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.