The New Rags are an American indie rock band from New York, New York. The New Rags were founded in 2004.[1]

The New Rags
OriginNew York, New York
GenresIndie rock, garage rock, ragtime, pop rock
Years active2004-present
LabelsSilent Stereo
MembersThomas Merrigan
Andrew Pierce

History edit

The New Rags released the EP "Take Jennie To Brooklyn" in 2005. The use of the single "Your Room" in an international advertisement led to popularity in Japan. The band released their debut full-length "Gotta Get Out Of Here" in Japan shortly after on the label Art Union and later in the United States.

Their single "Your Room" has been placed in advertisements for Nike and Motorola.[2] Their music has also been featured on the television show Weeds[3]

Members edit

Current
  • Thomas Merrigan - Piano, Vocals
  • Andrew Pierce - Drums

Discography edit

Full Lengths edit

  • Gotta Get Out Of Here (Silent Stereo Records, 2010)

EPs edit

"Take Jennie To Brooklyn" (Silent Stereo Records, 2005)

References edit

  1. ^ [1] at Allmusic
  2. ^ [2] at Youtube Motorola Commercial
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-10-02. Retrieved 2009-10-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) at Showtime, Weeds Season 4 Episode 10