This Rigid Empire
This Rigid Empire is a Pop Rock band from Orillia, Ontario, Canada. They are best known for their cover of T.I.'s Whatever You Like and their other covers of hit pop songs. Through online publicity and word of mouth This Rigid Empire has established a steady following. This Rigid Empire will be releasing their debut album "Battery-Powered Muffin" in May 2010 .
History
Formation and early years (2004-2005)
Originally formed in 2005 as a four piece under the name "Hippypunks". Hippypunks recorded a few basement demos of various cover songs and a few originals. After a few different name changes such, as Exits and Scythe, the name This Rigid Empire was decided upon. The band came up with the name by flipping through pages of their science textbook with their eyes closed and randomly selecting words. The name has since remained the same. This Rigid Empire has Undergone a few member changes since. The only two members left from the original band are Patrick Attenborough and Benjamin Taylor.
Current (2008 - Present)
After a three year hiatus This Rigid Empire was reborn after Patrick and Ben met Sean Mercer. Sean joined This Rigid Empire, making the band a three piece. They began playing many local shows and started building a fan-base. They also began recording new demos. In May 2008 the band began recording their debut album at theblueboxstudios in Barrie, Ontario. After recording two songs Sean decided to leave the band for personal reasons. Shortly after Sean's departure Patrick and Ben recruited Reid Goobie and Jordan Nieuwhof, making the band once again a four-peice. They continued writing and went on to finish recording their first album Battery-Powered Muffin.
Discography
Battery-Powered Muffin (2010)
This Rigid Empire started recording their debut album in May 2008 and finally finished recording in October 2009. The album was mastered by Noah Mintz from the Lacquer Channel mastering studio in Toronto. The album is in post-production and will be released in May of this year. It will be available through retailers such as HMV and many online stores such as iTunes and Napster.