The second I heard Andrew de Torres' voice in The Scene Aesthetic, I was put in a trance. He has a very unique voice that you'll either love or hate. Upon more research, I noticed that de Torres was also in a band called Danger Radio out of Seattle. Although the music is far more upbeat then the acoustics of TSA, I fell in love with this band as well.
As most bands start, vocalist de Torres met his band mates (guitarists Andy Brookins and Elan Wright, bassist Marvin Kunkle, drummer/programmer Nico Hartikainen and keyboardist Spencer Philips) back in middle and high school almost a decade ago.
The band's bio describes their earlier stuff to show a "rougher, punkier edge, that's mostly because their abilities hadn't yet caught up to the sounds in their heads." And it's certainly true. Comparing their 2006 self-released EP, The Difference Between Love and Envy, with their latest EP and Photo Finish Records debut, Punch Your Lights Out, you can definitely hear their sound has smoothed out.
"We've grown a lot since our last recording," said de Torres. "The EP is almost three years old or so, and I think we've become stronger writers and musicians."
With a mix of rock, pop, jazz and funk, DR fills your taste for a little bit of everything. De Torres alone cites Adam Levine (Maroon 5) and Michael Jackson as personal influences, and the band as a whole has sparks of everyone from Justin Timberlake to Stevie Wonder.
"We listen to a bunch of music you wouldn't necessarily expect us to," said de Torres, "but it's all stuff we've grown up with."
You can clearly see this mesh of influences in songs like "You All Believe," where there's a funky, jazz-like bass beat leading up to a jumpy chorus, or "Sparkle Baby Shine" that gives the feel of a jam band. De Torres' voice is just as diverse as the music behind it, sometimes being soft and scratchy and other times being strong and melodic.
Danger Radio is hitting the road for several dates with Forever the Sickest Kids, Metro Station, The Maine and The Cab. De Torres says traveling and meeting people is one of his favorite parts of being in the band.
"Some of the kids have never even seen us, but there are a lot of people at the shows and the reaction is just amazing," said De Torres.
If you can, catch Danger Radio in Omaha at the Sokol Underground on May 13 with the bands listed above.
As most bands start, vocalist de Torres met his band mates (guitarists Andy Brookins and Elan Wright, bassist Marvin Kunkle, drummer/programmer Nico Hartikainen and keyboardist Spencer Philips) back in middle and high school almost a decade ago.
The band's bio describes their earlier stuff to show a "rougher, punkier edge, that's mostly because their abilities hadn't yet caught up to the sounds in their heads." And it's certainly true. Comparing their 2006 self-released EP, The Difference Between Love and Envy, with their latest EP and Photo Finish Records debut, Punch Your Lights Out, you can definitely hear their sound has smoothed out.
"We've grown a lot since our last recording," said de Torres. "The EP is almost three years old or so, and I think we've become stronger writers and musicians."
With a mix of rock, pop, jazz and funk, DR fills your taste for a little bit of everything. De Torres alone cites Adam Levine (Maroon 5) and Michael Jackson as personal influences, and the band as a whole has sparks of everyone from Justin Timberlake to Stevie Wonder.
"We listen to a bunch of music you wouldn't necessarily expect us to," said de Torres, "but it's all stuff we've grown up with."
You can clearly see this mesh of influences in songs like "You All Believe," where there's a funky, jazz-like bass beat leading up to a jumpy chorus, or "Sparkle Baby Shine" that gives the feel of a jam band. De Torres' voice is just as diverse as the music behind it, sometimes being soft and scratchy and other times being strong and melodic.
Danger Radio is hitting the road for several dates with Forever the Sickest Kids, Metro Station, The Maine and The Cab. De Torres says traveling and meeting people is one of his favorite parts of being in the band.
"Some of the kids have never even seen us, but there are a lot of people at the shows and the reaction is just amazing," said De Torres.
If you can, catch Danger Radio in Omaha at the Sokol Underground on May 13 with the bands listed above.
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I was watching the CBS Saturday Early Show this morning and We The Kings were featured in the Second Cup Cafe segment. They played Check Yes Juliet (is that right?). I instantly thought of you!!
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