Local Band Network Member Since: December 5, 2006
Last Update: December 5, 2006
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Inventing a new style of music is the same thing as trying to re-write history. There are obvious established events that have affected everything that has happened after them. The only thing that can be done is to shape the future with the things we have seen, heard, and learned. The October is working toward accomplishing that musical feat. The Octobers debut, Push Me Off the Side of the Earth, is a portal that takes you back to some of the greatest moments of Brit Rock (think Echo and the Bunnymen and Oasis) and 80s New Wave (remembering classic U2 & the Church.) Since its release in June of 2004 it has been creating a buzz all over the world with its echoing guitars, danceable beats, and huge, melodic choruses. Their recent follow up "Bye Bye Beautiful" emerges high above the trend-followers of the current 80's new wavers. Pulling from the real pioneers of the genre from the UK, The October take the genre forward into something their own.
The Octobers shimmering, Flock of Seagulls-style guitar nicely coalesces with the modern, alternative vocals and lyrics. This group seems to pull out the best things about 1980s music: the post-punk urgency and the electronic pop spacinessminus the camp and the cheese. nighttimes.com
The October could beat Coldplay in a song-to-song cage match, says rock music zine firesideometer.com.
The Octobers members, front man Dustin Burnett and drummer Aaron Spraggs, both hail from small cities in IL & KY near the town of Metropolis, IL. Since they began touring in August, the foursome have played venues like L.A.s Viper Room and New York Citys Rothko for the CMJ artist showcase in New York City, NY. The October was a part of the 2005 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT, playing alongside and You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead and Midnight Movies. ...and now with the addition of guitarist Ryan Cain & bassist Michael Lloyd, the October is off and running in a dead sprint.
Seductive live performances & emotional lyrics. - CMJ
If the October keeps moving at this rate, this young band will surely be a part of a new movement that is shaping the future of rock music.
Band Members:
Dustin Burnett: Vocals, Keyboards, Piano, and Guitars. Ryan Cain: Guitars, Keys, Vocals Aaron Spraggs: Vocals, Percussion Michael Lloyd: Bass
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