The Rapture Music

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The Rapture was formed in early 1998 by drummer Vito Roccoforte and guitarist/vocalist Luke Jenner. The whimsical indie group had extensive touring behind them by the time they recorded 1999's Mirror for Gravity. More touring ensued -- with the likes of Sunny Day Real Estate and Nuzzle -- and the band eventually relocated to New York City. They lost their original bassist and found a new one in Matt Safer, who had recently moved from Washington, D.C. After some more touring, the band recorded the six-song O... Read More

Happy Mondays, Sonic Youth, The Cure, Gang of Four, Television, Shellac, Public Image Ltd, Fugazi, The Jesus Lizard, and A Certain Ratio