ØM-53 Release New Single 'Thunder'
ØM-53, a Synth-wave Pop band from New Jersey, have released their new single 'Thunder'. Their nostalgic 80’s inspired sound immediately transports the listener to a night at the arcade with songs like Defender, Runaways, Seasons, and Hands Up, the band made a statement that their sound is here to stay. With over 800k streams in over 75 countries, the band has been able to build a solid worldwide fanbase ready to see them perform in 2020. ØM-53 consists of songwriter and producer Cris Araya, Mariah Grajales, Scott Nash, and in collaboration with producer Ivan Alfaro. The group has performed at venues across the east coast and Tennessee, youth conferences and has opened for Grammy nominated singer Jaci Velasquez.
In 2018 Cris and Scott took a road trip to Nashville, Tennessee where they met the COO of Warner Music Group and connected with Palisades, an American post-hardcore band from Iselin, New Jersey whom then inspired Cris to believe that they were capable of doing music more than just at the church. On this road trip Scott introduced to Cris synth-wave bands like Timecop 1983, FM-84, The Midnight, amongst others and as they listened they both felt there was a need for faith-based bands in the synth-wave scene. After that road trip they named the band ØM-53 and recorded and released their first single “Seasons” officially as a synth-wave band. Soon after they wrote what would become a 9-song album with songs like Seasons, Defender, Set My Heart, Hands Up, P63, Scars and more.
As ØM-53 continues to spread their smooth 80s pop sound, the group remains true to their roots with their faith filled lyrics leaving their listeners challenged, encouraged and inspired to grow in their walk and journey with God.
