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{{short description|Alternative rock band from Palm Coast, Florida}}
{{short description|Alternative rock band from Palm Coast, Florida}}
{{About|the Florida-based rock band formerly known as Slaves|the Ohio-based funk band|Slave (band)|the England-based punk rock duo formerly known as Slaves|Soft Play}}
{{COI|date=February 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2015}}
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
| name = Rain City Drive
| name = Rain City Drive
| background = group_or_band
| background = group_or_band
| image = Rain_City_Drive.jpg
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| caption = Rain City Drive promotional picture
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| alias = Slaves (2014–2021)<br>Rain City (2021)
| alias = Rain City (2021)
| origin = [[Palm Coast]], [[Florida]], U.S.
| origin = [[Palm Coast]], [[Florida]], U.S.
| years_active = 2014–present
| years_active = 2021–present
| genre = {{flatlist|
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Post-hardcore]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/11/12/slaves-us-rebrand-as-rain-city-drive-with-first-single-cutting-it-close/ | title=Slaves (US) Rebrand as Rain City Drive with First Single 'Cutting It Close' | date=November 12, 2021 }}</ref>
* [[Post-hardcore]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/11/12/slaves-us-rebrand-as-rain-city-drive-with-first-single-cutting-it-close/ | title=Slaves (US) Rebrand as Rain City Drive with First Single 'Cutting It Close' | date=November 12, 2021 }}</ref>
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| label = {{flatlist| * SBG
| label = {{flatlist| * SBG
* [[Thriller Records]]}}
* [[Thriller Records|Thriller]]}}
| spinoff_of =
* [[Slaves (American band)|Slaves]]
| current_members =
| current_members =
* [[Matt McAndrew]]
* [[Matt McAndrew]]
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'''Rain City Drive''' is an American post-hardcore<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''', 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.
===Formation as Slaves and ''Through Art We Are All Equals'' (2014)===
The band members were revealed through lead singer Jonny Craig's [[Twitter]] account on January 15. The following day he tweeted that the name of the group would be called Slaves, a name coined by founding drummer Tai Wright.

Craig explained the then name Slaves in an article on Ryan's Rock Show. "Men have been enslaving men for as long as we've had gods to hide behind," Craig said. "Every man is a slave to what we love – whether it be women, drugs, music or sports. Through art we are all equals".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ryansrockshow.com/news/jonny-craig-is-back-as-a-slave|title=Ryan's Rock Show » Jonny Craig is Back as a Slave|work=ryansrockshow.com|date=March 3, 2014 |accessdate=July 28, 2015}}</ref>

On March 3, [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] posted an article stating that Artery Recordings have just signed Craig's band Slaves to their label and are now on their roster. Craig posted a tweet saying that his original record label [[Rise Records]] would not be associated with this new band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/slaves_jonny_craigs_new_band_sign_to_artery_recordings_release_teaser |title=Slaves (Jonny Craig's new band) sign to Artery Recordings, release teaser |website=Altpress.com |date=2014-03-03 |accessdate=2016-01-07}}</ref>

The band went on their first US tour in May in direct support of [[Hands Like Houses]], Miss Fortune, and [[Alive Like Me]], in May and June.

Slaves released their first single ''The Fire Down Below'' through Artery Recordings on April 22. The album, ''[[Through Art We Are All Equals]]'', was produced by [[Kris Crummett]], and was released on June 24, 2014. The album features guest vocals from [[Kyle Lucas]], [[Tyler Carter]] of [[Issues (band)|Issues]], [[Vic Fuentes]] of [[Pierce The Veil]], as well as Jonny Craig's sister, Natalie Craig.
The album's track listing was released in May 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ryansrockshow.com/notable-releases/slaves-through-art-we-are-all-equals|title=Ryan's Rock Show » Slaves – Through Art We Are All Equals|work=ryansrockshow.com|date=April 24, 2014|accessdate=July 28, 2015}}</ref> The album debuted on No. 53 at official [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] charts in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/6143409/slaves/chart |title=Slaves - Chart history |publisher=Billboard |date=2014-07-12 |accessdate=2016-01-07}}</ref>

On May 13, 2014, the band's second single, "the Upgrade Pt. II" (a sequel to his song The Upgrade from his EP ''Find What You Love And Let It Kill You''), was streamed off Artery Recordings' YouTube page.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/arteryrecordings|title=ArteryRecordings|work=YouTube|accessdate=July 28, 2015}}{{failed verification|date=August 2015}}</ref> Later that month, on May 29, the band released a lyric video for the third single from the album, "Starving for Friends", which featured [[Vic Fuentes]] of [[Pierce the Veil]].

Slaves was revealed to be a supporter on the All Stars Tour. This is Jonny Craig's second time being on the All Stars Tour, the first time being with [[Dance Gavin Dance]] which ultimately led to him being kicked out of the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jonnycraig4L|title=Y N G CATDADDY. (@jonnycraig4L) - Twitter|work=twitter.com|accessdate=July 28, 2015}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=July 2015|reason=This is Craig's main feed, not the specific tweet. A secondary source would be a better choice as well.}}

On May 30, bassist Jason Mays announced via [[Facebook]] that he would not be continuing with Slaves due to family problems and health issues.
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenewfury.com/wordpress/?p=1961|title=Jason Mays Stepping Away From Slaves|work=The New Fury|date=May 30, 2014 |accessdate=July 28, 2015}}</ref> Andrew Mena, formerly of Scarlett O'Hara filled in temporarily and toured with the band for the remaining dates. After Andrew Mena went back to his duties of being a tour manager, Michael Nordeen, an operations manager at [[Artery Recordings]] was convinced by Alex Lyman to join the band for a few tours. In the beginning of Winter, 2014, Colin Vieira joined Slaves yet again.

On June 24, 2014, Slaves announced one headlining show in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 9, 2014. In the following days they announced an overseas tour to Australia, along with a headlining tour starting on October 7, with bands such as [[Nightmares (band)|Nightmares]], [[Myka, Relocate|Myka Relocate]], among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.twitter.com/slavesofficial|title=SL▲VES (@SLAVESOFFICIAL) - Twitter|work=twitter.com|accessdate=July 28, 2015}}</ref>

On July 9, the band's first official music video was released on the Artery Recording's YouTube for the album's fourth and final single, "My Soul Is Empty and Full of White Girls", directed/produced by Jeremy Tremp and Shan Dan.

===''Routine Breathing'' and line-up instability (2015–2016)===
On January 7, 2015, the band uploaded a picture to their [[Facebook]] page claiming that "Slaves has officially started writing their 2nd full length album, get excited!" with the following "#SLAVES2015"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/officialslaves/photos/a.615064618581571.1073741828.160758077345563/767927183295313/?type=1&theater|title=Slaves - Timeline Photos - Facebook|work=facebook.com|accessdate=July 28, 2015}}</ref>

On February 9, guitarist Christopher Kim announced his departure via Twitter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/slaves_guitarist_leaves_band|title=Slaves guitarist leaves band|work=Alternative Press|date=February 11, 2015|accessdate=July 28, 2015}}</ref> He was replaced with Jonathan Wolfe to fill-in temporarily on tour, though was allegedly "ditched in Texas" by the band just a few days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadpress.co.uk/48849/news-jonathan-wolfe-makes-statement-about-being-ditched-by-slaves|title=NEWS: Jonathan Wolfe makes statement about "being ditched" by Slaves!|work=DEAD PRESS! - Alternative music news, reviews, interviews and more!|accessdate=July 28, 2015}}{{Dead link|date=June 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The band replaced Wolfe on the road with Weston Richmond.

On June 21, Alex Lyman and Weston Richmond were injured in a knife attack in Sacramento. Also injured was Blake Abbey, lead singer of Musical Charis. Charis stated that the attack was invoked by the three of them wearing skinny jeans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-musicians-attacked-hate-crime-20150623-story.html|title=Man accused of skinny jeans hate crime against musicians turns himself in|author=Los Angeles Times|date=June 24, 2015|work=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=July 28, 2015}}</ref>

On July 5, the band tweeted a picture of the track list for ''[[Routine Breathing]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/SLAVESOFFICIAL/status/617746891833348097 |title=Archived copy |access-date=July 6, 2015 |archive-date=November 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108130955/https://twitter.com/SLAVESOFFICIAL/status/617746891833348097 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The track list features 15 songs, with guest vocals from Garret Rapp ([[The Color Morale]]), Spencer Chamberlain ([[Sleepwave]] and [[Underoath]]), Tilian Pearson ([[Dance Gavin Dance]]), and [[Kyle Lucas]].
Also, a 15-second teaser of the song "Burning Our Morals Away" was posted, along with album artwork for ''Routine Breathing''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SLAVESOFFICIAL/status/617769644955295744]{{dead link|date=July 2015}}</ref>

On July 9, the debut single from their second album leaked via leak websites across the web. The band then released the single, "Burning Our Morals Away", on July 10.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}} The album was scheduled for an October release date, but was pushed to August 21, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/slaves_put_breakup_rumors_to_rest_after_fans_keep_them_out_of_debt|title=Slaves put breakup rumors to rest after fans keep them out of debt|work=Alternative Press|date=July 28, 2015|accessdate=July 28, 2015}}</ref> The band was voted off of Vans Warped tour on July 18 after only playing two dates on the tour. {{citation needed|date=August 2015}} The band cited that they were voted off the tour by the other bands on Warped, fearing that Jonny would begin his drug use again.
On July 23, the band released the second single from ''[[Routine Breathing]]'', "Death Never Let Us Say Goodbye",{{citation needed|date=August 2015}} after the song had leaked.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}} They released the official video for "Burning Our Morals Away" later that week, on July 28.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}} On August 16, the band released the third single from ''[[Routine Breathing]]'', "Drowning In My Addiction" with a lyric video.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}}

From March until April 2016, the group is scheduled to tour the United States with [[Myka Relocate]], [[Capture the Crown]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lambgoat.com/news/25911/Slaves-Capture-The-Crown-Myka-Relocate-tour|title=Slaves, Capture The Crown, Myka Relocate tour|work=lambgoat.com|accessdate=7 January 2016}}</ref> [[Outline in Color]] and [[Conquer Divide]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bandsintown.com/Myka,Relocate|title=Myka,Relocate|work=bandsintown.com|accessdate=7 January 2016}}</ref>

On March 30, Alex Lyman announced he would be leaving the band after their current tour with Capture The Crown. On April 9, Tai Wright announced his formal departure from the Slaves, citing issues within the band as his reason. On April 10, the band announced their breakup after their last show in [[Santa Cruz, California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/slaves_announce_breakup |title=Slaves announce breakup - News - Alternative Press |website=Altpress.com |date= April 10, 2016|accessdate=2016-06-30}}</ref>

On May 20, Jonny announced on his [[Facebook]] that Slaves did not break up but are going through some difficult times, Jonny and Colin are the only members remaining.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/slaves_share_new_statement_no_we_didnt_break_up |title=Slaves share new statement: "No we didn't break up" - News - Alternative Press |website=Altpress.com |date=2016-05-20 |accessdate=2016-06-30}}</ref>

===''Beautiful Death'', Craig's Departure and Label Change (2017–2019)===
On August 11, the band announced their upcoming headlining tour featuring Outline in Color and Avion Roe, all while actively working on their third album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=517372251788876&substory_index=0&id=488262234699878|title=Slaves|website=m.facebook.com}}</ref> Following this, on January 20, 2017, the band released the single "[[I'd Rather See Your Star Explode]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/slaves_debut_first_single_following_last_years_sudden_breakuplisten|title=Slaves debut first single following last year's sudden breakup—listen - Alternative Press|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=January 20, 2017|publisher=}}</ref>

Initially scheduled for a September 2017 release, their third studio album "Beautiful Death" faced a delay to January 2018 due to a label split and Jonny Craig's hospitalization.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=871032185637273600|user=colin_vieira|title=Oh btw @SLAVESOFFICIAL third full length album "Beautiful Death" out in September. 🤐😬<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=June 3, 2017}}</ref> The band introduced their first US headline tour, "The Beautiful Death Tour", on July 10, featuring support from Secrets, Picturesque, and Out Came The Wolves. The tour also previewed new songs from the forthcoming third album, slated to commence on September 1, 2017. On November 3, Colin confirmed their signing with Warner Brothers.

Subsequently, on November 17, 2017, Artery Recordings announced via Twitter that they were parting ways with Slaves, citing accusations against Jonny Craig of multiple counts of sexual assault.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/artery_recordings_drops_slaves|title=Artery Recordings drops Slaves - Alternative Press|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=November 17, 2017|publisher=}}</ref>

On December 21, 2017, the band revealed that their third studio album would be released on February 16, 2018, through Sony Music label The Orchard. In early January 2018, they announced a new headlining tour, featuring support from Kyle Lucas, Dayshell, and Ghost Town, in promotion of the new album. The tour commenced in Dallas, TX on the day of the album's release and was scheduled to conclude on March 12, 2018, in Scottsdale, AZ.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rocknation.co/news/slaves-announce-album-tour/|title=Slaves Announce Album Tour|work=Rock Nation (rocknation.co)|accessdate=16 February 2018|archive-date=February 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180217024056/http://rocknation.co/news/slaves-announce-album-tour/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://kylelucas.com/news/2018-slaves-album-release-tour|title=2018 SLAVES ALBUM RELEASE TOUR|work=Kyle Lucas Official Website (kylelucas.com)|accessdate=16 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slavesband.com|title=Slaves Band|work=Slaves Band Official Website (slavesband.com)|accessdate=16 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|number=949354861673369600|user=SLAVESOFFICIAL|title=Excited to announce we’ll be heading out on tour this February &amp; March in support of our new album Beautiful Death…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |accessdate=16 February 2018|date=January 5, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|number=949075021007224832|user=SLAVESOFFICIAL|title=tomorrow 🥀<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |accessdate=16 February 2018|date=January 5, 2018}}</ref>

The band ultimately released their third studio album, ''[[Beautiful Death (Slaves album)|Beautiful Death]]'', on February 16, 2018, under SBG Records and The Orchard. On January 24, 2019, the band announced the removal of Jonny Craig from the band, citing addiction as the reason for his departure. Jonny Craig subsequently issued a response, explaining that he was prioritizing his health before considering a return to music.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-slaves-part-ways-with-vocalist-jonny-craig |title=NEWS: Slaves part ways with vocalist, Jonny Craig! |date=2019-01-24 |website=DEAD PRESS! |access-date=2019-01-26 |archive-date=January 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190127035125/http://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-slaves-part-ways-with-vocalist-jonny-craig/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Arrival of Matt McAndrew, ''To Better Days'' and Thriller Records Signing===
The group continued their touring endeavors across Europe and Australia, with Matt McAndrew assuming the role of lead vocalist following Craig's departure. On March 28, a music video for "Wasting My Youth" was released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slaves-to-release-to-better-days-album-in-august/|title=SLAVES to Release 'To Better Days' Album in August|date=May 29, 2020|work=Blabbermouth}}</ref>


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 [[Black Lives Matter|BLM movement]] and their decision to disassociate their music from a term laden with negative connotations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slaves-to-change-name-due-to-racial-connotations|title=SLAVES to Change Name Due to 'Racial Connotations'|date=June 26, 2020|work=Blabbermouth}}</ref> The fourth studio album, ''To Better Days'', was subsequently released on August 7, 2020.<br>
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 [[Black Lives Matter|BLM movement]] and their decision to disassociate their music from a term laden with negative connotations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slaves-to-change-name-due-to-racial-connotations|title=SLAVES to Change Name Due to 'Racial Connotations'|date=June 26, 2020|work=Blabbermouth}}</ref> The fourth studio album, ''To Better Days'', was subsequently released on August 7, 2020.<br>
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==Band members==
==Band members==
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;Current members
;Current members
* [[Matt McAndrew]] – lead vocals, additional guitar
* Colin Vieira – bass <small>(2014, 2015–present)</small>
* Weston Richmond – lead guitar <small>(2016–present)</small>, backing vocals <small>(2015–present)</small>, rhythm guitar <small>(2015–2016)</small>
* Weston Richmond – lead guitar
* Felipe Sanchez – rhythm guitar, backing vocals <small>(2018–present)</small>
* Felipe Sanchez – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
* Colin Vieira – bass
* Zachary Baker – drums <small>(2018–present)</small>
* Zachary Baker – drums
* [[Matt McAndrew]] – lead vocals, additional guitar <small>(2019–present)</small>

{{col-2}}

'''Former members as Slaves'''
* Jason Mays – bass <small>(2014)</small>
* Christopher Kim – rhythm guitar, percussion <small>(2014–2015, 2016–2018)</small>
* Alex Lyman – lead guitar, backing vocals <small>(2014–2016)</small>
* Tai Wright – drums, percussion <small>(2014–2016)</small>
* [[Jonny Craig]] – lead vocals <small>(2014–2019)</small>

;Former touring members as slaves
* Andrew Mena – bass <small>(2014)</small>
* Michael Nordeen – bass <small>(2014)</small>
* Jonathan Wolfe – rhythm and lead guitar <small>(2015)</small>
* Paul Gaul – lead guitar <small>(2016)</small>
* Thomas Michael Joy – rhythm guitar <small>(2016)</small>
* Blake Howard – rhythm and lead guitar <small>(2016–2017)</small>
* Christian Kett – drums <small>(2016)</small>
* Christopher M. Suitt – drums <small>(2016–2017)</small>
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==Discography as Rain City Drive==
==Discography==


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


===Singles===
===Singles===
{| class="wikitable"
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|+ List of singles, showing year released and album name
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! rowspan="2"| Song
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Song
! colspan="2"| Peak chart
! colspan="1"| Peak chart positions
! rowspan="2"| Album
! rowspan="2"| Album
|-
|-
! [[Hot Hard Rock Songs|US<br>Hard Rock]]
! style="width:3em;font-size:90%"|[[Mainstream Rock (chart)|US<br>Main.]]<br><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of January 27, 2024 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-mainstream-rock-tracks/2024-01-27 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 24, 2024}}</ref>
! [[Mainstream Rock (chart)|US Main.]]<br><ref>Peaks on the Mainstream Rock Airplay charts:
*"Frozen": {{cite magazine |title=Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of January 27, 2024 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-mainstream-rock-tracks/2024-01-27 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 24, 2024}}
*"Medicate Me": {{cite magazine |title=Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of July 27, 2024 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-mainstream-rock-tracks/2024-07-27 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=July 23, 2024}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "Cutting It Close"
! scope="row"| "Cutting It Close"
| 2021
| 2021
| —
| —
| —
| rowspan="4"| ''Rain City Drive''
| rowspan="4"| ''Rain City Drive''
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! scope="row"| "Dreams"
| rowspan="3"| 2022
| rowspan="3"| 2022
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| —
| —
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! scope="row"| "Waiting On You"
! scope="row"| "Waiting On You"
| —
| —
| —
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! scope="row"| "Dying For"
! scope="row"| "Dying For"
| —
| —
| —
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! scope="row"| "Frozen"
! scope="row"| "Frozen"
| 2023
| 2023
| —
| 32
| 32
| rowspan="2" {{TBA}}
| rowspan="6"| ''Things are Different Now''
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! scope="row"| "Medicate Me" {{small|(with [[Dayseeker]])}}
! scope="row"| "Medicate Me" {{small|(with [[Dayseeker]])}}
| 2024
| rowspan="5"| 2024
| 17
| 32
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! scope="row"| "Neverbloom"
| —
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! scope="row"| "Over Me"
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! scope="row"| "Wish You the Best"
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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
|-
|-
| "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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| rowspan="3"| ''Things are Different Now''
| {{TBA}}
| Matthue Coda
| Matthue Coda
|}

==Discography as Slaves==
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===Studio albums===
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* ''[[Through Art We Are All Equals]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Routine Breathing]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Beautiful Death (Slaves album)|Beautiful Death]]'' (2018)
* ''[[To Better Days (Slaves album)|To Better Days]]'' (2020)

===Extended plays===
* ''Revision'' (2019)

===Singles===
* "The Fire Down Below"
* "The Upgrade, Pt. II"
* "Starving for Friends" (featuring Vic Fuentes)
* "My Soul Is Empty And Full of White Girls"
* "Burning Our Morals Away"
* "Death Never Lets Us Say Goodbye"
* "Drowning In My Addiction"
* "Running Through The 6 With My Soul"
* "I'd Rather See Your Star Explode"
* "True Colors"
* "Patience Is The Virtue"
* "I Know A Lot Of Artists"
* "The Pact"
* "Body On Fire"
* "Heavier"
* "Prayers"
* "Bury A Lie"
* "Talk to a Friend"
* "Wasting My Youth"
* "Like I Do"
* "Eye Opener"

===Videography===
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| 2024
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| "Wish You the Best"
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| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBLW0to9eZU]
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| Sam Link
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! Note
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| 2014
| ''My Soul Is Empty and Full of White Girls''
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCQPNUUw96c]
| ''Through Art We Are All Equals''
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| rowspan="2"| 2015
| ''Burning Our Morals Away''
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJI21WrUvII]
| rowspan="2"| ''Routine Breathing''
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| ''Running Through the !6! with My Soul''
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-H-uUweM0M]
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| 2017
| ''[[I'd Rather See Your Star Explode]]''
|
| rowspan="3"| ''Beautiful Death''
| 2 videos made
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| rowspan="3"| 2018
| ''I Know a Lot of Artists''
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| ''The Pact''
|
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| ''Body on Fire''
|
| ''Revision''
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2019
| ''Heavier''
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5MOQjZwkIg]
| ''To Better Days''
|
|-
|-
| ''Prayers''
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IPmPtm6DIc]
| rowspan="6"| ''To Better Days''
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| rowspan="5"|2020
| ''Bury A Lie''
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| ''Talk to a Friend''
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|-
| ''Wasting My Youth''
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|-
|-
| ''Like I Do''
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| ''Eye Opener''
|
|
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://mindequalsblown.net/2014/04/03/slaves-jonny-craig-teases-new-single-the-fire-down-below/ Slaves First Single] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408015631/http://mindequalsblown.net/2014/04/03/slaves-jonny-craig-teases-new-single-the-fire-down-below/ |date=April 8, 2014 }}


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Latest revision as of 15:52, 22 December 2024

Rain City Drive
Also known asRain City (2021)
OriginPalm Coast, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Years active2021–present
Labels
Spinoff of
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

[edit]

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

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

Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

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

Singles

[edit]
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

[edit]
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

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  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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