Tourmaline (band)

Tourmaline was an American rock band from, New Jersey. Formed in June 2004, the band consists of Matt Rauch (lead vocals), Ryan Baredes (guitar), and Max Rauch (Drums). They have released two albums. Strange Distress Calls was released in the United States a year after the band's formation on June 21. It was recorded shortly after they formed in the span of ten days. Three of the members were 15 years of age. The Swindle was recorded in March 2008 with producer Joe Mcgrath and released in the fall of 2008.

Tourmaline
OriginVerona, New Jersey, US
GenresRock & Roll, Indie, Alternative
Rock
Years active2004–2011
LabelsNo Milk Records
Platform Group
Universal Records
MembersMatthew Rauch
Max Rauch
Ryan Baredes />John Macelwee
Past membersAndrew Koes
Justin Niemiec
Rob Pratola
Corey Zaloom
Websitemyspace.com/tourmaline

History

Strange Distress Calls, their first full-length released on No Milk Records, has sold over 5,500 copies. The release was well received by many critics getting positive reviews from Absolutepunk.net,[1] Punknews.org,[2] as well as receiving four out of five stars from Allmusic.[3] The band's first song to gain significant attention was "Blank", which fell into rotation on many college radio stations during the summer of 2005, while they were on tour with Socratic (Drive-Thru Records). It was also featured on many compilations. In 2008 Tourmaline released their full-length record "The Swindle" to favorable reviews.[4]

Members

The band consists of:

  • Matt Rauch – Songwriter, lead vocals
  • Ryan Baredes – Guitar
  • Max Rauch – Drums

Discography

LP

Strange Distress Calls – 2005
The Swindle – 2008
Wreckage – 2010 (Unreleased)

References
  1. "Chorus.fm".
  2. "Tourmaline Strange Distress Calls". Punknews.org. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved April 14, 2007.
  3. "Tourmaline". Allmusic. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  4. "Tourmaline - The Swindle - Album Review - AbsolutePunk.net". Archive.is. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
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