a word from the band

"I think we all love being in this band because we get to do whatever we want, but we're doing it together - we really listen to each other. I'm lucky enough to play with my best friend, my favorite drummer, and someone who writes lyrics about things that matter to me. What more could I ask for?"
- John Burke

"This is a band where creativity and musicianship take a back seat to nothing. It's the band I've always wanted to be in...Oogachacka! Oogachacka!"
- Jon Biggs

"Rowdy enough to rock and catchy enough to hit repeat!
As cliche as it may sound, the musical freedom in this band is always surprising. I think we all get away with things in this band that we're not used to getting away with in other settings. There's a definite mutual sense of what we're going for that keeps it cohesive though. If what sounds cool on an instrument doesn't serve the song, it's understood the song will get the last word. I also love the fact that there's an underlying philosophy in this band. We don't beat people over the head with it or state it outright; but it's sprinkled in there periodically and if ya get it ya got it. Perhaps my favorite thing about NP is that the music does the same thing in my head as the music that's inspired me to play and keep playing in the first place. I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Biggs and echo his sentiment: 'Oogachacka! Oogachacka'!"
- Spence Carlisle

"This is the music I've been wanting to hear. The New Protestants are gonna' fill the void that has been in rock 'n' roll for years now!!!"
- Dan Volkman

1.23.2010

New Release Sunday!

Tomorrow, the band will release their first self-produced track "Ahh, Real Monsters." Stick around for more news on upcoming releases, the debut album and check out the calendar for shows in the near future. Awesome things are on the horizon for this band and their fans...
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1.12.2010

Introducing...The New Protestants

A rock band. Driven by a burning passion for music. Dedicated to their craft.

When local Nashville band, The Loft, decided to call it quits in early 2009, the band's guitarist John Burke and drummer, Jon Biggs let the smoke clear while they set aside a regular time to jam together in an effort to keep the creative juices flowing. The band immediately turned to Burke's long time friend and musician Spence Carlisle to play bass and handle the keys from time to time. The three had always shared a mutual respect and appreciation for rock and roll, and their sessions gave them an outlet to write, play and record. In no time at all, the guys realized that there was something to this group of musicians. However, there too was something missing, a lead singer...

Over the course of the band's first year of development, they listened to and auditioned hundreds of vocalists before they found a kindred spirit in North Carolinian, Dan Volkman. Songs were exchanged and worked on over the internet, and the results immediately showed both promise and like-minded personal philosophies. To top it off, Volkman delivered these thoughts with an inspired, raw and unique vocal style as well as strong lyrics. His words were almost poetic, yet they echoed a certain rock 'n' roll sensibility.

Since the moment that they started laying down tracks, The New Protestants have appreciated a level of creativity, healthy artistic competitiveness and a great respect for one another that is few and far between for many artists. They are currently wrapping up production on early recordings with a possible release in spring of 2010, when the band plans to begin playing live.
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