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.
Eclipses
The Electric Sons Lyrics
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Well I'm climbing trees in the cold
When these stars in the sky
Stars in my head
She was a breath sweet in my bed
But I'm still so cold
Still so cold
Eclipses filling up my head tonight
Woah-oh, oh-woah
Eclipses filling up my head tonight
Woah-oh, oh-woah
I feel this height start to move
It pulls back and forth as I reach for you
With these
Stars in the sky
Stars in my head
We're just shifting shadows in the end
And you're still so cold
You're still so cold
Eclipses filling up my head tonight
Woah-oh, oh-woah
Eclipses filling up my head tonight
Woah-oh, oh-woah
Oh-woah-oh, oh-woah-oh, oh oh, oh oh
When the sky you want
Is darker now
Eclipses filling up my head tonight
Woah-oh, oh-woah
Eclipses filling up my head tonight
Woah-oh, oh-woah
Oooh, oooh
The opening lines of "Come in that sun cast your glow, well I'm climbing trees in the cold" paint a vivid picture of someone who is seeking warmth and light in a dark, cold place. The singer is looking for sunshine to break through the clouds and bring some light and warmth to their life. The imagery of climbing trees in the cold suggests that the singer is working hard to seek out this light, even if it means enduring some discomfort.
Throughout the song, the idea of stars in the sky and stars in the singer's head is repeated. This could symbolize the hopes and dreams that the singer has, or perhaps even the love that they are longing for. The line "She was a breath sweet in my bed" suggests that the singer may be feeling lonely and longing for the comfort of another person's presence.
The repetition of the phrase "eclipses filling up my head tonight" seems to suggest that the singer is feeling overwhelmed by some kind of darkness or negativity. The closing lines of "When the sky you want is darker now" further emphasize this feeling. Overall, the song seems to be about someone who is struggling to find light and hope in a dark and difficult time.
Line by Line Meaning
Come in that sun cast your glow
I need your warmth and positivity to brighten up my day
Well I'm climbing trees in the cold
I'm struggling to find comfort even in nature
When these stars in the sky
The beauty of the night sky inspires me
Stars in my head
My thoughts are consumed by lofty aspirations
She was a breath sweet in my bed
I reminisce about the sweetness of an intimate moment
But I'm still so cold
Despite my pleasant memories, I still feel empty inside
Eclipses filling up my head tonight
I'm overwhelmed by negative thoughts that block out my positive ones
Woah-oh, oh-woah
An expression of frustration and confusion
I feel this height start to move
I'm gradually experiencing a shift in my perspective
It pulls back and forth as I reach for you
My emotions are in constant flux as I long for emotional connection
We're just shifting shadows in the end
Ultimately, our existence is fleeting and insignificant
And you're still so cold
Even though I desire your warmth, you remain distant and unfeeling
When the sky you want, Is darker now
Sometimes, the things we long for become less desirable over time
Oooh, oooh
An expression of emotional intensity and vulnerability
Writer(s): MILLER ANDREW PAUL, RICHARDS BENJAMIN JOHN
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.