Descending New Angels
Who says rock can't be beautiful? Fans often say they are "blown away by the vocals." The Southern Illinois newspaper wrote: "this St. Louis band has perfected the alt-rock ballad." Descending New Angels blends alternative rock with a generous amount of blues and a pinch of grunge, a sub-genre their fans describe as "blunge rock".
Descending New Angels rooted in 1999 when Randy Shanks & Erik Simpson began blending poetry into acoustical melodies. The duo quietly perfected dozens of songs before performed acoustically at parties and venues until becoming a full band in 2007. They've achieved much in a short time, with recent completion of their first full-length album to be released August 21, 2009. Prior to this, they distributed several demo CDs that even generated interest abroad with requests to air on IChannel.FM, radioultra.ru in Russia, and TWINCITIESFM.COM.AU of Australia. They have performed 50+ live stage shows at many top venues in the St. Louis area and along the Mississippi River corridor.
Using the internet, DNA has been steadily building a fanbase and are planning some short tours to promote their album this fall.
The sweet and salty contrast of Erik's acoustical ballads and Randy's bluesy bends tantalizes the ear. Erik romances the strings of your heart on the acoustic. With crisp rhythmic precision, Keith Thurnau drums in rolling waves that rock you into an altered state. Mike Titchenal adds a smooth bass undertone.
Perhaps it's the mix of European and earthy Native American genes that add the dimensions so many fans say 'grab them'. All we know is this recipe whips acoustic and electric together into a richness that sits atop layered rhythmic beats and bass, like a 'slice of pie' you just can't resist! There is no doubt about their passion, discipline or attention to detail, as the intricacies of their sound floods your senses. Influences include Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, Staind, 3 Doors Down, Nickelback, Nirvana, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Blues Traveler.
Descending New Angels rooted in 1999 when Randy Shanks & Erik Simpson began blending poetry into acoustical melodies. The duo quietly perfected dozens of songs before performed acoustically at parties and venues until becoming a full band in 2007. They've achieved much in a short time, with recent completion of their first full-length album to be released August 21, 2009. Prior to this, they distributed several demo CDs that even generated interest abroad with requests to air on IChannel.FM, radioultra.ru in Russia, and TWINCITIESFM.COM.AU of Australia. They have performed 50+ live stage shows at many top venues in the St. Louis area and along the Mississippi River corridor.
Using the internet, DNA has been steadily building a fanbase and are planning some short tours to promote their album this fall.
The sweet and salty contrast of Erik's acoustical ballads and Randy's bluesy bends tantalizes the ear. Erik romances the strings of your heart on the acoustic. With crisp rhythmic precision, Keith Thurnau drums in rolling waves that rock you into an altered state. Mike Titchenal adds a smooth bass undertone.
Perhaps it's the mix of European and earthy Native American genes that add the dimensions so many fans say 'grab them'. All we know is this recipe whips acoustic and electric together into a richness that sits atop layered rhythmic beats and bass, like a 'slice of pie' you just can't resist! There is no doubt about their passion, discipline or attention to detail, as the intricacies of their sound floods your senses. Influences include Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, Staind, 3 Doors Down, Nickelback, Nirvana, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Blues Traveler.
Genres:
Acoustic, Alternative, Blues, Indie Pop, Indie Rock Sponsored by SideCho, Modern Rock, Pop, Rock, Singer-Songwriter (male), Soft Rock, Southern Rock
Members:
Randy Shanks (lead vocals & guitar), Erik Simpson (acoustical), Keith Thurnau (drums), Mike Titchenal (bass).
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