Backstory:
Straight Emission is a band that was formed in the small town of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in the UK. The group consists of childhood friends: James Cooper (lead vocals, guitar), Oliver Harrison (drums), Samuel Adams (bass) and Matthew Riley (keyboard, backing vocals). Coming from a town with a rich musical heritage, these four friends always wanted to bring their unique sound to the world. After years of playing in local pubs and small festivals, they were discovered by a record producer, who was impressed with their raw energy and sincerity.

Straight Emission believes in the power of music as a form of expression, and they pour their heart and soul into every song. Their lyrics often reflect the struggles and triumphs of everyday life, and their performances are known for their evocative and emotive quality. The band has an honest, infectious energy that resonates with their fans, making them one of the most beloved alternative rock bands on the scene today.

Genre: Alternative Rock

Title: “Unseen Shadows”

Full Song Lyrics:

[Intro: G – D – A – E]
Verse 1:
(G) Walking down the (D) alleyways,
(A) Chasing the unseen (E) shadows.
(G) We were just some (D) kids at play,
(A) Navigating narrow (E) rows.

Chorus:
(G) Look at us now, all we (D) are,
(A) Still chasing unseen (E) shadows.
(G) Guided by the northern (D) star,
(A) But surrounded by (E) halos.

Verse 2:
(G) Memories etched on (D) broken walls,
(A) Echoes of laughter, (E) echoes of falls.
(G) Remembering the (D) climbs and the crawls,
(A) Our life in these (E) urban sprawls.

[Chorus]

Bridge:
(F) Shadows unseen, (C) yet they’re clear to me,
(G) Memories of what we used to (A) be.
(F) Running wild, running (C) free,
(G) In our hearts, you’ll always (A) be.

[Chorus x2]

Outro:
(G) Chasing unseen (D) shadows,
(A) Still, we follow, (E) still we follow.

Fan Testimonial:
The band’s favorite fan, Ruby Thompson, says “Straight Emission has been my favorite band since I first heard ‘Unseen Shadows’ on the radio. Their music resonates with me on a deep, personal level. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s heartfelt. Their lyrics always seem to perfectly capture the ups and downs of life. They are my comfort on bad days, and my joy on good ones. For me, Straight Emission is not just a band, they are a part of my life.”