defeat the low

Every year, the editors of AP gather around one computer with excellent speakers, listen to hundreds of bands and sometimes have sword fights and/or shouting matches to curate 100 bands we really, really think you need to put on your radar. It all culminates in one giant printed feature profiling those 100 artists. This year’s 100 Bands […]

You can listen to Defeat The Low's (Rise Records owner, Craig Ericson) debut full-length album, A Nervous Smile, in its entirety below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! A Nervous Smile is due out on November 18 via Rise Records. In case you missed it, the band are set to embark on the Rise Records […]

Defeat The Low (Rise Records owner, Craig Ericson) have premiered “Clarity” from A Nervous Smile, their upcoming debut full-length album, over at Revolver. Give the track a listen below, and leave us a comment with your thoughts! A Nervous Smile is due out on November 18 via Rise Records. In case you missed them, the band released both “Turn To […]

Defeat The Low, featuring Rise Records owner, Craig Ericson, has debuted a music video for their latest single, “Aurora Avenue.” The track is taken from the band's upcoming debut album, A Nervous Smile, which is due out on November 18 via Rise Records. You can check out their latest track and video below. Be sure to leave […]

Rise Records announced today the signing of Portland, Oregon’s Defeat The Low, featuring the label’s owner, Craig Ericson, on guitar. The band’s forthcoming debut album was recorded at Rain City Studios in Portland and will be released “soon.” Vocalist Chris Huaraque says, “Defeat The Low is extremely excited to announce our signing with Rise Records! We […]