Today’s Band of the Day goes to the fast rising post hardcore band I Prevail from Detroit. They have been garnering a lot of attention spanning the genres for their incredible cover of Taylor Swift’s Blank Space. From the first time I heard it, I was blown away with how they completely did an amazing job at taking the pop song and making it their own. When asked why the band chose to cover “Blank Space,” drummer Lee shares
“I enjoy her music. She is one of the most successful artists of our generation. We hoped to reach a lot of people with our style of music together with her popularity.” Lead guitarist Steve adds, “I think the success of our cover shows that a great song is a great song, no matter the genre or style. We wanted to cover a song that had mass appeal and could reach beyond the rock, metal and hardcore world. Beyond that, we honestly all like Taylor Swift. You can call it a guilty pleasure, but she’s damn good!” Front man Brian offers, “There is a reason why it has amassed over 500 million views in four months. When we all heard the song we knew it would be the one to cover. Musically it made all the sense in the world.”
Whether it was their cover that drew you in, it is their consistently rockin tracks that will keep you a long time fan. They independently released their EP HEART VS. MIND last December and it has quickly risen on the rock charts. They have a furious energy that will grab your attention and keep you hooked.
I Prevail are:
- Brian Burkheiser – Vocals
- Eric Vanlerberghe – Vocals
- Steve Menoian – Guitar
- Lee Runestead – Drums
- Genre: Post hardcore, Rock
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Feature: Hard working unsigned band that truly carry the Made in Detroit pride. They do a superb job at mixing melodies into a heavier style.
- Music: EP HEART VS. MIND available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/heart-vs.-mind/id948448811
- Songs to Check out: The Enemy and the title track, Heart vs. Mind
- Video to check out: Blank Space
You can catch I Prevail as they set out on an extensive tour of North America. Check the dates below and make sure to get yourself to a show:
We are so excited to see a San Francisco date and hope to bring you an interview with this great band. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news.
~ Marisol
Information & Links:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IPrevailBand
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPrevailBand
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/iprevailband
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/IPrevailBand
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