In the world of music today, where there are so many different acts and so many different genres, what is it that makes a band stand out? Is it their live show that does the trick or is it their performance in the studio that wins over new listeners? How about the overly-exaggerated “it” factor so many critics love to ramble on about? We assume there are different standards for every listener, but for us at least, there are a few specific elements that we look for in newer artists.
First, there must be a solid live show. There’s nothing more disappointing than seeing a hyped-up act fall flat on their face due to a poor stage presence. Secondly, your sound must be unique enough that you don’t come off as some copy-and-paste artist chasing a “hip” fad. Lastly, don’t bore us. If you keep your music lively and entertaining with a pinch of unexpectedness, you’ll have us hooked.
So you may be asking yourself, “What the hell does this have to do with I the Mighty?” Don’t you worry you impatient punk, we’re getting there.
By combining the catchy alt-rock elements of Anberlin with the aggressive intensity of Emery, I the Mighty has without a doubt met and surpassed all aforementioned benchmarks we have for newer artists. Blending an impressive high-energy live show with their marvelous musicianship, these San Francisco natives are absolutely a name to be on the lookout for. If their latest album Satori is a sign of what’s to come from next this dynamic quartet, watch out boy and girls; I the Mighty is about to take over your life.
Don’t believe us? Give one listen to “Love Your Sin” (which is featured above) and try to tell us that you’re not immediately drawn to the passion and drive that’s absolutely oozing out of frontman Brent Walsh and his fellow bandmates. Yeah, we rest our case.
