Alex Stewart (vocals/guitar/keys), Austin Eller (drums/percussion) and Josh Geddings (bass/guitar) are Artist Vice. The three friends who also happen to be musicians recently released an EP entitled Jot It Down Get It Out.
They play infectious indie rock that goes down extremely easy. The songs are filled with memorable melodies and hooks that are evident the first time you hear the songs. They aren't doing anything here that hasn’t been attempted and perfected before but there is plenty of room for songs like this when they are well-crafted. The band went to a pro studio for the mixing and mastering and the proof is in the pudding. I have zero complaints in this area. “First Impression” is the opener and a good one at that. Why you ask? It raises the mood, has a positive energy and is free of any extra fat. The song is about three-minutes long and achieves a lot of dynamic rocking within that time frame. “Cleared For Landing” balances just enough melancholy and nostalgia with hopeful melodies. There is a bright quality to it and I thought the vocals sounded great here along with the whistling. Up next is “Inspiration” which felt like the most single worthy song of the batch. It definitely has a single type quality to it where the hook gets stuck in your head right away. “The Other Side” contains some good ole fashioned rocking while “Our Little One” is a memorable closer. Jot It Down Get It Out has a lot to appreciate. If you want a batch of unpretentious songs that are a delight check this out.
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