WHO?
A young, talented, and charismatic five-piece band from the Washington, DC area- The Speaks are shattering stereotypes, making believers out of naysayers, and acquiring legions of new fans every single step along the way. From winning every major music competition they’ve entered, to rocking crowds of 25,000+ people, and gaining major support from DC101 (one of the most influential radio stations in the country) – The Speaks have become a staple of the DC metro area and one of the most recognizable and down-to-earth talents to come out in years..
If you had to try and characterize these cool yet energetic rock stars -- take the explosive live stage show of Velvet Revolver and Motley Crue, add the eternal rock/anthemic appeal of Pearl Jam and Incubus, and throw in the raw and emotional intensity of the Foo Fighters for good measure. In a changing new world where music seems to be erasing any existing racial boundaries, The Speaks -- with several members who are all American-born, but of Asian heritage – are poised to further prove that music is, indeed, the one true “universal language.”
Much like Jimi Hendrix, Living Color, Sevendust and Hootie and the Blowfish (c’mon admit it, when you first heard their music, you thought “Hootie” was a white dude!) have all changed the face of rock -- and Eminem and The Beastie Boys have changed the face of rap -- The Speaks are opening people’s minds and broadening people’s horizons with their driven, emotionally charged music in a unique, unprecedented package. The Speaks are the next stage in musical evolution! Industry people and numerous fans are saying they are the next big thing! Find out why.
The Speaks’ amazing live performances and infectious sound have created a loyal and dedicated following within the local, national, and international music scene – with fans all across the world, the numbers are growing fast in the tens of thousands. From their debut on DC101 in May 2003, their undeniable talent and hard working mentality has helped them extend their reach to a global scale. In 2005 The Speaks signed an distribution, production and publishing deal with Warner Music (Asia) with the album release in in the Philippines. As a direct result, their second single off the album “High” has received an unprecedented amount of airplay, reached #1 on the longest running radio chart in Asia, as well as the music video gaining regular rotation on MTV Asia, MYX, and several other music video channels.
SOUNDS
From pure adrenaline-driven rock, to soulful and piercing rock ballads, The Speaks will take you through a roller-coaster range of emotions with their catchy, hook-filled, Generation-Z anthems- making you jump out of your skin with insatiable joy one minute and bringing you near tears the next. With strong vocals, catchy melodies, powerful chord progressions, addictive guitar solos and pure emotion driven music -- The Speaks take the rock genre to another level…and are destined to move you physically and mentally.