Search - The New Relics :: Casting Stones

Carrying on the tradition of an acoustic "roots-rock" sound, The New Relics music ranges from energetic, foot-stomping beats to atmospheric,love-making rhythms." The New Relics serve a convincing introduction to their soulful pop/rock hybrid sound but also as a powerful statement that well played and smartly constructed music is not dead. Led by lead singer and guitarist Michael Arbogast, Casting Stones draws from a wide variety of influences including country, acoustic jam rock and straightforward pop, leading to a mixed sound that has traces of everyone from Dave Matthews Band to the Dixie Chicks to hometown heroes The Recipe. On Casting Stones, they tackle both slow ballads and driving energy pieces, all without any sign of hesitation.