About
CRX is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2013, consisting of Nick Valensi (lead vocals, guitar), Ralph Alexander (drums), Brad Oberhofer (keyboard, backing vocals), Jon Safley (bass, backing vocals) and Darian Zahedi (guitar, backing vocals). The band released their debut album, New Skin, on October 28, 2016. The album's first single, "Ways to Fake It", was released on September 7, 2016 through Vevo and Spotify. Valensi has described the band's sound as a mix of power pop and heavy metal, and has named The Cars, Cheap Trick and Elvis Costello as influences.
Members
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Nick Valensi lead vocals, electric guitar
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Jon Safley background vocals, percussion, bass guitar, bass synthesizer
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Ralph Alexander percussion, drums (drum set)
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Darian Zahedi electric guitar
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Brad Oberhofer background vocals, keyboard
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Richie James Follin background vocals, electric guitar, keyboard
Discography
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Reference
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- b4600630-58a9-4693-b4ae-e18ecaf95f10
- ISNI
- 0000000469870995
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 5 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.