Delphi Ravens
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Delphi Ravens | |
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| Origin | Pacific Northwest |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Website | Delphi Ravens |
Delphi Ravens is an American alternative/indie rock band based out of Southern Oregon, U.S. The band is known for combining alt-rock with other musical styles.
History[edit]
Delphi Ravens were founded in late 2019 by bassist and ASCAP songwriter Stephen Andrew Burgess, professionally known as Papa B. The band hails from the Pacific Northwest.[1]
In 2022, the band recorded 8 new tracks and gained 20,000 followers. It also had 40,000 Spotify streams, and was named Artist of the Month by MTV Rocks. The band is ranked the #1 Alternative Rock band in the Pacific Northwest and Top 50 in the US by ReverbNation.[2]
The band won four songwriting awards in 2022 for 3 of its original tracks.[3] In 2023, Delphi Ravens was featured on over 3,600 radio stations. The band's musical work has been compared to many artists including Deftones, Evanescence, Fleetwood Mac, and Foo Fighters.[4]
The band wrote eight new songs in 2021 which are part of their live performances. Two of the first 3 releases made the Top 20 on the Top 100 Alternative Music Chart at Hypeddit. Their song “Hardest Goodbye” went all the way to #2 on the Top 100 Alternative Chart. It was also used in the film series Nate & Laura & How They Met. Furthermore, the band recorded 5 new songs in 2022.[1][4]
Delphi Ravens charted 5 songs in 2021–22. In 2022, “Take My Hand” spent an incredible 34 weeks on the Museboat Top 25 Chart and finished #19 for the year (among all music genres). Their “Hardest Goodbye” was #2 on the Top 100 Hypeddit chart. “Delphi Raven” was on the Top 10 Chart at Broadjam and #7 on MTV Top 100. “Phobia” was a major hit in 2022, the runner-up for Song of the Month at Broadjam, and #3 on the Top 10 Chart.[1][5]
Discography[edit]
| Singles and EPs | Release date |
|---|---|
| "Insomnia" | 2023 |
| "EP – Sensations" | 2023 |
| "Burn at Both Ends" | 2023 |
| "Between the Lines" | 2023 |
| "Only You Can Save Me" | 2022 |
| "Take My Hand" | 2022 |
| "Skeletons" | 2022 |
| "Red to Black" | 2022 |
| "Last Memories" | 2022 |
| "Justify" | 2022 |
| "Cheap Coffee" | 2021 |
| "Phobia" | 2021 |
| "Always in the Way" | 2021 |
| "How Wrong You Were" | 2021 |
| "Delphi Raven" | 2021 |
| "Hardest Goodbye" | 2021 |
Reviews[edit]
FTD Entertainment praised Delphi Ravens' song as amazing Alternative Rock that lasts for six minutes.[6]
Sam Reed from Indie Band Guru described Delphi Ravens' song "How Wrong You Were" as a strong message to an ex-partner, delivered with passion by vocalist Kira. The band's bold sound leaves a lasting impression.[7]
According to Andrew from Band Camp, Delphi Ravens' latest release, "Phobia," is outstanding and pushes the boundaries of music. The song takes listeners on an exciting and mysterious journey, making the band stand out in today's music scene.[8]
Awards and recognition[edit]
The World Songwriting Awards selected “Take My Hand,” among the final Top 10 Best Alternative Songs, “Red to Black” among the Top 3 Best Rock Songs, and “Phobia” among the Top 10 Best Rock Songs in 2022. “Take My Hand” was selected among the Top 5 Alternative Song by Indie Songwriting Awards in 2022. “Last Memories” was a Top 10 Finalist for Best Rock Song by the World Songwriting Awards in Spring 2023. WSA also selected “Burn at Both Ends” as a Top 10 Finalist for Best Alternative Song for Winter 2023.WSA selected “Hardest Goodbye” as a Top 10 Finalist for Best Alternative Song for Winter 2024.[1][3]
Delphi Ravens were nominated for U.S. Band of the Year (all genres) and were a finalist for Band Song of the Year for 2023 for their song “Take My Hand”. The prestigious International Singer Songwriter Association, 2023 Annual Awards in Atlanta, GA.[1][6][3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "How a movement started by punks in the Pacific Northwest changed music and culture forever". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ "Delphi Ravens | Alternative from Jackson County, OR". ReverbNation. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ a b c Museboat. "ANNUAL GALA MUSIC Show ROUND 6". Museboat Live. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ a b musicrockchannel (2021-04-18). "Delphi Ravens – Artist of the month (April 2021)". MTV Rocks (British and Irish TV channel). Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ "Delphi Ravens – Expediting the Widest Umbrellas of Alternative Rock Music by Embellishing Art". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b "Delphi Ravens". From The Depths Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ Reed, Sam (2021-03-18). "Delphi Ravens Prove "How Wrong You Were"". Indie Band Guru. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ "DELPHI RAVENS". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2024-05-03.