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Riddley

Its pretty but its pain.

About Me

Formed in Columbus, Ohio, Riddley recently moved to Los Angeles by way of upstate New York. Just as the band has taken a geographical journey, their label debut, The Quick Goodbye, shows the personal voyage undertaken by songwriter Drew Stedman. Singer and guitarist Stedman started the indie rock band in 2000 while living in the Midwest. When he left for college in Nyack, New York, Stedman continued creating music. With the town’s university students and proximity to New York City, the area proved the perfect environment for Riddley’s live performances. The band’s raw energy and brutally honest songs resonated well with the dive bar crowds of Manhattan. ------------------------------------- While living in Nyack, Stedman recorded The Quick Goodbye, which was produced by the label Sideshow Media Group. The company also produced the music video for “Note to Self,” one of the album’s standout tracks. The themes of spirituality, betrayal and relationships run throughout The Quick Goodbye, reflecting Stedman’s own life. Though a single person recorded all the vocals and music, The Quick Goodbye goes beyond the standard singer-songwriter boilerplate. This album features layered instrumentation and vocal harmonies that ad great depth to its catchy melodies, which are at times both romantic and haunting. Stedman may cite influences as diverse as Pedro the Lion, Tool, Radiohead, and Johnny Cash, but Riddley’s music is much more than the sum of these musical parts. ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- In summer 2006, Stedman moved across the country. With the addition of guitarist John Christopher, bassist Steve Smallwood, and drummer Areck Kakoussian, Riddley continues to thrive on the West Coast. The band played their first show in LA to a packed house at the Red Buddha Lounge in Hollywood. The Quick Goodbye is available now from Sideshow Media Group. ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- Bio by: Kimber Meyers

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Member Since: 1/22/2006
Band Website: sideshowmediagroup.com
Band Members: DREW STEDMAN - Lead Vocals/Guitar
JOHN CHRISTOPHER - Guitar
STEVE SMALLWOOD - Bass
ARECK KAKOUSSIAN - Drums
Influences: Pedro the Lion, Sunny Day Real Estate, Radiohead, Muse, Modest Mouse, Death Cab For Cutie, Tool, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin
Sounds Like: Why don't you take a listen?
Record Label: Sideshow Media Group
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

NEW SONG LYRICS - The Hand of God

The Hand of GodWe came before your altar To give our sons and daughtersTo do your Holy willTruth is told in actionsComplacent nods, reactionsDeath is dealt with praises from our handsThe TV breaks the...
Posted by Riddley on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:08:00 PST

RIDDLEY NOW ON iTUNES AND AMAZON!

So we finally got our stuff up on iTunes and Amazon.com. If you get the chance please take the time to give our album a review that would be awesome.
Posted by Riddley on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:01:00 PST

New Album Track List!!!!

RIDDLEY The Quick Goodbye Album Track List (2/1/06) Song Title Approx. Duration 1.     17 2.     Counterfeit 3.     Long Hair & L...
Posted by Riddley on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 02:30:00 PST

17

17 Written By: Drew Stedman   Come to me Sweet princess Youve kissed my lips And breathed my breath Lets go to a place Where theres nothing to run away from Except ourselves   Its always be...
Posted by Riddley on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 02:28:00 PST

Counterfeit

Counterfeit Written By: Drew Stedman   Thought you could explain why youre so different now Youve never done these things I heard you put on a show for some of the men in town Im glad you earned ...
Posted by Riddley on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 02:26:00 PST

Long Hair and Lipstick

Long Hair and Lipstick Written By: Drew Stedman   Your long hair Your lipstick Youre beautiful Your smooth back Your sweet kiss You know I miss that Ive been so void Of any emotion Since I dep...
Posted by Riddley on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 02:25:00 PST

Kissing Christ

Kissing Christ Written By: Drew Stedman   I just lost a part of me I loved Ive become an enemy to trust You just lost a part of me you loved I just sold your life away to dust   How far wou...
Posted by Riddley on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 02:24:00 PST

The Center

The Center Written By: Drew Stedman   Our paths they cross But then our ideas are lost And then this pain it circulates Our wounds coagulating My words associate through Ideas penetrating Our ...
Posted by Riddley on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 02:22:00 PST

Note to Self

Note to Self Written By: Drew Stedman   The lines you drew are all crossed The love you had is now lost You might as well just live it up This sea of fear surrounds you Your boat is a stranded re...
Posted by Riddley on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 02:21:00 PST

Wish For Never

Wish For Never Written By: Drew Stedman   Come to me, sweet princess Youve kissed my lips and breathed my breath Always been the simple things That have meant the most to me We can complete our ...
Posted by Riddley on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 02:20:00 PST