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Brighten is an indie rock band from Chico, California, consisting of Justin Richards (guitar, lead vocals), Alex Draper (bass, backing vocals), and Jimmy Richards (drums, percussion). The band have recently toured with This Providence, Cute Is What We Aim For, Eisley, and All Time Low. In 2007, their debut album, King vs. Queen, was released on Carbon Copy Media, without the band’s full knowledge.
Although Brighten has been playing together for nine years, they only formed a band in 2004. In high school, they went by the name Sincerely Me, though after high school, due to minor conflict, they changed their name to Brighten.
They independently released their debut EP, Ready When You Are, on November 9, 2005. The EP was extremely well-received by critics, and has since sold out.
In 2006, Victory Records sued Carbon Copy Media, and in the resulting turn of events Brighten’s debut album, King vs. Queen, could not be released. After selling a 9-track version independently at their concerts, Brighten discovered in March 2007 that the album had in fact been released.
Brighten have played with many other bands such as; Hawthorne Heights. From First to Last, Taking Back Sunday, Number One Gun, The Junior Varsity, Lydia, Waking Ashland, Eisley, and This Holiday Life.
Brighten is represented by Tim Kirch and Tanner Radcliffe at Sound The Music Management.
In 2008 the bands drummer Jimmy raised enough money to travel to Africa and minister African children. On July 8th, he formally resigned on the Brighten myspace. A month later, Brighten announced that Ben Spear (ex Parade The Day) and Austin Gibbs would play with Alex and Justin on the upcoming tour.
Although Brighten has been playing together for nine years, they only formed a band in 2004. In high school, they went by the name Sincerely Me, though after high school, due to minor conflict, they changed their name to Brighten.
They independently released their debut EP, Ready When You Are, on November 9, 2005. The EP was extremely well-received by critics, and has since sold out.
In 2006, Victory Records sued Carbon Copy Media, and in the resulting turn of events Brighten’s debut album, King vs. Queen, could not be released. After selling a 9-track version independently at their concerts, Brighten discovered in March 2007 that the album had in fact been released.
Brighten have played with many other bands such as; Hawthorne Heights. From First to Last, Taking Back Sunday, Number One Gun, The Junior Varsity, Lydia, Waking Ashland, Eisley, and This Holiday Life.
Brighten is represented by Tim Kirch and Tanner Radcliffe at Sound The Music Management.
In 2008 the bands drummer Jimmy raised enough money to travel to Africa and minister African children. On July 8th, he formally resigned on the Brighten myspace. A month later, Brighten announced that Ben Spear (ex Parade The Day) and Austin Gibbs would play with Alex and Justin on the upcoming tour.
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tacianalima wrote:
<3
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nina22k wrote:
pior main pic do last fm
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ohjouse wrote:
They just keep getting better and better
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All___x wrote:
Oh my god, that band it's amazing! so good....
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millierose wrote:
New e.p is beautiful.
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Fruitypebbblez wrote:
Love <3
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glory_us wrote:
cutesiest songs ever.
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rachaelc1878 wrote:
I found the new EP dull tbh.
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jordanthony wrote:
new ep is amazing. I don't expect anything less from them.
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gabrielcunhaa wrote:
Esse Ep novo ficou perfeito!
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nanajansen wrote:
download new brighten ep here http://totvs.vc/7n8r
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tournadoo wrote:
it's brilliant. obviously. they've done it once again.
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biawho wrote:
can I possibly love it more?
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jawzipan wrote:
<333333
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gejistakid wrote:
We need a tour ASAP
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alaskagibson wrote:
The new EP is wonderful. I thought I was going to be disappointed after the Be Human EP, as it was my favourite release from a band. I bought 'I'll Always Be Around' and was so pleasantly surprised. Another brilliant EP from wonderful band.
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h8lyfsophie wrote:
So stocked for the new EP!
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twista202 wrote:
New EP in one week, I'm so excited to hear it!
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BelovedTeresa wrote:
Dude, I've listened to both and I can honestly say this project has a way better feel and sound than A Rocket to the Moon. I feel that brighten has a greater capability to contribute to the musical community in the long run than the other project. I would like to see you guys touring again, I would like to see you return to the music scene because this band has so much potential for greatness.
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North-Jon-North wrote:
God, Thank you for Brighten... -Amen.
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