Draft:The Bites
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Comment: This band is definitely deserving of an article, but there is a near-complete dearth of sources independent of the band that aren't just covering chart positions or performance dates. Mach61 (talk) 06:27, 31 December 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: Most of the sources appear to be primary sources. I do see one RS with significant coverage though, at minimum. Fermiboson (talk) 11:41, 21 December 2023 (UTC)
The Bites are a five-piece rock band from Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA. The band was founded in 2019 and is currently made up of the following members: Jordan Tyler (vocals), Mark Hylander (drums), Jono Richer (guitar), Dustin Coon (guitar) and Zack Currier (bass). Their debut album 'Squeeze' achieved #3 in the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart[1] and the band broke into the Billboard Top 40 Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with their single “Knockin' On The Door”.[2][3]
History[edit]
It was announced that The Bites were signed to Earache Records in December 2022.[4]
On September 15, 2023, The Bites released their self-produced debut album 'Squeeze' via Earache Records.[5] 'Squeeze' was released to critical acclaim, with Classic Rock Magazine declaring The Bites as “the return of the good-time Hollywood party band”[6] and naming 'Squeeze' as part of their Best Debut Albums of 2023: “If anyone is going to lead a proper hard rock comeback in 2024, it’s them.”[7]
The album's lead single “Do Me A Favor” was added to the Kerrang! and Planet Rock Radio playlists, achieving a #1 spot on Planet Rock Radio's airplay chart, ending the year at #35 in their Top 40 most played songs.[8]
On December 12, 2023, their single “Knockin' On The Door” broke into the Top 40 of Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, following their #3 and #6 spots in the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart and UK Independent Albums chart, respectively, with 'Squeeze'.[1][2][9][3]
Live[edit]
The band toured the US twice in 2023, one with Small Town Titans in August and the other with Metal Church in September.[10][11]
On November 30, 2023, the band commenced their first ever UK headline tour, the Knockin' On The UK tour, which featured their sold-out London live debut and included in-store shows at UK record stores, as well as spots at Planet Rock Radio's Rockstock festival and Sheffield's Winter Rocks festival.[12][13][14]
In 2024, the band tour the US with Jared James Nichols in January/February and The 69 Eyes in March/April.[15]
Band members[edit]
Current members[edit]
- Jordan Tyler – vocals (2021–present)
- Mark Hylander – drums (20121–present)
- Dustin Coon - guitar (2021–present)
- Jono Richer – guitar (2021–present)
- Zack Currier – bass guitar (2022–present)
Discography[edit]
- Squeeze (2023)
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart on 22/9/2023". Official Charts. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ a b "Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart". Billboard. 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ a b Zellner, Xander (2023-12-13). "5 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: The Bites, Whitney Wren, TML Vibez & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "Earache Records Ltd". Earache Records Ltd. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "The Bites "Squeeze" CD". Earache Records Ltd. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ Glass, Polly (2023-09-21). ""It's sex, drugs and rock'n'roll. Those are our languages. We probably speak those better than we do English": Why The Bites might herald the return of the good-time Hollywood party band". Louder. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "The best debut albums of 2023". Louder. 2023-12-17. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "The UK Radio Airplay Chart (Planet Rock)". Ukairplaychart.com. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 22/9/2023". Official Charts. 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "Metal Church and The Bites - Monday, September 25, 2023, 7 p.m. | San Diego Reader". www.sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "Summer Tour 2023 Announcement". Small Town Titans. 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ Beebee, Steve (2023-12-01). "Thursday review at Planet Rockstock 2023 with Phil Campbell, Florence Black and FM". Planet Radio. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "Line up for Winter Rocks Festival at Sheffield Corporation announced". The Midlands Rocks. 2023-04-16. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ English, Alex (2023-09-22). "THE BITES ANNOUNCE UK HEADLINE TOUR RELEASE NEW VIDEO "GOOD LOVE"". PlanetMosh. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ Scythe, Mandy (2023-12-19). "The 69 Eyes Announce 2024 U.S. Tour with The Bites and Budderside". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2023-12-21.