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Social Code Hits the stage at Grizfest August 1, 2010
Wednesday July 21, 2010 Optimism is a rare trait in today’s landscape of broken-hearted anti-heroes, but the brazen boys of Social Code, Travis Nesbitt – vocals, Logan Jacobs – bass, Morgan Gies – guitar, and Ben Shillabeer - drums are rebellious enough to bring it back on their self-titled sophomore release – a record about success built out of adversity. A turbulent, diverse and emotionally loaded record, Social Code redefines positivism as something that comes from making it through life’s trials, wearing its scars proudly as badges and finding the silver lining to relationships’ stormy clouds. Raucous album-opener “He Said, She Said” kick-starts the record with a high-octane, high-passion tale of love.
After the Edmonton band’s first album, the foursome decided to take on the daunting task of creating a new album with only their blood, sweat, tears, and of course, guitars. The experience gave the band the confidence to go it alone – despite the huge pressure. So, Social Code took the only next step that made sense: they gutted the basement of Jacob’s house, built a studio and spent the next year locked underground, redefining themselves as a band.
While a stressful and tremendous undertaking, the studio proved worth the long, laborious hours and sacrifice: it allowed Social Code the luxury of recording at their own pace, exploring new sounds and finding their essence as a band. They didn’t fear trying anything: from laying a Spanish guitar track onto The Shortest Line to fooling around with dance-floor-inspired 10 Seconds to Go, anything was possible. The end result is an album that is truly Social Code’s own.
As for all the people who told them they couldn’t do it, all the inner turmoil and all the moments of lost direction? They are all lessons that have made Social Code, stronger, better and wiser – just like the songs on the new album explains. The four friends are ready to begin a new chapter in their story. They’re looking at the path ahead as a new beginning and a fresh start on the way to something bigger, better and more exciting
Make sure you catch them when they rock out at Grizfest August 1 at 5:00 pm.
For more information call 250-242-4246 or visit our website at www.grizfest.com.
To learn more about Social Code visit their website www.socialcodemusic.com
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