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| caption = Fit For Rivals in 2013 |
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| origin = [[Jacksonville, Florida]], [[United States]] |
| origin = [[Jacksonville, Florida]], [[United States]] |
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative rock]]|[[pop punk]]|[[post-hardcore]]|[[emo]]}} |
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative rock]]|[[pop punk]]|[[post-hardcore]]|[[emo]]}} |
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| years_active = 2008—current <small>(Active)</small> |
| years_active = 2008—current <small>(Active)</small> |
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| associated_acts = The Explicits <br> Renee Phoenix <br> Love Arcade <br> The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus |
| associated_acts = The Explicits <br> Renee Phoenix <br> Love Arcade <br> The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus |
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| website = {{url|freakmachinerecords.com}} |
| website = {{url|freakmachinerecords.com}} |
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| current_members = Renee Phoenix<br />Thomas Amason<br />Dorman Pantfoeder<br />Rufino Lomboy |
| current_members = Renee Phoenix<br />Thomas Amason<br />Dorman Pantfoeder<br />Rufino Lomboy |
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| label = Freak Machine |
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| past_members = Eli Clark</br> John Hartman</br> Benjamin Nelson</br> Joshua Hamilton</br> Ronnie Winter |
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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 |
'''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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With hundreds of millions of streams, a top ten radio hit with "Novocain" and worldwide touring, Fit for Rivals has developed a dedicated fan-base through grassroots marketing and viral videos. |
With hundreds of millions of streams, a top ten radio hit with "Novocain" and worldwide touring, Fit for Rivals has developed a dedicated fan-base through grassroots marketing and viral videos. Renée and Thomas continue to write music together and are planning on releasing new music through Phoenix’s label, Freak Machine Records in 2020. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Fit for Rivals formed in 2008<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]]}}</ref> when Renée 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]]}}</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}}</ref> |
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Fit for Rivals formed in 2008 when Renee Phoenix met Thomas Amason while looking for a new guitarist for her band The Explicits. From there, they decided to set up a whole new project. |
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===Steady Damage (2009)=== |
===Steady Damage (2009)=== |
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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 released 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 (film)|Legendary]]. |
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" /> 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 (film)|Legendary]]. |
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===Freak Machine (2015-2016)=== |
===Freak Machine (2015-2016)=== |
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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 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XBGNI8NDs| |
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}}</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}}</ref> |
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After the release of ''Sugar'', Fit for Rivals began working on their second studio album entitled ''Freak Machine''.<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}}</ref> ''Freak Machine'' was released on September 2, 2016 and was produced by Thomas Amason. |
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}}</ref> ''Freak Machine'' was released on September 2, 2016 via Big 3 Records/[[RED Music|Sony Red]] and was produced by Thomas Amason. |
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===Hiatus and Solo Work (2018-2020)=== |
===Hiatus and Solo Work (2018-2020)=== |
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On March 17, 2018, Phoenix released her debut solo EP '' |
On March 17, 2018, Phoenix released her debut solo EP ''Renée Phoenix'', announced via Instagram post.<ref>{{cite web|date=March 17, 2018|title=EP release day!|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BgcVz5UgeHG/|url-status=dead|website=[[Instagram]]|publisher=Renee Phoenix}}</ref> In May 2018, Phoenix announced that Fit for Rivals was going on a hiatus through an Instagram post. Renée and Thomas continued to write music together through this period. |
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===Freak Machine Records and New Projects (2020-present)=== |
===Freak Machine Records and New Projects (2020-present)=== |
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In 2020, Phoenix founded her own music label called Freak Machine Records, due to being unsatisfied with the treatment given to artists by labels, and therefore feeling the need to take it upon herself to create a friendlier environment.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Freak Machine Records|url=https://www.newmusicusa.org/profile/freak-machine-records/|access-date=2021-02-07|website=New Music USA|language=en}}</ref> The label now encompasses all of |
In 2020, Phoenix founded her own music label called Freak Machine Records, due to being unsatisfied with the treatment given to artists by labels, and therefore feeling the need to take it upon herself to create a friendlier environment.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Freak Machine Records|url=https://www.newmusicusa.org/profile/freak-machine-records/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-07|website=New Music USA|location=Nashville, Tennessee|language=en}}</ref> The label now encompasses all of Renée's projects and serves as the gateway to release all of the future material. Through the year 2020, four songs have been released under the label, all being released as Fit For Rivals songs part of the ''B Sides & Oddities'' EP, which includes the fan-favorite track "No Way In Hell", a song that wasn't available on streaming services before despite its popularity among the fanbase and a large amount of YouTube views while not even having an official upload by Fit For Rivals until December 4th, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Freak Machine Records|first=|date=2020-12-04|title=Fit For Rivals - No Way In Hell (Streaming Version)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGIaTIEaxzo|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-06-12|website=[[YouTube]]|type=Video}}</ref> |
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As for future projects, Phoenix has said she is working on her sophomore EP, which is going to be released under Freak Machine Records. Also, Phoenix, alongside Amason, have been working on the third Fit For Rivals album, which is also going to be released under Freak Machine Records.<ref |
As for future projects, Phoenix has said she is working on her sophomore EP, which is going to be released under Freak Machine Records. Also, Phoenix, alongside Amason, have been working on the third Fit For Rivals album, which is also going to be released under Freak Machine Records.<ref name=":4" /> Further information has not been provided publicly. |
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==Musical Style== |
==Musical Style== |
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Fit for Rivals has been described as [[rock (music)|rock]], [[punk rock]] and [[pop punk]]. Renée 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=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=Jacksonville|publisher=The Florida Times Union}}</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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Fit for Rivals has been described as [[rock (music)|rock]], [[punk rock]] and [[pop punk]], as well as being a mix of [[Paramore]], [[Joan Jett]] and [[The Foo Fighters]]. |
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==Members== |
==Members== |
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'''Current Members''' |
'''Current Members'''<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0" /> |
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*Renée Phoenix – Vocals, guitar (2009-present) |
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*Thomas Amason – Keys, |
*Thomas Amason – Keys, guitar, backing vocals (2009-present) |
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*Dorman Pantfoeder - Drums (2009-present) |
*Dorman Pantfoeder - Drums (2009-present) |
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*Rufino Lomboy - Lead |
*Rufino Lomboy - Lead guitar (2015-present) |
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'''Former Members''' |
'''Former Members''' |
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*Eli Clark - [[Bass guitar]] |
*Eli Clark - [[Bass guitar]], backing vocals |
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*John Hartman - [[Drums]] |
*John Hartman - [[Drums]] |
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*Benjamin Nelson - [[Drums]] |
*Benjamin Nelson - [[Drums]] |
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==Associated Acts== |
==Associated Acts== |
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*Renée Phoenix |
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*The Explicits |
*The Explicits |
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*The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus |
*[[The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus]] |
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*Love Arcade |
*[[Love Arcade]] |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Albums=== |
===Albums=== |
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;The Explicits |
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* ''The Explicits'' (2006) |
* ''The Explicits'' (2006) |
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* ''[[Steady Damage]]'' (2009) |
* ''[[Steady Damage]]'' (2009) |
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* ''Freak Machine'' (2016) |
* ''Freak Machine'' (2016) |
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;Renée Phoenix |
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* ''Renée Phoenix'' (2018) |
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===EPs=== |
===EPs=== |
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;Fit For Rivals |
;Fit For Rivals |
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* ''Was That Our Youth?'' (2009) |
* ''Was That Our Youth?'' (2009) |
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* ''Sugar'' (2015)<ref>{{cite web|title=Album Review: Fit For Rivals – 'Sugar' EP|url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-fit-for-rivals-sugar-ep/#| |
* ''Sugar'' (2015)<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}}</ref> |
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===Music videos=== |
===Music videos=== |
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| 2009 || "Crash"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc-b-t6RCvc |title=Fit For Rivals – "Crash" HD |publisher=YouTube |date= |access-date=2012-10-28}}</ref> |
| 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}}</ref> |
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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}}</ref> |
| 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}}</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}}</ref> |
| 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}}</ref> |
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Fit For Rivals | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
Genres | |
Years active | 2008—current (Active) |
Labels | Freak Machine |
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.
With hundreds of millions of streams, a top ten radio hit with "Novocain" and worldwide touring, Fit for Rivals has developed a dedicated fan-base through grassroots marketing and viral videos. Renée and Thomas continue to write music together and are planning on releasing new music through Phoenix’s label, Freak Machine Records in 2020.
History
Fit for Rivals formed in 2008[1] when Renée Phoenix met Thomas Amason[2] while looking for a new guitarist for her band The Explicits.[3]
Steady Damage (2009)
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)
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 via Big 3 Records/Sony Red and was produced by Thomas Amason.
Hiatus and Solo Work (2018-2020)
On March 17, 2018, Phoenix released her debut solo EP Renée Phoenix, announced via Instagram post.[8] In May 2018, Phoenix announced that Fit for Rivals was going on a hiatus through an Instagram post. Renée and Thomas continued to write music together through this period.
Freak Machine Records and New Projects (2020-present)
In 2020, Phoenix founded her own music label called Freak Machine Records, due to being unsatisfied with the treatment given to artists by labels, and therefore feeling the need to take it upon herself to create a friendlier environment.[9] The label now encompasses all of Renée's projects and serves as the gateway to release all of the future material. Through the year 2020, four songs have been released under the label, all being released as Fit For Rivals songs part of the B Sides & Oddities EP, which includes the fan-favorite track "No Way In Hell", a song that wasn't available on streaming services before despite its popularity among the fanbase and a large amount of YouTube views while not even having an official upload by Fit For Rivals until December 4th, 2020.[10]
As for future projects, Phoenix has said she is working on her sophomore EP, which is going to be released under Freak Machine Records. Also, Phoenix, alongside Amason, have been working on the third Fit For Rivals album, which is also going to be released under Freak Machine Records.[9] Further information has not been provided publicly.
Musical Style
Fit for Rivals has been described as rock, punk rock and pop punk. Renée Phoenix's "raspy" and "gritty" vocal style is compared to that of Joan Jett,[2][3] whom she says she admires,[11] and Brody Dalle.[3] Their EP Sugar has a bit of a throwback sound, as described in New Noise Magazine.[4]
Members
- Renée Phoenix – Vocals, guitar (2009-present)
- Thomas Amason – Keys, guitar, backing vocals (2009-present)
- Dorman Pantfoeder - Drums (2009-present)
- Rufino Lomboy - Lead guitar (2015-present)
Former Members
- Eli Clark - Bass guitar, backing vocals
- John Hartman - Drums
- Benjamin Nelson - Drums
- Joshua Hamilton - Bass guitar
- Ronnie Winter - Bass guitar
Associated Acts
- Renée Phoenix
- The Explicits
- The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
- Love Arcade
Discography
Albums
- The Explicits
- The Explicits (2006)
- Fit For Rivals
- Steady Damage (2009)
- Freak Machine (2016)
- Renée Phoenix
- Renée Phoenix (2018)
EPs
- Fit For Rivals
- Was That Our Youth? (2009)
- Sugar (2015)[4]
Music videos
- The Explicits
Year | Name |
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2007 | "Indestructible"[12] |
- Fit for Rivals
Year | Name |
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2009 | "Crash"[13] |
2009 | "Damage"[14] |
2014 | "Hit Me"[15] |
2016 | "Novocain"[16] |
- Renée Phoenix
Year | Name |
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2017 | "Godless"[17] |
2018 | "Swallow"[18] |
References
- ^ a b Crane, Matt (2015-05-27). "Hear Fit For Rivals' Jagged New Song, "Light that Shines" (Exclusive)". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Childers, Chad (2016-10-21). "Fit For Rivals 'Novocain' Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d Reid, Ed (2015-06-21). "They Are Fit For Rivals". Florida Music Letter. Ejeff Media. Retrieved 2021-06-12 – via Blogger.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d Shrum, Tony (2015-10-23). "Album Review: Fit For Rivals – 'Sugar' EP". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Freak Machine Records (2014-08-27). "Fit For Rivals - Hit Me". YouTube (Video). Retrieved 2021-06-12.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Freak Machine Records (2014-11-11). "Fit For Rivals - Freak Machine (Fan Version)". YouTube (Video). Retrieved 2021-06-12.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Fit For Rivals – 'Freak Machine' – Album Review". The Fuze Magazine. November 22, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ "EP release day!". Instagram. Renee Phoenix. March 17, 2018.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Freak Machine Records". New Music USA. Nashville, Tennessee. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Freak Machine Records (2020-12-04). "Fit For Rivals - No Way In Hell (Streaming Version)". YouTube (Video). Retrieved 2021-06-12.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Lovejoy, Heather (2010-03-26). "Fit for Rivals kicks off Saturday benefit concert for Somer Thompson Foundation". Jacksonville. The Florida Times Union. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "The Explicits - Indestructible Music Video". YouTube.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Fit For Rivals – "Crash" HD". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
- ^ "Fit For Rivals – "Damage"". YouTube. 2009-11-10. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
- ^ "Fit For Rivals - Hit Me". YouTube.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Fit For Rivals - "Novocain"". YouTube. 2016-10-21. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
- ^ "Renee Phoenix - Godless". YouTube.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Renee Phoenix - Swallow". YouTube.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link)