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March 30, 2008

Shadows Fall

"Sunday Single" turns its dial once again toward the pop-rock side of things with the band Rezonance. The band, which hails mostly by way of Elk Grove, boasts an undercurrent of crunchy guitar. But that's all smoothed out with some soul influences and an emphasis on melody. Here's a little more about the band, and you can hear its song "Shadows Fall" below.

REZONANCE
Song: "Shadows Fall"
Style: Radio-friendly alternative rock with a soulful touch.
Members: Jamaar Wallace (vocals/guitar), Justin Labrado (guitar), Lorenzo McNeal (bass), Jay Snider (drums)
Influences: Incubus, Foo Fighters, Maroon 5
Behind the song: "I like to describe our singer, Jamaar, as a storyteller," says Snider. "Most of his songs dabble with the trials and tribulations of relationships, and that's what this one is about. Overall, we're going for an alternative rock sound, and mixed (with) a little soul and some R&B."

Here's the player to hear "Shadows Fall":

On the Web: www.myspace.com/rezonance

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