Riley and the Roxies
Riley and the Roxies | |
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| Birth name | Spencer Riley Alfonso |
| Also known as | Spencer Riley |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Labels | Secret Road Music Services |
| Website | facebook |
Riley and the Roxies is a solo project by recording artist and producer Spencer Riley Alfonso,[1] who is known simply as Spencer Riley.[2] It was created in 2011 in Los Angeles, California, during Riley's first two years of college, where he developed a love for producing, mixing, and recording music.[3] His music has been featured in various television shows including ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars, and MTV's Underemployed.[1]
History[edit]
Early years[edit]
Riley's interest in music began in fourth grade when he started to play the drums with his friends. In high school, Riley originally headed a band called Riley. The band's name was later changed to Riley and the Roxies, based on the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, California, where the band used to play. When the band disbanded as its members departed for college, Riley kept the name as he constantly collaborates with new back-up singers.[2]
Apart from his work as Riley and the Roxies, Spencer Riley has also co-written songs with Trent Dabbs, Jules Larson, Mariah McManus, Pilar Diaz, Bess Rogers, and Wes Period.[3]
2013-present[edit]
As of 2013, Riley and the Roxies has signed to Secret Road Music Services, a music agency that is behind the careers of musicians like Ingrid Michaelson and The Civil Wars.[2]
Musical styles and influences[edit]
Riley and the Roxies has been said to be described as a cross between California and New York rock and roll,[4] drawing inspiration ranging from 1960's garage rock, to Motown, as well as the roots rockers of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Among the acts cited by Spencer Riley as musical influences are Elvis Costello, Prince, and Bruce Springsteen.[1]
Riley has also produced and directed seventeen music videos since the inception of the project, developing a community of filmmakers and actors dedicated to the production of Riley and the Roxies' music videos.[1]
Discography[edit]
- Lola - EP (2013)
- A Winter Romance - EP (2011)
- OceanGold - EP (2011)
- The Lovers in Spain - EP (2011)
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Riley and the Roxies: About". NoiseTrade. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ a b c De Phillips, Danielle (May 2013). "Aspiring artist Spencer Riley signed to popular music publishing company". Biola University. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ a b "About Riley and the Roxies". MTV. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ "Riley and the Roxies Biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 19 November 2014.