By Kathy Garner, M&M TIPster
In general, I find local music scenes enjoyable. Locals are often very attached to bands hailing from the area, and Athens, Ga., is no exception.
In particular, the Athens music scene has been described as being successful despite a sleepy atmosphere. One of the reasons the scene is so successful may very well be because it is “easy to get [your band] out there,” as said by 16-year-old Alex Blankenship, a participant in Camp Amped. Camp Amped is a camp for local teenage musicians to get their band together and participate in music making. (PICTURE: Alex Blankenship, 16 (left) and Isik Benson, 15 (right), participants in Camp Amped)
With encouragement to musicians such as this, it makes sense that many Athenian bands are successful. Here are three bands that are representative of the Athens area music scene, and in particular, it’s rock heritage:
ham1, “I Wave Back,” The Underground Stream EP: Consisting of Jim Willingham, Eric Harris, Jacob Morris, Jeff Fox, and Charlie Estes, ham1 is classified in the genre of indie-pop. Their song “I Wave Back” fits this description. The lead singer’s a tad monotone, but the rest of the band’s solid instrumentals make up for this fact. It also has decent lyrical content. While it is a catchy song, it won’t be stuck in your head for ages. Definitely worth giving a listen.
Now It’s Overhead, “Walls,” Day light Daybreak: Classified as a melodic-pop band, Now It’s Overhead claims Andy LeMaster, Clay Leverett, Orenda Frink, and Maria Taylor as members. However, melodic wouldn’t be my first choice to describe the bands song “Walls.” It’s closer to a pop-rock blend, with few vocal melodies. The song sounds synthesized together, and is strangely addictive, despite being of average quality. It isn’t really my thing, but if I knew someone I thought would like it, I would recommend it to them.
The Empties, “Don’t Be a Bad Child,” The Empties: A self described rock ‘n’ roll band, Matthew Knutson, Benjamin Wills, Chris Giddens, and Ben Keller make up The Empties. The song “Don’t Be a Bad Child” gives off a feeling of a band from the 60s or 70s, such as earlier Beatles. It’s one of the ones that I’d recommend to random people I barely know, so I choose to give it my thumbs up.
Kathy Garner, 15, is a sophomore at Ursuline Academy in Dallas, Texas.
In general, I find local music scenes enjoyable. Locals are often very attached to bands hailing from the area, and Athens, Ga., is no exception.
In particular, the Athens music scene has been described as being successful despite a sleepy atmosphere. One of the reasons the scene is so successful may very well be because it is “easy to get [your band] out there,” as said by 16-year-old Alex Blankenship, a participant in Camp Amped. Camp Amped is a camp for local teenage musicians to get their band together and participate in music making. (PICTURE: Alex Blankenship, 16 (left) and Isik Benson, 15 (right), participants in Camp Amped)
With encouragement to musicians such as this, it makes sense that many Athenian bands are successful. Here are three bands that are representative of the Athens area music scene, and in particular, it’s rock heritage:
ham1, “I Wave Back,” The Underground Stream EP: Consisting of Jim Willingham, Eric Harris, Jacob Morris, Jeff Fox, and Charlie Estes, ham1 is classified in the genre of indie-pop. Their song “I Wave Back” fits this description. The lead singer’s a tad monotone, but the rest of the band’s solid instrumentals make up for this fact. It also has decent lyrical content. While it is a catchy song, it won’t be stuck in your head for ages. Definitely worth giving a listen.
Now It’s Overhead, “Walls,” Day light Daybreak: Classified as a melodic-pop band, Now It’s Overhead claims Andy LeMaster, Clay Leverett, Orenda Frink, and Maria Taylor as members. However, melodic wouldn’t be my first choice to describe the bands song “Walls.” It’s closer to a pop-rock blend, with few vocal melodies. The song sounds synthesized together, and is strangely addictive, despite being of average quality. It isn’t really my thing, but if I knew someone I thought would like it, I would recommend it to them.
The Empties, “Don’t Be a Bad Child,” The Empties: A self described rock ‘n’ roll band, Matthew Knutson, Benjamin Wills, Chris Giddens, and Ben Keller make up The Empties. The song “Don’t Be a Bad Child” gives off a feeling of a band from the 60s or 70s, such as earlier Beatles. It’s one of the ones that I’d recommend to random people I barely know, so I choose to give it my thumbs up.
Kathy Garner, 15, is a sophomore at Ursuline Academy in Dallas, Texas.
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