Ruby Falls (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Ruby Falls was a math rock group originating from New York City, active between 1992 and 2000. In the latter part of their career, the lineup was composed exclusively of female artists. M.R. Newmark from PopMatters characterized them as "the only all-female math-rock band of any significance."
History
The formation of Ruby Falls took place in 1992, featuring lead singer and bassist Cynthia Nelson, vocalists and guitarists Jennifer Rogers and Letha Rodman, along with drummer Andrew Bordwin. In 1994, Bordwin departed and was succeeded by Laura Rogers, Jennifer's sibling. That same year, Nelson appeared in the movie Half-Cocked, while Ruby Falls contributed the track "Dusty" to its soundtrack. Nelson stepped away from the band later in 1994; during her absence, the group continued performing until her return in 1996. Upon rejoining, they released the EP What She Does followed by their first full-length album Heroines. Subsequently, Nelson dedicated time to her other musical projects Retsin and the Naysayer before coming back in 2000 to issue their second and final album, For the New Crop, through Heartcore Records.
Discography
- What She Does (Personal Favorite EP, 1996)
- Heroines (Silver Girl, 1996)
- For the New Crop (Heartcore, 2000)