Searching Alaska are a four-piece from Grays, Essex, formed by vocalist Christina Rotondo, guitarists Jake Ringsell and Toby Campen, and drummer Jamie Abela. Since they began in July 2012, Searching Alaska have released a 5-track EP ‘Summits’ and an acoustic EP, a music video for their song ‘Our Defences’, and did a UK tour with fellow MTA Artist Management band Fenrir back in March. If that wasn’t already enough, they were voted through to the final 15 in Red Bull’s competition and played at Download festival in June!
So what’s their sound like? Hardcore noise with strong, melodic vocals, heavy guitar work mixed in with distinct percussion. If you were to ever see them live, for each song there’s always a strong, passionate performance shown from each of the members – the dedication in the vocals, the finesse in the guitar work, the clarity and timing of the drums – every detail counts, and Searching Alaska definitely tick all the boxes. And on top of all of that, they’re a good-looking bunch, too!
Why should you check them out? Because they’re some of the loveliest people I’ve met, and one of the biggest bands in East Anglia. Their sound is amazing, whether it be the acoustic or the heavier stuff, the band are so talented and I know for a fact that you will like them. (Plus I’m obsessed with their song ‘Puzzles’, so be sure to give that a listen!).
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