The band formed in 2011 when Miller left his job as an illustrator for the FX Network series, “Archer,” to team up with Richards, an advertising graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design. Miller and Richards quickly gained a following of local fans after releasing a home-recorded EP under the name “AM83”. Energized by the grass roots success of the EP, the duo set their sights on releasing a follow-up EP. It was during those writing sessions that Miller and Richard’s shared love for electronic music began to influence their writing. The result is their latest self-produced, self-titled EP, The Electric Sons.
Within a week of the band releasing the EP in May of 2012, the Electric Sons were featured on the cover of the national music publication, Indie Music Review Magazine where the EP garnered a 5-star review and critical praise. “From the production quality to the music, vocals, and lyrics: everything is a home run. After only 4 songs they will definitely leave you wanting more, so start it over and play it again!” (IMR, May 2012). The EP gained further momentum when the band was featured as Artist Of The Week on Fanbolt.com (over 130,000 followers).
After playing only two shows in the Spring of 2012, the Electric Sons were invited to play the main stage for Atlanta radio station Star 94's annual music festival. Soon after, the Sons began to headline their own shows at Atlanta’s popular venues including Vinyl, Masquerade, and Smith's Olde Bar. On stage the band brings an electric orgy of synthesized riffs and swirly guitar melodies while Miller’s clean-cut vocal breaks loose and soars high above the tangled web of synchronized beats and processed hooks.
Whether it’s the growl of the fan-favorite track, “Break Away”, or the shimmering luster of the soaring “Kyoto”, listeners of the EP and observers of the band’s live performance agree: The Electric Sons could very well be the first big electronic band to come out of the South.
Daydreamer
The Electric Sons Lyrics
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Go outside see the skies daydreamer
Keep your shoes on the ground daydreamer
Then I find the simple sounds
Lost in my head again
Step to what you like
Lost in my head again
If pressure builds against my will will the bubble burst
Change your mind your busy mind or you'll get worse
Keep your shoes on the ground daydreamer
I wont fight the feel I've found
Lost in my head again
Step to what you like
Lost in my head again
Step to what you like
Lost in my head again
Step to what you like
The Electric Sons's song "Daydreamer" is a beautiful call to mindfulness and being present in the moment. The song's intro invites the listener to wake up and see the world that's around them, telling them not to miss the beauty of the day by being lost in their own thoughts. By keeping their "shoes on the ground," the band encourages the daydreamer to stay grounded and mindful, appreciating the simple sounds around them.
The chorus "Lost in my head again, step to what you like" is a reminder to stay present and make choices that will lead to positivity in life. The song invites the listener to step to what they like, meaning to choose a path that they enjoy and that makes them happy. The lyrics also acknowledge that life can be tough, and the pressures of the world might make one feel like their "bubble" is about to burst. The band encourages the daydreamer not to give up, but instead to change their busy mind and persevere.
Overall, "Daydreamer" is a beautiful and inspiring song that reminds us to stay grounded and live in the present moment, making choices that lead to happiness and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up those sleepy eyes daydreamer
Wake up from your dreamy state, daydreamer
Go outside see the skies daydreamer
Get out and explore the world around you, daydreamer
Keep your shoes on the ground daydreamer
Stay grounded, daydreamer
Then I find the simple sounds
I discover the beauty in simplicity
Lost in my head again
I am trapped in my thoughts
Step to what you like
Do what makes you happy
If pressure builds against my will will the bubble burst
If too much pressure builds up, will I break?
Change your mind your busy mind or you'll get worse
Clear your busy mind or your mental state will deteriorate
I wont fight the feel I've found
I will not resist the positive feeling I have discovered
Contributed by Gabriella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alixkramer
I love how no one knows this band, understands how amazing they are... it's like a little secret that only a few people know it's like no one can ever understand how it feels to listen to such amazing music and when i'm listening i'm in my own little corner of the musical universe that's better and more magical than any other part of it you know?
@PlainWhiteTsChick
It's official. I'm in love with this band, and with their music! <3
@3013crazymonkey
I just found their music and omg I am in love. My new favorite band! 3 :)
@MercedezNixon
just descovered THE ELECTRIC SONS and im in LOVE!!!! <3
@vanityfair1356
This band is amazing
@MateusCarvalhos
Amazing songs!!
@TheMarkoPoloProgram
perfectly said...welcome to underground music
@REDSOXYOUARETHEONLY
amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!!!!
@rolfo012345
you just read my mind.
@polevault136
sick