let em riot

Happy Holidays!

2014-12-21T22:02:00.002-08:00

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe Holiday Season! If you were looking for something to add to your Holiday Mixtape, this track will be available free for download through Dec. 31st via Bandcamp.

See you all in 2015!

Video - Wake Up

2014-10-05T00:07:00.000-07:00

Someone made this video last year. I love it. "Wake Up" from The App EP available here

Return To Zero

2014-03-14T15:57:00.000-07:00

A track from New Retro Wave's 80's Dream Compilation Vol. 2, released summer of 2013. Pick it up for free here: 80's Dream Compilation Vol.2

Live at Tempecon 2014

2014-02-11T21:31:00.000-08:00

Let Em Riot performed at Templecon 2014 this past weekend along with Arcade High and Bourgeoisie.

New Single: "There U Go"

2014-02-10T06:00:00.000-08:00

Warm up your November with these two sun-kissed tunes from electronic rumors' finest; She's The Queen and Let Em Riot. These two electronic Pop powerhouses have joined forces to bring you a split single containing two rich, emotional and infectious tracks from either end of the SynthPop spectrum.

She's The Queen serve up a blissful slice of crisp ElectroPop. Soulful vocals meet euphoric, piano led, dance grooves in their continuing quest for world Pop domination. Fantasy is a song that is guaranteed to be stuck in your head all day.

There U Go is LA Dreamwaver Let Em Riot's latest passionate, nostalgic, opus. Retro beats and synths cascade through a track with an Industrial edge and a heartfelt lament. The chorus alone will give you chills.

RELEASE DATE: 11/25/13 Download free at: electronicrumors.bandcamp.com/album/fant…there-u-go
Press inquires: pr@electronicrumors.com

Templecon 2014: Let Em Riot and Arcade High

2014-01-09T20:43:00.000-08:00

Let Em Riot will be performing alongside Arcade High and Bourgeoisie at this year's Templecon Convention, Feb. 8th in Warwick, RI. We are excited to finally be sharing the stage with our good friend, Ryan, for his very first live performance as Arcade High.

Listen and download Arcade High's remix of "Say What You Need To Say" for free.

1/3/14 @ Detroit Bar

2013-12-30T09:34:00.000-08:00

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Show: 12/18/13 @ Troubadour

2013-11-23T14:49:00.001-08:00

Going to be an amazing night, please join us.

Show starts at 730PM, Let Em Riot on at 8:15PM. Full line up and set times Available Here

Video: "Don't Stop Running"

2013-11-12T21:28:00.000-08:00

Download on iTunes
New video for "Don't Stop Running" premiered on the Electric Mustache music blog. Thank you Ryan, Colette, and Chris for helping me make this video possible.

Filmed and Directed by: Ryan Bussard (www.ryanbussard.com)

Actress: Colette Stone (www.facebook.com/ohcolette)

11/8/13 @ The Glass House w/ GOLDROOM

2013-10-24T17:08:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: This venue for this event has been moved to ACEROGAMI which is located next door to The Glass House. This event is now FREE and 21+. Doors @7PM, show starts 7:30PM

Acerogami is located at:
228 W 2nd St
Pomona, CA 91766
Phone:(909) 865-0979

Performing with:
Story of the Running Wolf: FACEBOOK
Dead Times: FACEBOOK

The Glass House is located at:
200 W. Second St.
Pomona CA, 91766

Video: "The Revenant" (LIVE)

2013-10-22T00:13:00.000-07:00

Download on iTunes

"The Revenant" LIVE at Alex's Bar in Long Beach, Ca. Sept 12th 2013
Video shot by: Victoria K

Show: 10/24/13 @ Complex

2013-10-12T23:34:00.000-07:00

21+ / $5 / 10PM
http://www.complexla.com

Story of the Running Wolf
https://www.facebook.com/Storyoftherunningwolf

Baron von Luxxury
https://www.facebook.com/Luxxury

D/A/D
https://www.facebook.com/80sDAD

Complex is located at: 806 E COLORADO ST, GLENDALE, CA 91205 MAP
Facebook Event

Show: 9/18/13 @ Hotel Cafe

2013-09-03T00:22:00.000-07:00

Hotel Cafe is located at:
1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

With:
Scavenger Hunt (Los Angeles, CA)
http://www.scavengerhuntmusic.com/

We Are Twin (Brooklyn / L.A.)
http://hellowearetwin.com/

21+ / $7 at the door / $5 RSVP @ www.tiny.cc/blinddatela

Presented monthly at Hotel Cafe by TheBurningEar.com + Extension Music + Strange Machine Music

Look - 7/22/13 @ The Glasshouse

2013-08-13T23:41:00.000-07:00

Track: "I Know" Download

Show Added: 8/15/13 @ Slide Bar

2013-08-12T23:57:00.000-07:00

830PM / Free / 21+ Ages
Slide Bar is located at:
122 E Commonwealth Ave Fullerton, CA 92832-1909
Tel: (714) 871-7469
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Show Added: 9/12/13 @ Alex's Bar

2013-08-07T00:53:00.000-07:00

With:
We Are/She Is: www.facebook.com/wearesheis
Cosmodelion: www.facebook.com/Cosmodelion
Northern Labour Party: www.facebook.com/NorthernLabourParty

Doors @ 9PM / $5 / 21+
Alex's Bar is located at:
2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, Ca. 90804
FACEBOOK EVENT

The 80's Dream Compilation - Vol. 2

2013-06-10T22:27:00.000-07:00

The folks at NEW RETRO WAVE are back with the second installment of The 80's Dream Compilation Tape. Just in time for summer, this comp is filled with 21 exclusive tracks from some of my favourite retro synth artists. And yes, there's an exclusive Let Em Riot track in there as well! Artwork by: SBJKT and OVERGLOW

The compilation is available as a "name your price" download HERE, which means you can pay as much or as little as you want.

So stoked to be a part of this comp series. Hope you enjoy the music.

Return to Zero by Let Em Riot

Show Added: 7/22/13 @ The Glass House

2013-06-09T22:37:00.000-07:00

A show has been added on Monday, July 22nd at The Glasshouse in Pamona, Ca with The Twelves. All Ages/ $12. This show will fill up fast so please purchase your tickets in advance HERE (on sale 6/13).

You can also view details for the show, learn more about The Twelves and share the event with your friends by clicking HERE.

Take a listen to this awesome mini mix by The Twelves:

Ryan Bussard Photography

2013-06-08T11:08:00.000-07:00

photography by: Ryan Bussard

News: The App EP availability update.

2013-06-01T23:19:00.000-07:00

As you may or may not have recently noticed, The App EP is no longer available on certain sites like iTunes and Spotify. It is in the process of being removed from most digital retailers and streaming services. The App EP will still remain available through these sites:

Digital downloads BANDCAMP

Physical CD AMAZON

Online streaming PANDORA

New Single - "I Know"

2013-03-18T01:00:00.000-07:00

FREE DOWNLOAD
LYRICS
YOUTUBE
Artwork by the always amazing SBJKT.

As always, thank you for your continued support. If you enjoy the music, please consider sharing. - Alan

Arcade High Remixes Let Em Riot

2013-03-04T15:48:00.000-08:00

Photo by Rachel Biro

One of my favourite synth artists, Arcade High, released his amazing remix of "Say What You Need To Say" today. I can't tell you how excited I am to share his awesome work with you. And what's even more awesome is that it's available as a Free Download. A huge Thank You goes out to Arcade High for his support. I'm honored to be a part of this track.

"Say What You Need To Say" was originally released back in December on New Retro Wave's 80's Dream Compilation Tape and is also available as a free download through their Bandcamp page.

Stream The SlashWave EP

2013-01-16T22:30:00.000-08:00

Stream on mobile devices, CLICK HERE

80's Dream Compilation Tape

2012-12-21T22:35:00.002-08:00

Say What You Need To Say by Let Em Riot
New Retro Wave's "The 80's Dream Compilation Tape" out today via Bandcamp. Filled with amazing retro synth tunes, including a previously unreleased Let Em Riot track. Cover art by "SlashWave EP" cover designer SBJKT.

Listen and download by clicking the link below.

http://newretrowave.bandcamp.com/album/the-80s-dream-compilation-tape

News: SlashWave EP Credits

2012-11-19T10:00:00.000-08:00

Today marks the release of "SlashWave EP". I'm so excited to finally share with all of you.

One of the things I miss most in today's digital music world is album liner notes. Seems now, there's only room for cover art, leaving the absence of Credits, Lyrics and Thank Yous. So, I thought I'd add them here.

Lyrics can be viewed HERE

SlashWave EP was written and produced by Alan Oakes. Recorded @ Riot Soundwerks in Costa Mesa, Ca. Mixed by Chris Fudurich in Los Angeles, Ca. Mastered by Bob Demaa in Santa Monica, Ca. Cover art by SBJKT Graphics.

In all music there's a group of dedicated individuals behind the scenes, whom without would not be possible. They deserve mention, and I would like to take a moment to thank these individuals:

Family, Mrs. JLO, Duncan, Jason Nelson, Clive Lewis and Electronic Rumors, Chris Fudurich, Bob Demaa, Youp @ SBJKT Graphics, The McCarthy Bros., Nikki and Dennis, Eric Golding, Vince and Detroit Bar, Andrew Piddington, Lara Everly, Bridget Palardy, Lillard Anthony, Drew Baker, Damion Demeter, Merilou and Jesse and We Are/She Is, Chantel @ Music In Press, Kelli @ OC Register, New Retro Wave. Last but certainly not least, everyone reading this. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!