Origin Pittsburgh, PA Years active 2015 (2015)– Genre Pop punk | Genres Pop Punk Associated acts The SpacePimps | |
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Members Rishi Bahl, Jared Roscoe, Joe Harbulak, Brian Cain Albums Stuck Here Forever, Eternal Boy, Turn it Up Awards Independent Music Award for Best Song - Punk Record labels Eternal Boy, The SpacePimps Similar A Story Told, Nick Diener, Straight Outta Junior High, This Time Next Year, Hit the Lights Profiles | ||
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Eternal Boy is an American Pop Punk band from Pittsburgh, PA, which had been called The SpacePimps prior to 2016. The band consists of vocalist and lead guitar player Rishi Bahl, bass guitar player Joe Harbulak, and drummer Andy Mayer. The band's original name came from a nephew of the band, who was describing them as "pimps from outer space." The SpacePimps have released 3 full-length albums and have a touring history that includes years on the Vans Warped Tour, as well as touring in China and Japan. Their most recent album, Eternal Boy, charted in the top 40 on the iTunes charts, and in the top 20 on the iTunes Alternative charts.
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Early years
The band met while in high school, where they began covering songs of other Pop Punk artists. After winning a battle of the bands in Pittsburgh, they began playing more extensively in the region, which eventually led to touring all across the USA. Bahl attended the same high school in Pittsburgh, and started the band in late 2003.
Throughout its early years, the band worked through the ups and downs of earning their education while building up the band. Bahl holds an undergraduate and master's degree from The University of Pittsburgh, and is a PhD candidate.
Turn it Up (2006) and Stuck Here Forever (2010)
In 2006 the band recorded with Dave Bjornson (The Darkness) and released their first formal full-length album titled, Turn It Up! After touring on the album, they began to gain traction, and caught the attention of Japanese record label Kick Rock Music. In September 2007, the label released the record, and the band toured for the first time in Japan to sold out crowds. The popularity of the record caught the attention of the Warped Tour, where they played in 2007, 2008, and 2009, and 2014. After touring extensively on Turn It Up! the band entered the studio to record their 2nd full length Stuck Here Forever with producer Chris Badami (The Starting Line, The Early November). In 2010, the band released the album, where it reached #7 on the Smartpunk.com charts, as well as charted in the top 100 on the iTunes rock and alternative charts. The album was reviewed positively by absolutepunk.net as well as Alternative Press, and was released again in Japan as well as China. The band was featured in Newsweek magazine, documenting the balance between being a full-time band and attending college. One of the singles, "The Guide to Ruining Your Life", won the Independent Music Award for Best Punk Song of the year in 2011. The band performed at the Midi Music Festival throughout China. They also performed in Japan at the Shibuya Crash Music Festival alongside Mad Caddies, Useless ID, Title Fight, and H2O.
Eternal Boy (2013)
In July 2013, the band released Eternal Boy, their 3rd studio album produced by Chris Badami. The album opened in the top 40 on the iTunes charts as well as the 20 in the iTunes Alternative charts. The band toured to support the album in the US, Japan, China, and Canada. To correspond with the release, they released a music video for the single "Party Foul", and are set to release a second for the single "Katie." The band performed on the Vans Warped Tour 2014, and also returned to China and Japan to promote the release. In 2016 the band decided to change their name to Eternal Boy, due to the success of the album and intent to grow.
Other music
The band contributed a song to the Blink 182 Tribute Record, where they recorded the song "What's My Age Again?" alongside bands like All Time Low and Four Year Strong. Additionally, they recorded a song for the Alkaline Trio tribute record, "Jaked on Green Beers" alongside Punchline, The Wonder Years, and other bands in the genre. Both tributes were released on Pacific Ridge Records. In 2012, the band's songs "Running Away" and "2003" were used on The Challenge on MTV. They also released a music video for their single from Stuck Here Forever called "2003". In November 2013, the band's most recent single, "Party Foul," was featured on ESPN's Monday Night Football. The song is also in current rotation on stations across the US.
Music site AbsolutePunk placed Eternal Boy in their "Absolute 100" in 2014, a list of bands the site feels are on the rise.
Discography
Songs
Party FoulEternal Boy · 2013
What's My Age Again?2005
Brand New MeEternal Boy · 2013