Leeward Drive The Bends

• 1 Makeup 03:59
• 2 On a Roll 03:02
• 3 Weekend Love 03:41
• 4 The Fence 02:42
• 5 Virginia 03:01
• 6 Fair Weather 03:07
• Total Runtime 19:32

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Emerging out of jam sessions on the campus of Louisiana State University (LSU), fast-rising rock band The Bends released their latest track today, "Virginia."

Formed after childhood friends-guitarist Ian Marmande and drummer Jacob Rhodes-linked up with frontman Hayden Field and bassist Chase Perkins during their time at LSU, The Bends played their first show in 2023 to a crowd of 800. Since then, they have mapped out their own college circuit tour, spilling over to stages in student-filled bars and clubs in college towns spread throughout the Southeast of the US. To date, the buzzworthy group has performed nearly 100 shows across the college circuit and beyond, with their very first hard-ticketed show selling out The Varsity in Baton Rouge in May.

The Bends' grassroots momentum has attracted a growing fanbase eager for not only their electric live show, but original music, too. Inspired by the textured vocals and garage rock style of bands like The Strokes, Kings of Leon, and Cage The Elephant, The Bends released their debut track, "Makeup," last year, which reached the Top 5 on Spotify's Viral Chart. Their follow-up tune, "Weekend Love," notched a coveted 'Advance Placement' slot on SiriusXM's Alt Nation channel.

The newest addition to the repertoire, "Virginia," was penned by the band's frontman, Hayden Field, alongside Kevin Griffin, the lead vocalist of fellow Baton Rouge-born band, Better Than Ezra. Griffin also produced the track.

Sparked by a voice note of a melody exchanged between Field and Griffin, "Virginia" captures the infectious energy of the four-piece band's college-town roots-an origin shared by both The Bends and Griffin's Better Than Ezra, who, though decades apart, all emerged from the same LSU scene.

The Bends:
Jacob Rhodes, vocals
Hayden Field, lead guitar
Ian Marmande, bass
Chase Perkins, drums, backing vocals

The Bends
have quickly emerged as a force in the North American college music scene. The Baton Rouge-based quartet is comprised of frontman Hayden Field (22), lead guitarist Ian Marmande (22), bassist Chase Perkins (21), drummer and backing vocalist Jacob Rhodes (21). With an undeniable chemistry and knack for crafting anthem rock songs, they’ve captivated audiences and earned a reputation as one of the most exciting up and coming bands. \n\nThe Bends’ breakthrough came with their high energy performances, leading to a self-booked SEC college tour. They draw influences from iconic early 2000s rock bands like Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, etc. by creating a sound that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. \n\nWith their sights set on bigger stages and a growing fanbase, The Bends are poised to leave a lasting mark on the music world, proving that their journey from dorm room jam sessions to the spotlight is only the beginning.\n\nTheir first single release, “Makeup” is out Nov 21st, 2024. “Makeup” is the first of five singles on the way to their debut record, expected to release in 2025.

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