Tri-State is an American rock band from New Jersey.

About

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. 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. They self-released the six-track EP, entitled ''Tri-State'', on May 24, 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." ''Independent Clauses'' writes "Tri-State's tunes unfold in pleasing ways creat ngan 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." Tri-State signed with Mint 400 Records in 2014.

Mint 400 Records

That year they contributed the song "Take a Bow" for the compilation, ''Patchwork'', and a rendition of "Carrie Anne" for the 2015 compilation, ''

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''. Tri-State released two singles "New Minuits" and "Titanic Brothers," on September 21, 2015. They performed at the 2016

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. Their second EP, the five-track ''We Did What We Could Do'', was released with Mint 400 Records, on October 22, 2016. Bob Makin of ''

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'' describes the EP as "pop hooks, vocal harmonies, driving beats, and intricate, intertwined guitars with intelligent ndprobing lyrics." It was listed in ''Jersey Beat''s Top Local Releases" of 2016. The lead track "Summer Nun" appears on the compilation album, '' NJ / NY Mixtape''.

Discography

;LP * "Hey Pal" (2019) ;EPs * ''Doom Loop'' (2021) *''Tri-State'' (2013) *''We Did What We Could Do'' (2016) ;Singles *"New Minuits / Titanic Brothers" (2015) ;Appearing on *''Patchwork'' (2014) *''

'' (2015) *'' NJ / NY Mixtape'' (2018)

References

;Citations ;Bibliography * * * * * * {{refend Mint 400 Records artists Musical groups established in 2010 Musical groups from New Jersey 2010 establishments in New Jersey