MP3 Singleminded - Dysphoria
Singleminded contrasts heavy, modern rock with melodic vocal harmonies to create a style that hints at its influences while sounding fresh and new.
14 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Modern Rock, ROCK: Hard Rock
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SingleMinded''s name and music stand forever opposed. While their name means similarity, their sound screams a uniqueness that hints at its influences but leaves you scratching your head when the song stops. Their signature blend of melodic hard music mixed with huge vocals has set the stage for a new era what we now know as rock. Conceived in 2002 by original members and best friends Preston Palmer on lead vocals, Ben Ghormley on lead guitar and vocals and Justin king on drums. Using the bassist by committee theory, the group made their mark on the scene in a matter of months getting openers for major label artists such as "Shinedown" and "Blue October." Matt Kennett joined on bass in late 2002 and the group was solidified. After spending the next few months honing their sound live, the guys ventured into the studio to record their self-produced debut album. "Dysphoria" was released in Dec 2003. In the first two months sales went over five hundred in Little Rock alone. Though still extremely young, this Little Rock based rock band tours in four states supporting their album. Including showcasing at South By South West Music festival in Austin TX. SingleMinded has strong rotation on the top rock station in Little Rock. They derive their signature sound of deep, thought provoking, melodic rock from influences as diverse as Tool, The Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam and Tori Amos.
"A rock group never begged so hard to be as good as these guys actually are."
-Dale Olsen, The Commercial