EMBLEM3
Huntington Beach, California, United States | SELF
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Three childhood friends + a saxophone + percussion = Emblem3. In order, Drew, Wesley, and Keaton go way back while Kyle and Kenny are recently new members of the band adding the missing pieces that now make up Emblem3’s distinct sound.
I was given the go ahead to find a band, who was up for an award, that appealed to me – these guys are it. Sure there have been bands with a similar sound in the past but these guys do it right. Their hooks are perfect especially in their song “Sunset Blvd” that I’ve been humming for the past couple weeks.
Coming off a fresh win at the Orange County Battle of the Bands, Emblem3 looks to walk away with at least one award (they’re nominated in two categories) at the 2012 All Indie Music Awards. - All Indie Magazine
Discography
"Spice"
"Feel"
"Sunset Blvd"
"This World"
"UV Blues"
"Rude Awakening"
"My Calling"
"All I Need"
"Hearts Out"
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Fresh to the industry, these 3 young songwriters have a grasp on the edge of a new sound. Nominated for Best Alternative band in the All Indie Awards, Emblem 3 is fast on the rise.
"We do this because we don't know what else to do, In the past few years I feel like we`ve gotten so lost in the sound of music that we couldn't find our way out if we wanted to. Its almost like we`ve reached this enlightened, eternal bond, Like a silent connection shared with and through sound. Its life."- Emblem3
The california sun streaming through the curtains is our alarm clock. The smoke from the over cooked cinnamon rolls awakens the fire alarm which sends a piercing, yet constant beeping sound through out the house, we recognize the intense pulse of the alarm and instinctively beat box to its rhythm. Its the horns, the sirens, the rhythm of the tides rollin, the over tones of life in general that generate the proper environment for this self-sustaining system of inspiration (Emblem3) to flourish. A sound birthed somewhere in the midst of The confusion of society and the simplicity of nature. The best of both worlds including the raw serenity nature provides as well as the up beat colors of the city.
When people ask what we sound like we usually tell them what Fat Daniel from Kiss-FM said after "E3" won the Orange County Battle of the bands. " Its like Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz had a baby and LIL WAYNE was baby sitting." Interesting. (But the real question here is why the hell would Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson let LIL WAYNE baby sit their kid?)
When that sexy, seductive saxophone dirty dances with the rhythms of the percussion and bass and align soundly with the bounce of the reggae yet slightly jazzy guitar, it creates the perfect foundation for the lyrical genius and rhythmic patterns of the hip hop vocals. Add a catchy hook with a perfect three part harmony and there you have it. the protons, electrons and neutron placed together in the perfect way to create a beautiful energy, a beautiful,unique, distinct new sound.
We strive for success. Not the Typical money women cars glory and power kind, But rather to share our art to the world. There is no greater joy then making people happy while doing what you love. To us that is success.
Ingredients include: a splash of Sunshine, a dash of champagne, a dazzling flower and a few drops of rain, memorable nights, looking up at the stars, dreams of bright lights and fancy cars, A humble mindset with a confident heart, are all we need to kick start this art.
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