| Rival State | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2002 (2002)–present |
| Members | Salvi Stone Jo Einarsson Stefan Einarsson Valdimar Einarsson Nimal Fernando |
| Website | www |
Rival State is an alternative rock band based out of London, United Kingdom, which formed in New Plymouth, New Zealand in 2002. The band consists of members Salvi Stone, Nimal Fernando, Jo Einarsson, Stefan Einarsson and Valdi Einarsson.
The band released their debut album Apollo Me on 12 October 2012 in New Zealand, where it reached No 1 on the Top 20 New Zealand Album Charts and No 10 on the New Zealand Top 40 Album Charts.
In 2014 the band relocated to London, where they released their Youth Tax EP on 22 October 2014.
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Top 40 Albums Chart | Top 20 NZ Albums Chart | ||
| 2012 | Apollo Me
|
10 | 1 |
EPs
- Gutter Mouth EP (2015)
- Youth Tax EP (2014)
Singles
- "Impulses" (2016)
- "Modern Living" (2015)
- "Keepsake" (2015)
- "Sleep Talker" (2014)
- "Aces" (2014)
Band members
- Current Band Members
- Nimal Fernando - guitar, backing vocals (2002 – present)
- Jo Einarsson - guitar (2002 – present)
- Stefan Einarsson - bass guitar (2002 – present)
- Valdimar Einarsson - drums (2012 – present)
- Salvi Stone - Lead vocalist (2016–present)
Ex Band Members
- Luke Van Hoof - lead vocals, guitar (2005 – 2015)
References
- "Rockers heading to UK". Oren Oaarik, Taranaki Daily News. 20 January 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Apollo Me by Rival State". iTunes. 12 October 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ^ "Top 20 New Zealand Albums Chart - The Official New Zealand Music Chart". nztop40.co.nz. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart - The Official New Zealand Music Chart". nztop40.co.nz. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Youth Tax by Rival State". iTunes. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- "iTunes - Music - Gutter Mouth - EP by Rival State". iTunes. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- "Rival State announce new front-man |Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
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