Backstory:
Suspicious Support came into existence in the grimy underbelly of Chicago in 2011. Its bandmates, Jake, a disillusioned telemarketer with a love for funk, and Lisa, a charismatic bartender who had been singing since she was five, were looking for an escape from their monotonous 9-to-5 lives. Jake spotted Lisa during a late-night karaoke session at the bar she worked at, and the two bonded over their shared dreams of making music that moves people. They soon decided to form a band, combining Jake’s groovy bass lines and Lisa’s soulful voice to create a unique sound. They chose the name ‘Suspicious Support,’ a nod to Jake’s previous job and their mutual skepticism towards the status quo.

Genre:
Fusion of Funk and Soul

Title:
“Voicemail Blues”

Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
Am7 – Em7 – Dm7 – G7
In a world full of noise, sitting alone,
Lost in the crowd, yet so alone.
Can’t find the words, couldn’t find the tone,
Life’s a dial tone, on a broken phone.

(Chorus)
Cmaj7 – F7 – Bm7 – E7
Listening to your voicemail blues,
Late nights, old fights, and your goodbyes.
Hearing your voice through the lines,
Wishing for a sign, in these trying times.

(Verse 2)
Am7 – Em7 – Dm7 – G7
Staring at the screen, waiting for a call,
In the silence of the night, against the wall.
The echo of your laugh, the memory of your fall,
Trapped within the four walls, in this lonely hall.

(Chorus)
Cmaj7 – F7 – Bm7 – E7
Listening to your voicemail blues,
Empty promises, fading hues,
Your voice is a melody, I wish I could use,
In the symphony of life, that’s hard to peruse.

Favorite Fan:
Our favorite fan is Debbie, a hardworking nurse from Chicago. She shared with us how our music helped her through some really testing times in her life. She says, “Suspicious Support’s music is like a breath of fresh air. It’s raw, it’s real, and it reaches out to the soul. ‘Voicemail Blues’ particularly resonates with me, the lyrics speak a language that my heart understands. It does not sugarcoat the realities of life, but somehow, it brings comfort in its honesty. It’s like having a friend who understands your unvoiced struggles.”