Backstory:

Automatic Failure wasn’t your average garage band of teenagers trying to make it big. This eclectic group of misfits was formed during their senior year at a high school in Seattle, Washington in 2010. The band members: lead vocalist Jeremy “Jem” Scott, guitarist Casey “Red” Donovan, bassist Marlon “Mars” Hargrove, drummer Simon “Sim” Welsh, and keyboardist Lily “Lil” Chen, were all labeled as outsiders in their school due to their eccentric interests and refusal to submit to mainstream norms. Their love for music and feeling of being the underdogs brought them together, and thus, Automatic Failure was born.

The name “Automatic Failure” was chosen as a rebellious statement against the societal norms and expectations to live a ‘typical’ successful life. They had all felt like they’d been labeled as failures because they didn’t fit the mold. So they embraced their “automatic failure” status, turning it into their strength with the power of music.

Genre:

Alternative Rock

Title:

“Rogue Anthem”

Full Song Lyrics:

Verse 1:
[C] We’re the outcasts, [G] the misfits,
[Am] The ones they said [G] won’t fit.
[C] But here we are, [G] standing tall,
[Am] Ready to give [G] it our all.

[Dm] We won’t bow, [G] we won’t break,
[C] Won’t let them [G] dictate our fate.

Chorus:
[C] We are Automatic [G] Failure,
[Am] Breathing in the [G] pressure.
[C] We’ve got the world [G] in our hands,
[Am] Living life [G] on our own terms.

Verse 2:
[C] Rebellious hearts, [G] dreams in our eyes,
[Am] We won’t let them [G] tell us lies.
[C] Breaking barriers, [G] we’re the resistance,
[Am] Unyielding, [G] we go the distance.

[Dm] We’re the voice, [G] we’re the sound,
[C] Rising up [G] from the underground.

Chorus:
[C] We are Automatic [G] Failure,
[Am] Rising against the [G] measure.
[C] We’ve got the world [G] in our grasp,
[Am] Unafraid, [G] we’re built to last.

Fan Testimonial:

Fan’s name: Riley Stevens

Riley Stevens is the band’s favorite fan because of his unwavering support and ardent dedication. He discovered Automatic Failure during a local gig and has been their number one fan since then. Riley once stated in an interview, “Automatic Failure is more than just a band to me. Their music speaks to me on a personal level as I’ve always been a bit of an outsider too. When I listen to their songs, I feel understood and accepted. They have given me the strength to embrace who I am, and for that, they will always be my favorite band.”