Tri-State (band)

Tri-State is a four-piece jangle pop and indie rock band from Maplewood, New Jersey, that formed in 2010, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Julian Brash, drummer Brady McNamara, bassist and vocalist Scott Stemmermann and vocalist and guitarist Jeff Zelevansky.[1][2] Their music is described as "jangle-pop" and "guitar-based rock'n'roll," and they draw comparison to the groups R.E.M., Dinosaur Jr., Eleventh Dream Day, and the artist Neil Young.[3][1] They self-released the six-track EP, entitled Tri-State, on 24 May 2016. A review of the EP by Jim Testa in Jersey Beat says "this is a terrific record [...] that neatly draws inspiration from Nineties alterna-rock without sounding dated or derivative. The guitars rumble and roar, the drumming always keeps things moving forward, and the vocals and lyrics bring a perspective you just don't find in younger bands."[3] Independent Clauses writes "Tri-State's tunes unfold in pleasing ways[,] creat[ing] an ominous mood that builds and builds," adding that "if you're into '90s indie-rock or mature songwriting that appreciates with multiple listens, give [Tri State] a spin."[4] Tri-State signed with Mint 400 Records in 2014.

LP

• “Hey Pal” (2019)

EPs

• Tri-State (2013)
• We Did What We Could Do (2016)

Singles

• "New Minuits / Titanic Brothers" (2015)

Appearing on

• Patchwork (2014)
• 1967 (2015)
• NJ / NY Mixtape (2018)

Citations

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