Kissimmee - This City
Having worked together for over a decade, the dynamic duo of Drew Wale and Leigh Alexandra have come a long way since their days writing bubble gum pop punk.
Though it's been a bit of a revolving door as far as other musicians in the band, their passion for progress has kept them busy perfecting their craft and their undeniable chemistry has remained in tact. Their accessible sound could be likened to Paramore but that hardly comes close to doing their sophisticated pop savy justice.
They're a band with a maturity and intelligence that evades most of today's biggest acts and their approach to riffing has more in common with classic-rock than it does with teenie bopper pieces.
It's catchy without sounding contrived, emotive but not whiny, vulnerable yet confident. Leigh certainly wears her heart on her sleeve, but uses her unique voice and wide range to deliver the goods with sass and style.
Co-produced with Frankie Torpey, (Kids Can't Fly, Blitz Kids, Vendettas) and mixed by John Mitchell (You Me At Six, Kids In Glass Houses, FFAF) 'This City', from the forthcoming EP 'Fight of Your Life', is an invigorating pop rock anthem and an ideal testament to the band's sagacity and charm.
Having already played to crowds well over a thousand with the likes of Bowling for Soup, Son of Dork, and Chase & Status, Kissimmee are more than adequately prepared for the big leagues, the kind of company they're sure to joining this year.