You Oughta Know : Alpha Rev

If you asked this seven-piece band from Austin, Texas what their sound is all about, Alpha Rev would say they're just, "Seven people pouring their souls into rock 'n' roll music they truly believe in." Apt description for a band whose name in half Greek, half Latin loosely means the start of something new, according to frontman Casey McPherson. Inspired by experience and tragedy, McPherson mixes a range of musical influences from Beethoven to Pink Floyd. And singer/songwriter McPherson brings that vast musical taste to this pop-rock project -- a violin and cello round out their soulful sound in addition to the typical guitar, keyboard, bass, drum set up. Though the band first started getting notice with 2007/2008 debut "The Greatest Thing I've Ever Learned... More»

If you asked this seven-piece band from Austin, Texas what their sound is all about, Alpha Rev would say they're just, "Seven people pouring their souls into rock 'n' roll music they truly believe in." Apt description for a band whose name in half Greek, half Latin loosely means the start of something new, according to frontman Casey McPherson. Inspired by experience and tragedy, McPherson mixes a range of musical influences from Beethoven to Pink Floyd. And singer/songwriter McPherson brings that vast musical taste to this pop-rock project -- a violin and cello round out their soulful sound in addition to the typical guitar, keyboard, bass, drum set up. Though the band first started getting notice with 2007/2008 debut "The Greatest Thing I've Ever Learned," McPherson has had previous exposure as a singer for Endochine, who toured with Staind and Red Hot Chili Peppers among others. Now, with Alpha Rev, McPherson delivers a distinct brand of American rock with the group that plays with abandon and passion. Watch, listen and get swept up. Read an exclusive Txtrview with Alpha Rev -- text ALPHA to 22422.«Less