The Everyday Heroes: Phased InFuzzed Outand Turned On!
It was the beginning of a new millennium, not the Y2K scare, but the true to life dawn of a new age, 2001A Space Odyssey. Somewhere in Columbus, Ohio, a revolution was being forged
On a cool spring day in May, two boys met over a mutual love of music. Mike Savage (since dubbed Mick by the band), a baby faced terror behind a drum kit, and Zac Szymusiak, a six-string guitarslinger and believable singer, found themselves ducking, weaving, and rocking their way to a new musical beat, their own. At first, drumsticks and strings were broken and hopes overdriven; but the only solution for most setbacks in life is time. As spring blossomed into summer and summer faded into fall, the boys continued to study the audiocentrics of their personal brand of Rock'n'Roll: Punk Rawk Energy, New Wave synthesizers, and a Pop sensibility worn like a warm V-neck sweater on a cold winter day. Along the way they even played a few shows with a wide cast of friends joining in and having a good time, something they hope you have too.
Just as they were about to start making a concept record detailing the decrepit state of modern joke tellingKyle McKee joined the band, mic in hand and bass guitar slung over his shoulder like a worn denim jacket. Part Paul McCartney, part John Entwistleall sweet and soulful. Although, his sense of melody, is only overshadowed by his exquisite taste in shoes.
In science, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. The addition of a neutron or electron can disturb a fragile mix of chemistry. The same can be said for bands. The addition of Kyle caused a chain reaction, which has taken the band from flickers of cohesion, to a sparkling supernova of musical stardust. Mick's drumming has become more powerful and focused, Zac's singing soars in new found confidence, his guitar playing, melodic buzzsaw bursts, have been honed to precision. All the while, Kyle is finding his footing and the space between the notes to put his own personal stamp on the tunes. This musical potluck is premium blend.
The end of 2001 and the beginning of ought-2 saw the boys document their initial musical steps. Recorded in December and January, their debut EP, Different Like Everyone Else, saw them try on a few musical guises; but all the while, making you tap your feet to the monstrous beat or sing along with the aching but glorious melodies. From the initial explosion of Broken Hearted Valentine, to the closing hiss, hum and fade of Audiac Arrest, this is one trip you don't want to miss.
The future looks bright for these boys. As if there wasn't enough moxie to go around, their energetic live show is being honed into a tight cohesive musical explosion. Like every good American Band, they'll be rolling into your town soon, so watch out! Call the Police, Call the Fire Department, Call all the Kids, this is a Five-Alarm Rock'n'Roll Emergency.
Your Dedicated and Sincere Everyday Heroes Biographer, Theodore H. Chamberlin, Esquire
