Strong melodies being birthed from heartfelt music, and a melodic pulse keeping you longing for more, is just the beginning of what Life of Riley is bringing to the table of new rock. Traveling over 250,000 miles in touring extensively over the last 5 years, Life of Riley has traveled a long road that has included a few detours, which helped them hone and sharpen their vibrant sound.
Life of Riley’s roots are Brothers Cassidy & Brice Campbell. They had toured clubs and large Christian Youth events throughout the Midwest, Southwest and Northern California for years. In 2003, they traveled from their Houston, TX home to the famous Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN and began production on an album independently, with engineer Skidd Mills, (Gin Blossoms, Sister Hazel, and Skillet). As they worked together, the trio bonded; the three formed a production company, which found great success in producing a top 10 R&R Christian rock hit “Rescue Me”(2003), from the band Inhabited. They followed that up with the Modern Day John single, “Autumn”(2004), which reached Top 15 on R&R’s Christian Rock list. While producing those hits Brice & Cassidy were still yearning to share their own talent and purpose. In 2006, the brothers feel they now have put all of their best work together in the new release from their own band, Life of Riley.
The creative alchemy for Houston, TX based Life of Riley are brothers Cassidy Campbell (lead vocals) and Brice Campbell (guitar/backup vocals); long time friend, Barry Ochsner, (guitar/bass/backup vocals), and newest member Joel Killingsworth (drums). The band begins touring to promote their freshman album, ‘Days Away From Life’ in February.
‘Days Away From Life,’ which holds a variety of musical influences (Switchfoot/Chevelle/Lifehouse), is set to be released in late April 2006. Life of Riley’s first CD is making its way to the public with support of Missouri based independent label, KikStart Records. The label was founded by noted music industry veteran Paul Andris who’s credits include Bone Thugs & Harmony, WOW 2002-Norman Hutchins (nominated for a GMA Stellar award); TV shows (Fox TV’s Family Guy, HBO’s Spawn) and Film (Final Fantasy). Currently, “Somewhere in Between” is being worked at Christian Rock stations to cater to the base of fans that already know the band. A mainstream crossover track will be released in March. Cassidy shares, "We’re looking to birth songs from our soul that reach beyond the boundaries of greatness, reaches out to our fans, creating one moment to breathe, to feel, to experience, not just our band - but our journey.”
As Life of Riley begins the New Year with great anticipation for the mystery known as tomorrow - through all the experiences life throws their way, they remind us that we are all…Days Away From Life.
