Emanuel

With so many underground bands on the rise, it’s becoming difficult to decipher between the latest “hype” band and the purely talented musicians. With over five years of writing, performing and wowing audiences under their belts, the members of Emanuel are nothing short of pure genius. Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, this awesome four-piece has nonchalantly leaked their innovative stylings onto the world of mainstream rock. At first listen, it’s very difficult to describe the sound of Emanuel. They take melodic choruses and mix them with fist-pumping anthemic breakdowns, all the while sneaking in some jagged, danceable drumbeats. In the mix of it all, they manage to add a certain sex appeal to their unique sound. Every song encompasses diverse rhythms, all of which come together to form some of the most innovative and energetic rock songs. Their intense style of rock leaves you wanting more, both in recorded and in live form. Emanuel have quite a wide array of musical influences, ranging from some classic rock greats like Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, to more recent groundbreaking acts like Refused, Radiohead and Glassjaw. Over the span of their career as a band thus far, they have shared the stage with other upcoming acts like New Found Glory, Coheed And Cambria, Midtown, Further Seems Forever and Christiansen. Emanuel has a certain charisma about them, almost daring you to try to get away with not being engulfed by their sound. With the energy of modern rock and the composition of classic rock greats, Emanuel is a band with a distinct sound that has yet to be explored. Their music is like the sum of its parts, equally infectious and unpredictable. This is one band you don't want to miss out on at all. You may not have heard Emanuel yet, but that's only because you haven’t been listening.