Biography
RanDair
Porter (vox,guitar,bass,various computers).
Ransom
and the Subset is an American alternative rock band
based in Seattle, Washington. With a refreshing
pop-rock sound, their music is clearly driven by
strong melodies and well-crafted arrangements. Along
with infectious hooks and witty, insightful
lyricism, Ransom and the Subset delivers a dynamic
blend of power pop from decades past along with a
strong element of modern rock.
Ransom and the Subset
is the brainchild of singer/songwriter/guitarist
RanDair Porter. Heavily stocked with self-made
demos, Porter sought out and engaged with the talent
of producer/multi-instrumentalist Brian E. King
(OranJuly and Parks) and Grammy-winning
engineer/mixer Ducky Carlisle. The team of
three collaborated to create their debut album No Time
to Lose
Over the course of a year, Porter
flew to Boston to work with King and Carlisle on the
album, making a stop in NYC where he worked with Jody
Porter (Fountains of Wayne) as well. The famed artist
contributed both guitar and bass guitar to the track
“Sticking Onto You". Intermixed with many flights across
the country, Porter also sought out collaboration at
home in Seattle. Luck and perseverance served in his
favor, as he garnered the talent of great Seattle
musicians like Jon Memolo, Mike Musburger (formerly of
the Posies) on drums and Mike Squires (formerly with
Harvey Danger) on bass guitar, providing the driving
rhythm section for “Leaving With You”.
Available Now
What people are saying
about No
Time to Lose
“Stunning guitar
arrangements and well-crafted, infectious songs:
Ransom and the Subset is right on the mark.
RanDair—the singer/songwriter behind the project—is
a clever writer, talented singer, and the sound and
production of his debut album No Time to Lose is
simply as professional and as high-quality as you
can get. Ransom and the Subset need to get snatched
up by one of the major labels out there.”
Keith Olsen - Famed Producer of Rick
Springfield, Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner, Pat Benatar,
Sammy Hagar, Eddie Money, Six-time Grammy Award
Winner, recipient of Billboard's Top 5 Producers in
the World, Lifetime Achievement Hollywood F.A.M.E.
Award Winner.
“Ransom and the
Subset have captured the perfect sunny day, a double
strawberry cone and the giddiness of your first kiss
on their exuberant collection of 11
radio-ready songs.”
Sue Ennis – Songwriter for the legendary
group Heart and National Trustee for the Recording
Academy”
“Was a gas playing guitars and
bass on Ransom and the Subset record. Great pop songs
that are reminiscent of some of my favorite post punk
records that still frequent my turn table. They have a
knack for making great original power pop that has an
edge you don't hear enough of these days.”
Jody Porter - Lead Guitarist of
Fountains of Wayne”
|
