Racquet Club (Feat. Members of Knapsack, The Jealous Sound, Samiam) Release Debut Album Today On Rise Records

Purchase "Racquet Club" here: http://racquetclub.merchnow.com Sing me to sleep, you have all that I want I will not watch you leave, just say the words and you are free How can this bee, I have blood on my hands I have rolled up my sleeves, I've done the things you asked of me Bore me to tears, you have wounded my pride You have confirmed my fears, Let me know what you decide Here we are, this doesn't have to be so hard Suffering is suffering, that won't get you very far So here we are you don't have to be afraid Suffering is suffering...betrayed In the shade of the trees we are new blades of grass, Shooting up through the leaves, we grew so fast we couldn't see A head full of bees, you write such pretty songs But not one is for me, a heart that waits impatiently At first I was thrown, I am hurt I am wronged Have you known all along, collect the things that you will need So here we are you don't have to be alone Suffering is suffering you couldn't manage on your own So here we are this doesn't have to be so hard Suffering is suffering that won't get you very far So here we are, we couldn't manage on our own, Suffering is suffering...alone Directed by Steve Hanft

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RACQUET CLUB (FEAT. MEMBERS OF KNAPSACK, THE JEALOUS SOUND, SAMIAM) RELEASE SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM TODAY ON RISE RECORDS UPCOMING HEADLINE APPEARANCES ALONG WITH SUPPORT DATES WITH HOT WATER MUSIC, THE MOVIELIFE AND THE EARLY NOVEMBER  BEGIN NEXT WEEK MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE, "HEAD FULL OF BEES," DIRECTED BY STEVE HANFT (BECK) NOW STREAMING ONLINE RACQUET CLUB NOW AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING AND DOWNLOAD ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, SPOTIFY, AMAZON AND MERCHNOW “Shehan is a master of the softly-sung verse transitioning into the roaring chorus, and he does it on songs like ‘White Knuckles’ and ’Blood on the Moon’ with the same spirit he did in 1998.” – Brooklyn Vegan STREAM: RACQUET CLUB (IN FULL ON SPOTIFY) Photo: Aaron Farley Rise Records and Racquet Club, the newly formed quartet featuring members of Knapsack, The Jealous Sound and Samiam are proud to announce the release of the band's self-titled debut album. Produced by Alex Newport (Bloc Party, Frank Turner) and out today, Friday, September 29, Racquet Club presents itself as a breathtaking rock record that will appeal to fans of the members' previous projects but also stands on its own as something singularly impressive. From the driving pop perfection of “Let Beauty Find You” to the stripped-down power of “Blood On The Moon” and melodic moodiness of “Boundaries,” these ten songs are like different shades of the same color–and together they paint a picture that's more hopeful than anything vocalist/guitarist Blair Shehan has penned in the past. “The records that I've done in the past have really been reactions to chaos in my life and the guilt or hurt that came along with that,” Shehan explains. “I'm still dealing with those tendencies but now rather than focusing on the chaos I’m focusing on solutions and those small victories.” Check out the music video for “Head Full Of Bees,” helmed by Steve Hanft who is known for directing Beck’s “Where It’s At” video, HERE. Stream and download Racquet Club via iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify and MerchNow HERE. Additionally, Racquet Club will be making headline and support appearances throughout North America starting next week. Supporting Hot Water Music, The Movielife and The Early November on select dates, the band will be performing in markets such as Phoenix, AZ on October 3, West Hollywood, CA on October 4, Berkeley, CA on October 7, Denver, CO on October 10, Toronto, ON on October 14, Brooklyn, NY on October 19 and more. A full listing of dates can be found below. A few years ago, Blair Shehan was burnt out. His highly respected rock band The Jealous Sound released A Gentle Reminder on Rise Records in 2012 but although the album was well received and the band toured with acts like Death Cab For Cutie and Sunny Day Real Estate, they never really hit their stride. Then something unexpected happened: Shehan's previous act, Knapsack, starting playing shows again and he immediately rekindled a musical and creative partnership with the band's guitarist Sergie Loobkoff, who was also a founding member of Samiam. “The Knapsack reunion was a real gift for me because there was no pressure and it was just for the fun of it,” Shehan recounts. “Sergie and I started talking about writing new music together but as soon as we began we knew that this was going to be a different beast altogether.” Also featuring The Jealous Sound drummer Bob Penn and new bassist Ian Smith, Racquet Club’s lineup was solidified and would eventually give life to these 10 tracks that see all of the members stepping outside of their comfort zones to create something that grows more compelling with each listen. “Making this record together was a struggle at times and there was a lot of self-doubt on Blair's part but we pulled it off,” Loobkoff summarizes. Shehan echoes this sentiment adding, “For me making this record was a challenge in a lot of ways and just completing it makes me feel so good. In life you get these moments where you realize your goal is worth taking a chance on because once you accomplish it you can walk upright in the world knowing that you did your best.” In the end, the very act of creation is what makes Racquet Club a success–and the songs speak for themselves in a way that will stay with the listener long after the album has ended. Racquet Club will be making the following headline and support appearances throughout 2017 and January 2018. Dates below. OCTOBER 03 – Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge * 04 – West Hollywood, CA – Troubadour * 05 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues (Voodoo Lounge) * 06 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues * 07 – Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone * 09 – Salt Lake City, UT – Club Sound *             10 – Denver, CO – Bluebird * 11 – Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room * 12 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean ^ 13 – Lansing, MI – The Loft * 14 – Toronto, ON – Sneaky Dee’s * 16 – Cambridge, MA – The Middle East Upstairs  ^ 17 – Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s ^ 18 – Washington, DC – DC9 ^ 19 – Brooklyn, NY – Knitting Factory ^ 20 – Garwood, NJ – Crossroads ^ 21 – Lancaster, PA – Lizard Lounge ^ DECEMBER 02 – São Paulo, Brazil – Caricoa Club # 03 – São Paulo, Brazil – Hangar 110 (w/ Chuck Ragan) JANUARY 05 – Los Angeles, CA – Regent (w/ Hot Water Music, Dead to Me) 06 –San Francisco, CA – Slim’s (w/ Hot Water Music, Dead to Me) # = supporting Hot Water Music  * = supporting The Movielife and The Early November  ^ = headline show https://twitter.com/RacquetClubBand https://www.facebook.com/RacquetClubBand https://www.instagram.com/racquetclub_losangeles/

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