Adam Slother - Guitar/ Lead Vocals
Tyler Neuhard - Bass
Tom Robenolt - Drums 'n such
Influences
Jimmy Eat World, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Blink-182, Bush, Weezer, Foo Fighters, Tenacious D, The Killers, The Offspring, The Smashing Pumpkins, Pink Floyd, HIM, Radiohead, Soundgarden, R.E.M., Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, Sense Field, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Harvey Danger.
The 90s in general. After all, it was the greatest decade the world will ever see.
Sounds Like
What you would get if Jimmy Eat World and Nirvana had a baby, and Green Day would babysit it every once and awhile.
We started up back in the summer of 2005, and since developed ourselves lyrically and instrumentally. Overall, through the past few years we have underwent a lot of change and improvement. We are an alternative rock band. Although its not reflected in our sound significantly, much influence comes from the great bands of the 1990s. The music itself can be upbeat and positive sounding at times, especially with our older stuff, written while we were in 10th grade. We write and make the music come out the way we feel it should, and then we build from there. Back when we started, we were a very upbeat and happy sort of band. Since then, we have dove into some more meaningful songs, and have given our music a bit more structure. Other than that, we are just three guys who like to enjoy life when it's good, and hope for the best.
As far as the formation of the band... it's a complicated story. Back in the summer of 2005, Hank and myself (Adam) decided to start up a band. The original line-up included Hank on drums, Evan Rose on bass, and myself doing the usual. Then we moved along for a year or so, and it was pretty much just Hank and I. Then we replaced Evan and recruited Jesse Houser to the band, after working with him on a few music sessions which were done for his graduation project. Then in December of 2007, Hank quit the band unexpectedly. Jesse and myself were worried about getting a new drummer, but luckily, Tom Robenolt offered to fill in the missing piece. After a few practices (only about 3 or 4) Jesse decided that the band wasn't quite right for him, and decided to quit. For a little while it was only Tom and me. Then one night we were able to convince Hank to give bass a shot, and he agreed. The line up then consisted of 2 of the original members (Hank and Adam) as well as Tom on drums. We practiced with Hank a few times, and he got the parts down quick because he was familiar with the music. Then we played the talent show in May '08, where we performed "Regret." Shortly after, Hank was out of the band, and Tyler came in. Over the Summer of 2008 we played a few private shows, and in August we were selected as one of 4 bands to compete in a battle of the bands in Selinsgrove. The Battle of the Bands took place in Kidsgrove park, and all went well, with rather nice weather. As November rolled around, we played at the Warehouse Cafe in Milton, PA. We also played on December 6th and the 26th at the Warehouse. We are currently in the process of practicing some new stuff for live shows. More on this later...
Lynched (the song) Live at the Warehouse 12/6/08:
Sputnik Live at the Battle of the Bands:
Same performance, different angle and better audio.
I was just asking cuz normally local bands sometimes stick with each other or are friends in real life with them. Well, that is what I gained when I lived in Los Angeles, and Dallas Texas. But people in PA normally dont follow other cities. Let alone there is nothing really good in PA anyways thats why I travel lolol.
i'm sorry to hear that, Adam. i hope that things pick up for both you and the band. don't let life get you down. as i recently found out, there are opportunities in places that you wouldn't even dream of. so, keep your eyes and mind open, who knows what life will bring you. good luck! :D
hey, haven't talked to you in a while. i'm just trying to stay in touch. i hope that everything is going well for you and the band. i miss you guys. it's not the same without you. i hope life is good and i wish the three of you the best of luck! :D <3
hey there. just letting you know, we're thinking of starting a record club. you'd get all seasonal issues of our zine, the seasonal compilations we put together, and other suprise goodies.
if you'd be interested in joining the club, let us know :)
cool, are you excited? maybe i'll get to come. i haven't had the chance to listen to you guys since our break up... i'm excited to get back into the swing of things!! :D what does the new song sound like?
whoa.... great music... i still listen. it's good stuff, please give me updates and what not. if you record any new stuff, i'd really like to have it. Tyler said that he wrote some new lyrics or something like that. keep me posted. i'm still a huge fan! :D
Adam, hey man. It was fun playing with you and getting to meet you last week. Hope things are going well. Sorry for the name mishap. I've got it down now. Keep in touch.
