Backstory:

Lively Reward is made up of four childhood friends, Alex, Ben, Chris, and David, hailing from a small town in Georgia. They spent their formative years playing music in their parents’ garages, performing their own versions of their favorite songs for an audience of neighborhood friends. As they grew older, they started writing their own songs, showcasing their individual influences and musical tastes, but always blending them into a unique and synergistic style. After they graduated high school, they decided to pursue their passion and form their own band, thus Lively Reward was born.

Genre:

Lively Reward brings a fresh sound to the Indie Rock scene, with a pinch of Alternative Country thrown into the mix. Their songs are a blend of gritty guitar riffs, melodic harmonies, and emotionally charged lyrics.

Song Title:

“Shadows of the Sun”

Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
C G
In the shadows of the sun, we were running wild,
Am F
Lost in the echoes of youth, with hearts beguiled.
C G
The wind whispered stories, the stars our guide,
Am F
In the shadows of the sun, our spirits tied.

(Chorus)
C G
Shadows of the sun, fire in our eyes,
Am F
Running like the river, under southern skies.
C G
Learning to fly before we could crawl,
Am F
In the shadows of the sun, we gave it our all.

(Verse 2)
C G
Time kept moving, the seasons changed,
Am F
In the shadows of the sun, we were rearranged.
C G
But every road we took, and every scar,
Am F
In the shadows of the sun, made us who we are.

(Chorus)
C G
Shadows of the sun, memories remain,
Am F
Like the echoes of our laughter in the summer rain.
C G
We danced in the moonlight, we answered the call,
Am F
In the shadows of the sun, we still stand tall.

Fan Testimonial:

The band’s favorite fan is 18-year-old Emily, a college freshman studying music. Emily heard Lively Reward for the first time when she was struggling with the pressures of high school. Their music brought comfort to her, provided an escape, and even inspired her to pursue her own musical ambitions. Emily says, “Lively Reward is my favorite band because their songs feel raw and real. Their lyrics speak to my experiences and emotions, and their music has a unique energy that’s both calming and inspiring. They make me feel understood and remind me that it’s okay to be imperfect. Their passion for music is contagious and it’s pushed me to follow my dreams.”