Sounds From The Superhighway 8

With this edition of SFTS, I bring you three bands based in New Mexico. While this is not the center of the music world, there exists a tremendous amount of talent. The three bands featured below are just a drop in the bucket.

Feels Like Sunday - One could describe them as simply veterans, but a more appropriate moniker might be "veterans of perseverance." FLS have gone through various line-up changes, but have recently found stability. With stability has come an enriched sound that has kept FLS at the forefront of the Albuquerque music scene. In September of 2004, they released their third disc, Follow The Signs, which, coupled with continuous touring, has helped spread the world throughout the west and southwest. A split-EP is expected soon, but until look for FLS to hit the road again and continue to build its fan base.

Ki - Translated, Ki means energy or attitude, and this band definitely has both. Their new release, Powdershy, is a self-produced slab of serious music from an up-and-coming band. Ki was formed in early 2000 by bassist John Powell, drummer Matthew Orio, and guitarist Troy Sorrell. Each played in other bands, but decided they wanted to get away from the metal genre and pursue others. Guitarist Carl Bennett was later added, but the group seemed to "find" itself when vocalist Ashley Ek signed on. The band's new album promises to keep them in the spotlight for a long time.

Tabularasa - The Albuquerque Journal once touted this four piece as possibly "the next New Mexican music success story. In just a short time, this hip-hop quartet have risen from also-rans to leaders of the pack. This Taos, New Mexico, foursome consists of Capt. Kirk (telling it like it is), Giles Shelton on bass, NC III on percussion and Marcos "Prim" Nunez on guitar. According to the website, a new disc, San AngeleCisco, is on its way soon. In the meantime, the band will be hitting the road again touring points west of Albuquerque.