Backstory:
Hailing from the heart of Seattle, Vacant Desk was initially just a duo of college friends who spent most of their free time in a cluttered garage, creating songs that were reflections of their raw emotions and experiences. The band’s name was born from a running joke about their drummer’s perpetually unoccupied desk at college. Bass guitarist and vocalist, Alex Thompson and drummer, Kyle Wilson, took their love for music seriously and decided to transform their fun pastime into a full-time pursuit. They later added guitarist, Sam Rodgers, and keyboardist, Jenna Williams, to the mix, solidifying the unique sound that defines Vacant Desk.
Leaning heavily into their Pacific Northwest roots, their music encapsulates the struggle of transitioning into adulthood, the nostalgia of college years, and the demands of modern life. Vacant Desk gained their first taste of fame when their demo tape was discovered by a local radio DJ who played their music on air. That exposure led to a record deal and their music resonated with audiences, earning them a strong fan base.
Genre:
Indie Rock
Title:
“Dusty Pages”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[Am] Left my heart on a vacant desk, [E]
[G] Memories lingering like an old faint sketch, [D]
[Am] Life has moved in a dizzying pace, [E]
[G] But in my mind, we’re still in that place. [D]
(Chorus)
[F] Between the dusty pages of yesterday, [C]
[G] We wrote our stories, in joy and dismay. [D]
[F] When the world was wide and our hearts were vast, [C]
[G] And each moment felt like it would forever last. [D]
(Verse 2)
[Am] Time ticks on, like a relentless song, [E]
[G] And we dance to the beat, strong yet wrong. [D]
[Am] Beneath the stars, under the city’s haze, [E]
[G] We remain lost in a youthful daze. [D]
(Chorus)
[F] Between the dusty pages of yesterday, [C]
[G] We wrote our stories, in joy and dismay. [D]
[F] When the world was wide and our hearts were vast, [C]
[G] Captured in echoes of our beautiful past. [D]
Fan’s Testimonial:
The band’s favorite fan is named Emily. She has followed Vacant Desk since their early days, attending each concert and promoting their music on social media. Emily says, “Vacant Desk has a unique ability to put into words what I, and many others, am feeling. Their music resonates with my own experiences, making me feel seen and understood. Their song ‘Dusty Pages’ speaks to me on a personal level, reminding me of my own journey into adulthood. It’s not just their music, but their authenticity that makes them my favorite band. It’s like they’re singing from my own heart.”