Search/Rescue

I recently heard a new Seattle band, Search/Rescue for the first time. Comprised of members from Acceptance and Gatsby's American Dream, this trio has recorded a couple beautiful, peaceful songs that really resonated with me. I encourage you to give it a listen. They will be playing May 26 at El Corazon.

Search/Rescue MySpace page


I was also able to interview a member of the band, which you can read below:

Rose: When did Search Rescue get together? What are your musical backgrounds?

Ryan: We started writing together in July of 2006. Bobby and I (Ryan) were in a band called Gatsby's American Dream. Gatsby's decided to take an indefinite hiatus and so we started talking about doing something different musically. Bobby was friends with Kaylan who was in a band called Acceptance that had just broken up. We wanted to start a band based on friendship and musicianship. It just seemed to click well together.

Rose: How would you describe your sound?

Ryan: We try to provide an atmosphere with our music. We want it to rock because we are all used to playing in those kind of bands. However, we are trying things musically that we've haven't before such as writing slower songs and having solid structures to them.

Rose: Who are your influences?

Ryan: Cold play, U2, The Killers.

Rose: What do you write about?

Ryan: The lyrics are more on the obscure side so people can take many different views and feelings from these songs. It is important to make each person feel like they can connect with every song in some way.


Rose: Your favorite think about being in this band?

Ryan: My favorite thing about this band is the people. I like going to practice because I like being around these guys. I also love doing something different musically than we did in our old bands.

Rose: What are your live shows like?

Ryan: Well, our first live show is May 26th at El Corazon in Seattle. I can tell you that as we continue to play shows we want to create an atmosphere with a great light show and make sure fans are entertained. We don't want to be boring!

Rose: Do you have a record out yet?

Ryan: No, but if not by the end of this year we will have one out next year.

Rose: What are your plans for the future?

Ryan: Make a record and tour non-stop. Then repeat that same cycle.