"Rip Room's music is characterized by fractured rhythms and unexpected shifts in time signatures, driven by John Reed's darkly poetic lyrics that often focus on political dysfunction, loss, and death."
"The band formed unexpectedly after John Reed's previous band split, leading to the creation of Rip Room, which began as a Ramones tribute band for Halloween."
"Recording at Louder Studios with engineer Tim Green provided a conducive environment for the band, as his easy-going disposition allowed them to feel at home and create freely."
"The Psychology Of Junk EP features collaborations, including a connection made with Tommy Nagai from THE WAMEKI during a show, which led to further interactions in Japan."
Rip Room is a trio consisting of vocalist John Reed, bassist Sarah McKinney, and drummer Gracie Malley. Their music features fractured rhythms and unexpected time signature shifts, with lyrics that often address themes of political dysfunction, loss, and death. The band formed after Reed's previous group disbanded, initially starting as a Ramones tribute band. They recorded their debut LP, Alight and Resound, at Louder Studios, and their latest work is the Psychology Of Junk EP, which includes collaborations with other artists.
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