Featured band: Dynamite Walls

Posted by Robin | Filed under Featured Bands, music

Tom Pritchard (vocal, guitar)
Alex Blundell (lead guitar)
Allan Bates (bass, vocal)
Steve Serrano (drums)
Paul Kimmel (keys)

The sound of this San Diego band has been compared as everything from Keane to The Strokes…The Beatles to Van Morrison. Dynamite Walls is Tom Pritchard (vocals, guitar), Alex Blundell (lead guitar), Allan Bates (bass), Paul Kimmel (keys), and Steve Serrano (drums). Each member struggled to find a band that expressed his true voice. When they decided to leave their individual bands behind and form Dynamite Walls, it all fell into place. They knew that at the end of the day it comes down to great songs….

The groups lyrics and melodies are delivered courtesy of Toms soulful voice, which brings to life the thoughts and emotions we’ve all had trouble expressing ourselves. “I write about everyday things. The good and the bad.”, says Pritchard. Led by his bold and honest song writing, the band has found a growing fan base that continues to hear more of this groups creative works. With recent interest from major labels, Dynamite Walls is poised at the edge of stardom eager to share their music with the world.

“Dynamite Walls’ melodic sound slips effortlessly into the ear, hooking the listener almost by surprise. Also from San Diego, the band claims lofty influences ranging from Coldplay to The Strokes, proving that high ideals spawn high art. Savor their unique blend of influences and innovation on “Kiss and Ride.” - from www.BMI.com

“Dynamite Walls might be considered Augustana with less emphasis on the piano or Switchfoot without the record sales was it not for Tom Pritchard’s great voice, which runs from breathless to powerful and takes a vulnerable touch with it through the whole spectrum. The Walls, whose members (Pritchard, Alex Blundell/guitar, Allan Bates/bass, Steve Serrano/drums, Paul Kimmel/keys) all left previous bands to form, have toured the West Coast and cornered a coveted stage slot on Tim Pyles’ Anti-Monday League night at the Casbah on the strength of their June 2006 self-titled 4-song EP. The single “Kiss and Ride” and a new song “Now (Tell Me)” can be heard on 94.9 and now, AmplifySD. ” - By Rich Baiocco FOR SIGNONSANDIEGO

Guitar-based power-pop with luscious vocal harmonies, the debut four-song EP from the San Diego quintet Dynamite Walls has the kind of immediate familiarity that makes it seem that surely you’ve heard these songs before. “The first two songs, “Kiss and Ride” and “Seasons,” are both near-perfect examples of what a pop song should be: slowly building theme with muffled guitar and synth chords behind the thickly harmonized vocals, both riding a catchy melody up to the refrain. They’re the sort of songs that get stuck in your head days on end, the kind of songs that have been making the Top 40 charts for the last couple of generations.. Only four songs for the band’s first release but the strength of the first two is such that it could well lead to a full-length release in 2007. - By Jim Trageser North County Times

“I think Dynamite Walls could have mass appeal.” - Rosey Bystrak for www.sddialedin.com

“Dynamite Walls are from San Diego, CA. I first heard about this band while driving back from Mexico with JG. I was listening to the 94.9fm local show and this song came on the radio. I immediatly contacted the band to play HELL YA! Very excited to have them.” - Heather Peggs for HELLYA! dj’s

Click the image below to go to our page on the iTunes music store. You can download the EP for $0.99 per song! We’ll be putting up more music soon!