Biography
With a menagerie of acknowledgements from the likes of Weekender Magazine, Electric City/Diamond City Magazine, The Fly, The Scranton Times, Shinbone, LPMVoice, GarageBand.com, and XND Radio, OurAfter has stolen the hearts of moody rock lovers from Tampa to Chicago. Their single, "Karma" was hand-picked for the soundtrack of the independent film, Bloodlines, released int he summer of 2006 through THINKFilm, and now the buzz has built to the point that they find themselves bringing a new album to their loyal fans in the fall of 2008 titled "Tabula Rasa". The addition of "Breaking Benjamin" drummer Chad Szeliga in April of 2009 has only fueled the buzz about OurAfter which has been growing throughout the Northeast Seaboard.
OurAfter not only have their fingers on the pulse of what their fans desire, but also on the pulse of modern rock and where it’s going. This quintet from Pennsylvania feels they know where the trends of music are heading and have created an album that reflects their sensibilities and passion for the genre. Their songs draw from the influential music movements of the 80's, such as post-punk and ambient, yet they make it their own by incorporating the accessibility of today's mainstream rock.
As Alan K. Stout of The Weekender says, OurAfter “Isn't afraid to be romantic and vulnerable… with a touch of bravado."
Taubla Rasa opens with “Push The Pilll” and will keep you fatefully connected through “Seasons Of Grey,” “Envious Eyes,” and on to “Echo.” Go to www.myspace.com/ourafter to check out information on OurAfter.
Since it's inception in May of 2006, OurAfter has already opened for such national acts as Flyleaf, 10 Years, Red, MAE, Yellowcard, Saving Abel, Rev Theory, Smile Empty Soul, The Exies, Everclear, Boy Hits Car, Johnny Lives, Eve to Adam, The Ataris, and Cage 9.
Festivals and Conferences that OurAfter have performed at on main stages include The Millenium Music Conference (Harrisburg PA, 2008 and 2009) and The Steamtown Original Music Showcase (Scranton PA, 2007 and 2008).
"Candles is the best song I have heard in the year of 2006."-Joshua Morgan-XND Radio
The memorable melodies found on the group's debut are still there, yet the hooks are bigger and the songs stronger. There is an added, invigorating modern-rock element, yet the group has, rather brilliantly, maintained its artistic pop side.-Alan K. Stout of Weekender Magazine
'Push The Pill' is easily one of the best songs I've heard from a local artist since we started featuring local artists, and that was over five years ago. Honestly, it could be ... no, it should be the song that elevates OurAfter to the next level."-Dave Stewart of 102.3 the Mountain-Program Director
"It's (Karma) got the perfect amount of energy, and the perfect amount of dance to make you tap your feet."-Pulse Weekly Magazine
Instrumentation
John Phillips-Lead Vocals, Guitar, Synths
Aaron Bruch-Bass
Michael Dudley-Lead Guitar and Rhythm Guitar
Steve Husted-Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Chad Szeliga-Drums and Percussion
Discography
Albums: Perfect Day (2006), Tabula Rasa (2008).
Single Releases include The Broken Compass (2009) and Far From Gone (2009)
Singles played on Internet Radio stations:
Karma, Shallow, This Town, Rain, Candles, Circles, Push the Pill
Radio stations that OurAfter's music has been or is played in rotation include 97.9X (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre), 98.5 KRZ (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre), 102.3 The Mountain (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre), 105.7 The X (Harrisburg), 95.1 WZZO (Allentown), 93.3 (WMMR) and 98 Rock (Baltimore, MD).
OurAfter's "Perfect Day" disc was added to over 100 college stations across the U.S and is currently in rotation. Promotion was handled by Organic Radio Promotion. Tracks selected from the CD were:
Karma
War
Candles
This Town
Perfect Day
Whispers
Links
| http://www.myspace.com/ourafter |
| Purevolume |
| Myspace |