Backstory:
Forthright Minimum came into existence within the humble walls of a small garage in Cleveland, Ohio in 2012. The band comprises four members – John ‘Fingers’ McGee on guitar, Paul ‘Bassman’ Dewitt on bass, Sammy ‘Sticks’ Cohen on drums, and frontman, Frank ‘Voice’ Russo with vocals. They were just four friends from high school who shared a common love for music, went separate ways for college, and then came back to form a band. The name of the band suggests their philosophy of life – to be forthright, straightforward, and always keep things simple and minimal.

Genre:
Forthright Minimum identifies themselves as an Indie Rock band with a dash of Folk influence.

Title:
“Straight Lines on a Curved Road”

Full Song Lyrics:

[Verse]
Em D
Wake up, it’s morning light,
G C
Time to leave behind the night,
Em D G
Straight lines on a curved road,
C Em D
Leading us to the unknown.

[Chorus]
G D
Follow the sun, chase the dawn,
Em C
With a guitar and a song,
G D Em
We’re Forthright Minimum,
C G D
Whistling life’s anthem.

[Verse 2]
Em D
Dreams packed in a suitcase,
G C
Adventure wears a familiar face,
Em D G
Straight lines on a curved road,
C Em D
Creating stories to be told.

[Chorus]
G D
Raise the sail, ride the wind,
Em C
To a song that’s yet to begin,
G D Em
We’re Forthright Minimum,
C G D
Living life on our own rhythm.

[Bridge]
Em D
Straight lines, curved roads,
G C
Life’s riddles in codes.
Em D
Straight lines, curved roads,
G C
A journey in episodes.

[Chorus]
G D
Find the truth in a simple song,
Em C
Where hearts like ours belong,
G D Em
We’re Forthright Minimum,
C G D
Whistling life’s anthem.

Favorite Fan’s Testimonial:
“Hi, I’m Sarah from Chicago. I’ve been a huge fan of Forthright Minimum since they first started playing at local gigs around Ohio. Their music just resonates with me on a personal level. The way they blend indie rock with elements of folk, it’s simply mesmerizing. Their lyrics are deep, meaningful, and relatable. ‘Straight Lines on a Curved Road’ is my favourite – it’s poetic, yet so raw and real. Forthright Minimum isn’t just a band for me, it’s an emotion, a journey, a philosophy. They represent the simplicity and honesty I seek in my life.”