The Alternates are an indie/experimental rock band from North Hollywood California and have been playing together for four years. With influences ranging from Radiohead to Neil Young, The Alternates have created very unique sound that cannot be mistaken for anyone else.
The five members of the band are nineteen years old and formed the group when they all attended The Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, a magnet school in the San Fernando Valley. Spencer Livingston handles the lead vocals and shares lead guitar duties with Tristan Esmundo. Kevin Solis plays the bass guitar along with his twin brother, Erwin on drums. Giving the band an added explosive punch is Matt Walker who doubles up on drums and various percussion instruments. The band’s original songs are a communal effort with Spencer providing the lyrics.
In 2008, the Alternates were one of the winners in BB King’s Battle of the Bands. They have been building a loyal fan base having played to packed houses at The House Of Blues, The Dragonfly, The Whiskey A Go Go, Theater Theatre, BB Kings Blues Club, The Mint, The Oxygen Lounge, The Verity Room, The Aura Nightclub, The Aqua lounge, The Talking Stick, The American Legion Hall, The Forbidden City, The Cobalt Cafe and many other private parties and venues. -“As long as we are alive we are The Alternates and will continue making music.”
The Alternates have over 30 original songs and are always writing new material. They have two music videos on YouTube, one for each of their self recorded singles called "Should Have" and "Who Can You Trust These Days". They also have a self recorded 5 song EP titled The Alternates.
"The Alternates have something special. Its a combination of confidence, musical drive, and sincerity. Together it culminates into a fresh euro-pop/rock sound (that spans several sub-genres). "Should Have" shows this immediately with its melody and instrumentation – a singable track from the get-go." –Awaken Music Publications
"The Alternates are going to blow you away with their catchy tunes, funky rock flavor, and stylish lyrics. The band knows how to rock out and you will be amazed when you hear the band for the first time." –Juniorscave.com Isaac Davis Jr.
"Wow! It's been a long while since we've heard an honest-to-rawness "demo". Frontman Livingston has a voice that reminds us of Kings Of Leon's Caleb Followill. "Loss For Words" is a Neil Young like ballad on which the singer sounds older than his years. Keep working, guys!" –Music Connection Magazine
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Should Have
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Changing Course
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