Backstory:
Rotating Need came together in the eclectic music scene of Portland, Oregon, in early 2010. The founding members, Max Stone on lead vocals and guitar, Luke ‘Rusty’ Russel on bass, and Tommy ‘Speed’ Johnson on drums, were all childhood friends who lived on the same suburban street. Each of them discovered their love for music independently but fate brought them together. They would spend hours jamming in Russel’s basement, their harmonic connection sparking a unique sound that was destined to be shared with the world. Their band name, Rotating Need, signifies their ever-evolving musical taste and the constant desire to push boundaries in their craft.
Genre:
Rotating Need’s music can broadly be categorized as Alternative Rock.
Title:
Their most popular song is titled “Circles in the Sand”.
Full song lyrics:
[Verse 1] (C-G-Am-F)
In the silence of the morning, (C-G)
Underneath the breaking dawn, (Am-F)
I find my thoughts returning, (C-G)
To a path I’ve always known. (Am-F)
[Chorus] (Am-G-F)
Circles in the sand, (Am-G)
Drawn by a wandering hand, (F)
Tracing the life that we planned, (Am-G)
In the circles in the sand. (F)
[Verse 2] (C-G-Am-F)
As the sun climbs over the ocean, (C-G)
Casting shadows long and lean, (Am-F)
I feel the pull of emotion, (C-G)
As I walk this scene unseen. (Am-F)
[Chorus] (Am-G-F)
Circles in the sand, (Am-G)
Left by a fleeting band, (F)
The story of life unplanned, (Am-G)
In the circles in the sand. (F)
Fan Testimonial:
“Rotating Need is my favorite band hands down. I am so in love with their raw, authentic sound. It’s Dave, by the way, or as the band knows me, ‘Crazy Dave’. Since I first heard them play in a dingy Portland bar, they’ve been my go-to for all moods and moments. Their lyrics speak to me like nothing else, and their performances are always electrifying. I’ve seen them live 17 times and each time feels like the first. ‘Circles in the Sand’ is the soundtrack to my life. They are genuine, talented, and just downright amazing musicians. Can’t wait for their next album!”