CRUISR

CRUISR (pronounced cruiser) is an American indie pop band based in Philadelphia. They are signed to Vagrant Records. The line-up consists of Andy States (Vocals, Guitar), Jon Van Dine (Drums), and Bruno Catrambone (Guitar).

CRUISR
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
GenresIndie pop, surf pop
Years active2012 (2012)–present
LabelsVagrant
Associated actsThe 1975, Young Rising Sons, Youth Lagoon
Websitewww.cruisrtheband.com
MembersAndy States
Jon Van Dine
Bruno Catrambone
Past membersKyle Cook

Background

CRUISR's beginnings date back to 2012 as a solo project of lead singer, Andy States. States wrote and recorded the band’s first EP in his Philadelphia bedroom, fixated on the idea of what it means to craft a pop song.

"I have an obsession with writing pop music and the idea that songs can transcend people," States says. "I saw that producer Jeremy Park started writing blog articles about how he recorded Youth Lagoon, so I wrote to him and sent him my songs asking for advice and knowledge. He wrote back and loved my stuff and helped me produce the first EP."

The "Cruiser EP" garnered attention on various blogs and led to the expansion of the band.[1]

2014

In 2014, the band released their debut single, "All Over", working with producer Andrew Maury (RAC, Panama Wedding, Ra Ra Riot). They also landed spots at Budweiser Made in America Festival,[2] as well as Firefly Music Festival and a full North American tour with The 1975.[3]

2015

In 2015, the band performed at Hangout Fest, various dates with Bleachers and Joywave, opened for Imagine Dragons in Philadelphia [4] and once again at Firefly Music Festival.[5] They toured in July and August with Young Rising Sons and Hunter Hunted beginning on July 25 in Salt Lake City, Utah.[6]

2016

On May 4, bassist Kyle Cook departed from the band to focus on his graphic design career. They announced this via the band's Facebook account.[7]

On July 17, they released a brand new 2-track single titled "Throw Shade", which also includes a b-side, "Moving to Neptune".[8]

Starting May 11, CRUISR supported PVRIS on a full U.S. tour along with Lydia.[9]

On Nov 19, CRUISR supported AGAINST THE CURRENT on their "In Our Bones" North America tour.[10]

2018

In March and April, CRUISR supported Matt & Kim on the first leg of their North American tour.[11]

On April 19th, CRUISR released their first single since 2016 titled 'Mind Eraser', which was featured on Spotify's New Music Friday playlist.[12]

Band members

Current members
  • Andy States — lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2012–present)
  • Jon Van Dine — drums (2012–present)
  • Bruno Catrambone — lead guitar, keyboards (2014–present)

Touring members
  • Wesley Bunch — bass guitar (2016)
  • Paul Impellizeri— bass guitar (2016-present)

Former members
  • Kyle Cook — bass guitar (2012–16)

Discography

Albums
  • CRUISR (2015)

EPs
  • Cruiser (2012)
  • "All Over" (2014)

Singles
  • "Go For It" (2015)
  • "Throw Shade" (2015)
  • "Take That" (2016)
  • "Mind Eraser" (2018)
  • "Opening Up" (2019)
  • "Get Out" (2019)

References
  1. "Vagrant Records: CRUISR". Vagrant Records. Vagrant.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  2. Bierman, Bryan. "Get To Know: CRUISR". Red Bull. Redbull.com. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  3. Wood, James. "CRUISR's Andy States & Jonathan Van Dine talk music, touring with The 1975". AXS. axs.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  4. "Imagine Dragons, Halsey, and CRUISR". Songkick. Songkick.com. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
  5. "Firefly Coffee House Spotlight: CRUISR out to expand on Top 40 pop formula". Stubhub. Stubhub.com. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  6. Vineberg, Andy. "Doylestown native, Hatboro-Horsham grad riding CRUISR to big things". Doylestown Intelligencer. theintell.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  7. "CRUISR". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  8. Morris, Jessie. "Stream: CRUISR – "Throw Shade" + Upcoming Tour Dates". Mostly Junkfood. mostlyjunkfoodl.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  9. Pryor, Terrance. "PVRIS announce opening acts for North American tour". AXS. AXS.com. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  10. http://www.songkick.com/artists/8297713-cruisr
  11. http://www.songkick.com/artists/8297713-cruisr
  12. http://philadelphia.thedelimagazine.com/34533/new-track-mind-eraser-cruisr
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