Ruby Bones
Ruby Bones are an American rock band from New Jersey.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, indie rock |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Mint 400 Records |
| Website | www |
| Members | Matt Cohen Chris Fox James Janocha FC Spies |
History
Chris Fox is a former member of the New Brunswick, New Jersey band Boxed Wine, who are called "exuberant pop-rock." They released two singles, two EPs and a full length album.[1] When Boxed Wine disbanded, Fox began by writing folk songs, and in 2015, he was joined by drummer James Janocha of the band Twin Berlin, and bassist FC Spies to reinterpret his compositions as rock anthems, which formed the indie rock group Ruby Bones.[2][3] They are noted as being a "formidable pop-rock engine".{sfn|Mehalick|2017}}[1] The group describe themselves as "Bruce Springsteen on cocaine after a few drags off a helium balloon."[2]
Their self-titled album was released on 12 May 2017, and it charted on the Billboard Heatseeker Middle Atlantic Chart at No. 7.[4] It also was No. 16 on the Most Added NACC radio charts, and peaked at No. 175 on the Top 200.[5] Regarding their self-titled album, Fox explains that it "is part love story, part dealing with the fact that technology and cell phones are so ubiquitous that it's making it harder to make real connection with someone," and continues by saying "people are addicted to this never-ending feed of information."[6] Their video for the single "Gone Gone Gone" features actors Ryan Christian and Natalie Stevens.[5][7][3] The music video pays homage to the film Weekend at Bernie's.[4]
Mint 400 Records
In 2018, Ruby Bones signed with Mint 400 Records, and they released a three-track EP, entitled Laser, on 2 November 2018. The band commenting on the EPs single "Not Enough," say it "is about one side of a couple never being able to meet the needs of the other, no matter how hard they might try."[8]
Members
- Chris Fox – vocals and guitar (2015–present)
- James Janocha – drums (2015–present)
- FC Spies – bass (2015–present)
- Matt Cohen – lead guitar (2019–present)
Discography
- Albums
- Ruby Bones (2017)
- EPs
- Tooth (2019)
- Laser (2018)
References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Basileo, J.P. (2017), "Ruby Bones "Heart Of Darkness"", Impose, retrieved 23 January 2019
- Colburn, Randall (7 December 2016), "New Jersey outfit Ruby Bones rebels against complacency on new song "Heart of Darkness"–listen", Consequence of Sound, retrieved 23 January 2016
- Frometa, R.J. (31 October 2017), "Premiere: Ruby Bones Release New Music Video For "Gone, Gone, Gone"", Vents Magazine, retrieved 23 January 2019
- Jordan, Chris (31 May 2018), "Ruby Bones vs. Tech Overload", Asbury Park Press, retrieved 23 January 2019
- Mehalick, Mike (6 April 2017), "Watch: Ruby Bones Shares "Heart of Darkness"", Speak Into My Good Eye, retrieved 23 January 2019
- Sawdey, Evan (8 May 2017), "Ruby Bones Share Stream of Their Self-Titled Debut (premiere)", PopMatters, retrieved 23 January 2019
- Shrum, Tony (18 October 2018), "Video Premiere: Ruby Bones – "Not Enough"", New Noise Magazine, retrieved 23 January 2019
- WRAT Staff (3 June 2017), "Jersey Rock Band of the Week: Ruby Bones", WRAT, retrieved 23 January 2019