What would happen if early No Doubt Gwen Stefani were to have a sonic baby with Faith No More and Screaming Females? They very well may spawn San Francisco Bay area-based funk rock / metal outfit No Captains. Today we present the single ‘2 Left Feet’, the second offering from the band’s fourth album ‘Friends Like These’, Packed with a few surprises and guest performers, strap yourself in and get ready to go for a ride.
Based in San Francisco, No Captains is made up of Danny Sando (bass and back vocals), Vince Shore (drums and percussion) and Alex Shonkoff (vocals). Influenced by Mr. Bungle, Iron Maiden, Tool, Primus, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against The Machine, No Captains is on a mission to let the music transport you.
“This song ‘2 Left Feet’ is my recollection of what it was like in high school. Bullied, insecure, lost… I wonder if anyone can relate to that?? I hope anyone who hears this remembers something very important. You’ve come a long way, baby. You are worthy. You are loved. And no one is perfect,” says Alex Shonkoff.
Not long ago, the band released the lead track, ’13th Moon’, a chilling adventure featuring Emily Palen of KnightressM1 with a perfectly haunting performance on violin. This song was inspired by classic Halloween and monster movies with their characteristic werewolves, mummies and zombies, combined with the fact that, in 2020, there were actually 13 full moons instead of 12.
This song is the narration of the Head Black Cat summoning the appearance of all these creatures to rise up and take over humanity. The bass thumps along in a marching feel while the drums hold down a booming tribal essence to bring the listener closer to a trance-like state.
At their live shows, the environment will take you for that ride, offering something for those wanting to jump around to, letting their aggression out. This is music to shake your butt to or let you forget about the things that stress you out. No Captains starts the roller coaster and, because there are no captains, holding on for that ride is completely up to you.
No Captains is what happens when Alice stops chasing the White Rabbit and follows the Mad Hatter instead. This Bay Area based hard funk-rock trio keep their shows highly energetic, making everyone part of the fun – entertainment is ensured. No Captains’ live performances are raw and powerful, offering funky rhythm and melody to dance to, loud and fast to slam around to or something to just close your eyes and get lost in?
‘2 Left Feet’ and ’13th Moon’ are out now. The ‘Friends Like These’ album will be released on December 2 and will be available via Apple Music and Bandcamp, as well as theband’s own Merch Shop.
SINGLE CREDITS
Recorded, mixed and mastered by B.Z. Lewis of 132 Studios
Produced by Danny Sando and No Captains
Lyrics by Danny Sando, Alex Shonkoff, Vine Shore
Bass & Backing Vocals: Danny Sando
Drums: Vince Shore
Lead Vocals: Alex Shonkoff
Violin: Emily Palen
TRACK LIST
01 Looking Glass (Ft. Lester Raww)
02 Never Been Named
03 Donut Theory
04 Maze (Ft. B.Z. Lewis)
05 Throne (Ft. Derek Kerby)
06 Wrinkle in Slime (Ft. Anthony)
07 River Run (Ft. Lester Raww)
08 Quit Your Job (Ft. C.L. Berheren)
09 Sirens (Ft. Morty Lopez)
10 2 Left Feet
11 13th Moon (Ft. Emily Palen)
12 The Tide (Ft. Marc Beullomini)
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