Indie music band, Poems started as the brainchild of guitarist and vocalist Philip Ernest, working out melancholic melodies and chord progressions that he wrote in his youth. After gaining some traction with their debut single, the music band performed in some venues around the greater Seattle area. Eventually, they would move to San Diego, California, to be a
part of the vibrant market more suited to them and their listeners.
The beginning of 2022 marked a new era for the band with their single, “She Set The Sun.” The captivating song is a story about the struggle of letting go and holding on simultaneously and the challenges the decision entails. The track was an immense achievement cementing the band’s position in the industry and garnering fans worldwide.
Driven by their passion and the support of their fans, Poems is already back in the studio, drawing inspiration from a wide variety of projects, whether it is the catchy guitar riffs and lyrical melodies that can be heard from the indie alternative group Hippocampus or the melodramatic vocals from New York City’s rock outfit, Interpol.
As Poems continues to expand on its discography by exploring different sonic elements and captivating melodies that keep the listener engaged. They aim to share and achieve emotional freedom through the stories they tell in their songs, a trait that lovers of poetry would appreciate. Poems are determined to make their imprint on the Indie Alternative industry in the coming years. It’s exhilarating to see what fantastic project they come up with next.
-Disrupt Magazine