The Story So Far:
This week’s band of the week is pop-punk outfit the Story
So Far. Hailing from Walnut Creek, California. They had been an independent
band for a long time during which they released a plethora of EP, but quickly
gained fame and exposure when their 2011 debut record Under Soil and Dirt released. Songs such as “Roam” and “High
Regard” quickly became fan favorites. I personally found this band when a
friend of mine posted a link to their single “Roam”. I was simply blown away by
it. The singer, Parker Cannon, has a really unique sounding voice and their
backup singer and guitar player, Kevin Geyer, also has a good voice and blends
well with Parker’s. What struck me was how the bass was mixed into the song
itself, it was very punchy, but at the same time, it could be heard and it
stands out as its own part as opposed to following the root notes of the
guitar. This was a really cool to hear because I don’t really hear bands
putting emphasis on the bass as much as they do on the guitar or the drums. Another
cool factor is the way the lyrics are written. I can’t quite put my finger on
it, but the way the lyrics are written and the choice of words is very
intricate, and it shows that they didn’t want to put as much thought as they possibly
could in every factor of their music.
In their 2013 release, What You Don’t See was just as hard hitting as their debut album,
with tracks standing out such as “Stifled” as well as “Face Value”. The overall
production of this album is great and they have an amazing live stage presence
from what I have seen on Youtube videos and have heard from friends who have
seen them live. The rhythms are insane in this record and the drummer knows how
to keep a tight groove. It can easily be seen that this band has put a lot of
effort into their music and it shows when one hears the overall production of
their records. Check out their single Roam and a personal favorite track of
mine, Stifled, below!
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