7/20/11 - San Diego’s Pink Army feature article in the San Diego Reader. Click here to read this story.

4/104/11 - Pink Army Receives Awards & Walks Down Red Carpet - http://www.i-newswire.com/care-awards-honor-young-stars-the/24611

4/15/11 - Pink ARMY Invasion - On March 15, one day after receiving Child Actor Recognition Awards at Universal Studios, San Diego electro-pop “tweenie” boppers Pink Army marched into Sonikwire Studios in Irvine to record what will be the first track on their upcoming album. http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2010/mar/17/blurt3/

September 6, 2009

Pink Army in the San Diego Family Magazine! Page 104-105

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 2009

Music's Rising Stars Magazine - Interview

“We’re Pink Army! We love to show everyone that girls rock!” says a band of girls determined to do just that. Alicia Randolph, Lia Johnson and Kayla Cruise met, Alicia says, when, “My mom and I talked about starting a girl band. Then she met our songwriter/producer, Ruben Angel. Together, they held auditions and we found Lia. Later, we found Kayla through a second audition. She joined and the rest is history.”

Alicia and Kayla had actually met before, “I’ve been acting since I was 5. I started with theatre and by the age of 8 I started doing modeling, TV, and films. Kayla and I were in our first professional play together when we were 7. I have done many musicals, so singing on stage was natural for me. I sort of transitioned into music, although I still act in my free time.” Kayla adds, “When I was 7, I had a dance teacher at the time encourage me to audition for a professional play. I got the part. Shortly after, I started doing TV, film and voiceover. Since then, my resume has grown and I have played many different parts."

The trio knew what they wanted to do from a very young age. “Ever since I was really little I always wanted to sing. When I was 5, my grandma got me voice lessons for Christmas. I practice almost every day and take lessons every week. I think I knew I had a musical ability when I was cast as Annie in the school play. I was 8,” recalls Alicia.

Lia adds, “I was 8 or 9 and I did a talent show at school. I sang 'I Love to Laugh.’ Then I started singing lessons.”

Kayla, the oldest of the group, was the youngest of all when she began, “"When I was 3 I began dancing and when I was 5 I auditioned for my first play and I loved it from there on."

Practicing three days a week and most every day on their own, the band wanted a strong name to define them. Alicia says, “We wanted something with Pink in it and our producer came up with the name. We liked it because it means peace, strength, and femininity. There are old pictures of soldiers dressed in pink uniforms to signify peace. We thought it was a perfect fit.”

“The band is unique not only because their average age is 11, but their music is original and cutting edge. They have developed their own style. These girls work so hard,” says their manager, -and Alicia’s mom, Tina Randolph. “Pink Army currently is in contract negotiations with some well-known producers. We are looking at a shopping and a development deal.”

The girls’ music leans towards 80’s synthesizer music. “It seems to be making a comeback,” Alicia says. “We are doing about five or six shows a month and having a lot of fun. We have three new songs that we are learning and hopefully will record soon. We have also teamed up with the Ronald McDonald House Charity to give back to the community,” adds her mom.

Eleven-year-old Alicia says, “I write songs, poems, and movie scripts. I have many journals full. My family and I make my scripts into movies and put them on youtube. I get good grades most of the time and I stay out of trouble. I like to shop and hang out with my friends.”

Kayla turns 12 this year and says, “I love riding motorcycles and I have one of my own. I also enjoy camping with my Girl Scout troop. I'm very energetic and love to laugh. I live with my mom, dad and younger sister Karli who is 8.”

Lia is in the seventh grade and has four little sisters. She says she loves skateboarding and surfing. “I've always been energetic and silly. I love being in front of the camera.”

Keeping three young girls happy and on task can be daunting, but the girls have developed a plan. Alicia explains, “We are crazy and silly all the time. At least we have fun. When there’s a problem, we do something called ‘Hot Seat.’ Whoever is feeling bad gets to sit in the hot seat. Everyone has to say nice things about that person. We have to do things like that to keep us communicating and not arguing. We are three middle school girls, after all.”

Pink Army - Now Available on iTunes!

May 19, 2009

Pink Army CD's have arrived and will be available at shows!