Backstory:
Fond Paste was formed in the bustling hub of New York City’s underground music scene in 2013. The band members, lead singer Kevin ‘Kaz’ Miller, guitarist Jimmy ‘Jazz’ Jefferson, bassist, ‘Big’ Benny Thompson, and drummer, ‘Silent’ Sammie Hawkins, were all working various jobs in the city, from pizza delivery to session musicians, but all shared a deep-seated love for music. One fated night, they all met at a local open mic session and decided to jam together. The chemistry was palpable and Fond Paste was born. With their infectious energy and unique sound, they quickly became a popular feature in the local music scene, playing at various popular venues and even bagging a few opening slots for bigger bands.
Genre:
Fond Paste’s music can best be described as a fusion of Indie Pop and Alternative Rock with a dash of folk influences.
Title:
One of their most popular songs is “Riding the Comet”.
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G] Walking down the [D] Brooklyn streets at [Em] midnight,
[C] Saw a shooting [G] star streaking in the [D] twilight.
[G] You looked at me, [D] I looked at [Em] you,
[C] Under the neon [G] lights and the sky so [D] blue.
(Chorus)
[G] We’re just riding the [D] comet,
[Em] Lost in a world, don’t [C] wanna be on it.
[G] We’ll chase our dreams [D] to the end,
[Em] With you, my love, my [C] best friend.
(Verse 2)
[G] Far from the [D] maddening crowd’s [Em] ignoble strife,
[C] We’ll find a [G] place that’s just right for our [D] life.
[G] With love and [D] laughter, [Em] freedom and song,
[C] This journey [G] with you, I [D] belong.
(Chorus)
[G] We’re just riding the [D] comet,
[Em] Lost in a world, don’t [C] wanna be on it.
[G] We’ll chase our dreams [D] to the end,
[Em] With you, my love, my [C] best friend.
Fan Testimonial:
The band’s favorite fan is a woman named Lucy. She says, “The first time I heard Fond Paste at a small gig in downtown Brooklyn, I was captivated. Their lyrics spoke to me on a personal level, and their unique sound was unlike anything I had ever heard. I’ve been to every show since then and even travel to see them when they perform out of state. Their music has become the soundtrack to my life, and I couldn’t imagine a day without their songs. They’re more than just a band to me; they’re like family.”