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The best kept secret in music
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I Fu$%ing hate bandwagons, but this is one that I could jump on easily. The first thing that struck me was the fact that these guys sound completely different than any of the bands coming out of Des Moines and Central Iowa. In a field of nu-metal and hardcore comes a band that plays refreshingly heartfelt aggressive rock with touches of blues and metal. From the vocals to the smooth/seamless transitions in the music to the fresh and true lyrics, there is nothing that disappoints. The best part about this band is that they never fall prey to the easy way out. There are no gimmicks here, just pure music. As is often the case, the first thing that strikes me are the vox. JP does a fantastic job here of selling the song, this kid has chops, for evidence check the songs, I and Rosetta. So often bands get so taken up in image, or in fitting in with a certain genre, that the music suffers, again, not the case here. innerelement takes their music seriously without being the cliche.
- Tony Tarbox
105.1 Channel Q - Tony Tarbox
Discography
Full length lp 'from within' 2004
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
Undoubtedly the definitive factor in the aggressive hard rock music created by innerelement is the band’s ability to raise any eyebrow and turn any head. From the usual teenage front-of-stage thrashing, to Grandma tapping her toe from her distant lawnchair, innerelement’s music is capable of grabbing anyone and holding their focus for the entire show. “Refreshingly different” is the general descriptive phrase being tossed around Des Moines, IA where innerelement calls home.
Combining everything from blues to metal, innerelement’s hard rock pulls from nearly every musical spectrum. From the soaring vocals in “Rosetta” to the up-tempo hip hop feel of “I”, nearly every influence within the band is represented. This eclectic approach to hard rock has formed one of the fastest-growing followings in Des Moines. The musical style of bands like Incubus, Linkin Park, Chevelle and Hoobastank can all be found in the music of innerelement.
innerelement has received recognition both locally, and across the Midwest. The band has had the opportunity to open for multiple national touring bands such as Local H and the Nadas. They’ve been featured on various rock radio stations in Central Iowa and in local newspapers. They have also been one of the top 4 picks in every battle of the bands entered to date.
If there’s one thing evident that clearly sets innerelement apart from the others, it lies within the passion that exists in each member of the group. The same passion that can be heard on any innerelement disc, and seen on any stage featuring this band. innerelement does not dissappoint!
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