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Baldwin, New York, United States (2003 – 2010)
Straylight Run was the project of ex-Taking Back Sunday members John Nolan and Shaun Cooper. The band formed in May 2003 shortly after John and Shaun left Taking Back Sunday due to personal differences with lead singer Adam Lazzara. John and Shaun had been writing songs while still in the old band that they felt didn’t fit in with Taking Back Sunday’s style, and the freedom of starting a new band gave them a chance to experiment with this new sound. The band is based in Baldwin, New York, United States, the hometown of most of the members. The band’s name is taken from a chapter of William Gibson’s novel “Neuromancer.”
The band gained popularity early on through word of mouth after they released 6 demos available for download exclusively on their website. They then went on to release a self-titled full-length and more recently a 6 track EP Prepare to Be Wrong. The band currently consists of John Nolan (vocals, guitar, piano), his sister Michelle DaRosa (vocals, guitar, piano), Shaun Cooper (bass) and Will Noon (drums). The band recently added a new song titled “The Miracle That Never Came” on its myspace.
Straylight Run’s latest album, The Needles The Space, was released on June 19, 2007.
On June 3, 2008, Michelle DaRosa announced on the band’s myspace that she was officially leaving to pursue her own solo projects. Shortly after leaving Straylight Run, DeRosa formed the band Destry which includes Shaun Cooper from her former band and Sam Means of the defunct indie rock band The Format
On February 16th 2010, Straylight Run went on an indefinate hiatus.
The band gained popularity early on through word of mouth after they released 6 demos available for download exclusively on their website. They then went on to release a self-titled full-length and more recently a 6 track EP Prepare to Be Wrong. The band currently consists of John Nolan (vocals, guitar, piano), his sister Michelle DaRosa (vocals, guitar, piano), Shaun Cooper (bass) and Will Noon (drums). The band recently added a new song titled “The Miracle That Never Came” on its myspace.
Straylight Run’s latest album, The Needles The Space, was released on June 19, 2007.
On June 3, 2008, Michelle DaRosa announced on the band’s myspace that she was officially leaving to pursue her own solo projects. Shortly after leaving Straylight Run, DeRosa formed the band Destry which includes Shaun Cooper from her former band and Sam Means of the defunct indie rock band The Format
On February 16th 2010, Straylight Run went on an indefinate hiatus.
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Slowbrosif wrote:
Prepare to Be Wrong is such a great EP. Probably my favorite release by them.
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SupahShadow wrote:
a lot better than I thought they were. especially the self-titled.
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suorg wrote:
прекрасны
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IMFire wrote:
Gaylight Run
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AngeloMartucci wrote:
When I was a teenager I used to love "Tell All Your Friends" by TBS but now, I must admit, I really miss John Nolans voice. The Straylight Run has clearly proven that John is a better singer.
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halfmike wrote:
Their first album will always be the best. [2]
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Slowbrosif wrote:
Prepare To Be Wrong is the best release by Straylight Run.
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TheColorAbi wrote:
I miss these guys... Mainly Will Noon...
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Benji13L wrote:
that SOA scene with hands in the sky... woah... shivers down my spine...[2]
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jess_izzle wrote:
I will miss this band forever.
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hydrasense wrote:
still don't really get why Adam sang. as if it wasn't bad enough that Straylight Run have .never. toured Europe (yes I'm aware that they've been in the UK a few times... grr. grr. grr)
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mixtapestatic wrote:
Their first album will always be the best.
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aimslie wrote:
I feel a little bit mean for never giving these the credit they deserved, I was always very much Team TBS and wasn't bothered by what I heard of it. BUT The newly reformed TBS played Existentialism On Prom Night at their gig in Birmingham and it was amazing! Downloaded the album and am mildly obsessed. Its beautiful!
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send_out_an_sos wrote:
John is currently touring the Uk with TBS, when they played Existentialism I was rather happy.
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Benji13L wrote:
HANDS IN THE SKY
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dark_marta wrote:
This band makes me feel sad, but it's a beautiful sadness. Their music is so peaceful...
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KingHarold wrote:
I agree. I was super stoked to hear some Straylight Run in the lead up to the big gang fight on Sons of Anarchy. Good show, good song.
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thefoxymoron wrote:
that SOA scene with hands in the sky... woah... shivers down my spine...
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goodbyesheesha wrote:
It has been a few years since I'd listened to them, but I got the urge recently and now I can't stop. They're a way better band, now that I'm not fifteen. I spent too much time listening to them in the context of the Long Island scene, and not hearing them simply for what they were.
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Nashanty wrote:
existentialism on prom night is so fucking good [2]
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