Biography

A mix of power pop and alternative. Dripping with hooks & harmonies. Layers of sound. That’s the best way to sum up the music of the Rationales.

Described as ‘soaring sounds of hope from the edge,’ this Boston quintet was formed in 2007 by singer-songwriter/guitarist David Mirabella. The band’s wax-and-wane lineup has settled into founding keyboardist Matt Goldfield, powerhouse rhythm section featuring
Dave’s brother,Mike Mirabella (Scamper, The Future Everybody, The Brendan Boogie Band) on drums & backing vocals, and relocated Torontonian Sean Black (The Eines) on bass & backing vocals. Founding member Kevin McMahon lent his guitar and vocals to
the new record, shoes now filled by Pete Zeigler (Hey Now Morris Fader).

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Rationales alternate press shot 2011Photo by Melissa Zeigler