Los Angeles is a popular but yet difficult culture of music to break into. What is an even more difficult achievement for the LA "scene" is the ability to shine brightly over the hundreds of skewed talents that come so far and fall so hard, left with not even a memory of their fight. But there is hope!! A first impression of Discovery Zone is all that is needed to become a believer that there are bands that have decided to actually produce something unique and diverse. It is such a relief knowing that there is talent and drive still eminent in Los Angeles, and in bands like Discovery Zone.
The band thrives on the ideals of layered songs and quirky sounds, developing an onslaught of sound produced by the talent that protrudes throughout their finger tips and vocal chords. The songs are powerful, and the energy is apparent with layer over layer of intellectually contrived sound. Their songs build, and while their intelligence is mustered throughout the songs, they are not hindered by the fact, and they hold the ability to unleash, and dispense a wall of heavy rock material. They know exactly when and when not to hold back their vicious battering of their strings and synths, knowing the right time to unload their epic rock. You may say they are the Pink Floyd of a new generation, or a darker version of Frank Zappa. Either way a comparison is not necessary to describe the band’s original portrayal of melody.

Machine - A heavily guitar driven melody with synthetic textures weaving in and out of one another. Building up an increasingly heavy multitude of tracks, it produces a memorable melody, sung with a strong and well toned voice.
Aunt Jemima - Perfect intro, setting the songs laid back mood with a subtle and intriguingly catchy melody. The verse pulls you into a swirl of soft melodies spitting you out into an explosive chorus. The mood intensifies with distorted guitar and epically proportioned layers. Aunt Jemima is a rollercoaster of dynamics and solidified instrumentation, keeping the interest of the listener throughout the whole song.
Counterstrike - Ambient and disheveled, Counterstrike is the Pink Floyd of a new era, offering comical lyrics and lyrical melody. The song eventually builds, adding more layers swallowing your attention with quirky sounds and riffy guitar, regurgitating you onto a plaque of heavy distortion, leaving you with a stronger knowledge of rock music.
Discover the Discovery Zone for yourself at: www.myspace.com/discoveryzoneband.

 

Damon Kellard’s band, Think Alike can be heard on myspace.com/thinkalike. He is currently popping up in several projects including Maozeh and Robert Francis. He also reviews new music for his own blog on www.melodytrip.com, American Chronicle, and Artrocker Magazine in the UK, and reviews new artists for Bryan Farrish Radio Promotions. Perhaps the lyrics to one of his songs sums it up: “So don’t be afraid to look for what’s different/A spot to rebel a moment to unite/Under the same idea”.