Provo, UT | May 21, 2015 – Today, five notable musicians from the Provo, UT music scene – Chris Gibbons, Devin Dearden, River Wilde, Andy Hale, and Tyler Ruiz – announced a new chapter in their career as they introduce The CMDWN. Fans may recognize these names from the wildly popular post-hardcore group Sea Swallowed Us Whole who have been touring the country since 2011 with bands such as Alesana, Sleeping With Sirens, Attila and more. Keeping their earlier hardcore influences, The CMDWN creates a genre-bending sound blending electro-rock and dark R&B. The band has been teasing their new sound this week on social media, and you can head over to [link] to get a glimpse of what’s to come. Here is what the band had to say about The CMDWN:
About The CMDWN
The CMDWN is a new band formed by members of the noteworthy act from the Provo, UT music scene Sea Swallowed Us Whole. With a solid line up of five ambitious musicians devoted to artistic creativity, the band delivers solid live performances and a progressive, emotionally drenched genre-bending sound. The CMDWN is an innovative group that blends hardcore/metal influence with electronic stylings and a dark R&B atmosphere, reminiscent of The Weeknd or The Neighbourhood.
In 2013, drummer Tyler Ruiz came together with bassist Andy Hale and guitarist Devin Dearden, forging the band’s driving, precise rhythmic section. As they were recording at High Vibe Recordings (The Used, Chelsea Grin), producer Stetson Whitworth introduced the band to vocalist Chris Gibbons, whose dulcet vocals and diverse musical influences were welcomed into The CMDWN’s vision, becoming a dynamic melodic force behind their sound. Early 2015 brought The CMDWN their fifth member, guitarist River Wilde. With his talented songwriting and versatile guitar experience, the band knew that this would be the permanent lineup to take The CMDWN in the musical direction they wanted.
As The CMDWN strives to carve their own notch with an exciting fusion of rock and dark R&B , vocalist Chris Gibbons states, “It’s only a matter of time, a matter of when,” – a matter of time until the rock scene is consumed by The CMDWN.” The band recently went to Los Angeles to write their first full-length album. Seamlessly merging pop choruses, R&B allure, and a raw rock attitude, The CMDWN is introducing a passionate original sound that is intense, emotional and full of energy. Follow The CMDWN on social media for updates on new music and announcements coming soon!
The CMDWN is:
Chris Gibbons- Vocals
Devin Dearden – Guitar
River Wilde – Guitar
Andy Hale – Bass
Tyler Ruiz – Drums
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