Rituals of Mine

Rituals of Mine (previously known as Sister Crayon) is an indie pop/electronic/Alt. R&B duo from Sacramento, California founded in 2010,[1][2] and led by vocalist Terra Lopez and drummer Adam Pierce.[3][4]

Rituals of Mine
OriginSacramento, California, U.S.
GenresElectronic
Years active2010–present
Labels
Associated actsWarpaint
Websitewww.ritualsofmine.com
MembersTerra Lopez
Adam Pierce
Past membersDani Fernandez
Genaro Ulloa
Nicholas Suhr
Jeffrey LaTour
Omar Barajas

History

Originally led by vocalist Terra Lopez with Dani Fernandez playing MPC and SPD-SX, the band was a two-member act for approximately one year before keys player Genaro Ulloa and drummer Nicholas Suhr joined the following year. Previously performing under the name Silent and Clementine, Lopez decided "I didn't want to be shy anymore, and I wanted to have a name that was bolder, and a completely different alter ego."[5]

In September 2010, they contributed a track to Manimal Vinyl's tribute to David Bowie titled We Were So Turned On: A Tribute to David Bowie, covering "The Bewlay Brothers". They also released a limited 7" split with Warpaint.

Sister Crayon recorded their full-length debut Bellow in Spring/Summer 2010 at the famous Hangar Studios in Sacramento, California. Five of the tracks appeared in a rawer form on their limited edition EP, only sold at shows. Bellow was released on Manimal Vinyl on February 22, 2011. Their debut video for the track "(In) Reverse" (directed by New York fashion photographer, Robert Ascroft) was aired several times on MTV's LOGO network in May 2010. In 2013 they toured the U.S. extensively in support of Bosnian Rainbows.

Their 2016 album, Devoted was re-released as their major-label debut with new production and mixes. The album was mastered by Tom Coyne.[6]

In May 2016, it was announced that Sister Crayon had signed with Warner Brother's records, and would be joining Deftones on tour. In July, Sister Crayon announced that they were changing their name to Rituals of Mine.[6] Adam Pierce joined the band as a touring drummer in 2016,[6] and became an official member in 2019.[4] Their EP Sleeper Hold was released on October 4, 2019 via Carpark Records.[4][7]

Discography

Albums
  • Bellow (Manimal, 2011)
  • Devoted (Rodriguez-Lopez Productions, 2016)

EPs
  • Sister Crayon (2010)
  • Disquiet (2011)
  • Cynic (2013)
  • Still Cynic (2014)
  • Sleeper Hold (2019)

Singles
  • "The Bewlay Brothers" (2010)
  • Split 7" with Warpaint (Manimal, 2010)
  • "I'll Always Be In Love With You" (2018)
  • "No Time to Go Numb" (2018)
  • "Burst" (2019)
  • "Heavyweight" (2019)[8]

References
  1. Martins, Chris (23 November 2009). "Manimal Signs Sister Crayon, Holds Echo Residency, Releases Warpaint Video". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on 16 June 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
  2. Payne, John (December 11, 2018). "Activism Isn't a Fad for Rituals of Mine". LA Weekly.
  3. "Rituals of Mine Announces Upcoming EP, Creates a 'Queer Space Jam' in Haunting 'Burst' Video: Premiere". Billboard. July 30, 2019.
  4. "Rituals of Mine Defeats Trauma with New Single "Burst"; Announces EP Release and North American Tour Dates". Grimmy Goods. August 6, 2019.
  5. Meyer, Carla (29 Jan 2010). "Sister Crayon Colors Outside The Musical Lines". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
  6. Meyer, Carla (21 July 2016). "With Warner Bros. record deal, Sacramento's Sister Crayon assuming a new name". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  7. "Carpark Records / Artists / Rituals of Mine". Carpark Records. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  8. "Rituals of Mine Deal With Carrying Grief in Mesmerizing 'Heavyweight' Video: Watch". Billboard. December 12, 2019.
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