Tri-State (band)
Tri-State is an American rock band from New Jersey. About. Tri-State is a four-piece jangle pop and indie rock band from Maplewood, New Jersey, that formed in 2010, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Julian Brash, drummer Brady McNamara, bassist and vocalist Scott Stemmermann and vocalist and guitarist Jeff Zelevansky. Their music is described as "jangle-pop" and "guitar-based rock'n'roll," and they draw comparison to the groups R.E.M., Dinosaur Jr., Eleventh Dream Day, and the artist Neil Young. They self-released the six-track EP, entitled "Tri-State", on 24 May 2016. A review  of the EP by Jim Testa in "Jersey Beat" says "this is a terrific record [...] that neatly draws inspiration from Nineties alterna-rock without sounding dated or derivative. The guitars rumble and roar, the drumming always keeps things moving forward, and the vocals and lyrics bring a perspective you just don't find in younger bands." "Independent Clauses" writes "Tri-State's tunes unfold in pleasing ways[,] creat[ing] an ominous mood that builds and builds," adding that "if you're into '90s indie-rock or mature songwriting that appreciates with multiple listens, give ["Tri State"] a spin." Tri-State signed  with Mint 400 Records in 2014. Mint 400 Records. That year they contributed the song "Take a Bow" for the compilation, "Patchwork", and a rendition of "Carrie Anne" for the 2015 compilation, "1967". Tri-State released two singles "New Minuits" and "Titanic Brothers," on 21 September 2015. They performed at the 2016 North Jersey Indie Rock Festival. Their second EP, the five-track "We Did What We Could Do", was released with Mint 400 Records, on 22 October 2016. Bob Makin of "Courier News" describes the EP as "pop hooks, vocal harmonies, driving beats, and intricate, intertwined guitars with intelligent  [and] probing lyrics." It was listed in "Jersey Beat"s Top Local Releases" of 2016. The lead track "Summer Nun" appears on the compilation album, "NJ / NY Mixtape".