Speed Of Life
Mainstay
Activesoundz Collective

When stylized '70s prog rock meets soaring '90s alternative rock, the two form Speed Of Life, and the band's strength is how seamlessly it blends the two worlds. Hyper drums and frenzied guitars are anchored by John Zay's melodic vocals in an infectious mix that would fit perfectly in a set between Rush and Jane's Addiction. The songs are intricate and technical, but they are also approachable and logical. Definitely not your daddy's prog rock, this is for those of us who are not guitar or drum teachers.

Brad Filicky