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| AUDIO SPOTLIGHT |
| OTAN VARGAS |
PAGE MUSIC: OTAN VARGAS | ALONE
| FEATURED ARTIST |
| DRIVE A |
Hailing from Los Angeles California, the members of DRIVE A come together to forge a killer mix of pounding
drums, lethal guitars, cascading bass lines and fierce vocals that converge to create a sound that pays respect to
the past, stands up to the present and will kick down the door to the future. A switchblade to the soft, white
underbelly of today's watered-down state of music, DRIVE A are pure, raw energy - on stage and in the studio -
which is, after all, what Rock 'N' Roll has always been about.
DRIVE A got its start when lead vocalist/guitarist Bruno Mascolo met rhythm guitarist Jason Nott outside of the
legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles in the spring of 2007. After discovering they had similar tastes in music, the
two began formatting their ideas for a band, developing their own style and a bond was formed. Once they honed
their approach, the two of them hooked up with Terry Stirling on drums, a couple of different bass players and
began writing songs that had a remarkably developed blend of killer riffs, punk rock hooks, and a raw, Rock ‘N’ Roll
gutter-snarl. Jumping in a van, the band took their high-energy live show on the road, performing well over 100
shows in just over a year including various stops on the 2008 Warped Tour, their own tour of the U.S., as well as
sharing the stage with the likes of Rise Against, Papa Roach, Stone Temple Pilots, Anti-Flag, Pennywise and Billy
Talent among others. “It’s been amazing to go out and play with some of the bands that have influenced us in
one way or another,” says Bruno Mascolo adding, ”I grew up listening to bands like Billy Talent, Anti-Flag, and
Rise Against and now we are on the same bill with them, hanging out and seeing everything from the other side.”
Now, with the addition of their new bassist Chris Bowman, Drive A is set to release their debut album, Loss Of
Desire. Years removed from the blank generation, generations X and Y, and even generation next, Loss Of Desire
drums, lethal guitars, cascading bass lines and fierce vocals that converge to create a sound that pays respect to
the past, stands up to the present and will kick down the door to the future. A switchblade to the soft, white
underbelly of today's watered-down state of music, DRIVE A are pure, raw energy - on stage and in the studio -
which is, after all, what Rock 'N' Roll has always been about.
DRIVE A got its start when lead vocalist/guitarist Bruno Mascolo met rhythm guitarist Jason Nott outside of the
legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles in the spring of 2007. After discovering they had similar tastes in music, the
two began formatting their ideas for a band, developing their own style and a bond was formed. Once they honed
their approach, the two of them hooked up with Terry Stirling on drums, a couple of different bass players and
began writing songs that had a remarkably developed blend of killer riffs, punk rock hooks, and a raw, Rock ‘N’ Roll
gutter-snarl. Jumping in a van, the band took their high-energy live show on the road, performing well over 100
shows in just over a year including various stops on the 2008 Warped Tour, their own tour of the U.S., as well as
sharing the stage with the likes of Rise Against, Papa Roach, Stone Temple Pilots, Anti-Flag, Pennywise and Billy
Talent among others. “It’s been amazing to go out and play with some of the bands that have influenced us in
one way or another,” says Bruno Mascolo adding, ”I grew up listening to bands like Billy Talent, Anti-Flag, and
Rise Against and now we are on the same bill with them, hanging out and seeing everything from the other side.”
Now, with the addition of their new bassist Chris Bowman, Drive A is set to release their debut album, Loss Of
Desire. Years removed from the blank generation, generations X and Y, and even generation next, Loss Of Desire
picks up the flag for a new generation, their generation, which is being pushed to the brink. Themes of disillusionment, frustration and, at times, anger are
perfectly captured on tracks such as “Everyone’s Alone,” “Can’t Sleep It Off,” “Smiling With Hate,” and “It’s Getting Worse.”Now, with the addition of their new
bassist Chris Bowman, Drive A is set to release their debut album, Loss Of Desire. Years removed from the blank generation, generations X and Y, and even
generation next, Loss Of Desire picks up the flag for a new generation, their generation, which is being pushed to the brink. Themes of disillusionment, frustration
and, at times, anger are perfectly captured on tracks such as “Everyone’s Alone,” “Can’t Sleep It Off,” “Smiling With Hate,” and “It’s Getting Worse.”
“I think what sets us apart from a lot of bands out there right now is the fact that we are experiencing the exact same things as our fans and that’s what our songs
are about, says guitarist Jason Nott. Bruno agrees, “The songs on this album are about being frustrated with a lot of things, most of the lyrics I write are personal,
but I think anyone listening can relate to them in their own way. I leave it up to them to interpret what they are hearing.” CLICK HERE FOR INTERVIEW
perfectly captured on tracks such as “Everyone’s Alone,” “Can’t Sleep It Off,” “Smiling With Hate,” and “It’s Getting Worse.”Now, with the addition of their new
bassist Chris Bowman, Drive A is set to release their debut album, Loss Of Desire. Years removed from the blank generation, generations X and Y, and even
generation next, Loss Of Desire picks up the flag for a new generation, their generation, which is being pushed to the brink. Themes of disillusionment, frustration
and, at times, anger are perfectly captured on tracks such as “Everyone’s Alone,” “Can’t Sleep It Off,” “Smiling With Hate,” and “It’s Getting Worse.”
“I think what sets us apart from a lot of bands out there right now is the fact that we are experiencing the exact same things as our fans and that’s what our songs
are about, says guitarist Jason Nott. Bruno agrees, “The songs on this album are about being frustrated with a lot of things, most of the lyrics I write are personal,
but I think anyone listening can relate to them in their own way. I leave it up to them to interpret what they are hearing.” CLICK HERE FOR INTERVIEW
Otan Vargas is a Filipino who moved to the United States in 2006. Born on October 4, 1984 to Romeo Vargas, a folk
singer himself and to Venus Vargas, a businesswoman.
He is proud to say that he was born and raised in Tondo, known to be the poorest place in Manila.
His honest music captivated fans from all over the world via the internet, giving testimonials of how its melancholy
touched them beautifully. His songs were inspired by his very own experiences, moods, and emotions. They are sung
diaries, so to speak.
Alone with his acoustic guitar and his indescribable dismal voice, Otan Vargas’ words and melody enigmatically brings
sanguinity despite of its evoking sadness that only a few can hold. CLICK HERE FOR INTERVIEW
singer himself and to Venus Vargas, a businesswoman.
He is proud to say that he was born and raised in Tondo, known to be the poorest place in Manila.
His honest music captivated fans from all over the world via the internet, giving testimonials of how its melancholy
touched them beautifully. His songs were inspired by his very own experiences, moods, and emotions. They are sung
diaries, so to speak.
Alone with his acoustic guitar and his indescribable dismal voice, Otan Vargas’ words and melody enigmatically brings
sanguinity despite of its evoking sadness that only a few can hold. CLICK HERE FOR INTERVIEW
| CONCERT SPOTLIGHT |
| ASK HINDER |
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