Backstory:
Born out of the high-tech epicenter of Silicon Valley, Determined Directory is a group of computer programmers who found their true calling not in writing code but in creating music. The quartet made up of frontman Jesse Phillips, guitarist Luke Simmons, bassist Mike Monroe, and drummer Andy Cohen, used to work at various tech giants before they discovered their shared passion for rhythm and melody. One night, during a late coding session fueled by energy drinks and takeout pizza, they happened to jam on the sound code of a retro video game. This spontaneous session revealed their hidden talent and synergy, leading them to leave their tech jobs and form Determined Directory.
Genre:
Determined Directory specializes in Synth Pop/Indie Electronic music. Their sound is a unique blend of catchy pop melodies, synthesized soundscapes, and guitar riffs, infused with elements of techno, rock, and a dash of funk.
Title:
One of their hit songs is entitled “Binary Heartbeat.”
Full Song lyrics:
(Verse 1)
Am: Data streams flowing, G: lights are all glowing,
F: Caught in the circuitry, C: of our own story
Am: Pixels and coding, G: our love is loading,
F: Sync in the rhythm, C: of our binary heartbeat.
(Chorus)
G: In the binary heartbeat, D: we find our melody,
Am: Love in the algorithm, C: passion in the symmetry,
G: Through the wires and screens, D: past the realms unseen,
Am: We dance to the rhythm, C: of our binary heartbeat.
(Verse 2)
Am: Silicon whispers, G: neon twisters,
F: In the labyrinth of love, C: beneath the LCD sky above,
Am: Digital dreamscape, G: reality’s mixtape,
F: Feel the pulsation, C: of our binary heartbeat.
(Chorus)
G: In the binary heartbeat, D: we find our harmony,
Am: Love in the byte-stream, C: desire in the machine,
G: Through the fibre-optic veins, D: beneath the LED terrain,
Am: We dance to the rhythm, C: of our binary heartbeat.
Band’s favorite fan:
Their favorite fan’s name is Alice Martinez. A data scientist by profession, Alice identifies with the band’s tech background and is fascinated by the way they infuse digital elements into their music. “As someone who spends her day immersed in algorithms and computations, Determined Directory’s music is like a melodious echo of my world. Their song ‘Binary Heartbeat’ is my anthem. It’s not just music; it’s an experience that bridges the gap between my tech world and love for music. They’re not just a band to me, they’re an inspiration.” Alice’s love for the band extends beyond their music, admiring them also for their daring move to follow their passion and create a unique niche in the music industry.