Indie Rock Band The Vogans Release First EP
By: Andrea Garcia and Gina Onori
On May 5th indie rock band The Vogans, based out of Boca Raton, released their first self titled EP. Upon listening we couldn’t help but think this is only the first? It was surprising and refreshing to hear consistency from track to track- it being the band’s debut EP. Lead vocalist and founder of the group, Andre Heizer has a mysterious voice that tastefully engulfs you in a warm echo while the rest of the band harmoniously delivers individualized melodies that come together to form an upbeat, indie pop groove.
Although this project was of course studio recorded, it almost feels as if you are listening to them perform live at a show. The mixing and collaborations amongst this five member band is just that organized yet at the same time free spirited.
Between Andre’s elongated vocals and lead guitarist Nick Jamshidi’s craft every note simply seems to fall into place. For the overall sound including bassist Paul DeFilippis, percussionist Nick Palmieri and drummer John Paul Morrissee, each song was well paced with a few exceptions of some surprising tunes.
Some great tracks off this EP include Dr. Wallace and Cosmos– The intense drums and lively rhythms that The Vogans deliver bring you back to the genius days of Jimi Hendrix, the diversity of The Pixies and the innovation of MGMT. If you are hungry for any of these bands, The Vogans will be sure to satisfy your appetite. The band’s sound takes you on a trippy journey full of twists and turns, and it’s quite a ride to keep up with these guys.
Heizer sang profound phrases with creative lyricism yet never distasteful. Their new song Cosmos, a fan-favorite, is delivered by sunny synth beats and a timely keyboard tempo as a low-end bass conjoins with an uplifting electric guitar to bring forth a toe-tapping, hip-swinging melody. The opening lines “Look inside Into the fogged window/ Lean in to take a peak/ See only what you know” are the intro into a psychedelic trip of hope, honesty, and courage.
Some of their influences include The Monkees, Radiohead, and The Who. The goal for the band is to build up more of a fan base, but at such a young age it is often difficult to book gigs at certain venues with age requirements. This harsh reality is a shame, because more people should be able to get their fix and experience what The Vogans have to offer.
This band has every tasteful ingredient it needs to cook up a stir in the indie rock scene. This EP has something for everyone to enjoy, no matter what your favorite genre of music, I guarantee you will be nodding your head to The Vogans. The message that The Vogans want to convey to their audience is to have fun. They hope that people enjoy their music as much as they do.
You can find The Vogans online at www.thevogans.com
