COMASOFT: Collide

Listen to Comasoft's "Collide"

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Most groups aim for a unique sound when working on their music. However, breaking away from the pack can create its share of obstacles.

The electro-rockers of Comasoft are no strangers to said obstacles.

"We're a bit too rock for electro and too electronic for most mainstream rock shows," vocalist Jay Ramirez says.

The Comasoft frontman says that venues are often unsure of what to do with his group, which includes guitarist Dani Brei, bassist Andre Filardo and drummer Tomasz Banach, given the lack of other similar-sounding bands around. It's a predicament that the band wasn't aiming for.

"We didn't intentionally try to be so obtuse," he says. "We just made music we wanted to hear."

Still, Ramirez says things are picking up. The group has just released an EP titled "Impulsive," and they have a few shows booked in the coming weeks. According to Ramirez, people have been enjoying the EP, and he is happy to receive feedback, even if every complement is laced with a reference to Depeche Mode or New Order.

"They are bands we like," he says. "If our music reminds people of something they like, that's OK with us."

[ will fresch is a redeye special contributor. ]