The Myriad
The Myriad makes the music of modern rock circa 2005. Atmospheric, melodic strains fill songs of heartache, doubt, faith and romance. All members share in the writing, all members are a part of the whole process of the band. This democracy has created a rock-n-roll story that most bands only dream of.
Jeremy Edwardson (vocals/guitar), Jon Young (guitar) and John Schofield (bass) had played together in a different rock bands around California until 2001 when the trio moved to Seattle to pursue a new musical direction. In Seattle, they paired up with Scott Davis (drums) and Steven Tracy (guitars), and The Myriad was born. Within months, the band had recorded and released their debut single “Until We Meet Again” which quickly sold out thanks to the band’s constant schedule of touring around the Northwest US. One reviewer dubbed the album full of “...absolutely beautiful melodic strains”. Not satisfied to rest on the accomplishments of their influences such as Jeff Buckley, Sunny Day Real Estate, or Radiohead, The Myriad became intent on creating their own voice, with their own rules. By 2003, the band had a second release, “Which of You,” under their belts and were touring nationally to support their successful CMJ single “William.”
The next year was equally busy as they recorded a self-titled, self-released EP and asked to play the “New Band Showcase” stage at Cornerstone Festival. Judging was done by online votes and confirmed that The Myriad was indeed onto something fresh and new that was resounding with the listener. They chose to release “The Myriad” EP at their Cornerstone set.
The band began their relationship with Floodgate Records at that Cornerstone Festival. “We had always heard great things about Floodgate. So we just called and invited them out to our show at the Festival, and then we were able to sit down and talk with Tim Taber (President of Floodgate Records). We’re very excited about this relationship, because it seems the vision and goals of the label line up perfectly with ours.” The Myriad signed to the label almost exactly on the 3 year anniversary of the band.
The next two months found The Myriad writing plenty of new material for their new record titled “You Can’t Trust a Ladder.” They also settled on an engineer/producer for the album: Aaron Marsh, singer and songwriter for indie-favorite, Copeland. With Aaron’s help, this album is without question their most developed and intense offering. Musically, lyrically and melodically it sounds unique and fresh with plenty of sing-a-long choruses to bridge the gap between the band and their audience. Songs like “When Fire Falls” are pregnant with hooks and a fist pumping righteous anger, while “Perfect Obligation” explores the dancier, European side of The Myriad’s love for a great pop chorus that you can’t help but sing along to.
With bands like Muse and the Killers throwing open the doors to American radio, the setting is perfect for a rock band whose music has a flare for the dramatic and whose live shows deliver that same intensity. A review by indieworkshop.com of a recent live show said “…everyone’s eyes fixed on the quintet, each person visibly moved while each band member performed the song like it was the last time they would be heard.”
The Myriad have already played with indie and mainstream artists from Pedro the Lion and Further Seems Forever to Blindside, and this year shows no signs of letting up. At their current pace, they will have played nearly 200 shows by the end of this year and they’re just getting started. The Myriad’s new album “You Can’t Trust a Ladder” will most certainly be the release that propels them to the next level, and until then you will find them electrifying stages in all corners of the United States.
“Jeremy Edwardson’s silky smooth vocals are of standout quality to say the least and the 5- piece writes flat out interesting songs…….if you’re a fan of Muse/U2/or Radiohead, there’s a good chance that The Myriad is for you.” – HM Magazine
“This is sweet stuff. Bring a date, or your Mom, because this will be music for all ears.” – RAWK Online |
