The Riptides

2 band with one name:
1)The Riptides - power pop band from Brisbane Australia, formed in 1977.
2) The Riptides hail from Canada’s capital city and has toured with bands like The Queers, Dwarves, Moral Crux, The Methadones, and have played shows with the likes of MTX, Donnas, Groovie Ghoulies, Frenzal Rhomb, Chixdiggit and many more. Check out their website for more info at: www.theriptides.com! «Good rock n roll punk, catchy and angry…similar to Screeching Weasel but more melodic, with lots of f**k yous.»–Maximum Rock n’ Roll «Although the Ramones/Screeching Weasel influence is still strong, they’ve added a harder edge that incorporates a Meatmen/Dwarves sound…the uptight among you may not appreciate a band like The Riptides, but they probably wouldn’t care.»— Exclaim! Magazine
Location: Ottawa, ON Canada
Formed: February 1998