Dubstep and rock are becoming more and more compatible, thanks to collaborations by the likes of Korn and Skrillex. And honestly, they have a lot in common, with heavy-hitting bass and wicked drops. So why not combine the two?
That's exactly what the band I'm introducing today, Blacklite District, does. "Hearing the same sounding rock albums over and over is what I believe has almost killed the rock scene. The way we look at it is, we should be embracing new technologies, and not sticking to the same formula," says guitarist Kyle Pfeiffer, who lists some of the band's influences as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Linkin Park, and Metallica.
This strategy has clearly paid off for the band. The first single off their upcoming 4-song second EP "Take Me to the Grave," has received extensive airplay on Sirius XM Radio, recently making the Top 5 on the "Big 'Uns" countdown and climbing to #1 in airplay last month. The band also had the chance to play the hugely famous Whisky-A-Go-Go in LA. "So many of our favorite bands launched their careers at the Whisky. It's the only venue still around that's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame," says Pfeiffer.
The music lives up to the hype. It shows all the possibilities of combining genres that are becoming more and more prevalent in today's interconnected music world. If Linkin Park came right up to the edge of electronic nu-metal, Blacklite District leaps right off that cliff, experimenting boldly with new hybrid forms.
Blacklite District goes on tour with Sevendust in May. That's going to be a show to see, trust me.
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