The fist band I want to share is Boyce Avenue. If any of you were able to attend my wedding, you would have heard one of their songs, a cover of the song "Forever" by Chris Brown. What really got me into them is their acoustical covers. Led by Alejandro Manzano with brothers Daniela and Fabian, this Floridian band has been featured on iTunes and has a decent following on Youtube, Twitter, Myspace and Facebook. Recently, Boyce Avenue signed with Universal Republic Records, the same record company as Jack Johnson and 3 Doors Down.
Their sound can be best compared to 3 Doors Down with acoustic roots and softer vocals, with a slight Jimmy Eat World flavor. Though the 3 Doors Down sound doesn't really surface in their covers, it really comes out in their new album. Their music is beginning to hit the mainstream, but I really took to the band's unexpected acoustical versions of songs written in very different styles such as the "Shadow of The Day" (Linkin Park), "Viva la Vida" (Coldplay), "Disturbia" (Rhianna, yes, Rhianna), and of course "Forever" (Chris Brown).
While I particularly enjoy their covers, Boyce Avenue is more than capable in producing original tracks including "Change Your Mind" and "Every Breath". Their latest album is set to hit iTunes on June 9th so check it out!
Video Links:
www.boyceavenue.com
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