Spring Break
Local band releases new LP at George's
Brian Washburn
Issue date: 9/12/08 Section: Life & Style
Originality is a word that is not usually credited to many bands these days. This is apparent from the overwhelming amount of bands creating the same sound, as well as the number of cover bands receiving recognition. This will change, however, if Fayetteville pop rock band Thanks For Nothing has something to do with it.
"We don't sound like anybody in the Fayetteville music scene," said guitarist Jacob Doss, who joined the band in November. "We're probably more mainstream friendly which is weird because Dickson [Street] is dominated by indie bands."
The Fayetteville music scene will have its chance to compare TFN's rock sound to the rest of the scene Saturday, when the four-piece band - comprised of Doss, singer/guitarist Chad Moore, bassist Brandon Hill and drummer Travis Smith - will release a new album, Masquerade, at their CD release show at George's Majestic Lounge.
"Our sound has absolutely changed," Moore said. "It's like night and day, and it's definitely more mature. When we put out our first album, we concentrated on what people wanted to hear and on this one we're concerned about what we genuinely like."
TFN describes their sound as a mix between Jimmy Eat World and U2, as well as reflective of an array of influences including metal, indie, experimental and mainstream pop. The band simply says it has a big pop sound. TFN has been writing since last November, and Dream Makers producer Mike Bailey (The New Ending, Jarris) produced and mixed their CD.
Lyrically, Moore seems to be branching out in a way he has not in TFN's past.
"I feel like I can say more through my lyrics," Moore said. "I'm more confident to the point where I can say more and be more open."
Even though Dickson Street has hosted the band before, it will not be the band's only venue for long. After their CD release, TFN plans on hitting the road. "We are going to play as many shows as we possibly can [for the rest of the year]," Doss said. "It's not a tour per se, but we play a lot of out-of-town weekend dates going around Joplin, Kansas City, Springfield, Oklahoma City, Illinois [and] Little Rock."
"We don't sound like anybody in the Fayetteville music scene," said guitarist Jacob Doss, who joined the band in November. "We're probably more mainstream friendly which is weird because Dickson [Street] is dominated by indie bands."
The Fayetteville music scene will have its chance to compare TFN's rock sound to the rest of the scene Saturday, when the four-piece band - comprised of Doss, singer/guitarist Chad Moore, bassist Brandon Hill and drummer Travis Smith - will release a new album, Masquerade, at their CD release show at George's Majestic Lounge.
"Our sound has absolutely changed," Moore said. "It's like night and day, and it's definitely more mature. When we put out our first album, we concentrated on what people wanted to hear and on this one we're concerned about what we genuinely like."
TFN describes their sound as a mix between Jimmy Eat World and U2, as well as reflective of an array of influences including metal, indie, experimental and mainstream pop. The band simply says it has a big pop sound. TFN has been writing since last November, and Dream Makers producer Mike Bailey (The New Ending, Jarris) produced and mixed their CD.
Lyrically, Moore seems to be branching out in a way he has not in TFN's past.
"I feel like I can say more through my lyrics," Moore said. "I'm more confident to the point where I can say more and be more open."
Even though Dickson Street has hosted the band before, it will not be the band's only venue for long. After their CD release, TFN plans on hitting the road. "We are going to play as many shows as we possibly can [for the rest of the year]," Doss said. "It's not a tour per se, but we play a lot of out-of-town weekend dates going around Joplin, Kansas City, Springfield, Oklahoma City, Illinois [and] Little Rock."
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