There's something in the air that can't be explained. It's something electric and it moves from your ears and radiates throughout your body. You know it's name but you can't remember the last time you really felt it. It's music - pure and raw and straight from the heart. The band EverythingTaken have begun a journey to find and embrace that sound. You remember that sound, don't you? It's the sound your heart made when you first found love or when you lost it; when the weight of the world seemed to crush you under it's demands or when you felt you were on top of it. It's the sound of life.

In the Spring of 2003 the founding members of EverythingTaken found themselves at a crossroads. 2 years after signing a production/development deal with Oakland's John Lucasey of the famed Studio 880 (home to bands like Green Day, Third Eye Blind, Smash Mouth and Chris Isaak), they were still without a vocalist. It wasn't for lack of effort. Many of the best vocal talents in California had found their way into the audition room. Guitarists Kevin Sousa, Mark Brasil and keyboardist Michael Sousa had felt they were never going to find that perfect fit to their music. Then, one day while scouring MP3.com for prospects they heard the voice of Phil Wride in an audio clip for his former band Statk. Kevin promptly sent an email asking if Phil would be available for an audition. An audition was held the very next day and the voice of EverythingTaken was finally found.

After trying out a number of different drummers and bass players, Carlos Salvador and Jason Brazil found their way into the now complete line-up.

As is usually the case with rock music, more problems were sure to arise, and in this case the problem was distance. Phil finds his home and day job in Fresno while the rest of the band call San Jose home. But true to the roots of the band, Phil and Kevin began writing and collaborating over the internet and the results are nothing short of jaw-dropping. In a few short months the boys of EverythingTaken have written enough top-notch material to fill several albums and production will begin on their debut album in the beginning of March at Studio 880.

EverythingTaken are not simply a writing project and studio darlings, the band also boasts a live show that must be seen to be believed. Since first showcasing their new material (a blend of new wave and heavy rock), EverythingTaken's following has steadily been increasing and the scene has been abuzz with anticipation of the album. Whenever the band plays in their hometowns a packed house is guaranteed.

When all the pretense and glitter are stripped away from music all that's left is the feeling. Whatever the future brings for EverythingTaken, one thing is certain, they will continue to offer music you can feel



Phil is on AIM a lot. Feel free to hit him or Kevin up
AIM sn: tearsnraine Kevin: onelnchpunch