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Young Rival @ NXNE 2009

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By Ciara McCann (CHARTattack) June 22, 2009 12:28 pm
Background/ Composition: Hamilton four-piece Young Rival are in the midst of recording their latest album and Tthe band's seamless set was surprising considering they haven't played live in the past two months. Grade: 95 Comment: Young Rival stood out as one of the most memorable acts of the night with their danceable rock and unique stage...
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Sloan Cameo With Bicycles On Stage

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By Scott Bryson (CHARTattack) November 10, 2008 11:09 am
It's safe to say that after 30 years, any statute of limitations on parodying monumental events in rock history has expired. Martin Scorsese's The Last Waltz was released to the public in 1978. The documentary was a record of The Band's (original lineup) farewell concert at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom. The Can-Am rockers were joined on...
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Sloan's Jay Ferguson as a Bicycle (photo by Joe Fuda)Sloan's Jay Ferguson as a Bicycle (photo by Joe Fuda)

Young Rival — Young Rival

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By Jen White (CHARTattack) October 24, 2008 3:12 pm
The Ride Theory got a fresh start when they changed their name to Young Rival last year, and now the Hamilton, Ont. garage rock quartet are ready to properly break out. Their self-titled, independently released debut EP, which was produced by Emery Dobyns (Patti Smith, Antony And The Johnsons) in New York, is practically oozing its '60s and '70s...
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King Khan & The Shrines Get Freaky

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) July 24, 2008 12:31 pm
Hamilton's Young Rival opened this show and considering the headliner is known for his crazy showmanship it's a bit unfair to say this band were boring... but they were. Their style is inconsistent and while frontman Aron D'Alesio is a talented guitarist and drummer Noah Fralick really gets into his performance, Young Rival's songs are ultimately...
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King Khan & The Shrines (Photo by Aviva Cohen)

Young Rival @ NXNE 2008

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By Evan Dickson (CHARTattack) June 13, 2008 12:00 pm
BACKGROUND/COMPOSITION: These four rock dudes rocked the dude rock. Tres balls. Grade: 77 Comment:Meatnpotatoes. These guys didn't bring any bullshit and asked for none in return. They're a rock band, after all, and rock bands play rock music. Weird how easy it is to forget that simple tautology. That's why the world needs bands like...
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Young Rival (Photo by John Papamarko)

Young Rival @ CMW 2008

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By Scott Bryson (CHARTattack) March 7, 2008 1:30 pm
BACKGROUND/COMPOSITION: I really liked this band's former moniker, The Ride Theory, and I don't know why they had to go and change it to Young Rival, but let's suspend judgment on that for now. They rock like they don't have a care in the world. That'll probably change when they sign to a label and their spirits are crushed, but let's enjoy...
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Young Rival @ NXNE 2007

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By John Papamarko (CHARTattack) June 9, 2007 11:00 am
Background/Composition: Young Rival might not be a recognizable name to most, but you've most likely heard of their previous incarnation The Ride Theory. There was no monumental rock 'n' roll breakup, cease and desist orders or label pressures. After more than five years and two albums, the band just felt it was time for a change. This being...
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I Read The News Today... For Oct. 18, 2010

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) October 18, 2010 2:11 pm
In addition to seagulls, Kings Of Leon's Caleb Followill hates... hipsters. We're pretty sure the feeling's mutual. Rolling StoneYoung Rival will open for Born Ruffians during their European tour this fall, which kicks off Nov. 18. —bornruffians.com Every Time I Die may be getting sued for a series of fake celebrity retweets they've made to...
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I Read The News Today... For Aug. 13, 2010

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) August 13, 2010 1:05 pm
The Black Keys' music will soon be available to download at the Rock Band music store for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii characters. The Black Keys pack will feature Attack & Release's "I Got Mine" and "Strange Time," along with Magic Potion's "Your Touch." Shame there's nothing from...
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Young Rival At Horseshoe Tavern

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Photographer: 
Jeff Jewiss
Venue: 
Horseshoe Tavern
City: 
Toronto, ON
Date: 
April 30, 2010
Young Rival (Photo by Jeff Jewiss)

Young Rival At Horseshoe Tavern

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Photographer: 
Jeff Jewiss
Venue: 
Horseshoe Tavern
City: 
Toronto, ON
Date: 
April 30, 2010
Young Rival (Photo by Jeff Jewiss)

Young Rival At Horseshoe Tavern

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Photographer: 
Jeff Jewiss
Venue: 
Horseshoe Tavern
City: 
Toronto, ON
Date: 
April 30, 2010
Young Rival (Photo by Jeff Jewiss)

Young Rival At Horseshoe Tavern

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Photographer: 
Jeff Jewiss
Venue: 
Horseshoe Tavern
City: 
Toronto, ON
Date: 
April 30, 2010

Young Rival At Horseshoe Tavern

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Photographer: 
Jeff Jewiss
Venue: 
Horseshoe Tavern
City: 
Toronto, ON
Date: 
April 30, 2010
Young Rival (Photo by Jeff Jewiss)

Young Rival At Horseshoe Tavern

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Photographer: 
Jeff Jewiss
Venue: 
Horseshoe Tavern
City: 
Toronto, ON
Date: 
April 30, 2010
Young Rival (Photo by Jeff Jewiss)

Young Rival — Young Rival

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By Scott Bryson (CHARTattack) April 14, 2010 4:03 pm
Few things anger me more than when a band releases an EP followed by a full-length that reuses most of the songs from the EP. Not so for Hamilton Ont.'s Young Rival. Here, we get 11 brand new tunes. They're still not very dexterous with album names, though; this is their second self-titled release. Young Rival lost a band member before...
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Young Rival's self-titled album

Young Rival @ CMW 2010

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By Valentina D'Aliesio (CHARTattack) March 16, 2010 11:40 am
Background/Composition: This Hamilton, Ont. indie trio know a thing or two about change. They were originally called The Ride Theory, switch to Young Rival in 2007 and lost a member at the end of 2009, but that clearly hasn't slowed them down. Their new album will be released April 13 through Sonic Unyon. Grade: 84 Comment: Young Rival played...
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Young Rival Prove You Can Go Back Home

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By Shawn Despres (CHARTattack) March 11, 2010 4:02 pm
Earlier this month, Hamilton, Ont. label Sonic Unyon Records and the city's garage rock revivalists Young Rival announced they were teaming up for the release of the band's upcoming self-titled full-length. Bassist John Smith feels the well-respected imprint took more notice of Young Rival after the group's eponymous EP won alternative/indie...
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Young Rival Lose Member

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) December 16, 2009 1:47 pm
Hamilton, Ont. indie rockers Young Rival will become a three-piece band in 2010. Guitarist Kyle Kuchmey is leaving the band so he can "focus on other things in life," according to a post on Young Rival's blog on Tuesday (Dec. 15). The split seems to be amicable, and the band write that they will "miss his incredible knowledge of...
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Young Rival (Kyle Kuchmey is on the far right)
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