Hope For AM
By Stephanie D. Jimenez
(SugarBuzz Los Angeles)
Photos by ediphotoeye © and Olivia Notter ©
SugarBuzz Magazine
Take all that you thought you knew about bands, and throw it all out the window. Now let me introduce you to the future… music fueled by dreams and desire beyond comprehension. This is not about being a carbon copy; this is about breaking the mold and not being anything less than who they are.
Hope For A.M. is an impassioned group of young artists, ready to take the world by storm and to conquer it one step at a time.
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hope A.M consists of Cliff (Vocals), Ryan (Guitar), Daniel (Guitar), Jordan (Drums), and Ian (Bass). Started during the summer of 2008, the band has been playing collectively together for less than a year; with the exception of Ian, who added his talent to the band within the last month.
Does that mean they lack experience? Never. Hope For A.M played the Warped Tour as their fifth show, and has opened for such acts as Artist Vs. Poet, Kill Paradise, I Set My Friends On Fire, and Karate High School.
Influenced by a variety of artists during the course of their lives, these artists have found there passion in creating upbeat music that relates to the audience and draws them in.
“I put a lot of time in making our vocals catchy and as energetic as possible. Yet, I try to have a good meaning behind what I sing about. I write songs people can relate to their own personal life,” stated Cliff. He went further on to say, “ Were really lucky, because all of us know about music and can help out in every aspect. We put a lot of time in every instrument”.
When asked about the dynamics of the group as a whole, and what each member brings to the table. Ian stated that, “ We all bring a distinct flavor to the group, like a recipe”. While fellow band member Ryan went on to say, “Everyone is unique and brings their own personal style, which allows us to never be bored or serious… is ‘serious’ even a word? “.
Well, I can say first hand that these guys are anything but “serious”… except when it comes down to shear determination and drive for their future goals.
These goals include continuing success with touring, to continue their growth as artists in the industry, signing with a major record label, and having more opportunities to do what they love… making music.
The band has released a 3 song Digital EP with notable Bay Area producer, Aaron Hellam (Picture Atlantic, My Former Self), which may be purchased through Nimbit on their Myspace page. The EP includes ‘Keep The Night Alive’, ‘Overdrive!’ and ‘Tell Me Rock Steady’.
Hope For A.M is currently working on their new five song EP. The exact date is not currently known, however, it is estimated to be released before summer 2009.
Thus far, Hope For A.M has not set a definite summer tour schedule. Although, you can check on their Myspace page for current shows scheduled and updated tour/ venue information at www.myspace.com/hopeforam.
Here is looking into the future… and listening to a new generation of musicians who will rock the world!