Theory of Flight

Air Raid Anthem

 

Written By: Jason: Wednesday, 1 July 2009

Some bands just don’t get it. They practice for a couple weeks, write a few songs and start booking shows right off the bat. In reality, the number of bands who have struck gold right after forming is few and far between. Success takes work and nobody knows that better than Air Raid Anthem who have been at it for 2 years.

The original members Courtney, Justin and Spencer started this project in late 2007. After their formation, a three-song demo was laid down but it didn’t garner them any notable recognition. Rather than booking a bunch of shows, the band decided to focus on their sound and perfect it.

A year later, TJ joined on drums and they created a sound they refer to as a “bomb of party fun.” This energy isn’t limited to their music either. When they take the stage it isn’t uncommon for them to bring props for the crowd to play with and interact with them on stage. That’s what the band is all about: good times. The formula is simple, really. If the crowd is having a good time and is hearing good tunes, they’ll remember you.

Now that they’ve found their focus, they have been going nonstop. They pressed and released their first EP entitled “Ready to get Sweaty.” It’s available in hardcopy as well as on the major music mediums, iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster and Amazon.


Aside from a few scattered summer shows, the band plans on heading up to Canada to play a show in Justin’s hometown. After that, The fellas in Air Raid Anthem will embark on a West Coast college tour. Not a bad summer, eh?

facts about the guys in Air Raid Anthem:
Justin: (24): was a guest star on the OC when he refused to get off the fountain in the background while they were filming in Las Vegas.
Courtney (28): wears spandex while he’s riding his bike.
Spencer (30): has only been playing the bass guitar for 2 years. Before that he was playing the trombone in various ska bands. He can also eat Mexican food all day, every day.
TJ (20): is obsessed with quoting movies and acting them out.



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