Backstory:
Actual Stimulus was formed in the vibrant city of Seattle, Washington in 2014. The band members, Tyson (lead vocalist), Jeffrey (guitarist), Noel (drummer), and Clara (bassist) were all classmates in a music college. Their shared passion for music, combined with a desire to create something unique and original, led them to form their own band. The name Actual Stimulus was chosen to reflect their philosophy of creating music that truly stimulates the senses.

The band initially struggled to get their music heard, playing in local bars and small scale music festivals. However, their big break came in 2016 when they were discovered by a music producer during one of their bar gigs. The producer was taken by their unique sound and offered them a record deal. Since then, the band has continuously been on a rise, gaining a loyal fan base and making a name for themselves on the global platform.

Genre:
Alternative Rock

Title:
“Phoenix Rising”

Full song lyrics:

(Verse 1)
[G] Waking up to the [D] ashes of the [Em] past, [C]
[G] Rising from the [D] ruins, we’ve built to [Em] last. [C]
[D] Underneath the [C] starlit sky,
[G] We find the strength to [Em] fly.

(Chorus)
[G] Phoenix rising, [D] out of the fire,
[Em] We are the voices, [C] of love and desire.
[G] Phoenix rising, [D] breaking the chains,
[Em] We are the echoes, [C] of joy and pains.

(Verse 2)
[G] Shadows of the [D] night, they try to [Em] break us, [C]
[G] But our spirit [D] shines, they cannot [Em] take us. [C]
[D] We bear the mark of [C] victory,
[G] In our heart’s secret [Em] history.

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge:
[D] We are the [C] dreamers, we are the [G] believers.
[Em] We are the [C] fighters, we are the [G] achievers.

(Repeat Chorus)

Fan Testimonial:
“I am Emma, a proud fan of Actual Stimulus. Their music speaks to me like no other. It’s raw, it’s real, it’s something that I can relate to. The lyrics of their songs have helped me through some tough times in my life. Every time I listen to ‘Phoenix Rising’, I’m reminded that no matter how hard things get, we all have the strength to rise from our ashes. Actual Stimulus is not just my favorite band, it’s an integral part of my life.”