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The New Rags

About Me

The New Rags are the world's only Pop, Rock and Ragtime duo! Based in New York, their performances, complete with catchy pop songs, hooks, harmonies and instrumental interludes, show off their influences which range from Scott Joplin to Ben Folds, from Brian Wilson to garage bands of the 1960s. Their debut album "Gotta Get Out Of Here", the follow up to the "Take Jennie To Brooklyn" EP (available now), will be available at the beginning of 2009.

"The music could have been made any time in the last 40 years, from the sound of it, with a likely date closer to 1965 than 2005. But the excitement never lets up, and the listener never wants it to stop"
-Allmusic.com

"a bracing blend of Ben Folds, Mark Mothersbaugh, John Lennon and Ray Davies, all banging away on a carnival midway to provide the soundtrack to a clearly uninspected and obviously dangerous carousel"
-Amplifier.com

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Member Since: 3/22/2005
Band Website: www.thenewrags.com
Band Members: Tom Merrigan- Rhodes, Vocals~Andrew Pierce- Drums, Vocals
Influences: Beach Boys, Scott Joplin, Beatles, The Who, The White Stripes, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ben Folds Five, Kinks, DFA 1979, Jelly Roll Morton, carnival music, Brendan Benson, Kaiser Chiefs, Squirrel Nut Zippers, ragtime music, Rachmaninov, Tom Waits, Quasi, Meters, 60s garage bands, 60s soul...
Sounds Like: loud, unhinged ragtime meets smart pop
Record Label: Silent Stereo Records (US) Art Union (JPN)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Japanese Release! In Stores Dec 24th!

The New Rags debut album "We've Gotta Get Out Of Here" will be released exclusively in Japan on December 24th by our good friends Art Union Recordings. The Japanese version will include 6 bonus tracks...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:01:00 GMT

The New Rags at The Mercury Lounge NYC

Come check out The New Rags live on Labor Day weekend!The New Rags will be appearing at The Mercury Lounge on Friday, August 29th. The show starts at 7:30. Come listen to some songs from the "Take Jen...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:34:00 GMT

The New Rags- House Of Hassle, New Record

House of HassleThe New Rags have signed on to be part of House Of Hassle Music Publishing. We'll join a roster that includes other great acts like Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Ben Kweller, Takka Takka, J...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:01:00 GMT

The New Rags Featured In TV Commercial

The New Rags song "Your Room" is currently featured in an International television campaign for Nike. It's showing in the Asia Pacific, Europe and Australia but you can watch it here:New Rags TV Comme...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:50:00 GMT

Purchase at iTunes!

Like the songs?You can purchase them right now at iTunes.If you want a classic old style compact disc they are available now at:www.silentstereorecords.com www.amazon.com Love,The New Rags
Posted by on Fri, 26 Aug 2005 09:54:00 GMT

EP Available Now! Buy the CD!

CD's are are available now online at: www.silentstereorecords.comwww.amazon.comLove,The New Rags
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

"Take Jennie To Brooklyn" CD Release!

We are happy to report that the New Rags first EP is officially finished. The new 6 song EP will be available July 26th online through our website and other various outlets. The release will be availa...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

E.P. Progress

We have finished recording and mixing our first E.P. and are currently in the process of having it mastered. Above are some rough sound samples of the recordings. We hope to have it finished soon!
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT