The Rare Occasions are an American indie rock band founded in Boston, Massachusetts. They later based themselves in Los Angeles. Their best-known song is "Notion".
History
Lead vocalist Brian McLaughlin and drummer Luke Imbusch, both from Barrington, Rhode Island, played together in Providence before moving to Boston for college. McLaughlin went on to study at Tufts University. Imbusch attended Berklee College of Music, where he met bassist Jeremy Cohen. McLaughlin also met Peter Stone at Tufts.
Members
- Brian McLaughlin – lead vocals, guitar
- Luke Imbusch – drums
- Jeremy Cohen – bass
Music and breakthrough
"Notion" was released in 2016. It became the band's breakout track after it rose to fame on TikTok and other social media platforms in the fall of 2021. The song entered the UK Singles Chart for two weeks, peaking at number 72.
Discography
Selected singles
- "Notion" (2016)
- "Origami"
- "Notion (Acoustic)"