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Await Rescue

Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2006 | SELF

Boston, Massachusetts, United States | SELF
Established on Jan, 2006
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"Vanyaland Premiere: "Forms of Flight""

True to their own form, “Forms Of Flight” is a no-frills riff parade that harkens back to a more straight-forward, bullshit-free period of rock and roll. - Vanyaland - Michael Marotta


"LIVE REVIEW: Performer Magazine"

Locals Await Rescue thrashed in their set with red-in-the-neck throat screams by singer Johnny Cutulle in the dark beauty of Rock ballads at high speed. Frantic use of cymbals and Zen indie riffs played into syncopated slash guitar, making their time on stage the most romantic of the night. - Performer Magazine - Carolyn Vallejo


"TT's 40th Anniversary Show Review - Boston Herald"

"Power pop with a thrash twist. Hear me out. Not a twist like a flourish, but a twist like in a cocktail. Power pop is the base, but it’s the thrash that you smell and taste and love. Let me simplify: Hook, hook, hook, headbang, hook." - The Boston Herald - Jed Gottlieb


"LIVE REVIEW: Boston 2013"

TITLE: AWAIT RESCUE - FEEL FREE TO MOVE UP, WE'RE NOT GOING TO STAB YOU

Velocity, aggression, strong handshakes, Bonnie Raitt, this is a rock show. TT the Bear’s hosted the second installment of Await Rescue Double Shot on Monday night in Cambridge. Introducing the band’s fourth record, Everyone You Know (released April 2013), Await Rescue has been gaining attention, including an impressive eleven week stint on Boston Emissions with Anngelle Wood.

From start to finish, including a sound check to “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by statuesque front man, John Cutulle (dude is tall), Await Rescue is a moving vehicle of sound and entertainment. Venturing into their seventh year, the band showcases their dedication and unmistakable talent with a commanding record of penetrating rock and roll; a rejuvenating concept in an otherwise indie rock-laden local music scene.

Between powerhouse track “Better Off” and rocker ballad “All She Needs”, chills and hot flashes…depending on how unreliable you believe the AC at TTs is. The perfect storm of passion, melody and energy, Await Rescue provides a hardy rock and roll set, and is a must see Boston band - Bishop and Rook


"Everyone You Know EP Review - I Am Entertainment Magazine"

RATED 3.8/4.0

Boston definitely ain't "green"; when it comes to churning out great rock bands, and Await Rescue is proving it with their latest release, Everyone You Know. The equivalent of a molotov cocktail exploding on your eardrums, this 6 song EP is chock full of great songs that show off Await Rescue's incredible talent as musicians and songwriters. The lead vocals of Johnny "Johntron/Tronathan Davis" Cutulle are utterly sick; and the skillful play of Drew (guitar), Corey (bass) and Matt (drums) adds the perfect audio landscape to each song.

Personally, my favorite song on this project would have to be the title track, "Everyone You Know." This particular song embodies the greatness of Await Rescue's musical strengths and grabs the listener's ears as soon as it starts. The band's cohesiveness plays a big part in why this song turned out so cool. Clearly on the same page, each member of the band plays his instrument with near perfect timing, complimenting Johntron's sick vocal performance. This is a true winner and is a shoe-in for any film or video game; and trust me, you need this track in your music library.

There are so many great tracks on Await Rescue's EP that it';s well worth the purchase. It shouldn't be a shocker since these guys have been together since 2006, and this is their 4th release. Where a lot of bands mess up is they can't seem to find that "sweet spot" in their music and exploit it, but this is not the case for Await Rescue.

Overall, Everyone You Know is a pretty solid EP that I'd recommend for those who enjoy greats like Nirvana and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. - I Am Entertainment Magazine - Senseitional


"LIVE REVIEW: Philadelphia, PA - June 29th, 2013"

"...Seeing AWAIT RESCUE is just like the moment when George McFly punches Biff Tannen during the emotionally satisfying climax of Back to the Future..." - Blogs N' Roses


"The Noise's Review of our Album"

Well, these chaps do the music I hear on WFNX frequently, very good, angst drenched vocals around swirling, energetic dramatic music. It’s almost in the prog rock category with able playing throughout.

...well produced, well performed, and I see no reason why this couldn’t be played on any modern rock station…

-The Noise Boston Magazine
10/08 - www.thenoise-boston.com


"Everyone You Know EP Review - Ten Miles"

Everyone You Know is hard, heavy rock music. There are no unnecessary frills to distract the listener from their solid melodies, but definitely don’t take that to mean the music is simple. Complex harmonies and structures are satisfying on a musical level while their intensity satisfies on that lizard-brain level where you just want to scream along. - Ten Miles Music Blog


"Everyone You Know EP Review - Blogs N' Roses"

Await Rescue is superb and you shouldn't go through life without hearing Everyone You Know. I couldn't find a single fault with the EP. The band can count this reviewer as a buyer when Everyone You Know is released. - Blogs N' Roses - Craig Wettner


"Everyone You Know EP Review - Electric Lighthouse Blog"

It isn’t everyday that a band releases something that jumps right out at you and slaps you in the ears… Nothing synthesized, or made up. Just raw emotions pouring out into the hard disk. This is why you should be telling Everyone You Know about this record. - Electric Lighthouse Records - Mike Gordon


"Await Rescue hammers 'Everyone' - Boston Globe"

Await Rescue's new E.P. "Everyone You Know" is unvarnished hard rock. I waited for the gimmick. The ironic cover. The maybe-we-need-a-ballad limp spot. Or one of those novelty choruses Buckcherry is so good at.

Nothing. Just solid, speaker-rattling rock. Tears of joy splattered my Led Zeppelin, Foo Fighters, and Audioslave records.

And while the band keeps everything pretty heavy, "Everyone You Know" isn't monochrome.

"Stars and Suns" and "All She Needs" bring down the tempos without sacrificing any of the fuzz & buzz. For blinding fury, the band serves up "Thanks, But No Thanks." "Better Off" builds on a heavy-hitting blues riff and primal beat. And shades of Page linger in the urgency of "Built to Roam."

The title track is where the band pulls it all together, opening with a few verses of deceiving calm that slowly turns to rage as Cutulle uncorks an indictment. It's all a little dark and murky, but the energy just soars as the song barrels along.

Nothing fussy here, nothing over thought or overwrought. And definitely no gimmicks. - The Boston Globe - Scott McLennan


"Everyone You Know EP Review - DigBoston"

Bringing the hometown boogie-down, local hard rock heroes Await Rescue dropped their EP last month, and boy, is it refreshing. Like the Foo Fighters before them (not to mention other bands of that pedigree, even though we aren’t quite ready to namedrop Nirvana) they meld pop hooks with the fire of rock ‘n’ roll, resulting in a well-oiled and propulsive machine. When they occasionally take their collective foot off of the gas, like on the ballad-type “All She Needs,” the results are just as strong as the harder-hitting rock songs. But it’s these very rockers, such as “Better Off” or the title cut, “Everyone You Know” (a dead ringer for a slightly more poppy Helmet track, and I say that to congratulate, not condemn), that really form the album’s backbone or heartbeat or whichever body part. If you’re lookin’ for some good ol’ ass-kicking rock, they’ll gladly kick. - DigBoston - Justin Rogers


"Everyone You Know EP Review - DigBoston"

Bringing the hometown boogie-down, local hard rock heroes Await Rescue dropped their EP last month, and boy, is it refreshing. Like the Foo Fighters before them (not to mention other bands of that pedigree, even though we aren’t quite ready to namedrop Nirvana) they meld pop hooks with the fire of rock ‘n’ roll, resulting in a well-oiled and propulsive machine. When they occasionally take their collective foot off of the gas, like on the ballad-type “All She Needs,” the results are just as strong as the harder-hitting rock songs. But it’s these very rockers, such as “Better Off” or the title cut, “Everyone You Know” (a dead ringer for a slightly more poppy Helmet track, and I say that to congratulate, not condemn), that really form the album’s backbone or heartbeat or whichever body part. If you’re lookin’ for some good ol’ ass-kicking rock, they’ll gladly kick. - DigBoston - Justin Rogers


"Boston Band Crush Review of "Built to Roam""

Await Rescue - "Built To Roam&quot"

A wild-sounding, barely-housebroken and tamed guitar thrashes wildly about the intro to "Built To Roam," and while it sounds like it has the power and destructive capabilities of a mountain lion after a few espressos, it still seems to have a mission. Or at least a goal. The math-y arpeggios are whip-saw in their sound, but they are deadly precise in that they fit perfectly into their larger, wild structure.

The power of "Built To Roam" doesn’t just come from a few fast, saturated guitars. A dry-sounding drum track pops and sputters its way down the track, again sounding slightly haphazard yet having a Swiss-engineered fit in the composition. The burly vocal gnashes its teeth, grinding on the melody like a person chewing into their wallet while getting street-surgery. It sounds as if the vocalist was possibly engaging in a fist-fight while recording the track, and each shot is a solid, heavy connection. We’re guessing on the other guy.

The metallic energy of "Built To Roam" belies its solid harmonic structure and commitment to, yes, melody. It’s almost as if the song has different gears to slip into, largely signified by variants on the tempo. When in doubt, listen for the drum track’s interplay with the lead guitar. The track runs from complex equations to what almost equates to an arena-style anthem in the space of a few measures, and this dynamic keeps the track from leaning too far in either direction, sitting it comfortably in the driver’s seat with its foot on the gas and its finger on the turbo-boost button. Mashing the turbo-boost button. - Boston Band Crush


"Rock 'n' Roll Call Review"

For the first post, OurStage would like to introduce you to promising prog-rockers Await Rescue.

Await Rescue have solidified their position among Boston’s best acts with their latest release, the bonus edition of their Hold The Ground EP. The EP opens with a new track, “Fool My Eyes,” as frontman Johnny Cutulle’s begs listeners to “look alive” over drummer Matt Morse’s ticking rhythm. The song soon explodes with the guitar work of Andrew Morse and bassist Jacob Yackshaw, providing an engaging introduction to this eight-song collection.

Peppering the familiar sound of bands like the Foo Fighters and Incubus with experimental twists and turns, Await Rescue refuse to hold back musically or lyrically. Cutulle even calls out his fellow rockers on the track “Clipped Wings,” as he growls, “you’re all the same/clip your wings and tell yourself that it’s all for fame.”

The band will be playing various shows around the Boston area this summer, so be sure to check them out if you can! You can also download Hold The Ground for free at their official website. - Ourstage.com - Rock 'n' Roll Call Blog


"Playground Boston's Review of Our SOLD OUT EP Release Show"

Following Highfire Skyline was Await Rescue, the magnificent bastards who’s EP was the reason for this glorious show being put together. This hard rock quintet from our very own Boston blew me away. From start to finish they dove through some of the most innovative experimental music I have heard coming out of the local scene. Instrumentally, they effortlessly moved from extremely tight metal riffs commonly associated with Every Time I Die and Mastodon to progressive well-arranged interludes inspired by The Mars Volta and The Sounds of Animals Fighting. This was all tied together with a frontman that stylistically reminded me of Glassjaw’s Daryl Palumbo or Killswitch Engage’s Howard Jones, with screams that would make fan’s of either cry tears of joy. Personally I would actually love to hear more screaming come from the frontman’s magical mouth, it was that good, and fit the rest of the instrumentals that well.

Overall the entire set was full of well-executed complex song writing, powerful energy, and great stage presence. There was no weak link to be found, but for me, the real star of the show was bassist Jake Yackshaw, who lay down some killer low-end and ripped through riff after crazy riff like a Hatori-Hanzo sword through the Crazy 88’s. At the end of the show the guitarist, Andrew Morse, handed me a stack of CDs to give to my friends, and after Sincerely the Management’s set I rushed to a friend’s party and urged them all there to take a crack at the band, after hurriedly downloading my free EP for myself. Needless to say I look forward to this band’s full length with much anticipation and high expectations!

(http://playgroundboston.com/?s=await+rescue) - Nick Grieco of PlaygroundBoston.com


"Progression Magazine Album Review"

“…very well done. The band’s dual guitar interplay is impressive and they rely on melody and arranging to carry things along, not cheap theatrics or boring, over-the-top shredding… Hold The Ground began as a six-then eight-song EP and is a solid foundation for a promising future.” - Progression Magazine - Rick Tvedt - (Spring 2012 - Issue 63)


Discography

"Everyone You Know" - April 2013 (Added to 129 CMJ Stations throughout the US & Canada)

"Yellow EP" - June 2011

"Hold the Ground (Bonus Edition)" - August 2010

"Hold the Ground EP" - August 2009

"Await Rescue" - May 2008

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"Await Rescue is unvarnished, hard, speaker-rattling rock. Tears of joy splattered my Led Zeppelin and Foo Fighters records." - Boston Globe

"Let me simplify Await Rescue: Hook, hook, hook, headbang, hook." - Boston Herald

"Some bands aim for your ears, some for your brain, some for your heart. Await Rescue aims for your sternum." - NPR

Points of Interest: 

- 2015 "Top New Artist" selection by Boston.com 

- Voted "Best Live Show of 2014" by Do617

- Boston Calling Block Party Performers 2015

- SXSW 2015 Showcase

- Having songs from "Everyone You Know" added to 129 CMJ College Radio Stations throughout the United States and Canada

- Securing licensing placements with the UFC, MTV, Fox Sports, NASCAR, Fuel TV, National Geographic, Discovery, TLC, and Root Sports

- Having "Stars and Suns" retired from 100.7 FM WZLX after it was voted into the Boston Emissions Top 5 for 11 consecutive weeks (Mar - Jun 2013)

- Finalists in the 35th Annual Rock 'N' Roll Rumble (2014)                                                            

- Sold Out shows at Boston's Middle East nightclub, T.T. the Bear's, Bill's Bar, and The Magic Room

Story:

Await Rescue will give you a break from whatever you are listening to.  They aren’t over-produced pop, don’t play into the retro crazes currently overtaking music, and cannot stomach the modern “Rock” sound that has embarrassed the genre they love so much.  Instead, Await Rescue’s sound can best be described as the stadium-sized hooks and songwriting sensibilities of Foo Fighters meet the aggression and raw energy of Every Time I Die.

The Boston-based band was recently voted "Best Live Show of 2014" by Do617 and was a finalist in the 35th Annual Rock 'N' Roll Rumble.  Additionally, Await Rescue has released four albums, toured the East Coast, sold out shows at The Middle East Nightclub, T.T. the Bear's Place, Bill’s Bar, and The Magic Room, had the song "Stars and Suns" retired from 100.7 FM WZLX after it was voted into the Boston Emissions Top 5 for 11 consecutive weeks (March – June 2013), and landed feature song placements on various major cable networks.  

As part of their winnings from the Rock 'N' Roll Rumble, Await Rescue has been recording two pairs of new songs with producers Sean McLaughlin (New England Music Awards Producer of the Year) and Jon Taft (New Alliance East.)  These four new songs are set to be released in early 2015 and will build on the "Forms of Flight"single's and "Everyone You Know " EP's raw, rock sounds that were so well received.  The new music was road tested over the better part of the last year and will showcase a more refined, aggressive sound that reaffirms that while other bands have been busy genre hopping, Await Rescue has been in the rehearsal space with blinders on crafting music that resonates with their rock roots.  

With 2014 squarely in the rearview, Await Rescue is fully prepared to make 2015 an even bigger year.  All four members constantly feel a pressure to gain ground and to prove themselves in the oversaturated and hyper-pressurized music scene, and in that spirit, Await Rescue will load up the trailer, make sure it’s locked, and take their songs to any sweaty venue willing to have them.  God bless Rock ‘n’ Roll.

ar@awaitrescue.com

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