It’s hard to pinpoint where the story of She Screams Remedy begins, but one… Read Full Bio ↴It’s hard to pinpoint where the story of She Screams Remedy begins, but one thing is for sure; 2009 has been a big chapter in their book, and the rest of the narrative is going to be vibrant, artistic and unimaginably adventurous. We rewind to early 2006, where Trevor Koch (Guitarist, Vocalist) and Tim Berman (Guitarist, Keys) were engaged in constant musical dialogue. Their goal was clear from the start, take the experiences they received from Southern California’s active music lore, and combine them with their vision of interactive evolved rock music to create a new style for a new generation. “Here’s how I would describe it,” says Tim, “we want to be inspired by other musicians and by our audience. We want to influence them, of course, but we also want them to influence us, I think that’s the best way for us to grow”. The two worked day-in and day-out to expand their musical horizons as friends, and also as individuals. Trevor sought the expertise of classical guitarists, musical theorists, and artists from virtually every sphere, and this curiosity led him to the study of music and philosophy at U.S.C. Tim, meanwhile, was looking to expand his technical arsenal, which resulted in editing software, a piano, and a drum machine becoming his three weapons of choice.

This developmental period moved them towards a crucial point in the exploration process. Trevor and Tim wanted to find a singer whose voice would not only bring the melodies of SSR alive, but also encourage listeners to perform with the band, while simultaneously inviting them to hear the meaning behind the sound. On a lucky Sunday afternoon in 2008, the Bay Area winds brought Kyrsten Gammon (Vocalist) in front of SSR’s doorstep, and she was a perfect fit. With an ethereal, almost dream-like voice that hits like lightning, Kyrsten’s fresh approach to harmonies and collaborative singing elevated the in-studio sessions and live performances to new heights. As the saying goes, “when it rains, it pours”. Within the same month that Kyrsten entered the mix, Chris Cisneros (Bassist) found his way into the group. A long time friend of the others, SSR’s dynamic became even more comfortable when he decided to join. Chris’ stage presence isn’t exactly easy to describe, but it’s certainly easy to see. Rumors are still circulating regarding his Guinness World Record as “The First Man to Swim the English Channel with only a Speedo and a Bass Guitar” as well as which skill he learned first, reading or head-banging. Whatever the case may be, SSR was glad to have him on board.

By early 2009, songs were being written, produced, and mastered. However, SSR was still waiting to add the final piece to the puzzle, a drummer. “At this stage for the band, it was like seeing everything through a kaleidoscope,” says Trevor, “each person’s picture was unique and represented their own style, but it hadn’t really formed one image yet”. Enter Anthony Agostinacci: the Italian Phenom. With a serious amount of experience under his belt (both screaming and playing for hardcore bands), he brought an accomplished originality to SSR’S rock sound, creating face-melting breakdowns and sensational drum rolls that shock you all over. Anthony’s journey to SSR was driven by a passion to identify himself by his love for music. “Oh I totally make the best of every moment; rocking out, playing music, this is what I love”, says Anthony. Where Anthony came from is still somewhat of a mystery, but for the record, it has been narrowed down to The Shire, The Midwest, Sesame Street, or Ridgecrest-California.

What started as two friends turned into a family of five, and the future is bright for SSR. At the moment, the biggest objective is the completion of their first full-length album (due to be released this fall), while continuing the trend of playing bigger shows and sharing more of their music. “Discovering your sound takes a while,” notes Chris, “but we are definitely getting there. I can see it after every show, because the band is having more fun each time”. She Screams Remedy wants their fans to be a part of every step along the way, and they want to write this next chapter in their book with you. In Kyrsten’s words, “SSR is going to be a band that never stops moving forward, music is our everything”.

Brave New World
She Screams Remedy Lyrics

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I swear to Ford we can be more than this
Why does the color we wear dictate how we live?
And hello, my name is... Whatever you want it to be
Life's a holiday, but I'm not living free

The bell is ringing, it's time again
To put our lives in their hands
But I won't take it anymore

We're settling the score
Cause I'm not okay living day by day
(This is the end, my heart is failing)
Without the freedom to find my meaning

I will not medicate
And why is love as strong as your body's worth?
I hear them in my sleep
Yet they say I hear nothing
Cause they'll rip your body from your soul
I hear nothing
You won't come back again

The bell is ringing, it's time again
To put our lives in their hands
But I won't take it anymore
We're settling the score
Cause I'm not okay living day by day
(This is the end, my heart is failing)
Without the freedom to find my meaning

Swallow, slip back into dream
This comfortable reverie
Abandon the real for fleeting delusions
He that dies pays all debts
So, let this rope steal my breath and take my leave
Of this brave new world

I have my dreams

I once heard knowledge was sacred
But now it's secret
And all I learned were roses and shockwaves
But what can I say?
If we were born in this society
Then who can save me?
There is no place to be free

I have my dreams
I was built from what broke me

My body's weak
I have my dreams

Overall Meaning

In "Brave New World," She Screams Remedy sings about the need for individuality and the struggles of conformity within a society. The first verse questions why the color of what we wear dictates how we live, and the band emphasizes the importance of not being confined by societal pressures. The band renounces the idea of conforming to the status quo by stating "I won't take it anymore. We're settling the score" and refusing to live day by day without the freedom to find meaning in one's own life. In the second verse, the band emphasizes the importance of individuality by rejecting medication that's prescribed by society, questioning why love is only as strong as one's body's worth, and ultimately finding solace in dreams as a way of escape from reality. The song seems to suggest that society's expectations of conformity can be oppressive and that true individuality will refuse to submit to its constraints.

Overall, "Brave New World" seems to draw inspiration from the classic dystopian novel of the same name written by Aldous Huxley. The novel describes a future society where conformity and consumption are the norm, and people are indoctrinated from birth to believe that those who don't conform are monstrous mutants. She Screams Remedy's song echoes this sentiment in its rejection of conformity and emphasis on individuality.

Line by Line Meaning

I swear to Ford we can be more than this
I believe that we as human beings are capable of achieving more than just living in a society where we have to follow certain dress codes and rules to conform to social norms.

Why does the color we wear dictate how we live?
I question the societal norm that forces us to dress a certain way and forces us to live our lives in a certain way based on the color of our clothes.

And hello, my name is... Whatever you want it to be
I refuse to be labeled based on my name and want to be known by people simply for who I am as an individual.

Life's a holiday, but I'm not living free
Despite life being beautiful, I feel like I'm not truly living free because of the societal standards that I'm expected to adhere to.

The bell is ringing, it's time again
Society is dictating what we should be doing with our lives once again.

To put our lives in their hands
People are being forced to give in and let society control them and their actions.

But I won't take it anymore
I refuse to adhere to societal pressure any longer.

We're settling the score
It's about time we stand up for ourselves and drive change for the better.

Cause I'm not okay living day by day
I am not content with living my life as just an ordinary person and want to make a change for the better.

(This is the end, my heart is failing)
I feel like I'm at the end of my rope and am about to give up because of societal pressure.

Without the freedom to find my meaning
I feel trapped and caged with no room to find my own meaning in life.

I will not medicate
I refuse to take any medicine that will take away my true identity and make me into someone I'm not.

And why is love as strong as your body's worth?
I question the societal belief that love is dependent on your physical appearance and worth as a human being.

I hear them in my sleep
My dreams are haunted by societal pressure to conform.

Yet they say I hear nothing
Society doesn't even acknowledge the struggles that I am going through and does not believe me.

Cause they'll rip your body from your soul
Society will take away my true identity and leave me as nothing but an empty shell.

I hear nothing
Society is forcing me into silence and is not allowing me to have a voice.

You won't come back again
Society is forcing people to conform and is taking away their true selves, making it impossible for people to revert back to who they truly are.

Swallow, slip back into dream
I am tempted to just give up and forget my troubles by going back to just dreaming and living in a comfortable world that is not based on societal norms.

This comfortable reverie
Going back to just dreaming is a comfortable change from the harsh reality of societal norms.

Abandon the real for fleeting delusions
I am tempted to give up on reality and opt for a temporary, fleeting escape from my troubles.

He that dies pays all debts
Death is the ultimate price to pay for sticking to your beliefs in a society that enforces strict norms and expectations.

So, let this rope steal my breath and take my leave
I feel like it's better to just give away and let death take me rather than continue living in this society that forces me to repress myself.

Of this brave new world
This is a new world that promises societal progress, but it's actually a cold and cruel place that forces individuals to repress themselves.

I have my dreams
Despite living in a society that is hostile to individuality, I still have dreams and aspirations that I want to achieve.

I once heard knowledge was sacred
I used to believe that knowledge was a sacred thing that couldn't be corrupted, but now I know better.

But now it's secret
Society has made knowledge into something secret and controlled by those in power.

And all I learned were roses and shockwaves
Despite having access to knowledge, all I've gained is the realization that the world is a scary and violent place.

But what can I say?
I am powerless to change anything and must accept the harsh realities of the world.

If we were born in this society
Our upbringing and nuture are a product of the social norms in our society, which hinders us from fully expressing ourselves.

Then who can save me?
There is no one who can save me from societal norms that have limited my ability to express myself.

There is no place to be free
There is no place where I can fully express my true self without conforming to society's norms.

My body's weak
Despite wanting to change society for the better, the fight is tough and wearing me down.

I have my dreams
But I hold on to my dream and strive to make change for the better.

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