

Band members

Current members
  • Matt McAndrew – lead vocals, additional guitar
  • Weston Richmond – lead guitar
  • Felipe Sanchez – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Colin Vieira – bass
  • Zachary Baker – drums
Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

  • Rain City Drive (2022)
  • Things are Different Now (2024)

Singles

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Song Year Peak chart Album
US
Hard Rock 		US Main.
[7]
"Cutting It Close" 2021 — — Rain City Drive
"Dreams" 2022 — —
"Waiting On You" — —
"Dying For" — —
"Frozen" 2023 — 32 Things are Different Now
"Medicate Me" (with Dayseeker) 2024 17 32
"Neverbloom" — —
"Over Me" — —
"Concrete Closure" — —
"Wish You the Best" — —

Videography

Year Title Link From the album Directors
2021 "Cutting It Close" [1] Rain City Drive Matt Boda
2022 "Dreams" [2] Katharine White
"Waiting on You" [3] Vicente Cordero
"Blood Runs Cold" [4] Matt Boda
2023 "Frozen" [5] Things are Different Now Matthue Coda
2024 "Wish You the Best" [6] Sam Link

References

  1. ^ "Slaves (US) Rebrand as Rain City Drive with First Single 'Cutting It Close'". November 12, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Rain City Drive (fka Slaves) release first song with new band name, "Cutting It Close"". November 12, 2021.
  3. ^ Heasley, Ellis (May 17, 2022). "Rain City Drive announce new self-titled album". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  4. ^ "Slaves Change Name to RAIN CITY". lambgoat.com. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  5. ^ "SLAVES to Change Name Due to 'Racial Connotations'". Blabbermouth. June 26, 2020.
  6. ^ "Slaves Have Changed Their Name To Rain City Due To 'Racial Connotations'". Theprp.com. October 15, 2021.
  7. ^ Peaks on the Mainstream Rock Airplay charts:
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