MANILA, Philippines - With a youthful, driving sound, the American poprock group Namesake plans to electrify Asia with its release of Borders and Fences, the title track to its upcoming new album. Namesake will release the new single Borders and Fences to Asia next month.
Namesake has previously toured with groups such as R5, Allstar Weekend and Honor Society. The band combines its roots of Southern rock with an innovative pop edge to obtain their unique sound. “The members of Namesake have been together since they were children which has assisted them in building a special chemistry that rings loud in their song writing,” remarked Morgan Rose, drummer of the band Sevendust and previous interim drummer for rock mega group Motley Crue.
Borders and Fences genesis came when they had to go on a tour away from family and friends. “It’s (Borders and Fences) about overcoming the borders and fences that we all face in our lives and prevailing with a positive outcome while making yourself a better person along the way,” said Will Crafton, the group’s lead vocalist. Accompanying Will Crafton on guitar and vocals are Brad Wagnor and JT O’Neil with Seth Van Dusen coming in on bass and Kevin Nordeste on drums.
Borders and Fences is the perfect song to introduce to those fans who aren’t familiar with Namesake,” according to a spokesperson for Sanre Entertainment, which represents the band. “We’re excited to introduce Asia to Namesake and see its electrifying sound and energy spread there and beyond.”
Namesake is signed with Imagen Records, which is headed by Bob Winegard with distribution through Warner/ADA. Sanre Entertainment, which includes in its client list Arnel Pineda of Journey and Erika Jayne, who broke records with her eight No. 1 Billboard singles, among many other globally-recognized artists has added Namesake to its roster. The band and video director Steven Nathan are filming the music video to be released in conjunction with the song.
In a recent interview, the trio, Walter, Winegard and Rose stated, “The talent level in Namesake is astounding, as is its versatility, we are very excited for the rest of the world to be introduced to this amazing band.”