January 2013
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"INBOUND" Receives Honorable Mention from the RARB
- Redline’s Debut Album Included Among a Select Group Considered to be the Top A Cappella Picks of 2012 -
The Recorded A Cappella Review Board (RARB) has awarded Inbound an Honorable Mention as part of its 2012 Picks of the Year! Reviewer Nick Anderson-Frey remarked:
“Inbound … flows in a coherent, cohesive way that few other a cappella albums achieved this year. The men of...
December 2012
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November 2012
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Redline to be included on SING 9: SUPERNOVEM!
“You Make Me Wanna,” featuring Redline and a talented cohort of other groups, will grace the track list of the ninth annual installment of the acclaimed a cappella compilation series, Sing.
Recorded in April 2012 at the BOSton Sings (BOSS) A Cappella Festival, the track is a jazzy remake of the R&B hit made popular by Usher and showcases a stellar arrangement by Tom Anderson of...
July 2012
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Redline is now on Spotify. Canwegedda giggity?
June 2012
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The Latest from Redline (Issue #2) →
Hey Redline Fans!
It’s been a while, so we thought we would give you a bunch of juicy updates all in one delicious bite. In this edition of the Redline newsletter, we update you on our CARA Award wins, recap our amazing experience attending and performing at the first ever Boston Sings [BOSS] A Cappella Festival, get you pumped for some brand new tunes in our set, and let you know about...
April 2012
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Liquid List: RARB on Redline's Inbound album:... →
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The Recorded A Cappella Review Board (RARB) just released their review of Redline’s latest album Inbound to the lovely sound of high praise. The reviewers had no trouble finding positive things to say, and here are just a few of their comments:
“Inbound could be the model of a…
March 2012
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Changing of the Guard
At the end of last year, Redline was very sad to say goodbye to two of its long-time members. Brett Ferguson (Bass, ‘07-‘11) moved to the Big Apple, where he is (among other things) pursuing a solo singer/songwriter act. (He is releasing an album. You should get it.) Matt Edwards (Tenor, ‘09-‘11) moved to Colorado with his wife and new daughter, where he is kicking a$$ and...
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Just the Way You [Like It]
“Just the Way You Are” - a track from Inbound arranged by our very own Josh Brodsky, has been getting some pleasantly positive attention as of late, and this gives us a warm, fuzzy feeling on the inside. Just a couple of months ago, we were giddy to learn that the track had been included on the first edition of Voices Only Forte, a select compilation of tracks released by professional...
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February 2012
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Inbound Nominated for 4 CARAs!
When you pour your heart and soul into recording an album, you expect to be proud of the finished product, and you expect to feel a sense of satisfaction having spent a lot of time and energy doing something you really love.
You also hope that people like it.
Today, the nominations for the 2012 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARAs) were announced on the CASA website. Among them were...
January 2012
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Beatboxing like you've never seen before →
Callling all super-nerds! In this TEDMED talk, Nate Ball, a seasoned beatboxer, collaborates with a neurologist and an otolaryngologist to give you a rare view of exactly what’s going on in the brain and pharynx when you create sound with your “organic instrument.” Absolutely worth the watch! Now if you’ll excuse us, we’re going to go pump up our arytenoids.
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Inbound Reviewed by CASA!
Hold the train! Another review for Inbound has just been published on the CASA website, and from the sounds of it, they liked what they heard!
Carolyn K., who authored the review, provides a detailed, song-by-song review of the whole track list sandwiched by some more general comments about our inaugural album. Here are some highlights:
Every time I listen, I find more and more things to...
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Rock Stars Wanted: Apply Within
Redline is auditioning!
Spread the word! Full audition posting below. We hope to see you (and your rock star friends) there!
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“Proof positive: the Redline guys are red hot.” - CASA.org A bunch of guys who enjoy jamming out with nothing but voices and microphones,...
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Redline to be Featured on Voices Only Forte!
Guys! Great news! “Just the Way You Are” (a track from our debut album, Inbound) has been selected for the very first edition of new a cappella compilation, Voices Only Forte!
From the Voices Only website:
“Voices Only Forte is a brand new one-of-a-kind a cappella compilation album comprised of selected excellent tracks released by various groups from around the...
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New Gig: Opening the Professional Showcase at...
Saturday, April 14th
7:30PM
Regent Theatre; Arlington, MA
BOSS [BOSton Sings: An A Cappella Revolution] Professional Showcase
Sharing the stage with the inimitable Cadence and Traces in what might be Redline’s biggest show to date. To say we’re excited about this one would be like saying that bacon-wrapped tater tots are “kind of a good idea.” You don’t want to...
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Google translate has some sick VP skillz →
This just makes our aca-hearts skip a (phat) beat. (Hint: click the speaker symbol in the lower right corner of either box.)
December 2011
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The Latest from Redline (Issue #1) →
We’ve started a quarterly newsletter that highlights Redline happenings of the recent past, present, and immediate future - all in one place!
In this first installment of the Redline newsletter, we talk about the release of Inbound (as well as some recognition it has already received), plug our new and improved website and blog, and let you know about some exciting gigs we already have...
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Rehearsal Moments of Greatness: Episode #1
Josh: Boosh, why do you have a fork in your shirt pocket?
Boosh: For cake.
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“All things considered, this album is as friendly, appealing, and engaging as the...”
– - Christopher Diaz
MouthOff! Show, 12.11.11
Regarding Inbound, Redline’s debut album
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For Christmas, we got you a blog!
Your one-stop shop for Redline gigs, news, media, and a cappella pontifications. Come back and visit often!
- the boys of Redline
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NEW GIG: Performing at A-Cappalooza!
Saturday, March 3rd
7:30PM
Newton South High School; Newton, MA
A-Cappalooza Fundraising Event
Full set, singing with Berklee’s Pitch-Slapped. House opens at 7PM! Tickets here.
Check out our full list of upcoming shows here!
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NEW GIG: Hosting the N.E. Voices High School A...
Friday, February 10th
7:00PM
Wilmington Middle School; Wilmington, MA
N.E. Voices High School A Cappella Festival
Hosting the HS group competition; full set while the judges deliberate! Tickets available here.
Check out our full list of upcoming shows here!
