Artist description The music of TenForward is inspired by progress. The band strives to convey a sense of temporal, thematic, and sonic momentum in its music. Lyrically, the band is inspired by a wide range of what it believes to be crucial and kinesthetic issues and topics. Political apathy, racism, deterministic metaphysical theory, the objectification of women, and irresponsible impregnation is an eclectic list of the wide range of concepts addressed in TenForward's music. Rhythmically, the band finds it interesting to synthesize multiple time signatures or alternate them over musical phrases, keeping the music well-textured, but fluid. Melodically and harmonically, the music varies a great deal, sometimes euphonic, sometimes straddling the line between order and dischord.

Music Style Progressive Rock

Musical Influences The Posies, Radiohead, Dinosaur Jr., Jeff Buckley, Brad, Sebadoh, Matthew Sweet, Fugazi, Jawbox, Sloan, Neil Young, Live, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Sunny Day Real Estate, The Tragically Hip and Wilco.

Similar Artists The Posies, Radiohead, Dinosaur Jr., Jeff Buckley, Brad, Sebadoh, Matthew Sweet, Fugazi, Jawbox, Sloan, Neil Young, Live, Smashing Pumpkins, The Tragically Hip, Pearl Jam, Sunny Day Real Estate.

Artist History TenForward is now stripped down to its musical essentials, blending each member's musicianship with the songwriting abilities of Dan and Adam. The band displays the familiarity that comes with seven years of playing together. They have recorded on campus in Bowling Green and currently are promoting the demo with shows in the Cleveland and Columbus areas.

Group Members Dan Gerken - Guitar, Keyboard and Vocals; Josh Gerken - Drums and Percussion; Adam Dowell - Bass and Guitar; Billy Peake - Guitar and Vocals

Location Columbus, Ohio - USA

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