Click the link to see video of 4 songs live and a interview with THE RUSE about the new album

Take a peek at your grocery store's magazine rack and you're bound to see some covers devoted to the hit MTV show "The Hills". It's obvious that this reality show is a true phenomenon, but did you know that LA-based band The Ruse has had 10 of their songs featured on the series? The Ruse formed in NYC in 2004, but relocated to LA in 2005. Since then they have released two self-produced albums, "Invasion" and "Light In Motion," and a live EP. They have also done four U.S. tours, and performed sold out shows at clubs on both coasts. The band is currently in the studio completing their third album, but their song "Everything Comes With A Price" has already gotten more than 700 plays on the New! Rock Charts.

Of all the submissions we have gotten, this band is by far the most impressive, at least in my humble opinion. Imagine a hybrid of U2 and Coldplay, with an amazingly polished sound for an unsigned band. If they aren’t on your radar yet, they should be.

The Ruse: Live at the Viper Room is a five song EP which includes one track from their debut album Invasion, two tracks from their last album, Light in Motion, and two previously unreleased tracks from their new album – they are currently recording and expect it out in early 2008.

Live at the Viper Room is a high energy live EP that perfectly showcases all The Ruse’s strong points: excellent musicianship, fabulous songs, and awe inspiring vocals.

As a testament to their popular appeal, their music has been featured in several episodes of MTVs eality show "The Hills". Needless to say, fans, exisitng and future, can expect a lot from The Ruse in the upcoming years. The tight-knit group performs well together on stage and seem to be in perfect harmony with each other.

We're doing something that's going to air in a couple of weeks with a band called "The Ruse". They are on the show because the cast goes to the Viper Room to see them. The band is performing live on the show, we’ll use two of their songs and we'll also be offering a download of their live song at MTV.com. They're great!

The Hills star Audrina Patridge and beau Justin, stopping by the legendary Viper Room to watch hot L.A. band The Ruse. "They were just rocking out," an onlooker says. "They were watching from the front row the whole time and hung out with the band for drinks afterwards."

Shakira, taking a break from her summer studies to check out some music at the Viper Room in West Hollywood. The "Hips Don't Lie" singer was accompanied by pal (and No Doubt bassist) Tony Kanal – and the two watched up-and-coming band THE RUSE. Meanwhile, members of Maroon 5 had a guy's night, hanging out at a nearby booth."

The Ruse is a promising up-and-coming rock outfit and is sure to be around for a while. Their debut album will amaze listeners and surely make them fans for life.

For a band trying to make their music accessible to everyone they meet and playing with all their hearts, it's what the band really is that sets them apart from other bands trying to get their music heard: A group of four great friends playing as if no one's listening.

If you haven't already heard of the alternative rock band The Ruse, it's only a matter of time. The band, made up of lead singer John Dauer, guitarist Jim Bilus, drummer Jason Young and bassist Mark Stolze has been playing together since 2003 and independently released two albums.

Jim Blus, Jason Young, and John Dauer have been very close friends for over 12 years which is why when it comes to being in a band, traveling the country four times over with a fifth on its way, and almost three albums later there is no friction in their personal and artistic relationships...

Ending CMJ's five-day run of bands and booze, an eclectic group of bands were slated for a midnight party at NYC's Cutting Room.

Light In Motion is a breathless, impassioned, honest album with all the qualities that invoke feelings of being mellow and lustful, sultry and comfy. The Ruse has a melodic, soothing, cultivated sound with influences from U2, Coldplay, and Travis. The Ruse’s frontman, John Dauer’s voice is smooth, mellow, and rich. He also has the enviable ability to be hauntingly emotive. Earlier this week I got to chat with John Dauer about The Ruse’s song writing. I was also given a sneak preview of their newest, hot-from-the-studio songs.

"It was religion."

The L.A.-based quartet known as The Ruse is going to be something special...

"Rock band shines on independent sophomore release"

"I love everything about this album. This is the most complete and mature album from an unsigned band I have ever heard. Being this good now means they must, eventually, become rock gods. If you're this talented you really have no choice in the matter."

"Yep, you should buy this CD because it is really that good."

The clock ticks, the countdown has begun and the Ruse is ready to explode.

"Each song on this album is great; it is not too terribly much of a surprise that the band has been burning up the CMJ charts as of late."

"Their debut album will amaze listeners and surely make them fans for life."

"The music is so British I can see the parade outside Buckingham palace in front of me and feel that typical smell from an English pub,now where's that pint?"

"...The Ruse sounds more inclined to call Wembley "home" than The Viper Room."

If this band doesn’t become the next big thing, then the only ruse that’s going on is the music labels’ lack of proper A&R as this band remains unsigned to a major.

"...there’s no doubt that Light In Motion showcases the talent of a band that deserve the accolade of being the indie U2."

"Brilliant Stuff"

"Check them out now while they are still small, because they are headed for big things! These guys are great!"

"If its new album Light In Motion is any indication, the Ruse will be around for a long time."

I haven’t heard a more solid album then “Light In Motion” in the last year or so.

THE RUSE SET LIGHT IN MOTION ON SOPHOMORE RELEASE DUE OUT FEBRUARY 28, 2006

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