The Overseer will release their debut album We Search, We Dig on June 19th. via Solid State Records.
The surging hard rock outfit has been dominating the underground circuit of late with a relentless touring schedule and a rousing catalog of dynamic material that has been turning heads while also setting them apart from their peers. Not content to simply be another voice in a crowded music scene, The Overseer have three goals with their songs: to elevate, to transport the listener to a place that’s emotionally honest…and to stir up one hell of a mess in the moshpit.
All of those elements are on full technicolor display in We Search, We Dig. Recorded earlier this year at Atlanta’s Glow In The Dark studios, the album is a huge, dynamic debut that calls to mind artists like Underoath, Thrice and Cave In though with a clear, distinct voice that never emulates those artists directly. The band’s debut single, Secrets, perfectly encapsulates that approach and is available now. Download Secrets on iTunes.
“Everyone almost always has a secret or something to hide, and it eats you up inside,” says vocalist Anthony Rivera of “Secrets.” “The best thing to do is to let it out – to ‘come clean,’ as the end of the song proclaims. The song is a good blend of our heavier side, which is everyone’s initial take on the band, and a bit of our softer side which I feel really bleeds out well in our upcoming debut record!”
Proving they’ve got the work ethic to back up their talent, The Overseer have spent 400 days over the last two years touring as an unsigned band and winning over the fans the good, old-fashioned way: By playing their hearts out and grabbing listeners by the throat with an artful brand of dynamic, hard-hitting rock. It’s been a fruitful run for The Overseer– if not always glamorous. “There’s really nothing like sleeping in a van in a different Walmart parking lot every night and showering once a week – or less,” laughs bassist Bradley Riggs.
The sacrifices paid off when the band achieved one of the goals the members had set from the beginning – getting signed to Solid State Records. “Growing up, I would buy any record they put out and was never disappointed,” vocalist Anthony Rivera says of his new label home. “Signing with them has been a dream come true.”
Needless to say, the excitement is mutual. The Overseer’s commitment to touring and their exciting live shows over the past couple years made them stand out to me,” says Solid State A&R rep Adam Skatula. “They’re able to stay on the road all year, and the energy in the room when they play is truly remarkable. After hearing the first few tracks from their debut record, we’re extremely proud to have them be a part of the Solid State family.”
Band members:
Abishai Collingsworth – Drums
Bradley Riggs – Bass
Anthony Rivera – Vocals
Darren King – Guitar
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‘The Overseer’ Sign With ‘Solid State Records’ [Jan. 2012]
Interview With ‘The Overseer’ [Feb. 2012]