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Riya
Riya formed in New York City around the mid-2000s as a four-piece alternative rock band. The group included Kira Hayes on lead vocals, Ethan James on guitar,...
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Riya formed in New York City around the mid-2000s as a four-piece alternative rock band. The group included Kira Hayes on lead vocals, Ethan James on guitar, Liam Carter on bass, and Alex Knight on drums. Their 2007 single "Over" became a significant alternative rock hit, with its melody and lyrics connecting with listeners at the time.
Around 2009, the band faced some public scrutiny over plagiarism claims from another artist, though nothing was proven. A few years later, in 2012, they took a brief break from activity. They eventually returned to recording and performing after that pause.
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