Rebelution kicked off their “Peace of Mind Tour” the day after the release, selling out shows at Philly’s The Electric Factory, The Hollywood Palladium, Denver’s The Fillmore, The Fox Theater in Oakland and Hard Rock in Orlando, FL. The tour made stops in a total of 42 cities across the country.
Summer 2012 was spent supporting O.A.R on their Amphitheatre tour, headlining four amphitheaters in Florida as well as festival performances at Outside Lands, Hangout, Forecastle, Summer Camp, Summer Set, The Allman Bro’s Peach Festival and two performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. After completing a Fall tour of the East and South East, Rebelution will be headlining The Hollywood Palladium on New Years Eve, heading to New Zealand for the Raggamuffins Festival in February and headlining their annual Winter Greens Tour around the USA in Feb - May 2013.
Peace of Mind marks the first time Rebelution has expanded beyond their usual self-production enlisting producers Michael Goldwasser (Easy Star All-Stars), Amp Live (Zion-I), Yeti Beats (Kool Keith, George Clinton), Keith Armstrong and Errol Brown (Stephen, Ziggy, Damian, and Bob Marley). The album builds upon the band’s signature style while venturing into new musical genres from the lush strings incorporated into the gentle “Route Around” to the driving guitar and synths throughout “Lady In White”.
Rebelution has developed into a front-runner for grassroots, independent and tour driven music groups. Originally formed in 2004, members Eric Rachmany (vocals / guitar), Rory Carey (keyboards), Wesley Finley (drums), and Marley D. Williams (bass) met in college, while residing in Isla Vista, a popular beachside community in Santa Barbara. It was there that the seeds to Rebelution’s future were planted creating inspiring and engaging music that would leave their listeners with the sense that they have the power to make this world a better place. The band continuously tours across the country, ventured to South America and Europe, and has previously performed at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits among others.
Contact:
Management: Silverback Artist Management / Raise Up Music
Dean Raise – dean@raiseupentertainment.com
Jon Phillips – Jon@silverbackmusic.net
Booking – Paradigm Agency
Aaron Pinkus – apinkus@paradigmagency.com
Jamie Simone
PFA Media
jsimone@pfamedia.net
212-334-6116
Other Side
Rebelution Lyrics
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People, take it easy can't you see that I'm busy now
I've got a knack for some trouble believe me,
And lately I've been trying to block it out
I've got a strange little other side, a temptation that I try to hide
Just like a pretty girl saying do or die
And I can tell when I look at you
That you've been going what I'm going through
The same thing happens, the same thing happens
But I've been thinking I can be a better man see
Instead of taking life for granted I feel lucky to be alive,
Good how I'll feel inside
And from now on we're taking big strides
Hold up, now yes I'm on something great,
If you know you relate, no one's perfect
And if you think you can't count your mistakes,
Think again, cuz I know that you can
Dear sir, I'm pretty sure that we grow every day
Based on simple mistakes that we make
There ain't no easy way, there ain't no easy way
And I can tell when I look at you
You know exactly what I'm going through
The same thing happens, the same thing happens
But you keep thinking you can be a better man see
Instead of taking life for granted you'll feel lucky to be alive,
Good how you'll feel inside And from now on we're taking big strides
The lyrics of Rebelution's "Other Side" describe the inner turmoil of someone who is struggling to resist a temptation that they know is not good for them. The singer talks about how he has been trying to block out this temptation, but it keeps resurfacing. He likens his inner struggle to that of a pretty girl who is saying "do or die." Despite his efforts to hide his temptation, he can see that others have the same struggle as him.
The singer is also aware of his imperfections and mistakes, and acknowledges that growing and learning comes from making mistakes. He encourages others to do the same and to strive to be better every day, rather than taking life for granted. He believes that by taking big strides and valuing every moment, one can feel lucky to be alive and be a better person.
The lyrics of "Other Side" convey a universal message of the human struggle with temptation and imperfections, and the importance of constantly improving oneself. The song reminds us to appreciate life and make the most of every opportunity.
Line by Line Meaning
How you feeling? How you feeling?
Asking the listener how they are doing before beginning to explain his own experiences
People, take it easy can't you see that I'm busy now
Asking others to be patient with him because he is currently preoccupied with his own personal struggles
I've got a knack for some trouble believe me,
Explaining that he has a natural tendency to get into problems and difficult situations
And lately I've been trying to block it out
Admitting that he has been trying to ignore or avoid his problems
I've got a strange little other side, a temptation that I try to hide
Acknowledging that he has a secret side of himself that is tempted to make bad choices, but he tries to keep it hidden
Just like a pretty girl saying do or die
Comparing his temptation to a seductive woman who is tempting him to do something he knows is wrong
And I can tell when I look at you
Suggesting that he can see that the listener is also struggling with inner demons
That you've been going what I'm going through
Imagining that the listener is experiencing the same challenges and struggles as he is
The same thing happens, the same thing happens
Implying that this is a common human experience that many people face
But I've been thinking I can be a better man see
Recognizing that he can choose to be a better person and overcome his negative tendencies
Instead of taking life for granted I feel lucky to be alive,
Realizing that he should be grateful for his life and make the most of it, rather than taking it for granted
Good how I'll feel inside
Anticipating the positive emotions that will come with making positive changes in his life
And from now on we're taking big strides
Committing to making significant progress and positive changes in his life
Hold up, now yes I'm on something great,
Announcing that he has found something that is helping him to improve his life
If you know you relate, no one's perfect
Encouraging listeners to recognize that everyone is flawed and makes mistakes
And if you think you can't count your mistakes,
Challenging listeners to be honest with themselves and recognize the mistakes they have made
Think again, cuz I know that you can
Reassuring listeners that they are capable of acknowledging their mistakes and growing from them
Dear sir, I'm pretty sure that we grow every day
Reflecting on the fact that every day presents an opportunity for personal growth and improvement
Based on simple mistakes that we make
Acknowledging that even the small mistakes we make can be opportunities for growth and improvement
There ain't no easy way, there ain't no easy way
Admitting that personal growth is a difficult and ongoing process
But you keep thinking you can be a better man see
Encouraging the listener to continue striving to be a better person, even in the face of difficulties
Instead of taking life for granted you'll feel lucky to be alive,
Suggesting that being grateful for life can help us to appreciate it and make the most of it
Good how you'll feel inside And from now on we're taking big strides
Encouraging listeners to anticipate the positive emotions that will come with making positive changes, and to commit to taking significant steps towards those changes
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Ariel Rachmany, Marley David Williams, Rourke Carey, Wesley Dallas Finley
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