Labeling Deloris is a hybrid of rock and pop that is rarely heard in conventional pop music today. With smart songwriting and a fierce live show overflowing with electricity, this Nashville act is poised to take over the Southeast music scene. "What is impressive about this band is not only their music or their accomplishments, but their approach toward the hidden things that make a band successful...they have dedicated their lives in the pursuit of their dreams." (Jeff Reid, The Beat Magazine)

In October 2009, Labeling Deloris began their most ambitious project to date; a professionally recorded LP titled "Throwing Punches." For the first time, they welcomed a fifth ear, producer Scotch Ralston, known for his work with 311 and No Doubt among many others. Collectively, they have created an extremely well-balanced rock album, highlighting the band's unique use of dynamics, subtly accenting the strengths of everyday life. The album was released May 7th, 2010.

The name "Labeling Deloris" is actually a metaphor for the the band's sound versus the way it is perceived; that is to say while it seems to have a distinct alternative-rock edge, it also produces a popular, long-lasting quality. Although political and religious beliefs surface in most music today, Labeling Deloris' voice seamlessly integrates passion and doubt, paralleling the basis of human emotion, "the best is yet to come." On stage, the powerhouse vocals, sizzling guitar work and smooth, in-your-face rhythm section create a seamless production, leaving audiences in awe. Off stage, the band is revered for their social impact, having the charisma to bring a wide variety of people into their collective family. To this family, Labeling Deloris is known as being likable, honest, respectable, hard working people.

With influences ranging from No Doubt to John Mayer to Guns N' Roses, the group may seem to be an unlikely combination. But fusing their individual music tastes, Labeling Deloris strives to create a sound appealing to all. After forming the band while students at Catawba College, Jennifer Reiff (vocals/songwriter), Jason Rigney (guitar/songwriter), Brad Rigney (bass), and Andrew Boudouris (drums) headed to Nashville, TN directly after graduation. It was there, in 2006, that they recorded "For the Sake of Deloris" which spawned a self-booked, four month tour of the country.

This tour took Labeling Deloris back to their east coast roots in Wilmington, NC where they gained regional attention with the release of "I Want Everything" in July 2008, the full length follow up to "For the Sake of Deloris." The new album received airplay throughout North Carolina, leading to many performances in front of audiences of thousands, including mainstay festivals like Wing Fling, Chili Cookoff, and the Azalea Festival, as well as support for Taylor Hicks and Lifehouse at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, SC. In addition to CD distribution through iTunes and CD Baby, the band continued to peak the interest of national audiences, showcasing at Atlantis Music Conference and CMJ Music Marathon.

After touring the east coast to support "I Want Everything," the band moved back to the Music City in January 2009 with a full head of steam. Picking up where they left off, Labeling Deloris quickly hit Nashville radio and continued their live prowess, performing at all of the premier venues in town. While playing for a consistently growing fan base, selling thousands of CD's independently and releasing a new album with a supporting tour to follow, Labeling Deloris hopes to break through the indie level to mainstream success. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.