"Going to Los Angeles / Wants to be famous / It'll be fabulous". While these lyrics from "Lost Angeles" epitomize the thoughts of many artists who move to L.A., the four members of the alternative rock band 39 Reasons are determined to not live out [+]"Going to Los Angeles / Wants to be famous / It'll be fabulous". While these lyrics from "Lost Angeles" epitomize the thoughts of many artists who move to L.A., the four members of the alternative rock band 39 Reasons are determined to not live out the cliché described in their own song. With influences ranging from U2 to Weezer to Aerosmith to Pearl Jam, 39 Reasons manages to compose original, modern songs that are commercial while still maintaining an edge. Fans of bands such as Incubus, Jimmy Eat World and U2 will find a familiar, yet fresh sound with this band. Vocals hint at Brandon Boyd with an Eddie Vedder growl thrown in.
Created in December 2003 from remnants of another L.A. band and new vocalist Nate Stauffer, 39 Reasons played its first show two months later to a sold out crowd at 14 Below in Santa Monica. Prompted by requests from fans, the band recorded three songs in March 2004. Their song Photograph from this cd was submitted to the Billboard World Song Contest and earned high praises and an honorable mention in the alternative rock category. Realizing their songs could sound even better, they brought on a producer and re-entered the studio in the fall of 2004 to record a three song demo. Songs from this disc have been featured regularly on KCLA 99.3 FM in Los Angeles as well as internet and indie radio stations around the world. Fans say "Awesome stuff man, just happened to be browsin through and really like what I heard and saw. Keep it up guys, you really got something goin here!!!" and "Hey 39 Reasons! Just listened to Lost Angeles, Garden and Photograph!! I really dig the tracks! Can't wait to hear them on the radio!!"
A strong internet presence has lead to their selection as one of two bands that performed at Sports Illustrated's 50th Anniversary Tour at its stop at the Santa Monica Pier, local booking opportunities and a growing fan base. Because of the power of the internet, 39 Reasons has been able to expose their songs to music fans worldwide. Koen from The Netherlands says "Hey guys. I can't really point out what in your music it is that touches me (and without a doubt many other people) but it's magical. You guys sound amazing... if this won't get big, I'm lost. I must have listened to these new songs about a million ti
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