Regret the Hour was a four-piece American

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band from

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, formed by brothers Nate and Ben McCarthy, and eventually joined by high school friends Anders Fleming and Jesse Yanko. The band's sound is defined by chiming, churning guitar melodies reminiscent of early U2, a dynamic and versatile rhythm section, and the distinctive, intimate quality of singer Nate McCarthy's voice, which is said to endow the band's music, particularly their live performances, with startling power and sincerity. Regret the Hour's versatility and energy as a live band have earned them appearances alongside punk legends

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, and ambient Indie rockers Hudson Hank, as well as headlining spots at some of New York City's most notable venues:

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, the Studio at Webster Hall and Music Hall of Williamsburg.

History

In November 2012, bass player and founding member Jesse Yanko, 16, died after a battle with stage-four

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. Following Yanko's death, in the Spring of 2013, Regret the Hour released their first full-length record, “Better Days,” a completely-

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effort that Yanko helped write and record at a now-demolished factory building in Nyack, NY. The album drew acclaim for its standout tracks "Walls" and "The Runaway." The band worked on an EP with producer/engineer/musician

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) at his Woodstock, NY studio. The band recorded an unreleased, full-length record that was produced and recorded by Aaron Bastinelli in Brooklyn, NY. The band ceased operation in 2018.

Influences

The band has cited a range of major musical influences including

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, the Band, and

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, as well as 80's

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and British alternative rock music of the 1990s.

Members

Former

* Nate McCarthy-Lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2011–2018) * Ben McCarthy-Lead guitar, vocals (2011–2018) * Anders Fleming-Drums, vocals (2011–2018) * Jesse Yanko-Bass, vocals (2011-2012) * Sam Oatts-Bass, vocals (2013-2014) * Tim Emmerick-bass, vocals (2014-2018)

References

External links

Journal News Front Page ArticleOfficial Website
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