Best New Bands » Ritzy Bryan https://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 The Joy Formidable Destroys The Mayan Theater (In a Good Way) https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-joy-formidable-destroys-the-mayan-theater-in-a-good-way/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-joy-formidable-destroys-the-mayan-theater-in-a-good-way/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:39:42 +0000 In the modern rock music world, it is rare to find a female front person who is also an instrumentalist, let alone a talented one. But there are exceptions to every rule, and in this case, the exception is The Joy Formidable’s Ritzy Bryan. Not only does the UK-dwelling chanteuse possess an amazing set of

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  1. The Joy Formidable Play Los Angeles’ Mayan Theater March 14 UK-based trio The Joy Formidable has spent a lot of time on the road since it released its critically acclaimed 2011 debut LP, The Big Roar. And by looking at the group’s sold out shows in San Francisco, Boston, and...
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  3. An Interview with The Joy Formidable’s Ritzy Bryan Since the debut of The Joy Formidable’s first EP, A Balloon Called Moaning, in early 2009, the UK-based trio hasn’t stopped to take a breath. Led by the feisty vocalist/guitarist, Ritzy Bryan, the alternative/dream pop outfit has spent the last...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-joy-formidable-destroys-the-mayan-theater-in-a-good-way/feed/ 0 An Interview with The Joy Formidable’s Ritzy Bryan https://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/an-interview-with-the-joy-formidable-s-ritzy-bryan/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/an-interview-with-the-joy-formidable-s-ritzy-bryan/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:27:59 +0000 Since the debut of The Joy Formidable’s first EP, A Balloon Called Moaning, in early 2009, the UK-based trio hasn’t stopped to take a breath. Led by the feisty vocalist/guitarist, Ritzy Bryan, the alternative/dream pop outfit has spent the last three years primarily on the road, stopping only to record its debut LP The Big

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]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/an-interview-with-the-joy-formidable-s-ritzy-bryan/feed/ 1 The Joy Formidable & The Lonely Forest Prove To Be A Formidable Live Pair at Webster Hall https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-joy-formidable-the-lonely-forest-prove-to-be-a-formidable-live-pair-at-webster-hall/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-joy-formidable-the-lonely-forest-prove-to-be-a-formidable-live-pair-at-webster-hall/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 20:00:00 +0000 In what has to be the most elaborate stage setup I’ve ever seen executed in New York with a venue NOT named Madison Square Garden, The Joy Formidable took the stage at Webster Hall Friday evening, complete with antique furniture, a full-length mirror, candlelight, 15 life-sized plastic cats and a gong. Yes, a real gong.

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  3. The Joy Formidable Plays to a Packed Crowd, but Grouplove Stands Out Last night, the packed crowd at The Bowery Ballroom was in for a treat. The Dig, Grouplove, and The Joy Formidable, three groups of varying notoriety but consistent musicianship, were about to step onstage. As it turned out, the tastiest...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-joy-formidable-the-lonely-forest-prove-to-be-a-formidable-live-pair-at-webster-hall/feed/ 0 The Joy Formidable Plays to a Packed Crowd, but Grouplove Stands Out https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-joy-formidable-plays-to-a-packed-crowd-but-grouplove-stands-out/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-joy-formidable-plays-to-a-packed-crowd-but-grouplove-stands-out/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:00:00 +0000 Last night, the packed crowd at The Bowery Ballroom was in for a treat. The Dig, Grouplove, and The Joy Formidable, three groups of varying notoriety but consistent musicianship, were about to step onstage. As it turned out, the tastiest treat wouldn’t be saved for last. The Dig opened the night, and they played a

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