Instant Empire – Instant Empire [EP]

Jeanie Straub

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This five-song debut EP released in May by Indie Rock band Instant Empire is instant enjoyment. It is truly a stellar achievement: The lyrics are outstanding on each hook-driven track, and, for having formed only last year, the band sounds truly gelled. The first members got together when vocalist Scotty Saunders posted a Craigslist ad seeking a fellow songwriter to equal his unique vocal style, which is reminiscent of Geddy Lee of Rush. Songwriter and guitarist Sean Connaughty “happened on Scotty’s Craigslist posting” and “the two had instant songwriting rapport, and over the ensuing months they crafted a handful of songs that would become the foundational blueprint for the band.” Drummer Matt Grizzell from Denver’s Alan Alda, enlisted a few months later; Denver/Boulder bassist Aaron Stone followed. The debut EP was engineered by guitarist Tim Brennan and produced by the band and mastered by Joe LaPorta at The Lodge, NYC. Lastly, the group recruited Doug Chase as a keyboard player and multi-instrumentalist. The CD is well worth checking out. You will truly understand the name Instant Empire.

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Category: A-Sides