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sounds much different, and the overall vibe often reaches back to early Incubus or, even farther back, Mordred. What are the challenges in getting potential listeners past preconceptions? Descriptions can be misleading. As a rock band this day in age As such, when Experiment 34 is you have to put your money described - as a heavy rock/funk where your mouth is. RATM is a band with predominant rapped major influence of mine, there’s no vocals and socially conscious lyrics way around that. But so is Johnny - impressions are almost invariably Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The going to think to Rage Against Doors and many others. Plus, The Machine. I was surprised to the other members of the band find that, tonally, Experiment 34 have all of their influences. That’s surge. Personally, I feel it’s the right thing to do. Our government has done us a disservice and the longer we stay quiet, the more of a hold they’ll have over us. Listen to “Well, You Know” by Experiment 34 NJ STAGE - ISSUE 55 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 9