Rival State Explained

Rival State
Origin:	New Plymouth, New Zealand
Years Active:	- present
Current Members:	Salvi Stone Jo Einarsson Stefan Einarsson Valdimar Einarsson Nimal Fernando

Rival State is an alternative rock band based out of London, United Kingdom, which formed in New Plymouth, New Zealand in 2002. The band consists of members Salvi Stone, Nimal Fernando, Jo Einarsson, Stefan Einarsson and Valdi Einarsson.^[1]

The band released their debut album Apollo Me^[2] on 12 October 2012 in New Zealand, where it reached No 1 on the Top 20 New Zealand Album Charts^[3] and No 10 on the New Zealand Top 40 Album Charts.^[4]

In 2014 the band relocated to London, where they released their Youth Tax EP on 22 October 2014.^[5]

Discography

EPs

• Gutter Mouth EP (2015)^[6]
• Youth Tax EP (2014)

Singles

• "Impulses" (2016)
• "Modern Living" (2015)
• "Keepsake" (2015)
• "Sleep Talker" (2014)
• "Aces" (2014)

Band members

Current Band Members

• Nimal Fernando - guitar, backing vocals (2002 – present)
• Jo Einarsson - guitar (2002 – present)
• Stefan Einarsson - bass guitar (2002 – present)
• Valdimar Einarsson - drums (2012 – present)
• Salvi Stone - Lead vocalist (2016–present)^[7]

Ex Band Members

• Luke Van Hoof - lead vocals, guitar (2005 – 2015)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rockers heading to UK. Oren Oaarik, Taranaki Daily News. 20 January 2014 . 29 April 2015.
2. Web site: iTunes - Music - Apollo Me by Rival State. iTunes. 12 October 2012 . 29 April 2015.
3. Web site: Top 20 New Zealand Albums Chart - The Official New Zealand Music Chart. nztop40.co.nz. 29 April 2015.
4. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart - The Official New Zealand Music Chart. nztop40.co.nz. 29 April 2015.
5. Web site: iTunes - Music - Youth Tax by Rival State. iTunes. 29 April 2015.
6. Web site: iTunes - Music - Gutter Mouth - EP by Rival State. iTunes. 8 June 2015.
7. Web site: Rival State announce new front-man Facebook. www.facebook.com. 2016-09-04.