Rabid Young
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2016 | SELF
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Press
A fascination with vintage synthesizers, a powerful vocal attack, and hooky material all add up to a well-produced, extremely promising quintet from Las Vegas. - Music Connection (Print)
"Simultaneously decadent and yearning...It holds nothing back in its cinematic groove, the mid-tempo refrain having a grand sprawl to it as the synths are layered in shimmering textures. The chorus of chant-like vocals add another level of opulence to the simultaneously decadent and yearning track." - PopMatters
"A creative mix of synth pop with a rockier edge, all of which have a generally bright and breezy feel to them." - Beehive Candy
"as haunting and viscerally realistic as anything I have heard lately, and I for one am grateful for that" - Bearded Magazine
"Euphoric vocals and beautiful instrument work" - Salacious Sound
"We’re thrilled to premiere their infectious electro-pop tune Beautiful Things." - A Music Blog, Yea?
"For those in need of absolute over the top stadium pop that is never “Not Enough”, then crank the ultra anthemic and sugar encrusted single from Rabid Young." - Impose, Week In Pop
"The retro pop elements are masterfully balanced with alt-rock counterweights to produce a supremely catchy vibe you will love regardless what your preferred genre is. Another reason to love on this tune is the vocal harmony it has going on in the hook. Listen and I’m sure you’ll find a dozen more." - We Do It For The Love Of Music
‘Before You Go’, carries on their anthemic sonic tradition and brings their signature sing-along choruses to a new level. - Take A Shot
"Rabid Young's debut EP is influenced by classic rock, ‘80s pop and melodic top 40, and is as radio-friendly as they come." - Myspace
"A creative mix of synth pop with a rockier edge, all of which have a generally bright and breezy feel to them." - Beehive Candy
"Enjoy listening to it’s anthemic, soaring chorus. It has a very cool vibe, strong vocal layers and an outstanding melody." - What's Hip¿
"synth pop impressively blended with well-balanced indie rock" - PPCorn
Discography
Rabid Young EP 1 (2015)
Single "Before You Go" (2016)
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Bio
Eric Rickey (Most Thieves) was restless. He had spent years
cultivating his skills as a musician, songwriter and producer. Having
received critical praise and connected with eager listeners, at some
point in 2014, he found himself at the end of a well traveled road
wondering where to go next. After composing and producing the film
score for Popovich and the Voice of the Fabled American West, with
friend and fellow musician Jackson Wilcox (A Crowd of Small
Adventures) the duo took aim at the uncharted territories of pop
music.
They set about deconstructing the type of radio pop that took
hold of the charts in the 80's and fusing it with its not-so-distant
cousin of current chart toppers. Straight forward lyrics that cut right to
the heart of the matter, melodies that leap from your speakers with
ease, beats that make you move and a metric ton of shimmering
keyboards. Before long the pair was joined in the
studio by fellow Most Thieves alum Bobby Lee Parker (guitar), long
time partner in crime Matthew Long(drums, Roky Erickson) and
Popovich contributor Alex Stopa (The Silver State, Big Talk). The result
is their freshly minted self titled debut EP mixed by Grammy winning
engineer Adam J. Odor.
Excited by the results of their studio explorations, Rabid Young have
now set their sights on bringing it to life on the stage. That thought
drew the talents of guitarist Mason Bundschuh (Atlas Takes Aim) and
keyboardist Kelly Loadman into the fold. The live Rabid Young retains
the pop melodies and endless keyboard textures of the studio work,
but highlights the music with high energy and passionate
performances bringing the presentation up to a level befitting the
biggest arena rock bands. The whole thing sparks with the electricity
of new art.
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