Rites of Spring was an American punk rock band from Washington, D.C., formed in late 1983. [7] Along with Embrace, and Beefeater, they were one of the mainstay acts of the 1985 Revolution Summer movement [8] which took place within the Washington, D.C. hardcore punk scene.

It was the boldness of this band that really contributed to the swell of energy, often referred to as "Revolution Summer", that swept over the D.C. scene in 1985. Rites of Spring released one full-length, "End on End", and a 7", both on Dischord Records.

2022年4月15日 · Rites of Spring are one of the most influential punk bands of all time. Post-hardcore legends, who laid the foundations for the melodic power that Fugazi would later become known for, they’ve impacted music in many ways, and continue to inspire budding musicians, 26 years after they called it a day.

Rites of Spring was an American emo band from Washington, D.C. They formed in 1984. The band was known for its fast, energetic live performances. Rites of Spring was a part of the D.C. hardcore punk scene. They increased the violence and passion of hardcore while at the same time experimenting with its rules.

Rites Of Spring, from Washington, DC, was part of a new wave of bands that appeared in 1984-1985, originating from the DC hardcore scene, that are considered by many to be the first …

Rites of Spring took the energy and ferocity of hardcore, but integrated a far more melodic songwriting sense. Picciotto’s lyrics—rich with meaning, vulnerability, and sincerity—immediately redefined what punk lyrics were capable of expressing.

Commonly referred to as the first emo band, Rites of Spring was a Washington, DC band composed of Guy Picciotto on vocals and guitar, Eddie Janney on guitar, Mike Fellows on bass, and...

2024年11月5日 · Our much-requested interview with the trailblazing post-hardcore DC band wrongfully accused of birthing "emo." From GREED v1, #1, Mike Fellows, Brendan Canty, Guy Picciotto, Eddie Janney of Rites of Spring. Photograph by Tomas Squip and Bert Queiroz.

2024年8月12日 · Rites of Spring discography and songs: Music profile for Rites of Spring, formed December 1983. Genres: Emocore, Indie Rock, Post-Punk. Albums include Rites of Spring, End on End, and All Through a Life.

2024年10月9日 · Rites of Spring was an American posthardcore band from Washington, D.C., in the mid1980s, known for their energetic live performances. Along with Embrace, and Beefeater, they were one of the mainstay acts of the 1985 Revolution Summer movement which took place within the Washington, D.C. hardcore.