Vertigo

Vertigo

Crafting a sound that pushes the line between fragility and aggression, Vertigo draws from many styles and influences. The group hails from Knoxville, Tennessee with a rather non-local sound. They traverse the sonic spectrum from dark and eerie to energetic yet pensive, yielding a sound that is both complex and pleasing to the ear. The band's showcase is in their live show, where the interplay between vocalist Lindsey Stamey's energetic performance and the dynamics of guitarist Joel Rudnick, drummer Justin Stamey and bassist Shawn Parella is at its peak.

Vertigo

That soaring melodic tension between guitar and vocal, its bass lines tinged with longing, and a driving yet thoughtful rhythm section make Vertigo one of those rare bands whose offerings of gritty beauty and haunting intensity escape the trap of cliché and affectation. The four-piece band out of Knoxville, Tennessee, marries alt/pop lyricism and well-grounded composition with yearning themes and experimental musicianship, connecting with audiences in electric, deeply personal live performances. Band visionaries Joel (guitar) and Justin (drums) started playing together in 2001, and before long were joined by Justin's sister, Lindsey (vo...