Tides of Man

Tides of Man is an American progressive rock band formed in Tampa, Florida in 2008. They signed to Rise Records March 4, 2009 and have released two full length albums thus far, Empire Theory in 2009 (recorded prior to signing with Rise), and Dreamhouse in 2010.

History

In December 2007 Pearson, Gill, Sene, Jaye and Gould convened on a whim when Jaye booked a show in Tampa's Ybor City, before the band even had any material together. They wrote new songs and played adapted versions of music from a previous band that Gould, Gill and Jaye had played in. Three of the songs from Empire Theory were written during this 10 days.^[1] Tides of Man raised the money and recorded Empire Theory and signed to Rise Records a few months later. They had played less than 15 shows, all south of Jacksonville, Florida, prior to the first national tour booked through Jeremy Holgerson of The Agency Group in July 2009.^[2]

Style and songwriting

Songwriting is an integrative process involving every member, with the exception of vocal tracking for Empire Theory, on which Pearson recorded separately from the band, due to being in a different city. Empire Theory is a concept album about war and mercy with the songs being mapped out. On Dreamhouse many of the songs were written by either Gill or Pearson sitting in a room alone, coming up with a song structure and essential riffs. Then the drums and bass were worked individually and the songs were interactively built piece by piece. The recurring theme lyrically in Dreamhouse is about not taking the life you have for granted.^[3]

Departure of Tilian and Young and Courageous (2010 - Present)

On December 20, 2010 the band announced through Myspace that Tilian had left the band to focus on a new musical project (reportedly to become the lead singer of Saosin). The band also stated that they were going to audition new singers and continue on as a band. The departure of Tilian forced them to drop off the No Rain, No Rainbow tour with Greeley Estates and the Downtown Battle Mountain II tour with Dance Gavin Dance that took place early 2011. Since Tilian's departure, they have been writing instrumental tracks while looking for a new vocalist. An instrumental LP is tentatively planned to be released sometime in 2013. It was also announced that Spencer Bradham has joined as keyboardist.^[4]

Tilian recorded vocals for a couple of Saosin demos, and it is rumoured that he is going to sing on their next album, but there has been no update from either Tilian or the band since the demos were released. He also briefly worked on a new side project called Archives, but dropped the idea soon after according to a July 3 Twitter status.^[5] He is also currently working on a solo album that will be released through Vital Records.^[6]

Drummer Matt Mingus confirmed on his Facebook that Tilian Pearson will be Jonny Craigs´s replacement in Dance Gavin Dance. The band will embark with their new lineup on the "Rock Yourself To Sleep Tour" in November. Their latest record Young And Courageous is set to be release on February 4, 2014. It will be the bands first instrumental album.

Band members

Current members

• Spencer Gill - lead guitar (since 2008), backing vocals (2008–2010)
• Josh Gould - drums (since 2008)
• Alan Jaye - bass (since 2008)
• Daniel Miller - rhythm guitar (since 2011)
• Spencer Bradham - keyboard (since 2012)

Former members

• Tilian Pearson - lead vocals, guitar (2008–2010)
• Adam Sene - guitar (2008–2009)

Discography

Albums

• Empire Theory - recorded September 2008 by producer Matt Malpass, released by Rise Records August 4, 2009.
• Dreamhouse - recorded May 2010 by producer Kris Crummett, released by Rise Records September 14, 2010.
• Young and Courageous - 2014 (the band's first instrumental record).

EPs

• Tides of Man

Videography

• "Not My Love 2" directed by Caleb Mallery

Tours

• Blaze of Glory Tour: with A Static Lullaby, Vanna, Asking Alexandria, Motionless in White. July 2009
• Squash the Beef Tour: with Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa, Of Mice & Men, Of Machines. Sept-Oct 2009
• Jonny Craig: Tides of Man played their own song set as well as being the band for Craig's solo work, supporting AFI on part of the tour.^[7][8] Craig missed his flight to Houston and Tides of Man opened for AFI at the Verizon Wireless theatre. Nov 2009^[9]
• We Came as Romans: with Broadway, Close to Home. Nov 2009
• Jonny Craig Tour No. 2: with Eye Alaska, Honor Bright. Cinematic Sunrise with Craig Owens was part of this tour. Tides of Man again played twice each night, their own music and as Craig's band for his solo songs. Inclusive of two South by Southwest performances at Emo's. March 2010 ^[10]
• The Blast and the Furious Tour: with Oh, Sleeper, Greeley Estates, Oceana, PMtoday. May 2010
• Go Fist Pump Yourself Tour: with A Skylit Drive, Sleeping with Sirens, For All Those Sleeping, Abandon All Ships. May–June 2010
• New Day Tour: supporting Karnivool. Aug-Sept 2010 ^[11]
• The Big Deep Tour: with The Sleeping, PMtoday. Oct 2010
• No Rain No Rainbow Tour: with Greeley Estates, Vanna, A Bullet for Pretty Boy. Nov - Dec 2010

References

External links

• Tides of Man on Myspace