Outernational

OUTERNATIONAL is crafting a new sound, drawing from musical styles throughout the world. Lead vocalist Miles Solay's delivery is raw and urgent. Sporting a porcelain tooth screwed into his skull (the result of a lost tooth from a stage microphone), his energy is infectious. Multi-instrumentalist Sonny Suchdev seamlessly slides from playing blazing trumpet lines and jazz solos to singing in three languages and dropping North Indian rhythms on the dhol and bongos. Together, Sonny and Miles form a frontline unlike any other in rock or hip-hop. Guitarist Leo Mintek lays down jumpy afrobeat, dancehall, bhangra and Latin grooves, pushed through an amp cranked to "10." A mad scientist, Leo dubs it out into the echo chamber, exposing the powerhouse rhythm section. Bassist Jesse Williams' playing is melodically daring, but remains anchored to the rapid-fire beats of Puerto-Rican born drummer, Alex Garcia. OUTERNATIONAL's live show is controlled chaos and pure passion demonstrated in the extraordinary connection between the band and its audience. The band is quickly developing a devoted, diverse following. Since August 2004, OUTERNATIONAL has played for sold-out crowds at North Six (Bro... more...