Under Influenced

Under Influenced started in spring of 2009 as a trio (Sam, Kevin, and John), practicing and playing mostly 90's cover songs in garages and basements alike. Eventually, the band's cover songs were replaced by original music, and a fourth member was added to the lineup. The punk/alternative quartet recorded a short demo of their songs later that year, and soon began to play out at regular venues.

The band continued playing live shows in 2010, and also recorded two EP's at Cherry Pit Studios - both were released that year. Between these two releases, however, the band lost their original drummer, but found a replacement to keep them going strong.

Under Influenced experienced significant growth over the next two years as they racked up a large number of live shows, including some from a short Midwest tour. The band made three return trips to the studio during this time, recording two EP's and a single. In addition, they signed a publishing agreement with Cherry Pit, which opened up doors for their music to be placed into TV, film, etc. The band also received a sponsorship from Supercuts in 2012 through the "Rock the Cut" campaign.

2013 proved to be both positive and negative for the band. Although they proudly completed the recording process of their debut, full-length album, Under Influenced's drummer decided to part ways with the band. For several months after the event, the group remained dormant, and the album unreleased.

It was not until spring of 2014 that Under Influenced was able to reform by adding two new members - Joe and Jesse. The newly reformed quintet spent most of the year practicing and preparing for the live shows they played in the fall, but they also spent some time writing new music as well.

Currently, Under Influenced is focusing on moving forward. They continue to write new music, sharpen their skills with their older tunes, and prepare for upcoming shows and recording opportunities. Furthermore, the reformed band released their debut album "Attunement to the Core" in the spring of 2015. The album is available for purchase digitally on iTunes and via CD at www.interpunk.com, but can also be streamed on platforms such as Spotify.

Finally, the band wishes to thank everyone who continuously supports them or has supported them in the past - friends, family, and fans from all over the world. "Without all of you, Under Influenced cannot exist. Words alone cannot express our gratitude for your support."

Thank you for reading this, and stay tuned to hear more information on what the band will be up to in the future!