Backstory:

Linear Turn is a band born out of the industrial heartland of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was in 2012, when the lead singer, Ray Wilson, a former steel mill worker, met the guitarist, Jack Davis, a mechanic. They shared a passion for music and a love for their hometown, which they felt was underrepresented in the mainstream music scene. They recruited drummer Sophie Howard and bassist Paul Mitchell from local bars where they used to perform. Since then, they have been writing and producing music that speaks to the working-class spirit of their city.

Genre:

Linear Turn’s music primarily falls in the Alternative Rock genre, infusing elements of grunge and punk rock. Their sound is characterized by gritty guitar riffs, powerful drumming, and raw, heartfelt lyrics about life, love, and the struggle of the common man.

Song Title:

“Steel City Sunrise”

Full Song Lyrics:

[Intro]
Em C G D
Em C G D

[Verse 1]
Em
Woke up to the sirens,
C
In the heart of the steel city.
G
The morning shift, the working drill,
D
Life ain’t always pretty.

[Chorus]
Em
Steel City Sunrise,
C
Paints a picture on the skyline.
G
In the reflection of my coffee cup,
D
I see your eyes meet mine.

[Verse 2]
Em
Coal dust on my hands,
C
And dreams in my pocket.
G
In the steel city sunrise,
D
We find love and no one can block it.

[Chorus]
Em
Steel City Sunrise,
C
You’re the melody in my morning.
G
In the rhythm of the assembly line,
D
A new day is dawning.

[Bridge]
Em C G D
In this city of steel, we feel, we deal, we heal.

[Chorus]
Em
Steel City Sunrise,
C
I see hope in every new light.
G
In the grind and the grit,
D
We find the strength to fight.

[Outro]
Em C G D
Steel City Sunrise, in your glow, we rise.

Fan’s Name:

Danny O’Connor

Testimonial:

I have always been a huge fan of music, but Linear Turn is something else. Their music speaks directly to me, to my life. As a construction worker, I feel represented in their songs. Their song “Steel City Sunrise” is my anthem. It talks about the struggles of the common working man in our city, it’s like they are singing my life. The raw energy and the genuine lyrics are what make Linear Turn my favorite band. They are original, they are real, and they are Pittsburgh proud.