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![]() theRave as Spells and Curses | |
Background information | |
Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Genres | |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | DMD Records |
Members |
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Website |
www |
Spells and Curses is the alternative rock project of American multi-instrumentalist theRave. In the recording studio, theRave writes, records, performs, and produces all of the project's music. As a touring act, Spells and Curses currently consists of theRave (vocals, guitar, synthesizer) and a variety of musicians. Spells and Curses releases music through their own label, DMD Records.
theRave originally conceived the project in Queens in 2012. After a series of online covers song releases, Spells and Curses' debut studio album, SUADADE, was released in 2012 and was well received by critics. theRave's 2017 follow-up, Sinful Things, was also acclaimed, allowing Spells and Curses to tour nationally. Spell and Curses' upcoming third album, is a double-album currently being released in parts; one single (and music video) at a time.
The origins of Spells and Curses can be found in the New York City music scene. [1] It emerged in 2012 as a home-recording project created by theRave. [2] The loss of a parent further spurred him to process his emotions by recording cover songs that he'd post to Soundcloud. [3] In 2014, he followed by releasing a collection of original music online, which would later become his debut album SUADADE. [4] All aspects of the album's recording and production were handled by theRave in an "empty basement". [5] He released it under the name Spells and Curses because he "...believes for all music to be modern-day spells and curses. [6] [7] This generated interest from local musicians eager to transfer these recordings to a live setting. theRave enlisted the help of Digiprana (bass) and theProfessor (drums) to begin performing at local gigs. [8]
As Spells and Curses began playing more shows in support of SUADADE, their dynamic live performances began cultivating a local following. [9] [10] Around this time their shows would get noticed up by local news and music blogs. [11] [12]
The band went on tour in support of the album for most of 2015 and into 2016. [13] One of their stops was the opening day of the Queens Night Market, where they performed for over 10,000 people. [14] [15] After ending the tour with a sold-out show in NYC's legendary rock music venue, The Bitter End, theRave went to work on the next album with theProfessor providing drums and percussion. [16]
Early 2017, Spells and Curses enlisted SupaBass on bass (with Digiprana leaving a month prior) and Dr. Pez on keyboards to fill out their live sound. Ben Schigel ( Chimaira, Machine Gun Kelly, Drowning Pool) was hired to handle the mixing of the upcoming album. [17]
Sinful Things was released on June 2, 2017 to wide-spread acclaim and significant press attention. [18] [19] It was released to present the SUADADE "spellsy"-sound with a more "live-rock band" energy. [20] They toured to support the album, opening for Wyclef Jean and Gary Lucas on different dates. [21]
On June 2019, Spells and Curses were handpicked by 3x- Grammy Award winning producer Marc Urselli ( U2, Kesha, Les Paul) [22] to produce new music. [23] Together they recorded the single "The Love That We Make" [24] at Eastside Sound Studios and filmed a documentary to capture the process, releasing both in August of that year. [25]
During the 2020 Pandemic, with touring not a possibility, theRave decided to livestream solo performances in a series called "Quarantine Night Live". [26] A companion Discord server was made for the Spells and Curses community to check in on each other's mental health during the global COVID lockdown. [27]
After 3 years of no performances in front of a live crowd, [28] Spells and Curses went back on tour. He toured from the east to west coast of America for 2022 into 2023. [29] [30] Additionally, Spells and Curses spent most of 2021-2022 recording new material for an upcoming double-album as well as 4 additional albums. [31] On September 2023, Spells and Curses began releasing songs from the upcoming album, one single at a time, with the intention of releasing a new song with a music video once every 2 months. [32]
On February 2024, Spells and Curses announced a solo acoustic of Southeast Asia where he'd perform in Bangkok and Singapore, with stops in Phuket and Hong Kong as well. The tour itself was sponsored by Enya Guitars. [33]
Spells and Curses cites Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, [34] Jeff Buckley, [35] Deftones, [36] John Mayer, The Fall of Troy, Kanye West, [37] Prince [38], Usher [39], George Michael, Miguel and Cigarettes After Sex [40] as influences.
Spells and Curses' musical style has consistently evolved throughout the duration of the project. As a result, they have been categorized under several genres of rock and pop, primarily indie rock, [41], ambient, [42] alternative, [43] hard rock, [44] emo rock, [45] goth rock, [46] math rock, [47] jazz fusion, [48] instrumental, [49] electronic, [50] dance pop, [51] folk, [52] trip-hop, [53] alternative metal, [54] soft rock, [55] soul, [56] psychedelic [57] and r&b. [58]
theRave discussed how the guitar is the main vehicle through which he understands music. Due to this, he is fascinated by all things guitars, amps, and pedals. [59] Going so far as posting guitar gear review videos to YouTube during the pandemic. [60] Additionally, theRave has built his own custom guitar whom he affectionately calls "Stella", due to her silver sparkle color. [61]
theRave has also spoken at length about how numerology, [62] dreams and meditation supercharge his creativity and songwriting. [63] [64]
Ever since experiencing the loss of a loved one to suicide, theRave advocates for mental health checks. [65] During a few "Quarantine Night Live" livestream performances [66], he would raise awareness for suicide prevention while also urging viewers to donate to To Write Love On Her Arms. [67]
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Infatuation League |
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Bewitching Pool |
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Love That We Make |
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Spells and Curses | |
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![]() theRave as Spells and Curses | |
Background information | |
Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Genres | |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | DMD Records |
Members |
|
Website |
www |
Spells and Curses is the alternative rock project of American multi-instrumentalist theRave. In the recording studio, theRave writes, records, performs, and produces all of the project's music. As a touring act, Spells and Curses currently consists of theRave (vocals, guitar, synthesizer) and a variety of musicians. Spells and Curses releases music through their own label, DMD Records.
theRave originally conceived the project in Queens in 2012. After a series of online covers song releases, Spells and Curses' debut studio album, SUADADE, was released in 2012 and was well received by critics. theRave's 2017 follow-up, Sinful Things, was also acclaimed, allowing Spells and Curses to tour nationally. Spell and Curses' upcoming third album, is a double-album currently being released in parts; one single (and music video) at a time.
The origins of Spells and Curses can be found in the New York City music scene. [1] It emerged in 2012 as a home-recording project created by theRave. [2] The loss of a parent further spurred him to process his emotions by recording cover songs that he'd post to Soundcloud. [3] In 2014, he followed by releasing a collection of original music online, which would later become his debut album SUADADE. [4] All aspects of the album's recording and production were handled by theRave in an "empty basement". [5] He released it under the name Spells and Curses because he "...believes for all music to be modern-day spells and curses. [6] [7] This generated interest from local musicians eager to transfer these recordings to a live setting. theRave enlisted the help of Digiprana (bass) and theProfessor (drums) to begin performing at local gigs. [8]
As Spells and Curses began playing more shows in support of SUADADE, their dynamic live performances began cultivating a local following. [9] [10] Around this time their shows would get noticed up by local news and music blogs. [11] [12]
The band went on tour in support of the album for most of 2015 and into 2016. [13] One of their stops was the opening day of the Queens Night Market, where they performed for over 10,000 people. [14] [15] After ending the tour with a sold-out show in NYC's legendary rock music venue, The Bitter End, theRave went to work on the next album with theProfessor providing drums and percussion. [16]
Early 2017, Spells and Curses enlisted SupaBass on bass (with Digiprana leaving a month prior) and Dr. Pez on keyboards to fill out their live sound. Ben Schigel ( Chimaira, Machine Gun Kelly, Drowning Pool) was hired to handle the mixing of the upcoming album. [17]
Sinful Things was released on June 2, 2017 to wide-spread acclaim and significant press attention. [18] [19] It was released to present the SUADADE "spellsy"-sound with a more "live-rock band" energy. [20] They toured to support the album, opening for Wyclef Jean and Gary Lucas on different dates. [21]
On June 2019, Spells and Curses were handpicked by 3x- Grammy Award winning producer Marc Urselli ( U2, Kesha, Les Paul) [22] to produce new music. [23] Together they recorded the single "The Love That We Make" [24] at Eastside Sound Studios and filmed a documentary to capture the process, releasing both in August of that year. [25]
During the 2020 Pandemic, with touring not a possibility, theRave decided to livestream solo performances in a series called "Quarantine Night Live". [26] A companion Discord server was made for the Spells and Curses community to check in on each other's mental health during the global COVID lockdown. [27]
After 3 years of no performances in front of a live crowd, [28] Spells and Curses went back on tour. He toured from the east to west coast of America for 2022 into 2023. [29] [30] Additionally, Spells and Curses spent most of 2021-2022 recording new material for an upcoming double-album as well as 4 additional albums. [31] On September 2023, Spells and Curses began releasing songs from the upcoming album, one single at a time, with the intention of releasing a new song with a music video once every 2 months. [32]
On February 2024, Spells and Curses announced a solo acoustic of Southeast Asia where he'd perform in Bangkok and Singapore, with stops in Phuket and Hong Kong as well. The tour itself was sponsored by Enya Guitars. [33]
Spells and Curses cites Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, [34] Jeff Buckley, [35] Deftones, [36] John Mayer, The Fall of Troy, Kanye West, [37] Prince [38], Usher [39], George Michael, Miguel and Cigarettes After Sex [40] as influences.
Spells and Curses' musical style has consistently evolved throughout the duration of the project. As a result, they have been categorized under several genres of rock and pop, primarily indie rock, [41], ambient, [42] alternative, [43] hard rock, [44] emo rock, [45] goth rock, [46] math rock, [47] jazz fusion, [48] instrumental, [49] electronic, [50] dance pop, [51] folk, [52] trip-hop, [53] alternative metal, [54] soft rock, [55] soul, [56] psychedelic [57] and r&b. [58]
theRave discussed how the guitar is the main vehicle through which he understands music. Due to this, he is fascinated by all things guitars, amps, and pedals. [59] Going so far as posting guitar gear review videos to YouTube during the pandemic. [60] Additionally, theRave has built his own custom guitar whom he affectionately calls "Stella", due to her silver sparkle color. [61]
theRave has also spoken at length about how numerology, [62] dreams and meditation supercharge his creativity and songwriting. [63] [64]
Ever since experiencing the loss of a loved one to suicide, theRave advocates for mental health checks. [65] During a few "Quarantine Night Live" livestream performances [66], he would raise awareness for suicide prevention while also urging viewers to donate to To Write Love On Her Arms. [67]
Title | Album details |
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SUADADE |
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Sinful Things |
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Infatuation League |
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Title | Album details |
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Bewitching Pool |
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Love That We Make |
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