Backstory:
Launched in the heart of New York City’s underground music scene, Wasteful Van emerged in 2011. The band was formed by five college friends, each passionate about music and inspired by their love for the raw energy of rock, the rebellious spirit of punk, and the experimental nature of progressive rock. They converted an old, beaten down Volkswagen van into a roaming club where they’d perform impromptu gigs around the city; from here stemmed their unique name, Wasteful Van. Their drive to transform their musical dreams into reality, coupled with their passion for social issues, led them to use their platform to inspire change.
Genre:
Alternative Rock/Punk
Title:
“Riding Against the Grain”
Full song lyrics:
(Verse 1 – E minor, G, D, A)
Eyes wide open, we’re running through the night,
In our Wasteful Van, seeking the moonlight,
In this concrete jungle, we stake our claim,
We’re the misfit souls, riding against the grain.
(Chorus – C, G, D)
Riding against the grain, we won’t be tamed,
Igniting the city streets, like a wild flame,
In our Wasteful Van, we’re breaking the chain,
Living on borrowed time, without any blame.
(Verse 2 – E minor, G, D, A)
In the heart of the city, under neon lights,
We play our hearts out, through countless fights,
With our music echoing, down memory lane,
In our Wasteful Van, riding against the grain.
(Chorus – C, G, D)
Riding against the grain, we won’t be tamed,
With our rebellion song, we’re not the same,
In our Wasteful Van, there’s nothing to feign,
We’re the rhythm of the night, in joy and pain.
(Outro – E minor, G, D, A)
In the end, it’s not about the fame,
In our Wasteful Van, we’re riding against the grain.
Favorite Fan Testimonial:
My name is Lucy Harper, and there’s no band out there like Wasteful Van. I’ve been a die-hard fan since their first underground performance. Their music speaks to my rebellious spirit and their lyrics echo the corners of my mind that long for change. The energy, passion, and raw emotion they bring to their performances are unmatched. They’re not just a band, they’re a movement. The way they’ve used their platform to inspire change makes them more than just my favorite band, they’re my heroes.