Rituals of Mine

Rituals of Mine
OriginSacramento, California, U.S.
GenresElectronic
Years active2010–present
Labels
MembersTerra Lopez
Past membersDani Fernandez
Genaro Ulloa
Nicholas Suhr
Jeffrey LaTour
Omar Barajas
Websitewww.ritualsofmine.com

Rituals of Mine (previously known as Sister Crayon) is an indie pop/electronic/alt R&B duo from Sacramento, California, founded in 2010,[1][2] and led by vocalist Terra Lopez.[3][4]

History

Sister Crayon was formed in 2010 by Terra Lopez (vocals) and Dani Fernandez (samplers; MPC and Roland SPD-SX). Lopez had previously performed under the names Silent and Clementine. Explaining the new name Lopez said "I didn't want to be shy anymore, and I wanted to have a name that was bolder, and a completely different alter ego."[5] The act was a duo for approximately one year before Genaro Ulloa (keys) and Nicholas Suhr (drums) joined.

Their debut video, for the track "(In) Reverse", was directed by New York fashion photographer Robert Ascroft. It was aired on MTV's LOGO network in May 2010. Sister Crayon recorded their full-length debut Bellow in Spring/Summer 2010 at the famous Hangar Studios in Sacramento, California. Five of the tracks appeared in a rawer form on their limited edition EP, only sold at shows.[citation needed]

In September 2010, they contributed a track to Manimal Vinyl's tribute to David Bowie titled We Were So Turned On: A Tribute to David Bowie, covering "The Bewlay Brothers". They also released a limited 7" split with Warpaint.

Bellow was released on Manimal Vinyl on February 22, 2011. In 2013 they toured the U.S. extensively in support of Bosnian Rainbows.[citation needed]

The group worked with the musician Omar Rodríguez-López to create their second album Devoted, which was released in February 2016 on his own imprint.[6]

Rituals of Mine

In July 2016, Sister Crayon announced that they were changing their name to Rituals of Mine.[7] Devoted was re-released as their major-label debut with new production and mixes. Wes Jones[8] was a producer on the album with mastering by Tom Coyne.[7] Lopez commented that "... sonically I just feel it’s pretty next level compared to the initial release."[9]

In October 2016, they had completed a tour with the Deftones and had the launch party for the new version of Devoted on Warner Brother's.[9][8]

Their EP Sleeper Hold was released on October 4, 2019, via Carpark Records.[4][10]

In 2020, Hype Nostalgia was released as a solo project by Lopez, with production assistance from Wes Jones and Dev the Goon. It was published by Carpark Records.[11] They later released Hype Nostalgia (Remixes) on Carpark Records in 2021.

Discography

Albums

  • Bellow (Manimal, 2011)
  • Devoted (Rodriguez-Lopez Productions, February 2016)[6]
  • Devoted (Warner Brother's, September 2016)[8]
  • Hype Nostalgia (Carpark Records, 2020)
  • Hype Nostalgia (Remixes) (Carpark Records, 2021)

EPs

  • Sister Crayon (2010)
  • Disquiet (2011)
  • Cynic (2013)
  • Still Cynic (2014)
  • Sleeper Hold (Carpark Records, 2019)

Singles

  • The Bewlay Brothers - Split 7" with Warpaint (Manimal, 2010)[12]
  • I'll Always Be In Love With You (2018)
  • No Time to Go Numb (2018)
  • Burst (2019)
  • Heavyweight (2019)[13]
  • The Only Way Out Is Through (2023)
  • Overcome (2023)
  • Black Dog (2024)
  • Bruise (2024)
  • Head On (2024)

Compilation tracks

  • The Bewlay Brothers (Manimal, 2010) Bowie cover for tribute album We Were So Turned On: A Tribute to David Bowie

References

  1. ^ Martins, Chris (23 November 2009). "Manimal Signs Sister Crayon, Holds Echo Residency, Releases Warpaint Video". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on 16 June 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
  2. ^ Payne, John (December 11, 2018). "Activism Isn't a Fad for Rituals of Mine". LA Weekly.
  3. ^ "Rituals of Mine Announces Upcoming EP, Creates a 'Queer Space Jam' in Haunting 'Burst' Video: Premiere". Billboard. July 30, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Rituals of Mine Defeats Trauma with New Single "Burst"; Announces EP Release and North American Tour Dates". Grimmy Goods. August 6, 2019.
  5. ^ Meyer, Carla (29 Jan 2010). "Sister Crayon Colors Outside The Musical Lines". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 15 July 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ a b Sister Crayon – Devoted (2016, Vinyl), 25 February 2016, retrieved 2021-05-10
  7. ^ a b Meyer, Carla (21 July 2016). "With Warner Bros. record deal, Sacramento's Sister Crayon assuming a new name". The Sacramento Bee. Archived from the original on 2021-03-08. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  8. ^ a b c Rituals Of Mine – Devoted (2016, CD), 30 September 2016, retrieved 2021-05-10
  9. ^ a b Kramer, Matt (2016-10-07). "Catching Up With Rituals of Mine, formerly Sister Crayon". City Scout Magazine. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  10. ^ "Carpark Records / Artists / Rituals of Mine". Carpark Records. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  11. ^ "Rituals of Mine Break Down Their Downtempo New LP "HYPE NOSTALGIA" Track by Track". FLOOD. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  12. ^ "Warpaint / Sister Crayon - A Tribute To David Bowie". Discogs. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  13. ^ "Rituals of Mine Deal With Carrying Grief in Mesmerizing 'Heavyweight' Video: Watch". Billboard. December 12, 2019.