The Rise

the members

Alphonse "aj" derise

Alphonse is a multi-instrumentalist musician, singing and playing guitar, bass, and piano on The Rise's studio recordings. He also produces and mixes all of their original music in their home studio.

sarah derise

Sarah is a trained vocalist and the creative mind behind The Rise's most imaginative ideas, drawing her inspiration from stories and personal writings. She strives to create sensitive, raw, and honest lyrics with her brother.

the duo

Sarah DeRise and Alphonse Derise come together to form this sibling-led band. Their primarily pop-rock style incorporates a unique blend of modern soft rock with sensitive singer-songwriter elements. They've created a complex, dynamic, yet authentic adult contemporary sound with honest and thoughtful lyricism.

"Sarah and AJ of The Rise provide an upbeat, fun sound that makes you want to tap your feet or sing-a-long. Their original songs are positive and thought provoking. I really enjoy the way their contemporary style voices blend together in tight harmonies."

-TeaRose, Music Production and Vocal Coach

The Rise is inspired by modern artists such as Taylor Swift and John Mayer, along with classic rock artists like The Beatles and Fleetwood Mac. They use mainly live instrumentation in crafting their sound with drums, bass, electric and acoustic guitars, along with co-writing all their own material together.

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