Show The H Heroes of music Joseph W. W Bateman Music Reporter Flooding any local music musIc scene are copious bands covering all genres from metal to hop hip-hop to rock Just go to any bar or venue and chances are arey y you m will come across one of the legions of budding bands in the Beehive state Buy local and support the scene is the mantra but the problem arises that some bands simply suck Some are just not that memorable Others might need a little or ora ora ora a lot of work Every once olce and a while a local band comes along and just awes audiences and critics the proverbial diamond in the rough For the Salt Lake rock scene the are the answer This piece four four rock outfit creates inspired tunes reminiscent of combined with the of The Strokes Throw in keyboards complements of Dave Chisholm and the dark lyrics of bassist and vocalist Dallon Weekes covering heavy subjects like death and heartbreak and there immerges the impressive sonic package known as the Drawing comparisons to The Strokes and even the Beatles the keep a level head and guarded attitude toward references to their sound Comparisons are tricky though They seem to be relative Weekes said You know if someone compares you to Bruce to them its it's a compliment Maybe not so much on your end you know No matter how the are classified or compared their unusual name attracts wonder and attention Our band name is homage to the unpopular named after a girl Mike and I went to school with whom nobody really knew Weekes said Using a name that pays homage to the unpopular has had an ironic effect in creating buzz and catapulting the into local stardom and potentially national as well Their latest self- self released sophomore album Goodnight and Have Havea a Pleasant Tomorrow available for streaming on their www took second place in City Weekly's loc local l band competition The But it isn't just City Weekly recognizing The fans across the valley are flocking to this local gem There arc are a couple venues that will sell out when we play there which is bizarre To have two dozen kids outside the gate that cant can't get in the venue to see us is an odd experience but we always try to accommodate everyone we can Weekes said Our fans are so much fun These fans are spreading ading the love and creating a buzz that extends past Utah's borders The unsigned band has been releasing and self-promoting self itself but it is only a matter time before this local band goes national Already both independent and major labels are courting The We Ve have received a handful of offers from labels who are interested Weekes said naming Drive Drive- Drive Thru Thru Records as the most recent suitor Right now we are working closely with people from Atlantic Records and Fueled By Ramen but we are being very careful as to who if f anyone we go with Its It's a big Dig decision and we are trying to be smart about it it j Like any diamond in the rough it is only a matter of time before leaving their hometown for the national nation l spotlight Catch this one one before its it's too late Hopefully the next time we release an album it will willbe willbe willbe be with a label that can get our music musie out to more f people and put us on bigger tours Weeks said To stream their entire album and download their first record visit com corn The band will return to Utah and will be performing songs off Goodnight at In InThe 1 The Venue on March 1 10 O. O |