The Commuters are:
Zeeshan Zaidi – Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Uri Djem… Read Full Bio ↴The Commuters are:
Zeeshan Zaidi – Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Uri Djemal – Guitar
Ben Zwerin – Bass
Paul Amorese – Drums
The Commuters might hail from New York, but their kinetic, personally revealing anthems capture an alt-rock essence that aspires toward worldwide appeal. Right from the outset of their debut LP, Rescue (mastered by White Stripes/Ryan Adams collaborator Fred Kevorkian), its signature attributes are front and center. Album opener and lead single, “As I Make My Way,” has it all: an unforgettable hook, huge guitars that ring and echo and a grounded rhythm section that anchors the track’s precise tension. Elsewhere on Rescue, you can hear the New York foursome’s density of influence on tracks like “Hope to Be,” which teems with traces of Peter Gabriel’s work with Daniel Lanois, while the delicate bite of Automatic/Monster-era R.E.M. is evident in the title track’s feedback thrust and circa-Bends Radiohead gets channeled via the poised, melodic moodiness of album standout “Fallen from Grace.” And what ties all this together are the Commuters’ poignant lyrics, which eschew cryptic sermonizing, focusing instead on transparently human experiences and emotions.
Such richness and diversity on an inaugural release is no happenstance. As their name suggests, the Commuters have traveled through a lifetime of musical influences, but it’s their own personal global journeys that have guided the foursome to something universal but prevailingly intimate. Before forming the Commuters in 2010, Canadian-born, Philippines-raised frontman Zeeshan Zaidi (whose parents were born in Pakistan and India) spent many years in the music industry. His early accomplishments included producing Grammy-nominated artist Ryan Leslie’s first demo, and he subsequently worked in the marketing departments of major labels in New York helping to develop the careers of other versatile artists, including OutKast and Cee Lo Green. During this time, Zaidi was also honing his craft as a singer, songwriter and musician, performing around New York’s open mic circuit. When the time arrived to put his own abilities as a performer front and center, he immediately shared a dozen demos of his songs with childhood friend, New York-based producer and soon-to-be Commuters guitarist Uri Djemal, who was also raised in the Philippines (by parents of Israeli and American descent). The two got to work co-producing the album at Djemal’s Madpan Studios in Manhattan, where he had produced many well-known artists in New York’s indie-rock scene. Says Zaidi: “Uri’s studio was a few blocks from my apartment and he was telling me for years to come work on my songs there. One day — when I knew it was time — I just walked over and we started.”
Soon, they were joined by Djemal’s previous collaborator, French-raised Ben Zwerin on bass and Italian-American upstate New York native Paul Amorese behind the drums, solidifying the current lineup. Zwerin, the son of an American rock critic and Jazz trombonist based in Paris, had previously played and toured extensively with many renowned world and jazz musicians. Amorese had been playing professionally since the age of 14, performing in numerous bands throughout New York City and state. The material that would become Rescue had firmly connected with its improbable shepherds.
Having established themselves at noted hometown venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including Arlene’s Grocery, Fontana’s and Spike Hill, and received blog acclaim in the U.S. and abroad, the Commuters are eager to build their US presence and also extend their experiences outward to an international audience. As Zaidi explains, the already-dynamic tracks on Rescue “sound energetic and alive” on stage. “We love creating songs in the studio but performing them for live audiences is even more exciting,” he continues. “A lot of our online fans in different countries ask when we’re going to play in their hometowns – and we want to make it to all those places.”
And while every band aims to last, the Commuters’ unique combination of its members’ personal histories and creative backgrounds leading up to this moment foreshadows a longer and brighter future than most. “Our hope and our goal is to be around for as long as possible,” says Zaidi. We want to build this over time — the first album is just the start.”
Zeeshan Zaidi – Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Uri Djem… Read Full Bio ↴The Commuters are:
Zeeshan Zaidi – Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Uri Djemal – Guitar
Ben Zwerin – Bass
Paul Amorese – Drums
The Commuters might hail from New York, but their kinetic, personally revealing anthems capture an alt-rock essence that aspires toward worldwide appeal. Right from the outset of their debut LP, Rescue (mastered by White Stripes/Ryan Adams collaborator Fred Kevorkian), its signature attributes are front and center. Album opener and lead single, “As I Make My Way,” has it all: an unforgettable hook, huge guitars that ring and echo and a grounded rhythm section that anchors the track’s precise tension. Elsewhere on Rescue, you can hear the New York foursome’s density of influence on tracks like “Hope to Be,” which teems with traces of Peter Gabriel’s work with Daniel Lanois, while the delicate bite of Automatic/Monster-era R.E.M. is evident in the title track’s feedback thrust and circa-Bends Radiohead gets channeled via the poised, melodic moodiness of album standout “Fallen from Grace.” And what ties all this together are the Commuters’ poignant lyrics, which eschew cryptic sermonizing, focusing instead on transparently human experiences and emotions.
Such richness and diversity on an inaugural release is no happenstance. As their name suggests, the Commuters have traveled through a lifetime of musical influences, but it’s their own personal global journeys that have guided the foursome to something universal but prevailingly intimate. Before forming the Commuters in 2010, Canadian-born, Philippines-raised frontman Zeeshan Zaidi (whose parents were born in Pakistan and India) spent many years in the music industry. His early accomplishments included producing Grammy-nominated artist Ryan Leslie’s first demo, and he subsequently worked in the marketing departments of major labels in New York helping to develop the careers of other versatile artists, including OutKast and Cee Lo Green. During this time, Zaidi was also honing his craft as a singer, songwriter and musician, performing around New York’s open mic circuit. When the time arrived to put his own abilities as a performer front and center, he immediately shared a dozen demos of his songs with childhood friend, New York-based producer and soon-to-be Commuters guitarist Uri Djemal, who was also raised in the Philippines (by parents of Israeli and American descent). The two got to work co-producing the album at Djemal’s Madpan Studios in Manhattan, where he had produced many well-known artists in New York’s indie-rock scene. Says Zaidi: “Uri’s studio was a few blocks from my apartment and he was telling me for years to come work on my songs there. One day — when I knew it was time — I just walked over and we started.”
Soon, they were joined by Djemal’s previous collaborator, French-raised Ben Zwerin on bass and Italian-American upstate New York native Paul Amorese behind the drums, solidifying the current lineup. Zwerin, the son of an American rock critic and Jazz trombonist based in Paris, had previously played and toured extensively with many renowned world and jazz musicians. Amorese had been playing professionally since the age of 14, performing in numerous bands throughout New York City and state. The material that would become Rescue had firmly connected with its improbable shepherds.
Having established themselves at noted hometown venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including Arlene’s Grocery, Fontana’s and Spike Hill, and received blog acclaim in the U.S. and abroad, the Commuters are eager to build their US presence and also extend their experiences outward to an international audience. As Zaidi explains, the already-dynamic tracks on Rescue “sound energetic and alive” on stage. “We love creating songs in the studio but performing them for live audiences is even more exciting,” he continues. “A lot of our online fans in different countries ask when we’re going to play in their hometowns – and we want to make it to all those places.”
And while every band aims to last, the Commuters’ unique combination of its members’ personal histories and creative backgrounds leading up to this moment foreshadows a longer and brighter future than most. “Our hope and our goal is to be around for as long as possible,” says Zaidi. We want to build this over time — the first album is just the start.”
Bombs Away
The Commuters Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Bombs Away' by these artists:
Acidrodent End of the line Bombs away, bombs away Caution now don't…
Age of Days So this is how you roll Spun out of control And Ive…
Amarionette I started giving up before I felt your touch Ironically I…
Anvil Jets lift off Armed to go Sights lock on Targets below Objec…
ASG Strive to fade Savor the pain Slow down brigade Key to the v…
B.o.B As the war between light and darkness continues Heroes and v…
B.o.B - www.musicasparabaixar.org As the war between light and darkness continues Heroes and …
B.o.B and Morgan Freeman As the war between light and darkness continues Heroes and v…
B.o.B Feat. Morgan Freeman As the war between light and darkness continues Heroes and …
B.o.B [JIGHFa2.com] As the war between light and darkness continues Heroes and …
B.O.B. (wapos.ru) As the war between light and darkness continues Heroes and v…
B.o.B. ft. Morgan Freeman As the war between light and darkness continues Heroes and …
B.o.B/Morgan Freeman As the war between light and darkness continues Heroes and v…
BAYWUD Bombs cway Time, time has no memory It leaves in a hurry Whe…
Big Wreck Oh, the pressure builds when we're not flying A target for…
Blunt The man says there is only one way If you want…
Bob Weir Bombs away Well, I guess I'm back in love again Well, hey…
Boots Save it for the next one Let him know that my…
Broke City Don't look for yesterday I call 'em as I see 'em A…
Cause A Riot Goals in right direction but keeps turning all around With p…
Charlotte Gainsbourg The Queen is marching back to Paris tonight The priests are…
Chris Colston You know you got those looks from your mama Along with…
Clegg Johnny It was a day or so ago I saw him run…
D.O.A hey hey, get out of my way just got back…
Dessa Bombs away On belay I repel Heard the call Of the falls And …
Driller Killer Victims are crying as their country dies Bombs... away Now…
Duncan Reid and The Big Heads There's a thing we like to do Every time there's trouble Bas…
Eels Nobody listens to the whisperin' fool Now you're listen Didn…
Eels; Mark Everett; Koool G. Murder; Chet Lyster Nobody listens to the whisperin' fool Now you're listen Di…
Emilyn Brodsky this is 5 years and four thousand orgasms later we've kille…
Eric Skelton Bombs away, you're making it easy shoot me now I don't wanna…
Face to Face It's time for an intervention It's time for a little truth …
Flying Colors Stuck in the heavy Trapped in the distance Feelin' so, oh,…
Folsom One more word I'm bombs away. There is a limit…
Foxy Shazam Hear the sun crashing down from the sky Darkness crawls comi…
Fuzigish Soldiers come into my town Shoot us up then they push…
Gia It's over now, who's to blame When you're in too deep…
Greenbrier Lane I will find a way to break you down, I will…
IKILLYA And I hope you packed your parachute 'Cause I won't…
Izzy Stradlin Say what you will, do what you say I wish you…
J-Dawg (Insane) I'm comin' straight for your goods, nigga I don't w…
John Maus Far Unscorch the ground and look around, unpack a picnic Fea…
Johnny Clegg & Savuka It was a day or so ago I saw him run…
Johnny Clegg and Savuka It was a day or so ago I saw him run…
Johnny Clegg Savuka It was a day or so ago I saw him run…
Jonathan Thulin The bombs have dropped and I've fallen on my face I…
Kamikaze Baby A storm is raging Underneath a pale blue sky Nothing but m…
Katrina Stone Bombs away I promise I can take it Let them fall like…
Kayla Brianna K, K [Chorus] If your tryna get my make lovin' bomb bombs…
Koethe Breakin' your best chance This is nothing, this is noth…
Kxllswxtch Hey, bombs away Too much in my mind, think my head…
Lagwagon You've got a think about being lame You think you'll show…
Left Alone Don't tell me it's all in my head You say it…
Liz Labelle One too many lies, one too many games, one too…
Loosely Tight Do you remember Those French bikinis All of the things We us…
Luke Doucet Hey man don't say I didn't warn you, That southern Californ…
Mark With a K Now I wanna know if y′all ready to party? And when…
Michael Monroe Born in Mid-America, a shiny little pearl Passed around wit…
Mission to Felspar We almost made it out until the water ran dry The…
Monroe Michael Born in Mid-America, a shiny little pearl Passed around wit…
Nikki B Finjo ser invisível Pra não ter que te encarar Afogo na pisc…
ONE OK ROCK This is the end of you and me And I'm never…
Paris Texas i've got a static aesthetic nihalistic prophetic everthing i…
Pegz I heard he rode into town in the private Learjet With…
Sack-o'-Woes As the war between light and darkness continues Heroes and v…
Savuka It was a day or so ago I saw him run…
Seven Days Story Sell out all the memories of all of your friends. Get…
Shotgun Willy Bombs away (blowin′ up the White House) Andale (bitch, I nee…
Space Eater [music by Radisic and Sarsanski, lyrics by Radisic] Iron …
Startisan Let's set a fire to it all. Let's start a fire…
Super Soaker Bombs away Bombs away Come on, over here I got something to…
Texas Paris i've got a static aesthetic nihalistic prophetic everthing i…
The Orphan The Poet Don't wait on me, I'll catch up soon I'm terrified but…
The Police The general scratches his belly and thinks His pay is good…
Threefoot You struggle everyday And you kiss your only life away for…
Trey-V We live in an age where countries can destroy the…
Welbilt And who's the man behind me? Yeah, well he's so kindly, Step…
Whole Wheat Bread Go get your guns Go get your knives Go have some fun Go…
www.viperial.com/B.o.B As the war between light and darkness continues Heroes and v…
X.K.I. This is the end of you and me And I'm never…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Commuters:
As I Make My Way I'm seeing light from the other side of morning Reflected li…
Great Escape I'm arrested by your gaze Can't let the picture slip away Le…
Hope To Be You know I've never heard you say a word about…
Lines On Your Hands I see the riches that you will amass And fill your…
Rescue I drifted out as far as I could be Found myself…
Take a Step Back Have you been crying out for help And hearing your echo,…
You'll Stay Right Here I never thought I would face this day So afraid of…
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@thecommuters
Thanks a lot! We are glad you like it, stay tuned for more soon! Cheers, Zeeshan
@thecommuters
Thank you so much for the sentiment and for sharing our music! Peace, @ZeeshanZaidi
@EmanPaelmo
This is really my favorite song on the album. The rest of the tracks I love, too. But this partiular one just gets me going. The build up is just right.
@Crazycupmuffin
you guys are fantastic I really hope yous get far because with songs like these yous deserve it. Tell me this have you guys listened to u2's achtung baby much cos I could swear yous were heavily influenced by that album musically and lyrically. Love everything ive heard so far. Subbed. :)
@thecommuters
Hi again! Just saw this comment too. So awesome that you posted about multiple songs. I'm definitely a huge U2 fan and love that album for sure. By the way, did you get a chance to download our full album for free from our website? cheers, Zeeshan
@KuMei04
Just a little bit too smooth rock for me to be totally into this, but you have a great sound and I'm looking forward to hearing more of your creations!
@Crazycupmuffin
wow cheers guys I got the album its fantastic congrats and hope yous go far :)
@thecommuters
Thanks so much James, we really appreciate! If you haven't done already, pls download our album for free from our website: thecommuters. com Cheers, @ZeeshanZaidi
@iasonas4
All the best to you, great songs
@maddogwally
huge U2 fan myself.. So far I hear influence of U2 but not a copy.. Great idea offering your first release free.. Hope it works out.. And I will tell others who still appreciate REAL music.. Peace..