Soulful new genre-defying These are just some of the terms that immediately spark in mind when greeted with Anarbor's gutsy and beyond EP Free Your Mind As noted above the genre is pop-rock, it seems even more specifically to a band with this talent and bravado would shoot away from a scene in which the predetermined finery threatens to undermine its unique integrity
"We know that every kid out there is tired of the same old dance-pop record that may be released each week our goal is to be the musical life saving grace, "says guitarist Mike Kitlas" It will tell our listeners that we are here to stay and we are not a fad band that will disappear as soon as the dance-pop is obsolete "
Free Your Mind beyond cut-and-paste albums being churned out rather than infusion dynamic guitar behind that shakes the soul howls and relatable songs from frontman Slade Echeverria Made in Los Angeles with producer Mike Green (Paramore Good Charlotte) for a four-week span in Los Angeles Free Your Mind's formation came from a desire to break out of the "bow tie" bands stranglehold and dig into what was truly
's lyrical themes of the drama-addled love is age-appropriate for this band is still fresh from the cap and gown status still shows a new maturity and growth while navigating the waters of life on the road and in the press, as well as the loss of anonymity Not a trace does not contain a purpose or reason ripped from the band's own personal titler and the European Parliament's title was not without a conscious inblickir agenda either
"We want to challenge kids to think outside the norm and really are instead of just following what the audience makes" Kitlas said "We want to show our listeners that they are not alone, we all go through our struggles and all have their ups and downs of life "
The seven-track EP starts with a mischievous call to a wayward flame on" Let the Games Begin "before they end up in the same instant hip-shaking tracks of "the brightest Green" a bit of Maroon 5-ish soul who takes on his own life Anarbor takes a familiar formula, but adds a warmth and authenticity to every guitar lick and lyrics that keeps them relatable yet unique Each track seamlessly follow the next spinning smart Texts and unexpected gitarrer and each brings a new event cKapitel to this memorable volume
"The distinctive sound that we reach for the rock and roll We do not use any instruments in our songs that we play live, we will for a very raw and authentic sound to it Entry "said Kitlas As noted, the shared influences ranging from Third Eye Blind Red Hot Chili Peppers, it is even more evident was the EP running and fully implemented, rock-based energy derived its roots
The simple nature and chemistry of the band More than just a cosmic happiness for an emerging band since the year of formation is by no means a freshman band Echeverria and Kitlas became friends in grade school and continued to grow up experiencing many life-changing events togethers ensuring a band that eventually expanded to include music and a decision attdet to his ultimate ambition band signed to Hopeless Records before they even received their high school diplomas
More than just the sum of their parts in the writing process for Anarbor is a group associated with each member put into the acoustic Jam Sessions, which gives everyone the opportunity to collaborate and contribute creatively There is a cohesion that allowed each member's personal preferences and talents to shine when it came to recording
Sharing the stage with everyone from Fall Out Boy to Gin Blossoms and a coveted spot on this year's Take Action! Tour Anarbor steady wins the recognition of different bands to watch in a sea of faux rock 'n roll, this motivated and highly talentedtape will resonate with any listener who knows a thing or two to learn who you are and PTT your ambitions in motion
"We want people to walk away feeling comforted and rely on themselves" Kitlas said "Music is a universal language that all can relate to, we're talking about our real emotions and situations, you can expect real music and real lyrics no filler "
