| The Sound
Hailing from Southern-Kentucky, Nineball is a post-pop-punk explosion with catchy lyrics, and a cataclysmic stage show that's sure to have you dancing. Or at least nodding your head really, really hard. And with guitar parts like a shotgun blast to the heart, and creative drum parts--they're sure to pump up any myspace, or close-to-you venue. Suggested for fans of: Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Emery, Number One Gun, My Chemical Romance, or The Starting Line.
Pieces of a Picture
As the founding members, Joe Stockton and Will Simpson provide an in-synch collaberation of singable guitar parts and soon-to-be-stuck-in-your-head lyrics. A good example is their track "Dial Tone Lullaby" which provides wonderful imagery of an on-the-road band with it's chorus: "Sing me a song, sweet operator because my telephone won't dial home. Take a picture and smile for the good times, will you remember this when you get old?". Another shining instance is their recently recorded track "To Die Would Be An Awfully Big Adventure". Dance beats and a gorgeous guitar part really bring this one home. Trust us, you'll be singing the bridge for days on end. As the title might indicate, the song wonderfully mixes bits of Peter Pan(a band favorite) with the comparison of living and dying for Christ. If, however, you need something to get your heart pumping and your blood beating then look no further than the interestingly titled "Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned". With it's dark whispers of a two-faced friend, you might feel like singing it to that certain-someone you can't escape from in your life. Even if it is just in your head. And feel free to clap along to "Five in the Clip, One in the Chamber". The chorus sings of something that can be so beautiful, and yet so harmful: "This burning in his chest. Sometimes true love hurts. Lit up like a cigarette--bright and beautiful, but dying painful". The melodies alone are sure to grab you and make you take a second(or third, or eighth) listen.
The Show
They're great on cd, but they're even better in-person. Their on stage between-song banter has the crowd laughing hard, or sighing loud(usually from some lame pun) while their energy and will to preform shows in every song they play. Hair, guitars, and the occasion pick will fling. Joe can't seem to help but be a guitar-ninja as he rocks and creans across the stage, while Will throws his guitar in circles around his body as he swings and sings around his mic. Vibrant music, and active musicians do mix well! If they play anywhere close, you'd be certifiable to miss them. So grab a few friends, and stop by their show to stand front-row and tap your toes. Be sure to lean in close and take a listen--just watch your head for guitars.
In Their Own Words
What sort of goals do you have as a band?
Will: As long as we're touring, and putting out records I'm fine. As long as the kids like it. As long as some kids like it.
Joe: I just want to be doing it full time--as long as I'm happy doing it.
What are your favorite parts of playing live?
Will: I like meeting new people, making new friends, hearing people sing back when we sing a song, seeing people jump up and down or clap while we play.
Joe: I like playing so hard to where I feel like I'm going to black out three-fourths of the way through each song.
What's the process to your song writing?
Joe: Will writes a big 'ol page of lyrics that means something, and then he sends it to me. I arrange it, and put it to music and melody.
Will: What he said.
Joe: Every now and then we'll share roles but that's usually the way we do it.
What inspires your lyrics?
Will: I like bands and lyricists that tackle issues as opposed to just singing about girls. I've also been reading a great book this last year called "Messy Spirituality" by Mike Yaconelli. I plan to read it every six months. It's has a really honest representation of struggles. I also have to say any book by C.S. Lewis has probably influenced my lyrics, especially "Mere Christianity". The lyrics of Reese Roper, Davy Baysinger, Andrew Schwabb, and Dustin Kensrue definitely influence me too.
Anything you'd like to say to anyone reading or listening out there?
Joe: Hope ya dig it.
Will: Come to shows, visit us, be our friends. We love you forever.
Joe: Without kids listening to us, we're just playing to ourselves. |
