Even with the advances of the internet and the connections that can be made through it, there will never be anything as connecting as a local music scene. Unfortunately this seems to be fading away in these modern days. When bands work together and get to know each other big things can be built and friendships made. A result of a solid music scene is our new discovery Red Shift.
The band based in upstate New York was formed in 2015. Although the name Red Shift is new on the scene, the members of the band have collaborated in various bands within the local clubs since 1999. The quintet is made up of Tim Ortiz (Vocals, Synth, Guitar), Kieran Dupper (Guitar, Synth), Chad Jones (Guitar), Andrew Frasier (Bass), and Eric Hobus (Drums). Together they put out a style of alternative rock that shows the talent and experience of a group that has been playing together for a long while.
Red Shift has been playing a lot of shows around upstate New York to perfect their live show and are working to expand their reach. They have completed their first EP, By Design, which will be released later this summer.
The song that has really put Red Shift on the right track is “Victorious”. The energy jumps out of the speakers right from the first note. The mellow vocal style of Tim Ortiz contrasts the power of the music perfectly. It is abundantly obvious that each member of this band is a master of their instrument. There is no relaxing as you listen to this one as Red Shift takes you exactly where they want you to go.
Keep up with them and their new music on their Soundcloud.
