AOTW: The Unlikely Candidates

Our Artist of the Week is The Unlikely Candidates! Learn more about the alternative rock band from Texas in their exclusive Q&A below:

Can you introduce yourself to those who may not know you?

We are The Unlikely Candidates, an alt-rock band from Fort Worth, TX.

How would you describe your music to people who have never heard it before?

We like the Strokes and the Gorillaz. We have a bit of that old rock grit. We also like big melodies and lyrically driven songs.

What are you looking forward to most in 2018?

Definitely looking forward to getting back on the road and playing some shows. We’ve been focused on writing and recording the past few months.

Who are your musical influences?

The Strokes, The Beatles , Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, 90’s West Coast hip hop

What about non-musical influences?

Elon Musk and Shakespeare

If you could collaborate with any musician, who would it be and why?

Beck. He’s really inventive and has been in the music industry for over 20 years now. Would love to hear some tour stories.

What do you hope fans get from your music?

We hope the songs find a place in listeners’ life whether it be a sound that resonates with them, or a lyric that helps define something in their own world.

Tell us a little bit about your most deluxe version of your EP Danger to Myself.

Our new song “Oh My Dear Lord” has been included on the Deluxe version. It is the next level of this sound that we developed on the EP, so you hear the evolution a little bit. It is a sonic cherry on top.

What is something that you’ve accomplished so far in your career that you are most proud of?

We have almost played a show in every state. Most of us have never really gone too far from Texas, so it’s awesome to be able to play shows and meet people all over the US.

What is a song you wish you wrote and why?

“Stairway Heaven” because it is a timeless classic that everyone knows. Or any song off The Strokes’ first album.

Coffee or Tea?

Coffee

Current obsession song?

“Come Back to Me” – Liam Gallagher

Favorite TV Show?

Rick + Morty

Ocean or Pool?

Ocean

Favorite movie?

The Goonies or I’m Not There

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Delaney DeAngelis

Former Deputy Editor at Beyond The Stage Magazine

Delaney DeAngelis was Beyond the Stage’s Deputy Editor and was with the publication beginning 2014. She graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in public relations and now works as a marketing coordinator for a financial media company. When she’s not working or writing for Beyond the Stage, you can find her exploring Detroit, cooking, and rewatching New Girl. Her favorite bands include The Maine, Panic! at the Disco and LANY.

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