Wednesday, May 28, 2014

DEFYING ALL ODDS....SYNDICATE 51 Reemerges Stronger than ever! By Aquarius View

photography by Lisa Missenda



After an interesting and yet quiet year, our hometown favorites have reemerged stronger than ever. 2013 proved to be quite a time of trials and tribulations for the band stemming from a series of unfortunate....yet fortunate events. Syndicate 51 formed in 2012. The group came together as a collaboration for another artist and had an instant chemistry beyond the intent of the original meeting purpose. Its a fairytale band story of the right people being connected at the right time. Compared to the likes and sounds of Imagine Dragons, Linkin Park, The Roots, The Neighbourhood and Black Eye Peas the fusion of hip hop, alternative rock with a reggae undertone proved to be something with significant potential. Needless to say, after playing a few gigs on behalf of the artist that brought the core of this band together, there was an undeniable cosmic evolution taking place.... after deciding to take their sound full speed in another direction, slightly opposite of what brought them together.... Syndicate 51 was born.


The Trials....

Over the past year, There was a loss of a couple of band members however the founding core, Steven Bratland, Benjamin Bloom and Meosha Eaton remained at the foundations adhesive. The life changing events stemming from suddenly having to take
care of an ill parent, to welcoming a new baby into the family and world and to an unexpected growth surge in a family ran business would seem on the surface to present an instant conflict of interest.  A major challenge to say the least to already working adults leading full time lives with a full time commitment to a newly formed band. Most average human beings NOT living 100% of the time as a musician/band member, would walk away and let it all fall to the way side....not SYNDIATE 51....!!!!  Though the changes involved posed some challenges for regularly scheduled practices and performances it also served as a time for others (ex) members to decide if this was something they were really wanting to continue on with. Out of the original 5, 2 went in other directions but are still avid supporters of S51's sound and goals.

photography by Lisa Missenda



The Victories....

The year allowed the band to regroup and really focus on a new revised plan to include series of tactics and stunts we will all soon be privies to. This hiatus also allowed them to intricately dissect what they had come up with and out of the tons of material created and recorded during 2012-2013 and focused on 3 carefully selected singles to begin the reconstruction. During that time, the vision was also kept alive and well through organized photo shoots, band meetings, and constant discussion and collective focus on what the future holds. Nonetheless, from what I've had the opportunity to preview the engineering, producing, vocals, overall musicianship and fluidity is spectacular to say the least!! A BAND THAT DREAMS TOGETHER...STAYS TOGETHER!! A true delight in the world of Alternative Hip Hop/Indie Rock. Be sure to listen free on www.reverbnation.com/syndicate51

Aquarius View
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