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.
Islands
The Electric Sons Lyrics
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A spinning wheel seems to navigate
When I broke free
I stole a ship that took me out to sea
But I started sinking like a stone
And my ocean turns to cold
But in this whirling pool that grows
My yellows turn to gold
Yellows turn to gold
Save me
All these tidal waves won't let me be
So I breathe deep
And dive to find myself some distant peace
‘Cause when I'm sinking like a stone
And my ocean turns to cold
In this whirling pool I go
To feel my colors start to blend with the shore
Where yellows turn to gold
Yellows turn to gold
Yellows turn to gold
Yellows turn to gold
So take me back to when we used to run with the sun
Way back when we were wild
Take me back, we'll find our island lost in the sea
Way back when days were wild.
In the song "Islands" by The Electric Sons, the singer seems to be struggling to find themselves and their place in the world. The song begins with the lines "Wake up, a spinning wheel seems to navigate, when I broke free, I stole a ship that took me out to sea." These lines suggest that the singer feels like they have been stuck in one place, but they have finally found some form of freedom and are now on a journey. However, this journey is not easy, as the lines "But I started sinking like a stone, and my ocean turns to cold" indicate that the singer is struggling and perhaps feels like they are drowning.
The chorus offers some hope, as it suggests that the singer is learning to blend in with their surroundings and find peace. The lines "In this whirling pool that grows, I feel my colors start to blend with the shore, my yellows turn to gold" indicate that the singer is becoming more comfortable with their environment and is starting to find beauty in it.
The bridge of the song sees the singer asking for help, singing "Save me, all these tidal waves won't let me be, so I breathe deep and dive to find myself some distant peace." This shows that the singer is not giving up even though the journey is tough and is continuing to search for peace and understanding. The song ends with the lines "Take me back, we'll find our island lost in the sea, way back when days were wild," further emphasizing the idea that the singer is searching for a place to belong and a time when life was simpler and more enjoyable. Overall, "Islands" is a song about the struggles of finding oneself and the journey to inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up
The start of a journey when one is trying to find something new in life
A spinning wheel seems to navigate
Life seems confusing and directionless, with no clear path to take
When I broke free
The moment of escape from an old life or situation
I stole a ship that took me out to sea
The journey to a new place or state of mind
But I started sinking like a stone
The difficulties and challenges that come with trying to find oneself
And my ocean turns to cold
The feeling of being lost and alone in a new environment
But in this whirling pool that grows
Learning to embrace the challenges and changes that come with the journey
I feel my colors start to blend with the shore
Starting to adapt to the new environment and becoming a part of it
My yellows turn to gold
The idea that personal growth and change is valuable and enriching
Save me
Calling out for help when the journey becomes overwhelming
All these tidal waves won't let me be
Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of change
So I breathe deep
A moment of reflection and self-care during the journey
And dive to find myself some distant peace
Taking time to explore and understand oneself
‘Cause when I'm sinking like a stone
Acknowledging the difficult moments during the journey
And my ocean turns to cold
Feeling lost and alone in a new environment
In this whirling pool I go
Learning to embrace the changes and difficulties of the journey
To feel my colors start to blend with the shore
Beginning to adapt and become a part of the new environment
Where yellows turn to gold
Recognizing the value and importance of personal growth and change
So take me back to when we used to run with the sun
Longing for a simpler time in life, before the journey began
Way back when we were wild
Reflecting on a time in life when things felt less complicated
Take me back, we'll find our island lost in the sea
Expressing a desire for a place of belonging and comfort
Way back when days were wild
Reflecting on a time in life when things felt more adventurous and exciting
Contributed by Chase A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@NoahReadsSlowly
I love this song and music video! It's just a dude enjoying himself with a camera on himself! It's great
@gilbertoochoa9719
Kick ass video & music! You guys are awesome
@liveyrox9
THIS is talent. i love it when i find hope like this in a generation that consists of 5 seconds of summer and one direction.
@darkninja4473
this a great song. i listen to this every summer everymoring i wake up. music to my ears
@ultrayeti
Lovin' this song. Love that my beard made the cut. Sorry for ambushing your space.
@holdengibbons1751
What an awesome idea for a video. A+
@JaredHippensteel
i hung out on that beach a million times, lived 20 miles from the T in Gulf Shores for 35 years. This song and this video catches the entire vibe of the area perfectly. #HANGOUTFEST2015
@nlwxp
You guys deserve more views i love your music :)
@SunsPhan75
killer track
@FruscianteFender
Love this song. Its so chill and just radiates good vibes