9 months ago
Four guys, a girl and new CD...it sounds like the title of a sitcom. Or it might just be a stellar recipe for a catchy quintet with a bent for 90's style melodic pop/rock.
Rachel Peacock wouldn't call out her four male band mates on their hygiene habits, choosing instead to discuss how much fun it is to be the only girl. Apparently that question has been put to them before and she's got her response down pat!
The Key paid a visit to the Scene 13 studio after being one of the bands showcased in the successful BearStock event at Mercer University in April. Their sound is self-described as "modern day 90's", and they admit to drawing on influences like Matchbox 20, New Radicals and the not-so 90's phenomenon that is Cold Play. In fact, all five members gave mad props to the English hipsters, stating a comparison would certainly make their day.
Drummer Josh Harnevious stated that the band's writing style and inspiration tends to come and go in phases, depending on which bands currently make their playlists. Overall the "modern day 90's" moniker fits, because the band has the catchy melodies couched in modern-rock vibe that made such 90's bands as Third Eye Blind, the Goo Goo Dolls and the Gin Blossoms household names.
That same "by phase" style ensures that each song on the Key's latest release, The Waiting EP, has a unique sound that keeps the tracks from running into one another. The driving force and energy of a college band comes through on "Hey", while you get to see the softer, more reflective side of the five-piece on "Talk About You".
The band is currently lining up gigs in hopes of embarking on a full summer touring schedule, trying for dates in penultimate college towns like Athens and Auburn. The new EP can be picked up on Amazon.com, iTunes and Rhapsody.
