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The Jim Ivins Band

Rank #132 New York, NY Rock / Pop

The Jim Ivins Band

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Members: Jim Ivins - Lead Vocals/Guitars, Jack Ivins - Drums, Bobby Gary - Bass, Drew Martin - Guitars/Vocals

Sounds Like: Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind, The Early November, Jacks Mannequin, Gin Blossoms

Bio: New York City pop rockers The Jim Ivins Band have been making a name for themselves since their 2008 inception, scoring rave reviews from publications like The Aquarian, Absolutepunk.net and Property of Zack, features on television shows such as MTV's The Real World, while also garnering artist o... See Full Bio

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: Everyone check out this unplugged session Bobby and I did last week for the series @beforetheconcert #JIB2K13 http://t.co/C5JcMTUkoH

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“If your morning needs a boost, give a listen to “Everything We Wanted,” the title track from their latest release...Your toe will be tapping by Question 4 [of this interview]. Promise!”

— Spencer K, 12 Questions

“If you’re into Matt Nathanson-style pop-rock with a wicked rock’n'roll bent tossed in, Jim Ivins Band should be on your radar.”

— Stephen Carradini, Independent Clauses

“This certainly is an album for those looking for music to sing, dance, and have a good time to. The sound invites the listener to just enjoy life.”

— RJ Frometa, Vents Magazine

““Run” [has a] very catchy chorus. Most of their songs sound like late 90s/early 2000s power pop.”

— Suzanne Raga, After The Show

“[“Everything We Wanted”] is full of 7 strong tracks that mix an indie sound with a heavy dose of early 2000 pop... These gents have been working on their tunes and [this] proves that...It’s a well rounded album.”

— Christianna Marks, The Girl With The Blue Bow

“Richmond, VA’s The Jim Ivins Band has a catchy and upbeat vibe that is infectious from the first listen...[and] will surely get the fall chill out of one’s bones.”

— Roz Smith, The Aquarian

“The Jim Ivins Band have a great sound that is itching to take their music to the next level. At Song Revelation we’re confident they have the material and energy to take the next step.”

— Kevin Allen, Song Revelation

“The pop songs on Everything We Wanted are fun, upbeat and ready to be heard by a larger audience. ”

— Stephen Carradini, Independent Clauses

““Run” is one of those sing-a-long anthems that car radio speakers were made for. ”

— Don Harrison, Style Weekly

“You’re not hearing that same old soda pop mumbo jumbo that seems to go flat every time due to zero flavor and no original taste. Not at all my friends, what you are getting from this new project is a refreshing set of flavorful numbers that is sure to invigorate your senses.”

— Jimmy Rae, Skope Magazine

“The chorus [of "Run"] is a dream – so bright and sunny you might need to apply sunscreen while listening to it. “The Sight Of Fire” touches on the theme of addiction…and becomes quite the addiction in the process. ”

— Bill Sullivan, Now This ROCKS!

“These seven songs constitute a musical journey that is both relatable and fully formed, and the result is my favorite EP of the year so far; I can only hope that The Jim Ivins Band gets the attention they deserve for it.”

— Craig Manning, Rockfreaks.net

“The Sight Of Fire' is radio ready and could very well be a hit. The production is professional, the melody is extremely catchy, the vocals are awesome and the lyrics are better than most pop/rock songs you'd hear on a random radio station these days.”

— Aaron More, Stars Uncharted

“I loved all of the songs on the EP. My favorites were “Run” and “The Sight of Fire”...they sounded great because both songs are unlike anything in mainstream music currently. I can listen to this EP over and over again. By the end all I could say was ‘WOW!” ”

— Paul Arca, Shakefire.com

“Meet The Jim Ivins Band - Super swoon-worthy vocals that even have me melting a bit below the belt...Brilliantly structured pop/rock in a commercial kind of way. ”

— Sarah Litt, Music She Blogged

“Thanks to a rich sound, a keen sense of direction, and a solid feeling of comfort sitting alongside every little element of this record, Everything We Wanted has become an album that I haven’t been able to put down since first hearing it.”

— Tim Dodderidge, The Review Spider

“Another boon for Everything We Wanted is that on record, these songs sound like they would be promising to see live. They’re propulsive and catchy enough that it’s hard to stay still while listening to them.”

— Blake Gibson, Ranting About Music!

"Overall, the EP's production is great and the songs are filled with hooks that explode into large radio-ready choruses."

— Dan Miraldi, Dan Miraldi's Rolling Clone Blog

“What you get with [Everything We Wanted] is 7 tracks of well-crafted pop music. Very radio-friendly songs, all with catchy hooks and nice harmonies.”

— Victor Alfieri, Indie Music Reviewer

“There’s a lot of growth evident in this new record. You can tell the band has grown up not only as people but also as a band. The songs are tighter and more cohesive and the lyrics show a lot more depth and self-reflection.”

— Andrew Cothern, RVA Playlist

“With smart lines like "Funny how we kill ourselves when we try to feel alive," [The Sight Of Fire] is one finely crafted pop/rock song...Everything We Wanted is filled with hook-y songs in the same vein. ”

— Kip, Digging For Days

“I really believe [Everything We Wanted] is a solid acoustic pop/rock album with catchy tunes and meaningful lyrics. It is 110% radio friendly and what more can we ask from a band that produces great tunes while singing from their hearts?”

— César, Caesar Live N Loud

“We´re talking radio ready pop/rock here, where songs like "Rollercoaster" and "Run" sounds given on the airwaves”

— Kaj Roth, Melodic.net

“Overall [Songs of Life]'s message is to embrace the life you have and take chances to do what you want. Each of the songs has a different feel and goal but they all manage to leave the listener with a good feeling.”

— AbsolutePunk.net

“[For fans of] The Rocket Summer, Mae”

— Casey Whitman, Muzik Dizcovery

“Their brand of acoustic pop rock is highly accessible and honest, driven by the earnest and consistently open lyrics of frontman Jim Ivins, strongly resembling the vocal delivery of Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin and Something Corporate”

— Frank Wu, Lost In The Sound

“The melodies are strong and memorable, the band is tight and well-arranged, the production is warm without being saccharine, and the overall impression left by these tracks is positive...Comparisons to Goo Goo Dolls and the very best moments of Matchbox 20 abound”

— Stephen Carradini, Independent Clauses

“The Jim Ivins Band really is a band. The individual musicians are comfortable playing with each other and this creates an organic and impressive debut EP”

— Koen Mass, Inner Ear Media

“On the surface these three [new] tracks are just three more cutesy, catchy-as-fuck, acoustic pop rock singles but when you listen harder you will [find that] they have more potential than just that”

— Sarah Litt, Music She Blogged

“The band’s blend of acoustic guitar, rock and even a hint of country makes them a triple threat on the charts. ”

— Sniper Rifle Music

“The Jim Ivins Band are a positive pop rocking outfit that are back again with a good cause and some great music. Their three new songs on "Songs Of Life" are excellent and not to be missed. ”

— Bill Sullivan Jr., Bill's Music Forum

“The band has carved a style for themselves that stands out and definitely has me looking forward to much more from them.”

— Doug Nunnally, Balarama Music

“After only a week with the [self-titled] EP I found myself singing along word for word, and the contents joined my regular playlist.”

— AbsolutePunk.net

“Songs deal with heartache and love but with an honesty about them that makes them more than just another sappy band in the works. The musical quality helps the experience as well with harmonizing guitars that drive the songs forward with quick tempo drums.”

— Bryan Gonzalez, Unbiased Writer

“Every one of their songs are so well put together, you can’t NOT want to listen to it.”

— Revenge Of The Reviewers

“This band has all the chops of lyrical genius reminiscent of Pete Wentz, without the snarky social commentary. ”

— Connie Redfield, Scene Trash Magazine

“Well constructed tracks power forward with harmonized vocals and complex weaving of all instruments cascading craftily together to create a vast landscape for singer Jim Ivins to navigate straightforward lyrics which have a universal appeal to anyone whose ever been in or out of love.”

— AJ Garcia, Shakefire.com

“This is one band to look out for because the songs are catchy and the energy is contagious...Whether it’s rock you crave or pop goodness that you desire, this group will satisfy all of your musical needs.”

— Jimmy Rae, Skope Magazine

“[The Chance] - This lively lamenting of a desired love asks to be played over and over until the sweet strumming is ingrained in your head.”

— Emily Coch, Property Of Zack

“I love it when a local band comes out of the woodwork and blows me away with an incredible sound.”

— Andrew Cothern, RVA Playlist

“Warm, uncomplicated and ready to be sung along to, the Jim Ivins Band EP will undoubtedly please listeners of all ages.”

— One Last Request

“This [self-titled EP] was a very easy listen and I wish it was a full album so I could bop my head for another half an hour and procrastinate all the rest of the things I have to do in life”

— Ride The Tempo

“The band has found the formula to their success; hook-laden acoustic-based pop/rock with the occasional kicker. And that is exactly what you get on this five-track EP.”

— Victor Alfieri, CWG Magazine

"Jim Ivins Band’s self-titled EP is a bright, warm, charming release...It’s the type of music that just begs to be sung along to."

— Stephen Carradini, Independent Clauses

“The Jim Ivins Band will grab you by the heart with their catchy acoustic-driven pop songs...After hearing just one song, it's obvious the group has an undeniable chemistry that will take them far”

— Funk 'N' Fusion Magazine

“Ivins and company have been together since 2007 and in that short amount of time have obtained the ‘it’ factor in which all bands strive for. ”

— Shipwreck Island Studios

“For those who like: Ted Leo, Superchunk. Hook-filled power pop. Nothing fancy, but who cares.”

— T.O. Snob's Music

“If you're looking for hooks then this is a good place to find 'em.”

— T.O. Snob's Music

“I give this [self-titled] E.P. an A and if you don’t pick it up then you are just being silly!”

— Tha Good Life Reviews

“An excellent [self-titled] EP...with a prodigious amount of hi-quality material by a pretty much ego-less band who have got the right mindset and follow the age-old short but sweet "less is more" pop-rock science and it pays off nicely.”

— SongSnack Reviews

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