Number Station revives Alternative Hard Rock!

Number Station

Sometimes you just need your music a bit heavier!! Well if now is that time, Number Station is the band for you. I recently got their EP sampler sent over and it was one of those rare moments. Those moments when I was in the middle of multitasking a hundred things at once, going over the list of things to have to get done and then popping the CD in. The first song that played was “The Invisible Fire” which has a great dark mysterious intro that just blends into a deep hardcore mix. It is like waking yourself up from a long sleep and seeing that you only have a few hours left of the day. So you wake up and give it all you got, energized and ready to scream out to the world. You are full blown energy ready to take on anything and you give everything of yourself. This song just gives and gives!  Here you can take a listen to that incredible song:

Then you get into the next song, “Deadline” which seriously makes me think of what The Cure or Catherine Wheel would be like today in the music scene. Their very best marbled with some heavier bass and increased intensity. It has a more alternative post punk feel that I just love. It reminds me of many great times in San Francisco during the early ’90s and enjoying what was then known as “hard alternative rock” at DV8, Paradise Lounge, etc. Truly an innovative song that keeps you engaged throughout. This song is going to really have a lot of people remembering their past but at the same time making a new sound for the younger generation to enjoy and be part of as well.

‘Lucy”  brings on the energy once again and the Smiths feel at times. Damn, I love this band. Guitars on this one are incredible and the vocals once again deliver that dark soul touching emotion. You can seriously really get into the song and just feel it overtake you.

Number Station is fronted by Ean Clevenger on vocals who I swear sometimes gives me shivers because he reminds me so much of  Rob Dickinson which is one of my all time favorites. You then get Chris O’Keefe and Barry Crider on guitar, Pat Freeman on bass and Jonathan Barklage on drums. Together they are incredible and if they bring fresh new take on some of my favorite music. I can really see them taking the music industry by storm because not only do they remind us 40 something fans of the alternative rock scene of what we miss so much, they also add something new to it that brings an updated sound for another generation to enjoy. I can imagine that their fan base will have a wide age span and once again; music will bring generations together.

I can’t wait to catch them live. It really is as if I pulled out an old cassette I might have found from long ago and I am so excited to share this new music with you. Number Station will be releasing their EP in February and then following up with a West Coast tour. They currently seeking management and a record label which with their sound, I don’t think they will have any problem achieving that. I can’t wait to see where 2013 will bring them, I have a feeling this new band will be having an INCREDIBLE year and future together!  Make sure to follow them on their social networking sites and keep up to date as to where they will be playing next. I will keep you updated as to any EP release or Tour dates as well.

~ Enjoy! Marisol

Number Station Links & Information

• Website:  numberstationtheband.tumblr.com/
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/numberstationtheband
• Reverbnation:  www.reverbnation.com/numberstationtheband
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/numberstationtheband
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/nmbrsttn