Will Sims with the Amber Eyes
Baltimore-based
alternative rock and pop artist, Will Sims, creates themes that focus
strongly on both romantic and social relationships, and the difficulties
faced in our modern society. His rich, powerful music reaches out to
connect on a personal level while still maintaining infectious
components that make his songs stick in your head.
Sims’
music echoes the work of the 90's alternative rock movement by
incorporating various genres of music as a palette to paint different
styles of imagery into his music. The vocal styles of Rob Thomas are
woven into his work, which are vocal melodies that both compliment, and
are complimented by, the music. The diversity of his voice allows him
to traverse from high energy, Foo Fighters-esque rock songs, to soft,
Goo Goo Dolls style ballads that reach for deeply buried emotions. His
songs also have a grand scale to them, built to fill arenas in a similar
scale to that of a U2 or Oasis anthem.
Through
his music, Sims tries to answer questions about how relationships work
and the roads people take to get to where they are. He aims to reach out
to those who are struggling to let them know that they can make it
through the hard times because others have been through the same
ordeals. With music that is catchy, fun, and occasionally emotional,
Will Sims aspires to make a connection with his audience in a way that
will be as timeless as his music.
Will Sims plans to release his debut album, May Never Be Forgotten, after releasing the single “Amber Eyes.” A combination of pop, rock, and dance, "Amber Eyes," draws inspiration from Kick era INXS, and David Bowie's Let's Dance record. The song hints at the dangers of the game of love and the excitement that comes with meeting someone with whom you feel a strong connection. Another track off the debut EP, "Will You Remember?" makes you wonder if your failed relationships ever really meant something.