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| origin = [[Jacksonville, Florida]], [[United States]] |
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| genre = {{hlist|[[alternative rock]]|[[pop punk]]|[[hard rock]]|[[emo]]}} |
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| years_active = 2009-present |
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| genre = [[Screamocore]], [[avant-garde emotive hardcore]], [[dubturbo]], [[outsider music]], [[free jazz]], [[pornogrind]], [[hardcore pop punk]], [[real punk]] |
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| associated_acts = The Explicits <br> Renee Phoenix <br> Love Arcade <br> The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus |
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| years_active = {{start date|2008}}–present |
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| website = {{url|freakmachinerecords.com/fitforrivals}} |
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| current_members = Renee Phoenix<br />Thomas Amason<br />Dorman Pantfoeder<br />Rufino Lomboy |
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| associated_acts = Glenn Pakendasen, [[Black Veil Brides]], [[Nirvana]], [[Jawbreaker]], [[The Big Lebowski]] |
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| label = Freak Machine Records |
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| past_members = Eli Clark<br /> John Hartman<br /> Benjamin Nelson<br /> Joshua Hamilton<br /> Ronnie Winter |
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| past_members = Ben Nelson, John Hartman, Tom Araya |
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'''Fit for Rivals''' is an American [[Rock band|rock]] band that originated in [[Jacksonville, Florida]]. The band's core members are songwriter/vocalist Renée Phoenix and songwriter/guitarist Thomas Amason. The band released their debut album ''[[Steady Damage]]'' on July 9, 2009, and the follow-up, ''Freak Machine'' was released on September 2, 2016. |
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==History== |
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'''Fit For Rivals''' is an American pop band, founded in 2008 in [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]], [[Florida]]. |
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'''Fit for Rivals''' formed in 2009<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Crane|first=Matt|date=2015-05-27|title=Hear Fit For Rivals' Jagged New Song, "Light that Shines" (Exclusive)|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/hear_fit_for_rivals_jagged_new_song_light_that_shines_exclusive/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|archive-date=2021-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414114421/https://www.altpress.com/features/hear_fit_for_rivals_jagged_new_song_light_that_shines_exclusive/}}</ref> when Reneé Phoenix met Thomas Amason<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Childers|first=Chad|date=2016-10-21|title=Fit For Rivals 'Novocain' Exclusive Video Premiere|url=https://loudwire.com/fit-for-rivals-novocain-exclusive-video-premiere/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=[[Loudwire]]|archive-date=2021-06-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612200421/https://loudwire.com/fit-for-rivals-novocain-exclusive-video-premiere/}}</ref> while looking for a new guitarist for her band The Explicits.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Reid|first=Ed|date=2015-06-21|title=They Are Fit For Rivals|url=https://www.floridamusicletter.com/2015/06/they-are-fit-for-rivals.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=Florida Music Letter|publisher=Ejeff Media|via=Blogger|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511203035/https://www.floridamusicletter.com/2015/06/they-are-fit-for-rivals.html}}</ref> The album ''[[Steady Damage]]'' by Fit For Rivals features excerpts of Phoenix's songs from her first album, The Explicits. |
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===Steady Damage (2009)=== |
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The band formed when Renee Phoenix and Thomas Amason met during a scenecore orgy looking for band mates. They formed as a [[neo-Nazi]] [[black metal]] band called "The Jew-Killin' Hitler Lovers", and within two days released their first album, "We Fuckin' Hate Those Jew Bastards". |
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In 2009, Fit for Rivals released their debut EP ''Was That Our Youth?''. Later in the year, the band began recording their debut studio album, ''[[Steady Damage]]'', which was self-released<ref name=":3">{{cite web |last=Shrum |first=Tony |date=2015-10-23 |title=Album Review: Fit For Rivals – 'Sugar' EP |url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-fit-for-rivals-sugar-ep/ |url-status=live |access-date=2015-10-12 |website=New Noise Magazine |archive-date=2015-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024000757/http://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-fit-for-rivals-sugar-ep/ }}</ref> on July 18, 2009. It spawned the singles "Crash" and "Damage" and music videos were recorded for both. The track "Crash" has notably been used as a theme song for [[WWE]]'s [[Over the Limit (2010)|Over the Limit]] pay-per-view and was featured in multiple films and television programs, including [[Legendary (2010 film)|Legendary]]. |
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===Freak Machine (2015-2016)=== |
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The first official single "Heil The Fuhrur" was released in 2009. The second single "We Don't Like Larry David" appeared in the pay-per-view ''WWE: Over The Limit''. This song appeared in the movie ''[[Foodfight!]]''. In 2010, Fit For Rivals wrote over 60 songs, and recorded all of them. |
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The band released their second EP ''Sugar'' on July 17, 2015 and consists of 4 tracks: "Special Kind of Crazy", "Light that Shines", "Freak Machine" and "Hit Me". A music video for "Hit Me" was released on August 27, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Freak Machine Records|date=2014-08-27|title=Fit For Rivals - Hit Me|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XBGNI8NDs|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=[[YouTube]]|type=Video|archive-date=2020-12-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217063947/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XBGNI8NDs}}</ref> A fan music video for "Freak Machine" was posted on their YouTube channel on November 11, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Freak Machine Records|date=2014-11-11|title=Fit For Rivals - Freak Machine (Fan Version)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w_HDeR8jn8|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=[[YouTube]]|type=Video|archive-date=2021-12-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230080905/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w_HDeR8jn8}}</ref> |
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After the release of ''Sugar'', Fit for Rivals began working on their second studio album entitled ''Freak Machine''.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://thefuzemagazine.com/fit-for-rivals-freak-machine-album-review/ |title=Fit For Rivals – 'Freak Machine' – Album Review |publisher=The Fuze Magazine |date=November 22, 2016 |access-date=May 25, 2020 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> ''Freak Machine'' was released on September 2, 2016 and was produced by Thomas Amason. |
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The second album is expected to have deeper roots in straight forward electro rock, 1930s metal, and World War 2 crunkcore. They're also going to incorporate elements of [[heavy metal]] bands such as [[Blood On The Dance Floor]] and [[Johnny Cash]] |
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===Freak Machine Records (2020)=== |
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Renee has stated many times that Black Veil Brides is her favorite band. In a recent interview, she said: |
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In 2020, Renee Phoenix and Thomas Amason started Freak Machine Records, a rock label that's dedicated to supporting and promoting the best in underground and alternative music. Freak Machine Records offers a unique perspective on the music business, putting artists first and prioritizing creative freedom, collaboration, and experimentation. |
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===B-Sides and Oddities (2020)=== |
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"BVB just released a punx rawk masterpiece. It's way better than that classic rock poser metal garbage like Husker Du or Jawbreaker... those old hipsters need to get lives. BVB is obviously punk rock - they're emo, they scream, what more do those poser punk idiots want? Sex Pistols are NOT punk." |
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Through the year 2020, Fit For Rivals released the singles, "No Way In Hell", "Fake", "Tight Rope" and "Window" as part of their ''B Sides & Oddities'' EP. |
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===Wake The Dead, Secret (2022)=== |
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In 2022, Fit For Rivals released the singles, "Wake The Dead" and "Secret". |
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==Musical style== |
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Fit for Rivals has been described as [[rock (music)|rock]], [[punk rock]] and [[pop punk]]. Reneé Phoenix's "raspy" and "gritty" vocal style is compared to that of [[Joan Jett]],<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> whom she says she admires,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lovejoy|first=Heather|date=2010-03-26|title=Fit for Rivals kicks off Saturday benefit concert for Somer Thompson Foundation|url=https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20100326/NEWS/801254908|url-status=dead|access-date=2021-06-12|website=Jacksonville|publisher=The Florida Times Union|archive-date=2018-06-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618054129/http://www.jacksonville.com/article/20100326/NEWS/801254908}}</ref> and [[Brody Dalle]].<ref name=":2" /> Their EP ''Sugar'' has a bit of a throwback sound, as described in New Noise Magazine.<ref name=":3" /> |
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==Members== |
==Members== |
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'''Current Members'''<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0" /> |
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* Renee Phoenix - Accordian |
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*Reneé Phoenix – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2009-present) |
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* Eli Clark - Recorder |
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*Thomas Amason – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, keyboards (2009-present) |
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*Dorman Pantfoeder - drums (2009-present) |
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* Jarhead Cockroach - Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Drums, Keyboard |
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*Rufino Lomboy - lead guitar (2015-present) |
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*Bitchface Nyah - Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Drums, Keyboard |
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'''Former members''' |
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*Eli Clark - bass, backing vocals |
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*John Hartman - drums |
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*Benjamin Nelson - drums |
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*Joshua Hamilton - bass |
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*Ronnie Winter - bass |
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==Associated acts== |
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*Reneé Phoenix |
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*The Explicits |
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*[[The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus]] |
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*[[Love Arcade]] |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Albums=== |
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* ''[[Steady Damage]]'' (2009) |
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* ''Freak Machine'' (2016) |
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* ''Was That Our Youth?'' (2009) |
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* ''Sugar'' (2015)<ref name=":3" /> |
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* ''B Sides and Oddities'' (2020) |
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| ''Steady Damage''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musicbrainz.org/release/3878a60f-ab12-42a0-a63b-b43af7ae2298 |title=Release "Steady Damage" by Fit For Rivals |publisher=MusicBrainz |date=2012-08-14 |accessdate=2012-10-28}}</ref> || July 9, 2009 || - || "Damage", "Crash" |
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===Singles=== |
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* ''Wake The Dead'' (2022) |
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* ''Secret'' (2022) |
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===Music videos=== |
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| 2009 || "Crash"<ref>{{cite web |last= |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc-b-t6RCvc |title=Fit For Rivals – "Crash" HD |publisher=YouTube |date= |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-date=2012-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321102317/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc-b-t6RCvc |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| 2007 || "Indestructible" |
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| 2009 || "Damage"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xusC01JShvU |title=Fit For Rivals – "Damage" |publisher=YouTube |date=2009-11-10 |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-date=2012-09-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914092414/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xusC01JShvU |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| 2014 || "Hit Me"<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Fit For Rivals - Hit Me|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XBGNI8NDs|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901061035/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XBGNI8NDs|archive-date=2015-09-01|access-date=|website=YouTube}}</ref> |
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| 2016 || "Novocain"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfgW-jMK5_M |title=Fit For Rivals - "Novocain" |publisher=YouTube |date=2016-10-21 |access-date=2016-12-22 |archive-date=2016-10-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021154730/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfgW-jMK5_M&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| 2012 || "Get With Me" |
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|"Wake The Dead" |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 03:39, 21 February 2024
This biographical article is written like a résumé. (August 2023) |
Fit For Rivals | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
Genres | |
Years active | 2009-present |
Labels | Freak Machine Records |
Members | Renee Phoenix Thomas Amason Dorman Pantfoeder Rufino Lomboy |
Past members | Eli Clark John Hartman Benjamin Nelson Joshua Hamilton Ronnie Winter |
Website | freakmachinerecords |
Fit for Rivals is an American rock band that originated in Jacksonville, Florida. The band's core members are songwriter/vocalist Renée Phoenix and songwriter/guitarist Thomas Amason. The band released their debut album Steady Damage on July 9, 2009, and the follow-up, Freak Machine was released on September 2, 2016.
History[edit]
Fit for Rivals formed in 2009[1] when Reneé Phoenix met Thomas Amason[2] while looking for a new guitarist for her band The Explicits.[3] The album Steady Damage by Fit For Rivals features excerpts of Phoenix's songs from her first album, The Explicits.
Steady Damage (2009)[edit]
In 2009, Fit for Rivals released their debut EP Was That Our Youth?. Later in the year, the band began recording their debut studio album, Steady Damage, which was self-released[4] on July 18, 2009. It spawned the singles "Crash" and "Damage" and music videos were recorded for both. The track "Crash" has notably been used as a theme song for WWE's Over the Limit pay-per-view and was featured in multiple films and television programs, including Legendary.
Freak Machine (2015-2016)[edit]
The band released their second EP Sugar on July 17, 2015 and consists of 4 tracks: "Special Kind of Crazy", "Light that Shines", "Freak Machine" and "Hit Me". A music video for "Hit Me" was released on August 27, 2014.[5] A fan music video for "Freak Machine" was posted on their YouTube channel on November 11, 2014.[6]
After the release of Sugar, Fit for Rivals began working on their second studio album entitled Freak Machine.[4][7] Freak Machine was released on September 2, 2016 and was produced by Thomas Amason.
Freak Machine Records (2020)[edit]
In 2020, Renee Phoenix and Thomas Amason started Freak Machine Records, a rock label that's dedicated to supporting and promoting the best in underground and alternative music. Freak Machine Records offers a unique perspective on the music business, putting artists first and prioritizing creative freedom, collaboration, and experimentation.
B-Sides and Oddities (2020)[edit]
Through the year 2020, Fit For Rivals released the singles, "No Way In Hell", "Fake", "Tight Rope" and "Window" as part of their B Sides & Oddities EP.
Wake The Dead, Secret (2022)[edit]
In 2022, Fit For Rivals released the singles, "Wake The Dead" and "Secret".
Musical style[edit]
Fit for Rivals has been described as rock, punk rock and pop punk. Reneé Phoenix's "raspy" and "gritty" vocal style is compared to that of Joan Jett,[2][3] whom she says she admires,[8] and Brody Dalle.[3] Their EP Sugar has a bit of a throwback sound, as described in New Noise Magazine.[4]
Members[edit]
- Reneé Phoenix – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2009-present)
- Thomas Amason – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, keyboards (2009-present)
- Dorman Pantfoeder - drums (2009-present)
- Rufino Lomboy - lead guitar (2015-present)
Former members
- Eli Clark - bass, backing vocals
- John Hartman - drums
- Benjamin Nelson - drums
- Joshua Hamilton - bass
- Ronnie Winter - bass
Associated acts[edit]
- Reneé Phoenix
- The Explicits
- The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
- Love Arcade
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Steady Damage (2009)
- Freak Machine (2016)
EPs[edit]
- Was That Our Youth? (2009)
- Sugar (2015)[4]
- B Sides and Oddities (2020)
Singles[edit]
- Wake The Dead (2022)
- Secret (2022)
Music videos[edit]
Year | Name |
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2009 | "Crash"[9] |
2009 | "Damage"[10] |
2014 | "Hit Me"[11] |
2016 | "Novocain"[12] |
2022 | "Damage" 4k, SFW Version |
2022 | "Wake The Dead" |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Crane, Matt (2015-05-27). "Hear Fit For Rivals' Jagged New Song, "Light that Shines" (Exclusive)". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on 2021-04-14. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
- ^ a b Childers, Chad (2016-10-21). "Fit For Rivals 'Novocain' Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire. Archived from the original on 2021-06-12. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
- ^ a b c d Reid, Ed (2015-06-21). "They Are Fit For Rivals". Florida Music Letter. Ejeff Media. Archived from the original on 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2021-06-12 – via Blogger.
- ^ a b c d Shrum, Tony (2015-10-23). "Album Review: Fit For Rivals – 'Sugar' EP". New Noise Magazine. Archived from the original on 2015-10-24. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
- ^ Freak Machine Records (2014-08-27). "Fit For Rivals - Hit Me". YouTube (Video). Archived from the original on 2020-12-17. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
- ^ Freak Machine Records (2014-11-11). "Fit For Rivals - Freak Machine (Fan Version)". YouTube (Video). Archived from the original on 2021-12-30. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
- ^ "Fit For Rivals – 'Freak Machine' – Album Review". The Fuze Magazine. November 22, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Lovejoy, Heather (2010-03-26). "Fit for Rivals kicks off Saturday benefit concert for Somer Thompson Foundation". Jacksonville. The Florida Times Union. Archived from the original on 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
- ^ "Fit For Rivals – "Crash" HD". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
- ^ "Fit For Rivals – "Damage"". YouTube. 2009-11-10. Archived from the original on 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
- ^ "Fit For Rivals - Hit Me". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2015-09-01.
- ^ "Fit For Rivals - "Novocain"". YouTube. 2016-10-21. Archived from the original on 2016-10-21. Retrieved 2016-12-22.