The next rock band that I think you should know about is a Midwest trio called Elisium (not to be confused with a former Polish band that also went under the same moniker). This group is comprised of bassist Corey Compton, singer/guitarist (and Corey's brother) Nate Compton, and drummer Nathan Thomas. The group originated in central Virginia but has called the Quad Cities area home for the last several years.
To date, Elisium has released 4 albums: Things They Carried in 2008, Becoming in 2012, All In a Day in 2014, and Shoreline in 2015. They are currently signed to Imagen Records. I'd say that their sound isn't quite as heavy as some of the bands that I listen to, but their more melodic tunes and inspired songwriting make them well worth checking out.
I first saw this group play live at an outdoor music festival in Iowa several years ago. I was impressed and bought a few of their CDs afterward. Since then, I've seen them a few more times and interacted with band members at Instamix events. They have released a few covers and original tunes since their last album and I wouldn't be surprised to hear news of another album or EP sometime in the near future. Sure, the guys have day jobs and other interests as well, but they always go back to making music that invokes strong emotions.
Well, that's all for now. Until next time, have a great weekend and don't forget to be kind to one another.
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