Sons Of Silver
The
most memorable music remains the most human.
It
makes a connection on a physical and emotional level by displaying life's
blood, sweat and tears. It mirrors the experiences and amplifies the voices of
its creators. Through real instrumentation, raw delivery and honest stories,
Los Angeles quintet Sons Of Silver- Peter "Pete RG" Argyropoulos
[vocals, guitar], Brina Kabler [keyboards, vocals], Adam Kury [bass], Dave
Krusen [drums], and Kevin Haaland [lead guitar]-strikes a personal chord.
"We're
truly a band, first and foremost," says Peter. "We're collectively making
music. It's an old school approach. Get several musicians in a room
together and capture a moment. All of that creates something rich and
diverse. Something human."
Under
the previous name Pete RG, the group quietly attracted an impassioned fan base,
worldwide. Following a pair of EPs-Lightning Strikes [2015], and Reaching
for the Moon [2015]-2016's Tender Souls album garnered critical
acclaim and looks from the likes of Impose,
Blank TV,
and Elmore Magazine. The group toured extensively across North America
playing major markets like Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and New York.
They also crossed the Atlantic, hitting London, Paris and Berlin, among
others. After two years on the road, the sound evolved, as did the
identity. What began as a solo artist had evolved into a band.
"Spending
all that time on the road really brought us together," he goes on. "Our whole
approach changed. We were no longer a singer-songwriter project. We were a
group of people equally sharing ideas. We were a band. It made sense to
have a name that reflects it." Changing from Pete RG to Sons of Silver
feels like a natural progression. There's still a connection to Peter as the
front man, since Argyropoulos roughly translates to 'Son of Silver' in Greek.
"The new songs capture all of our voices. It's
louder. It's
evolved from being centered around one person's outlook to multiple outlooks
meshing together. It's like we went from dating to being married," he laughs. "We're not
leaving behind what it was. We're pushing off of it to move forward as a
new entity."
Sons
Of Silver hinted at that new direction in the first single, "Watching the River Go
By." Out of the gate, it illuminated the group's nimble sonic sensibility,
veering from a propulsive rhythm into a massive chant.
Driven
by airy, ethereal guitars and stark percussion, the 2019 follow-up single,
"Down," hinges on the frontman's gruff and gritty intonation before a hypnotic
and haunting hook. "The lyrics reflect what I'm thinking. Our world's in the
middle of unsettling change. We're at each others throats. We're
left feeling like we're not on firm ground."
Hummable
and hard-hitting riffing snaps into a catchy chorus on "Never Enough." He
admits, "The lyrics came from some people in my life who are never
satisfied. I put that into the bigger picture. There seems to be a
lot of unsatisfied people right now."
In
the end, Sons of Silver make rock 'n' roll of the most human variety.
"When
you listen to us, I'd like for you to be actively inspired," he leaves off.
"Hopefully, our music encourages people to be conscious and self-aware of the
impact they leave on each other and the world."
Sons
Of Silver will embark on a US West Coast Tour starting on March 2nd at The
Highline in Seattle, WA.