Rooted in heavy psychedelic prog rock, dynamic and introspective trio SOURCE present the new single “Optimistic”. In their take on RADIOHEAD’s track, SOURCE demonstrate their compositional style with a modern sound that carries depth through intentional instrumental layers.
On the new release the band shares,
“When we decided to cover ‘Optimistic’ we really wanted to showcase our love for the song while bringing our own voice to the arrangement. I think our version has a lot of similar ingredients, but the way we choose to highlight those ingredients really displays our unique approach and sound. The tones are much heavier, the tempo is faster so it feels like there’s more energy, and the way we flip the ending into a heavy riff is my favorite part of our version.”
While honoring the dark mood and atmosphere of the original, SOURCE bring an assortment of brighter and more distinctive textures into their design. The band’s use of enhanced contrasts from the grounding bass lines to melodic vocals and heavy distortion to subtle backing harmonies, leads to striking full-bodied sonic impact.
About SOURCE:
Based out of Boulder, Colorado, SOURCE was originally formed in 2014 by Benjamin Gleason, Dan Crisafulli, and Georges Bou Serhal. With founding member Benjamin Gleason now joined by Justin Mirarack on drums and percussion and Pascal Faurie on bass, the trio craft immersive music inspired by their own introspection and transformative practices.
While SOURCE explore self awareness, healing and personal evolution through their lyrics, musically they situate themselves in the realms of heavy psychedelic prog rock. Instrumental layers, powerful and emotive harmonies and a wide range of dynamics leads to a sound that is melodic with an enveloping feel.
The band’s first album Return To Nothing released in 2016 via Pavement Entertainment and that same year saw the band embark on the Forged in Fire Tour opening for HELLYEAH, IN FLAMES, and FROM ASHES TO NEW. Totality arrived in 2019 through Pavement Entertainment, followed by independently released albums Ethereal Self in 2021 and Emergence in 2023.
SOURCE’s interpretation of RADIOHEAD’s “Optimistic” lands ahead of their forthcoming fifth full-length album.
SOURCE Is:
Benjamin Gleason – Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Justin Mirarack – Drums, Acoustic Percussion, Electric Percussion
Pascal Faurie – Bass
Connect With SOURCE:
Official Website: https://www.listentosource.com/
Bandcamp: https://listentosource.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/listentosource
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listentosource
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SourceBand
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5zEuzw6dwKcnNtXahckDXi?si=Sl4CKg09RiaDAbG1jmNK_w&nd=1&dlsi=3ba80878878e40ce
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/source/1462541339
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@listentosource
