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...Undermine the Common was the first band I saw. They are a young Rock Alternative band from Imperial, Pennsylvania. This is a three piece band with brothers Jarid Yankus on vocals and lead guitar and Josh Yankus on percussions. Filling in the rhythm on bass is Mike Lucente. The band is high energy, which reaches out and grabs your attention. The songs are all original which start you off easy and builds to a climatic breakdown of instrumental passion...Jarid, sporting the dreads, will change guitars as frequent as the tempo changes, which keeps the crowd on their feet and in the pit. Undermine the Common has played with national acts Edison Glass and Blindside...These young acts are breathing fresh sounds into a stale music world. I see a lot of bands locally and nationally and these two bands are stepping up to the challenge... - Hunter Morrison
Discography
Undermine the Common Demo CD - 2006
Undermine the Common Full Length Album - 2008
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Where energy mixes with passion and melody crashes into emotion, that’s where you’ll find the music of Undermine the Common. Having formed over six years ago, Undermine the Common plays together with a truly coherent affection for their musical journey. One can expect to enjoy melodies drenched in pure expressions of heart-felt lyrics rooted in experience, observation, contemplation and hope. Musical themes are mixed with a unique blend of harmony, adding depth and a mature complexity to the song-crafting of the Pittsburgh based band. Honest lyrics and one-of-a-kind vocal styling sit perched atop a three piece rock ensemble that can be called nothing less than dynamic. Jarid Yankus, lead vocals and guitar, concerts efforts with high-powered drummer and brother, Joshua Yankus. The Yankus brothers join with long time friend and bassist Mikey Lucente, whose harmonies augment the sonic impact of the group.
The musical background of each member of Undermine the Common is varied and individualized, though mutual experiences include school music programs and church music. Having influences from jazz to hardcore and everything lying in the middle peaking through their sound, the trio packs a musical punch with energy to spare. With a spirited stage show and tireless effort to write inspired and transparent music, Undermine the Common unites a rare passion for meaning and depth with rock-soaked, approachable content. Dedication for their art has seen them sharing the stage with several national acts including Spoken (Tooth and Nail Records), Haste the Day (Solid State Records), Dizmas (Forefront Records), Edison Glass (Credential Records) and Blindside (WASA Records). Undermine the Common is an ambitious group, sure to catch your attention and draw you in leaving you wanting more.
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