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Valentine's Day 1999

by Rainbow City Park

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Valentine’s Day 1999 grapples with contemplating one’s existence and fundamental questions of life. There's a longing for simpler times, reflected in reminiscing about childhood, symbolized by high school photos and the innocence associated with the past. The chorus, "Falling victim to my own demise, just another existential night," underscores a pervasive feeling of existential crisis and a struggle to find purpose or meaning. The plea for help in the bridge, “How will I find the words to say that I need help,” coupled with the realization of personal responsibility highlights the internal conflict of needing support but feeling the weight of independence. The final line of the track alludes to singer Dani Judith’s origin of existence; Valentine's Day in 1999.

Valentine’s Day 1999 is set to captivate fans with its dreamy and introspective allure. Crafted at Earth Tone Studios with the adept direction of Pat Hills and mixed by Mike Davis, "Valentine’s Day 1999" highlights the band's intricate guitar textures swirling around the emotionally resonant delivery of their vocalist, Dani Judith. The single was mastered by Ed Brooks, known for his exceptional work with Death Cab for Cutie and Fleet Foxes.

Rainbow City Park is a five-piece, female-fronted project that The Dirt Magazine has heralded as a “Sacramento-based indie band that is taking off…” The band draws inspiration from 90’s alt-rock acts such as Third Eye Blind and The Smashing Pumpkins, infusing their music with a modern twist akin to the sounds of Boy Genius and Snail Mail. Band members reside in both San Francisco and the Central Valley, converging in Sacramento for rehearsals. Sonically, Rainbow City Park takes you on a journey through various soundscapes, from dance-inducing rhythmic sections to heavy breakdowns, to ethereal interludes where shimmering guitars blend seamlessly with the vocals. The lyrical content often delves into melancholic themes, offering a stark contrast to the buoyant musical atmosphere. This juxtaposition finds its resonance with artists they admire, such as Phoebe Bridgers, Frightened Rabbit, and Pinegrove. Valentine’s Day 1999 is the seventh track the band has put out since its conception in 2022 and is following their previous released singles “Convince You” and “Broken Record / Dad Jeans.” They have shows lined up in California to support the release and are heading back into the studio in early 2024 to work on tracking their next set of singles.

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I’ll take my own school photos from now on
And I want to fall asleep with the TV on
3am wake up calls to that bright light
If RCA was still around I’d just tug on the red, yellow, and white

Falling victim to my own demise
Just another existential night

Weather came with maternal warning
Brown paper sack and a jacket by the door
Under cobblestone lamp posts
I reminisce when the seasons were a surprise

Falling victim to my own demise
Just another existential night

How will I find the words to say that I need help, need help
You’re supposed to know these things, you’re on your own now

Falling victim to my own demise
Just another existential night
And I’m holding out hope that one day I’ll be alright
Just another existential night
All thanks to Valentine’s Day 1999

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released February 14, 2024
Song written by Rainbow City Park
Recorder at EarthTone Studios with Pat Hills
Mixed by Mike Davis
Mastered by Ed Brooks

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Rainbow City Park is a 5-piece indie-rock band from Northern California (Sacramento to San Francisco). The music is in the realm of indie-pop-rock with some of the band's biggest influences including Frightened Rabbit, Pinegrove, Turnover, Phoebe Bridgers, Big Thief, Young the Giant, Julia Jacklin, Third Eye Blind, The Shins, Snail Mail, and others. ... more

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