I have mentioned STS9 to the Resonant Vibes community many times and would like to do so once again. The band has constantly been pushing the boundaries of live music since they came on the scene back around 1999! This past fall they once again took their sound in a different direction with the release of the new album “AD Explorata” which merges many organic and acoustic elements with hard driving calculated and electronic segments. The result is an album that creates flowing moments of peaceful bliss sandwiched between periods of chaotic tension! It is a sonic explosion of unique sounds and textures, that take you on a giant wave through all types of moods.  In the past the band has made albums that stick to a certain motif, whether it was raw funkier song structures (Interplanetary Escape Vehicle) or intensely eerie electronic driven pieces (Artifact) there was always a common element to the albums. This album is very different from the band’s previous work. The music is extremely diverse and focuses on melting all the things that have made STS9 so unique into 12 well placed tracks!
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Simply put “AD Explorata” is a fantastic accomplishment and the result is an album that is just as suitable for a long scenic drive as it is for a house party. The music is so easy to grasp, yet still very fresh and exciting, to the point that it will keep your attention for many years to come. Do yourself a favor and pick this album up as soon as you can!
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STS9 is also currently on the last leg of a large US tour, with both Two Fresh and Ana Sia, who are part of STS9‘s 1320 Records,  tearing it up as supporting acts for the band! They have pretty much covered every region in the country from West Coast and East Coast to the Mid-West and South! I had the pleasure of catching the band for their 3 night run in Denver, Colorado during NYE and I can not stress enough that this is a band you must experience live! On stage is where STS9 is truly at home and they have spent years perfecting their performances. It is a massive production with a phenomenal light show and it will leave you utterly speechless by what you just witnessed. Below is a complete list of the band’s remaining tour schedule. I highly suggest you purchase a ticket because the band is absolutely on fire right now!

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John “The Grizz” Grisanti

Tags: 1320 Records, AD Explorata, Ana Sia, Sound Tribe Sector 9, STS9, Two Fresh