The New Rising Sons

In 1997, THE NEW RISING SONS formed in the bowels of the lower east side of Manhattan. At the time, both Garrett Klahn (Texas Is The Reason) and Drew Thomas (Into Another) had parted with their respective bands to find something more. Through mutual friends in the business and NYC scene, Garrett and Drew were able to connect and create that something more with local guitarist and songwriter Kevin McGinnis (Twelve A.M. Flowers, Twiggy Branches). Within a few months, the band would independently release an EP, creating a buzz through the town and the industry.

This buzz led to a demo deal at Capitol Records. Although this move would prove to not work out, as fate would have it, THE NEW RISING SONS were offered a multi-album contract with Virgin Records. Ted Niceley (Fugazi, Girls Against Boys, Shudder To Think) was brought in to produce the band’s debut album Set It Right, while Andy Wallace (Nirvana, Faith No More, Jeff Buckley) mixed the album. Up and coming engineer, Carl Glanville (U2, Counting Crows) was hired as Ted’s right hand man. Scotty Beschta (The Promise Ring) was recruited to fill the bass role, but due to unforeseen circumstances, never ended up on the final recordings. Touring life during this time period saw them share the stage with Iggy Pop, Manic Street Preachers, and even Pink. 'Endless Calls For Fame', The Story of The New Risings Sons, by Olivia Serafini- Sauli, has been picked up by Gravitas Ventures and will be on streaming March 14, 2025.