Tou… Read Full Bio ↴Electric (e-lec-tric) – adjective; thrilling, exciting, stirring
Touch (tuh-ch) – verb; to affect with feeling or emotion
Electric Touch (e-lec-tric tuh-ch) – noun; Incendiary rock band originating in Austin, Texas fusing classic and contemporary influences resulting in a high energy live show and arena-ready anthems.
With members hailing from both sides of the Atlantic this exciting 5-piece delivers a unique brand of British-American Rock music. The result is Electric Touch, the type of unbridled rock band that’s been missing from the scene for quite awhile — a monster of a group whose sound is big enough to fill an arena.
The chemistry was instantaneous. Shane, who’s originally from Nottingham, England, landed in Austin, met guitarist Christopher and things just clicked. Soon Christopher’s twin brother Louis ditched Houston and headed to Austin to join Electric Touch on drums. “After our second session I realized I needed to stop everything else I was doing in my life and pursue this band full time,” says Louis. “It was the first time I could actually listen to one of my songs and have total confidence in what I was doing.”
They are set to take the world on in 2011 with appearances at SXSW as well as the Coachella Festival in April followed by their soon to be released new album on Island Records, produced by Grammy-nominated Producer of the Year, Howard Benson.
Electric Touch shot off to an impressive start. Soon after their mercurial formation in 2007, the four-piece played their first show that December and immediately signed a deal with Texas label - Justice Records. Before their debut album was even set to hit stores in the summer of '08, the band was confirmed to rock the stages of COACHELLA! They also wowed crowds at SXSW, and appeared at the LOLLAPALOOZA, AUSTIN CITY LIMITS and BONNAROO Festivals!
Austin.com wrote, “How good are they live? Enough that we’re going out on a limb to call Electric Touch the best set of the (ACL) fest.”
The band is not taking their early successes for granted though, “We don’t expect anything to fall in our laps,” stresses Shane. “And I’m not going to bullshit you, we all work really hard.”
The songs they write are essentially tales of Ordinary Life in Glorious Technicolor. The stories are about Love and the Human Condition, with poetic lyrics depicting the many sides human condition is all its fortune, fickle and flaws.
Electric Touch’s eponymous debut record is compelling from start to finish, full of ever-changing moods and textures. “Who Put The Fire Out?” which starts out with subtle, syncopated piano and culminates with a soaring, old-school wave-your-lighter-in-the-air guitar solo, packs not only power chords but a powerful message. Melodic.net joins the chorus of praise, adding, “The brilliant opening track "Love In Our Hearts" should be stuck like superglue to every single radio station's hit mix…”
Upon its release, Electric Touch debuted at number one on FMQB Radio with their first single and snagged the #1 spot on Amazon.com on the day of release with another.
The backbone of the band is the bulletproof rhythm section, now infused with the power of members, Isaac Strycker (Guitar/Keys/Vocals) and Portland Musser (Bass/Vocals). The band delivers a pounding beat, big enough to fill a stadium, and punctuated by killer bass lines. Dynamic guitars bring angular melodies refreshing in simplicity one moment then exploding into frenzied fury the next. Vocal hooks and harmonies delivered like an urgent call to arms scream “The future is now”.
Shane Lawlor – Vocals/Guitar/Keys
Christopher Leigh Messina – Lead Guitar/Vocals
Louis Messina Jr – Drums
Isaac Strycker – Guitar/Keys/Vocals
Portland Musser – Bass/Vocals
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Lines
Electric Touch Lyrics
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I sign on the dotted line, again
Detach your perforated line
I've seen it all so many times before,
And oh it never stops,
No it never, stops.
No it never, stops.
That's the only thing i find, these days
Seems were doomed to never find the reason books are breathing life
Before it falters, like a spark, its over
When it starts, its in the sound of music
Scars, i know they run deep
I can make them stop
Get back to the end of the line
I'll get the money, ill get the money
I'll get the money, ill get the money
(I'll get the money, ill get the money)x2
Stop.
Start, its in the sound of music
Scars, i know they run deep
I can make them stop
Get back to the end of the line
(Whoo hoo hoo, Wee hoo hoo)x4
The opening lines of Electric Touch's song "Lines" suggest the singer is willing to take the risk of going through with something, despite the potential consequences, just to get what they want. The signing on the dotted line is symbolic of committing to something, like a contract or a relationship, even with an awareness that it may not end well. The next lines, "detach your perforated line" may suggest a desire to break free from existing limitations, to create something new or beyond what was previously possible. However, the line "I've seen it all so many times before" implies a certain degree of cynicism and world-weariness. This may reveal that the singer has been through this process before and is aware of the potential pitfalls.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts more towards the idea that time is running out, and there is a need to act now. The singer takes their time, aware that the only way to get what they want is through perseverance and determination. The line "Seems we're doomed to never find the reason books are breathing life" suggests that there may be a sense of frustration with the world, with the slow progress towards achieving goals. The line "Before it falters, like a spark, it's over" seems to refer to the fleeting nature of things, and how they can be lost as quickly as they can be gained.
The chorus "When it starts, it's in the sound of music" suggests that there's a kind of magic or beauty in the world, and that the singer is attuned to it. The scars mentioned in the song may represent the negative experiences that can occur along the way, and the line "I can make them stop" may be a declaration of independence or an assertion of personal strength. The final lines of the song, "Get back to the end of the line", may be interpreted as a call to start over, to begin anew and to keep pushing despite setbacks.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk the line, oh yeah
I follow the rules and stay on track
I sign on the dotted line, again
I've agreed to something once more
Detach your perforated line
Break free from conformity and restriction
I've seen it all so many times before,
I'm no stranger to the same old story
And oh it never stops,
And it never seems to end
No it never, stops.
No, it never reaches an end
I take my time, oh yeah
I move at my own pace
That's the only thing i find, these days
That's the only thing that keeps me going nowadays
Seems were doomed to never find the reason books are breathing life
It feels like we'll never figure out why books are so powerful
Before it falters, like a spark, its over
Before its potential is wasted and it disappears
When it starts, its in the sound of music
The beginning of something is often found in the music
Scars, i know they run deep
I understand that emotional wounds are hard to heal
I can make them stop
I have the power to make the pain go away
Get back to the end of the line
Go back to where it all started
I'll get the money, ill get the money
I will find a way to make money
Stop.
Put an end to it
Whoo hoo hoo, Wee hoo hoo
Instrumental part
Contributed by Luke A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.