{"id":23947,"date":"2015-04-07T14:48:59","date_gmt":"2015-04-07T19:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=23947"},"modified":"2015-07-22T10:58:25","modified_gmt":"2015-07-22T15:58:25","slug":"athens-rockers-monsoon-storm-the-blind-pig-wed-april-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/athens-rockers-monsoon-storm-the-blind-pig-wed-april-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Athens Rockers Monsoon Storm The Blind Pig"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Candace Parker-Dickerson<\/span><\/p>\n

The term \u201cmonsoon\u201d brings many thoughts to mind, mainly storms and chaos. So for three-piece indie punk band, Monsoon<\/strong>, the name that originated from the first song they ever wrote together, is a perfect fit. With a firecracker of a front woman, unyieldingly in-your-face songs, and explosive, raw energy, this band is anything but calm and quiet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hailing from Athens, Georgia, the band originally came together in 2013 for an Elliott Smith Tribute before forming Monsoon. Since then, lead guitarist \/ vocalist Sienna Chandler<\/strong>, drummer Joey Kegel<\/strong>, and bassist \/ vocalist, Scott Andrews<\/strong>, have created a unique and captivating sound all their own, drawing comparisons to other groundbreaking bands like No Doubt<\/strong>. And though the band has cited St. Vincent<\/strong>, The Pixies<\/strong>, and Of Montreal<\/strong> as some of their influences, Kegel said, \u201cWe all feel like we\u2019re playing something that doesn\u2019t take too much influence from other artists. It\u2019s really a product of our own.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

After releasing their debut album Ride A\u2019Rolla<\/em> in January 2015, the band not only gained new listeners in\"MonsoonRideARolla\"<\/a> their hometown, but were listed as one of Yahoo Music\u2019s \u201c25 Singer-Songwriters Under 25 to Watch\u201d this March, as well as being named The Blue Indian\u2019s \u201cBand of the Month\u201d in February.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first single from their debut album, also titled \u201cRide A\u2019Rolla\u201d is a Japanese-infused, pop-punk concoction that is sure to have listeners singing along with its catchy chorus, not to mention mesmerized by the impressive music video for the track.<\/span><\/p>\n

When asked about the inspiration behind the song, Chandler said, \u201cI\u2019ve always had a fascination with Japanese culture. I think it\u2019s beautiful and I love the traditions. So I learned a little bit of the language and it just felt right with the song. So I put some Japanese lyrics in there about the car of the future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

As for the single\u2019s action-packed music video, which was shot in one take, Kegel said, \u201cThey [creative directors] thought the song had a very constant flow and wanted to express that in the video.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, after developing a strong fan base in their home state, the band will be stopping in Oxford to play their first show outside of Georgia on Wednesday, April 8th, at local hot spot, The Blind Pig.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

And just in case anyone is wondering what to expect at the band\u2019s live show, Chandler gives a fair warning. \u201cWe never play two shows the same,\u201d she said. \u201cWe like to do a lot of theatrics because it\u2019s fun for us and it\u2019s also for the audience. But I feel like our shows are pretty wild! So expect chaos and something insane!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Be sure to check them out while you have the chance.\u00a0\"The<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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